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Menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, and pelvic floor dysfunction in Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie

Research By David Nolan, Poppy Jean Maguire & Lee Bell From early morning pitch sessions to weekend matches, the commitment of Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie players is nothing short of elite, even if the sport remains amateur. But what about the parts of our health that we rarely talk about? Their menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception, and pelvic floor health …

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National Stars Dominate Track and Field Championships

Ireland’s leading athletes lit up Morton Stadium over the weekend, with thrilling performances across sprints, distance and field events at the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships. Sharlene Mawdsley Grabs 200m Title World relay medallist and Olympic finalist Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport AC) claimed the 200m national title in 23.55, holding off Sarah Lavin (23.80) and Lauren Roy (23.88). Sarah …

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Irish Stars Set to Shine at 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships

Ireland’s premier track and field athletes will descend on Morton Stadium this weekend, August 2nd and 3rd, for the 153rd edition of the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships, the longest-running national outdoor athletics championships in the world. This year’s championships promise to be one of the most exciting yet, with a strong lineup of Olympians, international medal winners, …

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Mona McSharry Leads World Aquatics Championships Team in Singapore

Ireland’s Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry will spearhead Swim Ireland’s 13-strong swimming and diving team into the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore exactly one year after the Paris Games. Swimming and Diving at the World Aquatics Championships run from July 27th to August 3rd at the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang, Singapore. The team have spent a week on a training camp …

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England Stun Italy In Dramatic Fashion To Reach EURO 2025 Final

Reigning champions of Europe England booked their place in the EURO 2025 final in the most nail-biting fashion imaginable after a 2-1 victory over Italy in extra time. England were seconds away from heartbreak before 19-year-old sensation Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and to the Lionesses’ rescue. The teenage striker slotted home a 96th minute equaliser to keep her …

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Ireland’s Women Make History at U23 European Championships

Ireland’s U23 athletes delivered an unforgettable showing at the European U23 Championships in Bergen, securing three medals, breaking national records, and making history with one of the country’s most successful outings ever at the championships. Thompson Strikes Gold in the 10,000m The highlight of the week came on Friday night when Anika Thompson stormed to gold in the 10,000m, becoming …

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LGFA All-Ireland Senior Semi-Finals Set To Take Place Tomorrow in Tullamore

The 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship has reached the business end, and after a series of dominant quarter-final displays, four teams remain in the hunt for the Brendan Martin Cup. Champions Kerry, perennial contenders Dublin, 2022 winners Meath, and last year’s finalists Galway will meet in a blockbuster double-header on Saturday, July 19th in Tullamore. Kerry vs Meath – 5:15pm, …

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Relentless Performance Leads Ireland U-20 Women To Record Win

Captain Jane Neill scored two tries in a player-of-the-match performance as the Ireland Under-20 Women (sponsored by PwC) ran out comprehensive 62-7 winners over Scotland in Ystrad Mynach. It was a record-breaking win for Ireland at this level, eclipsing last summer’s 37-7 defeat of Scotland, and saw Niamh Briggs’ side win two games at a Six Nations Women’s Summer Series for the first time. Determined to put …

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Ireland U20 Women Beaten By Strong French Side

Ireland showed brightly at times in Round 2 of the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series but they could not match the firepower of a much fancied French team who won 41-12. France started the game with real intent and notched up two early unconverted tries from Justine Ogier (01′), Cloe Correa (06′). Ireland took their time to settle but once they did they began …

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Huge World Record Set To Be Broken at Taylor vs Serrano 3

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has announced a record-breaking ambition for the upcoming Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight, set to take place on Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden. The event, which will stream live globally on Netflix, is on track to break the Guinness World Records title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a …

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