Paralympics Ireland Research Project in Partnership with University of Limerick Announced
Paralympics Ireland are delighted to announce a new research project in partnership with the University of Limerick which aims to investigate the experience of athletes and coaches within Paralympic pathways in Ireland. The project aims to explore the experiences of athletes and coaches currently involved in the Para pathway in Ireland to understand what makes a positive developmental experience and improves …
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Comerford Leads the Irish Charge in Paris
Orla Comerford started Team Ireland’s day with intent at the 2024 Handisport Open in Stade Charléty, Paris, powering through the line to claim the first place position in the 100m T13. She finished the race in a time of 12.18 with a -2.1 headwind. The Raheny Shamrocks sprinter has been in amazing form as of late and is in competition …
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2024 ELECTRIC IRELAND CAMOGIE ALL-IRELAND MINOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM OF THE YEAR REVEALED
Thursday, 13th June 2024: Today, Electric Ireland is delighted to spotlight 15 exceptional players from this season’s Camogie Minor Championships, as it unveils the 2024 Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Star Team of the Year. This season, once again saw some exceptional performances across the country, with Tipperary emerging as eventual champions, claiming the All-Ireland Minor Camogie title. A strong Waterford side finished as …
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IRFU Release New Vision And Plan For Rugby In Ireland
The IRFU today released its strategic plan and vision for Rugby in Ireland 2024-2028: Inspire, Connect, Thrive. The strategy, 15 months in the making, involved an unprecedented level of collaboration between the IRFU and the four Provinces. In addition, over 5,000 rugby stakeholders were consulted for their views on the game from which the new strategic vision was designed. The …
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Irish Para Athletics Team Land in Paris for Final Competition Before Qualification Window Closes
Seven members of the Irish Para athletics team have travelled to Paris this week to compete at the 2024 Handisport Open. Stade Charléty will host the competition which takes place over two days, June 13th – 14th. A total of 389 athletes from over 50 nations line up in the pre-Paralympic event, with some of the biggest stars in Para …
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SILVER FOR WOMEN’S RELAY AS IRELAND ROUND OUT RECORD-BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ireland’s 4x400m relay team of Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley have secured a silver medal at the European Championships in Rome with a new national record time of 3:22.71NR. The performance sealed a historic championships for the Irish, marking the best ever medal haul (4) from an Irish team at a Europeans. Tonight’s silver added to …
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What’s it really like to be an intercounty LGFA Player? All is revealed in a new behind the scenes documentary
AIG Insurance have teamed up with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and TG4 to bring you a new behind the scenes documentary featuring one team from each grade of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships. The ‘Making It Happen’ series will follow Cork (Senior), Westmeath (Intermediate), and Carlow (Junior) on their journey throughout the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships, showcasing …
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ROWING WORLD CUP III TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Murtagh and Keogh to star in the women’s pair
Rowing Ireland’s High-Performance Director, Antonio Maurogiovanni has announced the athletes that will represent Ireland at World Cup III. Racing will take place from the 14th June – 16th June in Poznan, Poland. Selected Crews Women’s Pair Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway BC) Aifric Keogh (Grainne Mhaol) Men’s Pair John Kearney (University College Cork RC) Jack Dorney (Shandon BC/Harvard) Men’s Double …
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IRISH WOMEN’S 4X400M RELAY TEAM CONFIRMED FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
IRISH WOMEN’S 4X400M RELAY TEAM CONFIRMED FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Irish team management have confirmed the team that will race in tonight’s (June 12th) final of the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. Sophie Becker (Raheny Shamrock AC) will once again lead out the team, passing the baton to Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC) who dons …
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IRELAND SECURE PLACE IN WOMEN’S 4X400M RELAY FINAL
IRELAND SECURE PLACE IN WOMEN’S 4X400M RELAY FINAL The Irish 4x400m relay team of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Lauren Cadden, and Sharlene Mawdsley have secured a place in Wednesday’s 4x400m final with a superb winning display in the second of this morning’s heats. The Irish quartet posted a time of 3:24.81Q which was the fastest of the eight teams qualifying …
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