Ireland’s Brightest Stars Celebrated At Rugby Players Ireland Awards

Aoife Dalton was named the OCC Consulting Women’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year following a hugely impactful campaign in the Irish midfield across 2024/25. At just 22, Dalton has already been established as a key figure in an Irish dressing room that is set to up the ante ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. Speaking as she …

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Nominees announced for 35th FAI International Awards

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the nominees for the 35th edition of the FAI International Awards, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland’s international friendly against Senegal. This year’s awards will honour standout performances from June 2024 to May 2025, recognising the achievements of players across all age levels in …

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Plan International Ireland Reignites Period Justice Campaign At Dublin’s Mansion House Ahead Of World Menstrual Health Day

Dublin, 27th May, 2025 – Plan International Ireland, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and menstrual dignity, is today convening a high-level roundtable of stakeholder allies at the Mansion House in Dublin. The aim is to reignite its Period Justice Campaign ahead of tomorrow’s World Menstrual Health Day, May 28th. With menstrual health continuing to be a barrier to education, equity and …

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Danielle Hill Claims Silver at Mare Nostrum

The Mare Nostrum Swim Tour resumed this evening in France, with Canet hosting the third and final stop of the prestigious meet. Six Irish swimmers took to the blocks for Saturday’s Finals. Danielle Hill continued to impress at the Mare Nostrum, having won 50m Backstroke Gold in Barcelona earlier this week, the Larne swimmer blazed through the water once again …

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Camogie Players Granted Kit Choice As Shorts Approved In Historic Vote

A landmark decision was made in Croke Park last night as the Camogie Association voted overwhelmingly in favour of choice, allowing shorts be a part of the sport’s official playing kit for the first time in their 121 year history. Of the 133 delegates in attendance, 98% voted in favour of the motion, meaning that, effective from this weekend, players …

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Harlequins Sign Irish Rugby Superstar Aoife Wafer

Ireland’s rising star Aoife Wafer is set to make a huge move to English Premiership side Harlequins following this year’s World Cup. The 22-year-old backrow, who was recently crowned the 2025 Six Nations Player of the Tournament, will join one of the PWR’s most talented roster later this year. Wafer’s move comes after a standout season in green, earning a …

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Nicole Drought Continues Her Incredible 2025 Season

Nicole Drought‘s incredible 2025 season continued at the weekend as the Tipperary lady took full advantage of a guest drive in Michael Cullen’s Beacon Hospital Stryker sportscar to add yet another win to her impressive tally. Nicole’s main focus for 2025 is defending her 2024 MDV TDC UK title, and this has started superbly, with pole position, fastest lap and wins …

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WNT Squad Selected For UEFA Nations League Games

The Ireland Women’s National Team squad has been confirmed for their remaining UEFA Women’s Nations League Group 2 games away to Türkiye and home to Slovenia. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected 24 players for two games that Ireland need to win in order to have a chance of securing promotion to League A, as they currently trail Group leaders …

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Aoife Wafer Named Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player Of The Tournament 2025

Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has made history by becoming the first Irish woman to be named the Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, capping off a phenomenal campaign with the green jersey. The dynamic back-row earned an impressive 41% of the public vote, narrowly edging out France’s Manaé Feleu to clinch the prestigious accolade. The announcement was made during …

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Walshe and McSharry Lead 12-Strong World Championships Team

Olympic finalist Ellen Walshe and Olympic medallist Mona McSharry will spearhead Swim Ireland’s 12-strong team into this summer’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, one year on from an Olympic Games which saw the Irish swimming team returned from Paris with three medals. The team will be vying for semi-final and final appearances across all eight days of competition. Exciting prospects …

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