Inside the football boots designed specifically for women, with the hopes of minimising injury

Studies continue to arise as to how the lack of football boots designed specifically for women may be contributing to the injuries we continue to see within the women’s game, and IDA Sports are attempting to tackle that very problem The athletic footwear brand dedicated to prioritising high performance and comfortable gear for women and girls – is thrilled to …

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“Today was a bit more than football,”- Kerry’s Darragh Long pays tribute to strength of goalkeeper during tragic time

Kerry 2-14 Cork 0-7 By DAN KEARNEY Kerry joint manager Darragh Long paid tribute to goalkeeper Mary Ellen Bolger for lining for Kerry against Cork yesterday following the death of her mother Annette at the weekend. And Long and joint manager Declan Quill also hailed the Kerry squad for the way they have rallied around Mary Ellen and helped her …

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Diving: McGing 26th in Platform Preliminaries as Doha World Championships Get Underway

Ireland’s Ciara McGing has placed 26th overall in the preliminaries of the Platform (10M) at the World Aquatics Championships, missing out on a semi-final spot and opportunity of assuring a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. An error in the 22-year-old’s third dive saw her score just 28 points for a reverse 2 ½ somersaults, and ultimately cost her …

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Cricket: Orla Prendergast blasts Ireland to T20I win in Harare

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A six from the second-last ball of the match from Orla Prendergast saw Ireland Women clinch a dramatic nine-wicket victory, in a rain-affected fourth T20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) scored an unbeaten second-wicket stand of 36 in a match played under …

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LADIES FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Divisions 1 and 2 take centre stage over Bank Holiday weekend

THE race for the coveted Final slots in Divisions 1 and 2 of the Lidl National League will intensify over the coming weekend as the top two Divisions take centre stage, while many counties have relegation worries on their minds. There’s a full round of fixtures scheduled for Divisions 1 and 2, with seven games down for decision on Sunday, …

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Maeve Mannion Shares Why Tracking Your Period is CRUCIAL | The Period Panel

The Period Panel is proudly supported by Active Iron. Use the code hersport30 to get 30% off. Shop now at www.activeiron.com Delving into the world of sports and menstrual cycles, Maeve Mannion, a competitive powerlifter, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey. Growing up immersed in basketball and rugby, she noticed a glaring gap in resources available to female athletes like …

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Sky Ireland Reveal Five Recipients Of The Sky WNT Fund 2023

The Sky WNT Fund provides €25,000 to help five Women’s National Team players with their studies and career development. Sky Ireland today announced the five recipients of the 2023 Sky WNT Fund. The €25,000 bursary is designed to support members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in furthering their career development and academic studies. After reviewing applications from …

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Coco Gauff Defeats Elina Svitolina In ASB Classic Final To Defend Her Title

Photo credit: Hannah Peters – Getty Images At 19 years old, American tennis player Coco Gauff claims the title once again in the final moments of the ASB Classic Final. After going up against the two-time Australian Open quarterfinalist Ukrainian competitor Elina Svitolina (29). It Is Not Always Smooth Sailing After a pretty easy week of wins for Gauff, the …

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Ambitious Plan Revealed For €35 Million Upgrade Of National Basketball Arena

Basketball Ireland has announced ambitious plans for a €35m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena, with planning permission submitted and a proposed start date for construction in 2025. The new multi-sport and multi-use arena will double its current capacity from 1,600 to 3,300. The proposed works are expected to take 18 months and be completed in time for the start …

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