Body Confident Sport With Ellen Keane | Dove X Nike Body Confident Sports Programme

Ellen Keane is no stranger to the sporting world. The four-time Paralympian was Ireland’s youngest ever athlete, who at just 13 years old, swam at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. She also made three finals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and a bronze in the breaststroke at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. In 2021, Ellen swam to the …

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“When You Work Hard Consistently, You Can Achieve Your Goal” – Trailblazing Canoeist Jenny Egan

Irish athlete Jenny Egan has proudly represented her country on the international stage for an impressive two decades. Yet, outside her athleticism, Jenny is a fierce advocate for increasing the visibility of women in sport. We sat down with Jenny on the Her Sport Show to hear more about her impressive athletic career and uncover the moments that have shaped …

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Ireland WNT squad announcement: First call up for Dolan as Littlejohn & Stapleton return

The Ireland Women’s National Team will finish off their 2023/24 UEFA Nations League campaign with games against Hungary and Northern Ireland. Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has picked 26 players for the two games, starting with Hungary in Tallaght Stadium on Friday, December 1 and then concluding with Northern Ireland in the National Stadium, Belfast on Tuesday, December 5. There …

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Sinéad McGrath: From Endometriosis Battle To Golf Enthusiast And Advocate

Sinéad McGrath, a Manchester-based Operations Executive on the Legends Tour, wasn’t your typical sports enthusiast growing up. In 2019, her dad persuaded her to take up golf, and now she thrives in the sport that now brings her joy. Sinéad grew up playing sports but was forced to give it up due to endometriosis. A condition affecting 1 in 10 …

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Olympic Federation Of Ireland Shines Spotlight On Team Ireland’s Athletic Triumphs At Gala Ball

Saturday, 11 November – The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) hosted the Team Ireland Olympic Ball at the Mansion House in Dublin, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of members of the Irish Olympic family in 2023, as well as to honour the athletes who competed in the European Games in Krakow this year. On the night, athletes and Olympic …

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