Irish Senior Ladies’ Team Narrowly Miss Gold At European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship
The Irish Women’s team came up just short of gold in the Flight A Final at the European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Deirdre Walsh’s (Milltown) brilliant 4&2 win over Soledad Fernandez de Araoz wasn’t enough as Spain took control in three of the other matches at Parador El Saler Golf, Spain. Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna) and …
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RFEF Interim President Issues Public Apology For Luis Rubiales’ Actions, Fires Coach After Controversy
Gina Bagnulo The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released a statement apologising for the actions of ex- RFEF President, Luis Rubiales, following the meeting held between the president and senior club employees today. Pedro Rocha, the RFEF Interim President, penned a two-page apology letter on behalf of the RFEF, stating that “The RFEF wants to convey to society as a …
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MGL Youth League Left In Disarray Ahead Of Season Due To Gender-Based Discrimination
By Gina Bagnulo The Metropolitan Girls League (MGL), has been a notable youth league for girls Soccer in Dublin with past players including the likes of Ireland International Abbie Larkin. In recent weeks, the league has seen several of its coaches resign due to recurring incidents of gender-based discrimination. On August 22nd, the MGL released a statement on its Twitter …
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Shelbourne ready for UEFA Women’s Champions League
Shelbourne are in Lithuania this week to compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League where they face Glasgow City with the winner playing either Gintra or Cardiff City. The Round One ties kick off on Wednesday, September 6 with the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division champions kicking off at 10am. The game will be played at the Siauliai central stadium …
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Smilla Soenderby Crowned Queen Of The Dromoland Castle
The 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open concluded at Dromoland Castle yesterday in what has become its accustomed dramatic fashion. Smilla Soenderby of Denmark won with an Eagle in a dramatic three way play-off down the 18th hole. That came after she had posted a course record 62 in playing her final round in 10 under par. Smilla Tarning Soenderby wins …
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Ulster Crowned Women’s 2023 Interprovincial Champions
By Daragh Small Ulster Women’s Captain Mary MacLaren said her team worked wonders as their fairytale finish came through and thanks to a favour from holders Leinster, Ulster were crowned Women’s Interprovincial champions for 2023. It was a drama-filled day in Moyvalley, with the Women’s event going right down to the wire while Leinster went back-to-back in the Men’s Championship …
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Mary Earps To Join Katie McCabe’s Arsenal?
Silly season in the transfer window continues to buzz as new reports indicate that Arsenal are poised to launch a second bid for Manchester United and England star goalkeeper, Mary Earps. The 30-year-old, who gained widespread recognition for her standout performances during this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, has emerged as a hot commodity, with her services between the posts …
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Pauw Breaks Silence Criticising FAI’s ‘Flawed’ Review Proccess & Interference With Team
Vera Pauw has broken her silence following her departure from the Ireland Women’s National Team Manager after the FAI did not renew her contract.
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Danielle McGahey Set To Become The First Transgender Cricketer To Play Internationally
Canada’s Danielle McGahey is set to become the first transgender cricketer to play in an official international match. McGahey has been included in Canada’s squad for a qualifying tournament on the pathway to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The 29-year-old opening batter has fulfilled all of the eligibility criteria the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for male-to-female …
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Irish Amateur Áine Donegan Seeking Home Comforts In Dromoland
By Daragh Small Irish amateur Áine Donegan says her dream summer continues today when she tees it up in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on her home course. The Dromoland golfer who also plays out of Lahinch, is one of ten Irish golfers, and seven amateurs, set to challenge for the prize this week. Donegan will begin on the tenth …
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