Laura Murphy – “If You’re Not Enjoying It, You Shouldn’t Be Doing It.”
Is maol gualainn gan bhráthair. So goes the seanfhocal that espouses the strengthening of a collective cause by the closeness of the relationships. A shoulder without a friend is undefended. In an era where so many talk of the rigour of involvement in sport at an elite level, it is nice to hear someone speak about the pure joy of …
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Coughlan Looks To Play Herself Into Form
Douglas golfer Clodagh Coughlan is keeping her expectations low as she returns from injury and tries to hit form this summer with today’s Connacht Over 18 Women’s Senior Amateur Open the primary target now. The 24-year-old finished T9 in the Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open Championship in Woodbrook and is steadily picking up pace heading into the height of the …
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European School Chess Champs Set For Limerick In 2024
The European School Chess Championships will make history in June 2024 as the first European chess championships to be held in Ireland. The tournament will take place at the University of Limerick from 30th May to 8th June 2024. The Irish Chess Union won the bid to host this major chess tournament against four other countries, with the support of …
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Barcelona vs Wolfsburg Go Head-To-Head In The Champions League Final. Here’s What You Need To Know
Preview of the highly anticipated Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg in Eindhoven. Barcelona’s dominant midfield and attacking prowess clash with Wolfsburg’s resilience and determination.
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Lydia Bedford’s Historic Move From Arsenal Women To Brentford U18 Men
Lydia Bedford has made history within the footballing world following her departure as assistant coach at Arsenal Women, to her appointment as head coach of Brentford’s u18 men’s team. The move makes Bedford the first female to ever hold the position of head coach within a Premier League club, and will be joined by Jon-Paul Pitmann as an assistant coach …
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup Is 50 Days Away….But Where Is The Promotion?
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just 50 days away, the lack of preparation and promotion by sponsors, broadcasters, and key figures is quite concerning. With the ongoing dispute around broadcasting rights across Europe and the lack of promotion and noise in Ireland, you really have to question, is this going to be a missed opportunity. Recently on the radio …
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Alessia Russo’s Player of the Year Award Marred By Misogynistic Comment On Stage
Read about the unfortunate incident involving Alessia Russo during the trophy presentation at Manchester United’s end-of-season awards ceremony.
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Jessica Ross Finds Form And Silverware In Clandeboye
Jessica Ross walked away with a victory at the Ulster Men’s and Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Open Championships in Clandeboye yesterday (30 May). In the Women’s event, Ross had a comfortable lead starting her round and with Kate Lanigan (Hermitage) posting a 77 that was only enough for a +1 total and second place. Bridgestone Order of Merit leader Emma …
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Ireland To Host ITF Tag World Cup 2023
The 2023 ITF Tag World Cup is set to take place in Ireland from 2-5 August. Over twenty nations will travel to Limerick to compete, mostly from the southern hemisphere. In 2019, the International Tag Federation awarded the (then) 2021 ITF Tag World Cup to Ireland. All previous tag world cups had taken place in the Southern Hemisphere, so this …
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Everything You Need To Know About The VHI Mini Marathon 2023
The 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon takes place this Bank Holiday Sunday 4th June and is the largest event of its kind in the world! The event always has great atmosphere, excitement and joy, as thousands of people take to the streets of Dublin for the annual 10km. While entries are officially closed, late entries will be accepted on a …
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