UL Bohemian Win Back-To-Back Energia AIL Titles After Thriller Against Railway

Eilís Cahill’s 82nd-minute try was worth its weight in gold as UL Bohemian dramatically outlasted Railway Union to win back-to-back Energia All-Ireland League titles for the first time since 2018. Twelve months on from the historic first Women’s Division decider to be held at the Aviva Stadium, UL Bohs prevailed again on a 29-24 scoreline despite being without Aoife Corey …

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Irish Sailors To Help Lead Teams In World’s Toughest Endurance Challenge

Ireland born and bred sailors, Brian Uniacke and Lorraine O Hanlon, have been selected to help lead a team of non-professionals around the globe in the upcoming edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.   The duo will both take on the role of First Mate, supporting each of their Skippers in racing 40,000 nautical miles around the …

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Irish Hockey Sees European Milestones In Record-Breaking Weekend

Irish hockey clubs and internationals delivered standout performances on the European stage over the weekend, as Loreto and Railway Union carved out major milestones, while Niamh and Michelle Carey secured silverware in a European club competition.   Bronze For Loreto in Czechia Loreto Hockey Club led the charge early, storming to a 6-1 victory over France’s Cambrai HC in the …

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The World Relay Championships: What You Need To Know

As the road to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo intensifies, Ireland’s relay squad is set to take centre stage at the World Athletics Championships in Guangzhou, China on May 10th and 11th.   A 14-strong squad of male and female athletes has been announced by Athletics Ireland, and the stakes are high as they will try to secure qualification …

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Erin King Confirmed To Miss Rugby World Cup With Knee Injury

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup hopes have taken a major hit with the news that rising star Erin King will miss the tournament later this year due to a serious knee injury sustained during the Six Nations.   The 21-year-old backrow, who had played every minute of Ireland’s campaign so far, suffered the injury during Saturday’s defeat to England. After further …

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Five Things You Should Know About Energia AIL

As women’s rugby in Ireland continues to grow, the Energia All-Ireland League (AIL) remains its beating heart – the stomping ground for the country’s top club talent.  The Energia AIL Final is just around the corner, with the Aviva Stadium eagerly awaiting a rematch of last year’s decider on Sunday, April 27th. Whether you’re a seasoned supporter or you’re new …

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Casey Fitzgerald: Ireland’s Para Powerlifting Prodigy

At just 19 years of age, Casey Fitzgerald is already a name to watch in Irish para sport. From Mullagh, County Cavan, she has achieved remarkable success in a short time span, becoming a three-time junior world champion in her weight category – after only being in the sport since the age of 16.   When she was 12, she …

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Walshe Stars at Irish Open with Freestyle Record

Double Olympian Ellen Walshe was the star of Tuesday morning of the Irish Open Championships as the Templeogue swimmer set a new Irish Record in the 200m Freestyle. Walshe now owns five Irish Senior long course records with the Freestyle, 100m and 200m Butterfly and 200m and 400m Individual Medley. Entering the heats with a best time of 2:00.39 from …

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Killester Retain Domino’s Women’s Super League Title

Killester have made it back-to-back Domino’s Women’s Super League titles, following a 83-63 victory over Utility Trust St. Paul’s in Sunday’s final at the National Basketball Arena.   Utility Trust St. Paul’s made a solid start and were up by five points, 9-4, four minutes in after Mathilde Diop’s basket. For Killester, Destiny Strother and Michelle Clarke were the driving …

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Emma Doherty Named Premier Division Player of the Month

Galway United forward Emma Doherty has been crowned the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month for March 2025, following a standout run of form that has helped propel her side into the early title conversation. The Donegal native netted three goals in as many games during the month, including a well-taken brace against DLR Waves and a …

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