“Periods are our Superpower” Rachael Burford On Talking Taboo Topics

Rachael Burford is an English Rugby player and has been playing the sport since she was just six years of age. She was recently on our Period Panel to discuss how she felt growing up in a sport around the stereotypes and knowledge of periods from a young girl now to a successful international athlete.  The only time she spoke …

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Cycling Ireland Announces Team For Track World Championships

Cycling Ireland has announced a strong team for the UCI Track World Championships which take place in Paris from October 12th to 16th. Ireland will be represented by Emily Kay, Lara Gillespie, Kelly Murphy, Mia Griffin and Alice Sharpe competing in a range of endurance events while Orla Walsh will compete in the sprint event. Off the back of a …

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Mageean Shines At Diamond League | The Weekend Roundup

Ciara Mageean stuns us again Ciara Mageean produced an extraordinary performance in the 1500m at the Diamond League final in Zurich. The two-time European Championship bronze medalist clocked a time of 4:01.68, coming in second to Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya (4:00.44).  Zurich Diamond League Final 2nd 💎 Wish I could share the whole race as most people couldn't …

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What Is Next For Ireland In The World Cup Qualifiers?

Ireland are just on the brink of qualifying for their first ever World Cup but there is still one more, rather challenging, hurdle to go.  They have already had two impressive consecutive victories, winning 1-0 against both Finland and Slovakia.   This has awarded them a Play-Off spot for the second round, where they will face either Scotland or Austria. …

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MissQuote.ie National League Launch

The launch of the 2022/23 MissQuote.ie Women’s National League will take place at the National Basketball Arena on Tuesday 13th September from 10 am, with all National League clubs from across the country represented. What: 2022/23 National League launch Where: National Basketball Arena, Dublin When: Tuesday, 13th September, at 10 am. Timeline: 1045: Media arrival and check-in. 1110: Media interviews (Various National League …

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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-Up

The title race in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League had an interesting twist on Saturday as Wexford Youths took over from champions Shelbourne at the top. Shels lost narrowly to Peamount United in an entertaining Dublin Derby, which was broadcast live on TG4, while Wexford stormed back against Cork City to claim three vital points. Bohemians and Galway also …

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Barcelona agrees to a world-record fee for Manchester City midfielder, Kiera Walsh

Manchester City and England midfielder Kiera Walsh is set to join Barcelona on a world record transfer fee after both clubs came to an agreement. With the 25 year-old midfielder only having a year left on her contract with City, they were reluctant to sell but with the circumstances presented, it seems like Barcelona’s final offer was too good to …

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