Healy And O’Connor Lead Irish At World Indoor Championships

European indoor medallists Sarah Healy (3000m) and Kate O’Connor (Pentathlon) headline a six-strong Irish team which competes at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China this weekend (Friday March 21st – Sunday March 23rd). Over 550 athletes from 127 countries are entered in the global event, with eleven defending champions and 20 medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games set …

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Irish Swimmers Ready for 2025 Para Swimming World Series

Eight Irish swimmers are set to compete as the 2025 Para Swimming World Series heads to Barcelona for the first time, with four days of exciting competition from 20-23 March. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHXARdrtS5v/ This marks a historic new stop on the World Series calendar, and an eight strong Irish team will be among the athletes competing against the world’s best. Following successful …

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Irish Medal Momentum Continues at European Throws Cup

Ireland enjoyed a remarkable two days at the European Throwing Cup in Nicosia with medals from Nicola Tuthill (U23 Hammer Gold) and Anna Gavigan (U23 Discus Silver).   https://www.instagram.com/p/DHRPU9IzQAQ/?img_index=1   Nicola Tuthill (UCD AC) became Ireland’s first ever medallist in European Throwing Cup history when she picked up U23 bronze in Leiria 2023 and she made more history by becoming …

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Schedule For Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Announced

Hosts Pakistan take on Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium while the West Indies play Scotland at the Lahore City Cricket Association on the opening day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 which runs across the two venues in Lahore from 9 to 19 April. The sixth edition of the Qualifier sees teams from four Full Members – …

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Kate O’Connor: “No one can ever take away from me.”

It is often only in retrospect that we see the shape of history, the slow accumulation of moments that lead to something bigger. Ireland’s record in multi-events has, for the longest time, been a void. No real history to speak of, no real expectation of success. It was a discipline where Irish athletes could participate but not contend. Until now. …

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Ireland International Claire Melia Reaches FIBA EuroCup Final

Ireland international Claire Melia is set to become the first Irish woman to play in a FIBA European club final. Her Spanish team Baxi Ferrol lost 74-63 to French outfit LDLC ASVEL Feminin in the second leg of their FIBA EuroCup Women semi-final in Lyon on Thursday, however they advanced to the final 156-136 on aggregate.   https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJ4V2EI91W/?img_index=1   Melia scored …

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EY Hockey League Preview: Sides Primed For Final Push

Four AIG Irish Senior Cup Semi-Finals take centre stage this weekend, involving some major rivalries as we await the final matchups. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHGoPJtocRr/?img_index=1   In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, Railway Union and Catholic Institute play out a repeat of last year’s final, with Catholic Institute hoping to reach their fourth final on the bounce, and Railway looking to retain …

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Women & Girls Plan Launched For FAI Football Pathways

With more girls playing football in the Republic of Ireland than ever before, the Women & Girls’ Football Action Plan will Strengthen The Foundations already in place so that the game can continue to grow. Aligned with the Football Association of Ireland’s Football Pathways Plan, the Action Plan will help create an encouraging, empowering and exciting football ecosystem for women and …

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Irish Sailor Set For World’s Longest Solo Transatlantic Race

Ferry and logistics company DFDS has joined forces with one of Ireland’s most formidable offshore sailors, Pamela Lee, to launch #EmpowHer racing campaign. The initiative aims to support Lee’s quest to compete in the world’s longest and most challenging solo transatlantic race in 2026, the Route du Rhum, while inspiring more women to pursue maritime careers.   https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_BKUMNq_E/   Spanning 3,500 …

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Ireland Shines at the European Indoor Athletics Championships

Ireland’s women delivered a historic and inspirational performance at the 2025 European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. With gold and bronze medals, national records, and remarkable personal bests, the Irish women proved that they belong among Europe’s elite.   https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_TsJjtrF9/?img_index=1   Thursday Thursday saw the Mixed 4x400m Relay, where the team featuring Sharlene Mawdsley, Phil Healy, Conor Kelly …

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