Lightning Lavin Powers Into 60m Hurdles Final

Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) has powered into tonight’s final of the Women’s 60m Hurdles at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.   The Limerick athlete clocked a time of 7.94 seconds to place second in her semi-final behind Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska (7.88 seconds). Lavin’s time ranks her fourth going into the decider which takes place at 8:43pm …

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Her Sport And 123.ie Launch Partnership For 2025 Athletics Action

Her Sport and 123.ie agree a new partnership centred on key athletics competitions in the 2025 calendar. Together, they join forces to amplify the stories of Irish track and field superstars with the vision to keep building on the excitement gained from the exciting 2024 summer action.    “Athletics has always been one of the highest performing sports on the …

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Ireland Women’s Boxing World Championship Team Named

The Team Ireland team to contest the 2025 Women’s World Championship, taking place in Nis, Serbia from March 6th to 17th, has been named. 8 Elite athletes will contest these world championships, hosted by Serbia, including Paris Olympians Daina Moorehouse (50kg), Jenny Lehane (54kg), and Grainne Walsh (66kg). Also in the team are double Olympians Michaela Walsh (57kg) and four-time continental …

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2025 European Athletics Indoors: Everything You Need To Know

As the track and field spotlight turns to Apeldoorn for the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships, Ireland’s contingent of athletes arrives in the Netherlands with both experience, excitement and promise.From Sarah Healy quietly teetering around championship medal form to the championship experience of Sharlene Mawdsley and Sarah Lavin, Ireland’s team is set to test itself against Europe’s elite on the …

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Shootout Heartbreak For Ireland In Nations Cup Final

IRELAND 1 2 – 1 4 NEW ZEALAND FIH Hockey Nations Cup Final Ireland Women suffer heartbreak in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup final in Santiago Chile, losing to New Zealand on Penalty Shoot-Outs. New Zealand led early in the game, scoring after five minutes. Ireland drew level with just four minutes remaining, Katie Mullan firing into the back of …

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Yale Medicine Launches The Female+ Athlete Program

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital has launched the Female+ Athlete Program, Connecticut’s first initiative dedicated to addressing the unique needs of adolescent female athletes.   This comprehensive program brings together a multidisciplinary team – including experts in orthopedic surgery, primary care sports medicine, adolescent medicine, psychology, and athletic training – to provide specialised care for girls and young women engaged …

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“We Know We’re There Or Thereabouts.” – Armagh’s Coleman

By lining out at inter-county level for their native Armagh, Niamh Coleman and her younger sister Dearbhla are maintaining a strong family legacy. Formerly their manager when the Orchard County claimed an Ulster minor ladies title nine years ago, the Colemans’ father Tommy played senior football with the Armagh men and was a starter in an Ulster championship final defeat to Tyrone …

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Ireland Sights Firmly Set On FIH Hockey Nations Cup Glory

Ireland Women will play their final Pool Stage match of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup tonight, February 27, at 20:00 Irish Time, as they take on Korea in a bid to secure top spot in Pool B. The team enters their final pool game in fine form, having secured back-to-back victories thus far, starting with a commanding 3-0 win over …

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Nicole Drought To Defend UK MSVR Championship

Irish racer Nicole Drought has announced her 2025 plans and unveiled her 2025 race car. She will return to the MSV Trackday Championship in the EBC Brakes Civic Type R. This year though, Nicole will drive the races solo, with team mate Justin Roberts taking a year off due to family commitments. The car, which visited Ireland recently for a …

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Lidl NFL Results Round Up And Reactions

Armagh joint manager Darnell Parkinson said that strong competition for places is driving the standard for the reigning Lidl NFL champions as they maintained their 100% start to the defence of their crown with a 2-14 to 1-10 win over Mayo. “We were happy with the first half, maybe not so much with the second half but it’s always good …

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