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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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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