Irish Medals at the Olympic Games: All You Need To Know
The excitement and anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics are building as nations worldwide prepare to compete on the global stage. Though small in size, Ireland has a remarkably rich Olympic history. Since the nation’s participation since 1924, Ireland has achieved 35 medals at the Olympic Games, with 9 of them won by Irish female athletes. Prior to 1956, Irish …
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Ireland’s Historic 3-1 Victory Over France Ends Euro Campaign On A High
Tuesday, 16 July was a historic night for the Ireland WNT, as they broke a streak of six consecutive losses with a remarkable 3-1 win against France in Cork, wrapping up their Euro 2025 qualifying journey on a high note. The Girls’ in Green’s win over the second-best team in the world has placed Ireland 15th of 16 in League …
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Irish Sevens Teams Olympic Draw: Who Will Team Ireland Face In Paris?
The Irish women’s and men’s sevens teams are gearing up for challenging matches at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, with both squads facing formidable opponents in the pool stages. Irish Women’s Team Prepares for Olympic Debut Allan Temple’s women’s team, seeded fifth, will compete in Pool B against Australia, Great Britain, and South Africa. This marks the Irish women’s …
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Olympic Medalist Sonia O’Sullivan: “I know first-hand the positive impact sport has on young people”
Photo credit: Inpho Photography In a bid to tackle the worrying decline in sports participation among Irish children, Allianz Ireland has launched their new ‘Stop The Drop’ campaign. Fronting this initiative is Allianz ambassador, former Irish Olympic silver medallist, and celebrated athlete Sonia O’Sullivan. Speaking at the launch, O’Sullivan emphasized the long-term benefits of sports for young people. “As a …
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Ireland Embarks on First Ever FIBA 3×3 Women’s World Series Campaign
Photo credit: @basketball_ireland Ireland’s women’s basketball team made their FIBA 3×3 Women’s World Series campaign debut this past Friday, 14 June, in Clermont-Ferrand, France. This marks a significant milestone for Irish basketball as they compete in a global tour event for the first time. The FIBA Women’s 3×3 is a global tournament series comprising 20 stops around the world between …
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Rhasidat Adeleke Receives Outpouring of Support After Experiencing Online Racist Abuse
Irish athletics star Rhasidat Adeleke has received a flood of support following revelations of racist abuse she has endured online. The 21-year-old, who recently clinched mixed 4x400m relay gold, women’s 4x400m relay silver, and individual 400m silver at the European Championships in Rome, is now one of Ireland’s top medal hopes for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Numerous public figures, including …
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Three Argentina Women’s Team Players Quit In Dispute Over Pay And Camp Conditions
Three prominent players from Argentina’s women’s national team have quit the squad just days before two friendly matches. On 28 May 2024, goalkeeper Laurina Oliveros, defender Julieta Cruz, and midfielder Lorena Benítez announced their decision on social media, highlighting ongoing issues over not being paid and poor camp conditions. “We reached a point in which we are tired of the …
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Emma Raducanu Criticises Gender Disparity In Tennis Prize Money
Emma Raducanu has criticised the gender pay gap after the Italian Open in Rome’s prize money for the female athletes paid significantly less than the men’s prize money pot. As the French Open approaches, offering equal prize money to both sexes, Raducanu highlighted the disparity evident in other tournaments such as the Italian Open, which awarded its female champion £550,000 …
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FIFA Announces Dates for First Edition Of Women’s Club World Cup
FIFA has officially announced the dates for the first edition of the Women’s Club World Cup, which will take place from January to February 2026. The tournament, set to feature 16 teams, will be held every four years thereafter, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The idea for a Women’s Club World Cup was first introduced by FIFA President …
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Irish Boxing Team Gearing Up For The Final Olympic Qualifier: Here’s Why This Is Important
A team of seven Irish boxers are gearing up to compete in the final qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games starting this week. The lineup includes European Games athletes Daina Moorehouse (50kg), Jennifer Lehane (54kg), and Grainne Walsh (66kg). The Paris Boxing Unit confirmed a record number of boxers have entered the second Olympic World Qualifier, surpassing the 602 …
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