Can The Invincible Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle reach record success at Fairyhouse this weekend?

Champion Jockey Rachael Blackmore and superstar mare Honeysuckle run in the Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle this Sunday, December 4th in Fairyhouse. The Henry de Bromhead-trained Honeysuckle will be bidding for an unprecedented fourth win in the Grade One race at Fairyhouse. The legendary mare joined Limestone Lad, Solerina and Apple’s Jade as a three-time winner of the race …

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Professional contracts announced for players in Women’s National League

The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland have confirmed the introduction of professional contracts to players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League (WNL) which will be introduced December 1st, 2022. From this date, professional players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League will be subject to the same Standard Player Contract and minimum wage regulations as …

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2023 Lidl Ladies National Football League Fixtures Announced

2022 All Ireland Champions Meath will begin the defence of their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 crown with a glamour clash against Leinster rivals Dublin on the opening weekend of the 2023 campaign. Division 1 of the competition also contains Cork, 2022 runners-up Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Waterford and newly-promoted Kerry. Also on the opening weekend (January 22), Galway …

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This Weekend’s All-Ireland LGFA Club Semi-Final Details

The LGFA Senior, Intermediate and Junior Provincial Club Championship fixtures have been released for this weekend’s (26th and 27th of November) semi-final action.   All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Finals Saturday November 26th Ballymacarbry (Waterford) v Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) Fraher Field, Dungarven @ 1.30pm Sunday November 27th Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) v Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) Donaghmoyne Fontenoys  @ 1.30pm   All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championships …

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Courtney McGuire: National marathon champ on debut

At just 23-years-old and on her marathon debut, Courtney McGuire achieved greatness in this years Dublin Marathon. McGuire crossed the line with a time of 2:32:50, that put her straight in at seventh on the Irish women’s all-time list. McGuire finished third overall behind Ethiopians Nigist Muluneh (2:28.31) and Hawi Alemu Negeri (2:29.33) and was finished first nationally. “I’m still …

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This Weekend’s currentaccount.ie All Ireland Club Championship fixtures

LGFA Club Championship fixtures for this weekend 19th and 20th of November: Connacht Senior Club Championship Final All Ireland Intermediate Club Championship – Quarter Final Saturday, November 19th Round Towers (London) v Derrygonnelly Harps (Fermanagh) McGovern Park, Ruislip, London @ 12.30pm   All Ireland Junior Club Championship – Quarter Final Sunday, November 20th Craobh Rua (Belgium, Europe) v Castleblaney (Monaghan) …

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Katie McCabe to pass on watching World Cup in Qatar

Katie McCabe has said she would not have travelled to Qatar for the World Cup finals that start this month. “No I wouldn’t have went” McCabe said also stating “What is going on there isn’t great. It’s not a good look for football, but the decision has been made. The World Cup will continue, and hopefully, there won’t be any …

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This Weekend’s LGFA Provincial Club Fixtures

LGFA Senior, Intermediate and Junior Provincial Club Championship fixtures for this weekend 12th and 13th of November: Connacht Senior Club Championship Final Sunday 13th November Burrishoole (Mayo) v Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) Fr. O’Hara Park, Charlestown, Co Mayo (F12 R832) @ 1pm (Standby Pitch: Connacht GAA COE) Tickets Link Burrishoole V Kilkerrin Clonberne Connacht Senior Club Final – Events – Universe Watch …

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Dayna Finn – One of Ireland’s most talented dual athletes

Dayna Finn is one of Ireland’s most talented and versatile dual athletes. The 22-year-old is currently on a sports scholarship with Trinity while studying for her Masters in Education and playing with Trinity Meteors who are currently in action over in the MissQuote Super League. “It’s a level playing field” said Finn, with her and her teammates preparing for a …

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Brian Ógs ladies facing forfeit fears following Ulster LGFA’s ‘shambolic’ scheduling

Derry’s Brian Ógs ladies are now facing forfeit fears as they did not play in last nights semi-final against Castlerahn/Denn. The Steelstown club had won their Ulster Quarter Final on Sunday and were due to play their semi-final three days later on Wednesday, with a potential Ulster final on Sunday. Three big, important games squashed in to one week. Many …

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