The Countdown Continues To The Start Of The Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship
Photo Credit: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile Players from all four Provinces came together at the IRFU High Performance Centre, on Thursday, August 3, for the official launch of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship 2023/24 tournament. The four upcoming rounds of competition mark the start of an important season for women’s rugby, both domestically and internationally. Munster kicks off the 2023/24 season against …
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“It Is So Important To Try To Stay True To Yourself And Do The Things That You Love”- Orla Comerford
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Like most athletes, Orla Comerford has her own routines on race day – she always has five jellies, with her current go-to being jelly babies, and a bag packed with any layer she could possibly need. Orla is a seasoned Irish Athlete with two Paralympic 100m sprint performances under her belt and is currently training towards …
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“You Can Definitely Do It And It’s Worthwhile Doing It” -Mairéad Baker
Mairéad Baker has done it all. She is a center forward on the Irish’s Women’s Water Polo National Team, a mom of two young children and a postpartum and pregnancy coach. Mairéad sat down with the Her Sport Show to discuss her journey through sports and pregnancy, and how sport has always been a part of her life. She has …
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Dr Stephanie Ooi And Dr Kiran Rahim Talk Periods and Cultural Taboos | The Period Panel
In the latest episode of the Period Panel, we were delighted to have Dr. Stephanie Ooi and Dr. Kiran Rahim join us on the Period Panel to share their professional insights discussing women’s health. A GP with MyHealthcare Clinic, Dr. Stephanie Ooi is passionate about using her skills and knowledge to educate people about their health and address any concerns …
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Katie McCabe: Arsenal’s Rough Season, The World Cup & Inspiring Change
Katie McCabe is a key figure in women’s soccer as the captain of the Ireland Women’s Football team and a key player for Arsenal Football Club. We got the chance to chat to the football star about Arsenal’s rough season, the training for the upcoming World Cup, and the growing interest in women’s football. BREAKING! Arsenal's Katie McCabe wins WSL …
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Pharmacist Jess Redden Debunks Period Myths On The Period Panel
Pharmacist Jess Redden joined us on the Period Panel to share her professional knowledge on the menstrual cycle, answer some burning questions and give some personal advice on pregnancy. Jess Redden qualified as a pharmacist in February 2022 and dreams of opening up her own pharmacy with an additional one-stop health store attachment. She specialises in a holistic approach to …
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Kate Doherty – “I Am Who I Am Today Because I Did So Much Sport.”
Two-time National Indoor Champion and World Relay silver medalist Kate Doherty was named an ambassador for the upcoming DSD Games – the first ever games to take place at the new DSD multi-sport campus at Rathfarnham on Sunday 18th June. It’s a fitting achievement for the Olympic prospect, whose athletics training started with the host club, Dundrum South Dublin AC …
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Thammy Nguyen – “Put The Hard Work In And Go Achieve Your Goal Because Nobody Else Is Going To Achieve It For You.”
History was made this year when Thammy Nguyen stepped up to the stage at the European Weightlifting Championships in Armenia and received a bronze medal in the 49kg division. Thammy is the first Irish athlete to ever win a medal for weightlifting (or “up-down” as her two kids call it) on the international stage. Apart from weightlifting, the 26-year-old has …
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Amber Barrett: “You’ll never improve unless you’re being pushed to your limits.”
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Neasa Kennedy
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March 9, 2023
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Interview, Soccer
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, 2023 FIFA World Cup, Amber Barret, FAI, FAI Women, Irish Womens Soccer, Republic of Ireland soccer, Republic of Ireland WNT, Turbine Postdam, Vera Pauw
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Amber Barrett shot to the front pages of the media following her heroic and poignant goal against Scotland, securing her side’s place at this year’s 2023 FIFA World Cup. Amber has always been surrounded by sport. Her brothers play gaelic football for club and Donegal and her parents are immersed in sport. The Donegal native began playing soccer with Milford …
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Rhasidat Adeleke: “Maybe that comes down to me not knowing my limits yet.”
Rhasidat Adeleke is nowhere near her peak in her athletics career. In 2022, the 20-year-old athlete broke 5 Irish records; The indoor 60m, 200m and 300m and the outdoor 200m and 400m. In only her 6th race over 400m not only did she break a national record, she only narrowly missed out on a medal coming 5th in her debut …
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