2025 Women’s All-Island Cup Draw Revealed
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HerSport Editor
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March 21, 2025
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Soccer
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The draw for the 2025 All-Island Cup was made ahead of the competition getting underway in April. All 12 teams from the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division will be involved alongside the top teams from the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYrCMwsC53/ Champions Galway United were drawn into Group C alongside Cliftonville Ladies, Cork City and Peamount United. Group A will …
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Women & Girls Plan Launched For FAI Football Pathways
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HerSport Editor
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March 11, 2025
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Soccer
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academy football, FAI, fai football pathways, Football Association Ireland, Ireland WNT, Irish football, irish national team, Irish WNT, WNT:, women and girls' football, Women's National Team
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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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WIN A DREAM TRIP TO MADRID!
Calling ALL schoolgirls who love football! The MADCup Erasmus School Tournament, organised by Atlético de Madrid Academy Dublin (yes, THE Atlético de Madrid!), is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! This is your chance to compete, sharpen your skills and even win a trip to Madrid to take on some top international teams. The Prize? A Dream Trip to Madrid!! If you’re …
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3 Women’s Sports Events To Bookmark This Weekend
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HerSport Editor
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February 20, 2025
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Athletics, Hockey, Soccer
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carla ward, Denise O'Sullivan, FAI, Hockey, Katie Mccabe, Railway Union, Sarah Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley, Tallaght Stadium, UCD, Women's football, Women's National Team
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As sports fans across Ireland gear up for an action-packed weekend, three major events are set to take centre stage, each bringing its own unique brand of excitement. From the track to the pitch, top athletes and teams will battle for glory in what promises to be a thrilling few days of competition. National Indoor Championships: Stars Ready to …
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Carla Ward appointed as Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Carla Ward as the new Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT). The former Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Aston Villa Manager will lead the WNT through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign. Ward will take over the WNT with immediate …
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Lidl Becomes Official Partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
Lidl will be an official partner of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM tournament. The latest venture marks another milestone in Lidl’s commitment to support women’s sports, building on the retailer’s longstanding partnership with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and continuing its promotion of active, healthy lifestyles for all. https://www.instagram.com/p/DDe9djXT7Fx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lidl, who has committed to more than €10 million to the development …
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Where Does Irish Women’s Football Go From Here?
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Deb Shaw
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December 10, 2024
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Soccer
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Eileen Gleeson, Euros, FAI, Ireland, Ireland vs Wales, Ireland women's football team, Irish football, Irish WNT, Katie Mccabe, Lionesses, Soccer, Vera Pauw, wales
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It’s been exactly a week since Irish women’s football faced another bitter disappointment. A defeat to Wales marked the second consecutive failure to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championship, reigniting questions about the future of the game in Ireland. The blame game has already begun, with critics targeting coach Eileen Gleeson and captain Katie McCabe. However, solely focusing on …
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The Worldwide Commercialisation Of Women’s Sports
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HerSport Editor
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December 2, 2024
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Latest, Soccer, Sports, Sports Business
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Arsenal, Aviva stadium, football, Ogier, Republic of Ireland Women's National Team, Women's Sports, WSL
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Interest in women’s sports has surged exponentially in recent years, driving significant commercial growth. Football in the UK serves as a prime example of this trend. In this article, we examine the primary areas of commercial expansion for women’s sports and the challenges associated with keeping pace with this rapid growth, including potential legal issues. Sponsorship and media rights Deloitte …
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From Protest to Progress: Inside Ireland’s Game-Changing Equal Pay Deal
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HerSport Editor
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December 1, 2024
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Soccer
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“This isn’t just about us; it’s about every Irish player who fought for this long before we did.” It began, as many revolutions do, not with a roar but with a whisper. In the unassuming corridors of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), a quiet determination took root—a resolve to correct an injustice that had lingered like a shadow over …
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Ireland Women’s Cerebral Palsy Team claim Bronze Medal at IFCPF World Cup
The Ireland Women’s Cerebral Palsy Team finished the 2024 International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) World Cup with a Bronze Medal. Participating in their first ever World Cup, the Girls in Green beat Japan 6-1 in their final game of the tournament in Salou, Spain. This impressive achievement follows on from winning the IFCP Nations League last year and …
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