New research showcases the lucrative buying power of women’s sports fans
New research has shown the lucrative buying power of women’s sports fans and how the consumption of women’s sports is growing at a faster pace than their male counterparts, with their growth rate coming it at 50% versus 39% respectively over the last year. The study, conducted by Rain The Growth Agency, looked at the overall opportunity on offer to …
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How Did Kickboxer Jodie Browne Make History This Week?
Tallaght’s Jodie Browne made history this week when she stormed to victory at the World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first kickboxer to concurrently hold that title alongside both the European and World Championship accolades. She picked up her latest gold medal when she overcame a South African athlete in the first round, before beating the European Olympic …
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Barbie 2023 Career of the Year collection features Women in Sports
It’s been the summer of Barbie and of the Women’s World Cup, so it seems fitting that the newest collection of dolls honours women in sport. This year’s edition of the Career of the Year collection features General Manager Barbie in a pinstripe suit and carrying a phone and ID badge, and Coach Barbie in pink, complete with megaphone and …
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Dublin To Face Kilkenny At Parnell Park This Saturday
Dublin will face Kilkenny at Parnell Park this Saturday at 2 pm in the second game in Group 2 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship. Kilkenny recently drew with Wexford at Nowlan Park two weeks ago. On the same day, Dublin encountered a formidable Tipperary side at The Ragg, resulting in a victory for Tipp with a scoreline of …
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Guide To VHI Mini Marathon 2024 Early Bird Entries
The 2024 VHI Mini Marathon Early Bird tickets are open until Sunday 18 June at midnight. https://twitter.com/VhiWMM/status/1667139824917127171?s=20 The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, a 10k road race held annually during the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin city centre, stands as the world’s largest event of its kind. Since its inception in 1983, where 9,000 women participated, the event has grown …
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Over €300,000 distributed to fund physical activities for older adults
€317,430 to support sport and physical activities for older adults has been announced by Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland through the Active National Grant. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is being provided to 909 organisations. These range from active retirement groups to sports clubs and nursing and …
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Local South African Soccer Team Host First-Ever Grannies Soccer World Cup
On 28 March 2023, the first day of the Grannies International Football Tournament commenced in Limpopo, South Africa. The four-day tournament was hosted by South Africa’s Vakhegula Vakhegula soccer team and saw 15 teams, made up of women aged 55 and up, compete. Teams from across the world, including Zambia, France, USA and Mozambique took part in the tournament. https://twitter.com/Jean_G_Duffy/status/1641354050128969729?s=20 …
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First pro loss for Katie Taylor, Ireland are Water Polo Home Nations Champs: Weekend Roundup
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Grace Fisher
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May 22, 2023
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Athlone Town, Bohemians, Chantelle Cameron, Cliona Murphy, DLR Waves, Dublin City Harriers, Ellen Moran, Galway City Harriers, Galway United, Ireland Hockey, Ireland Water Polo, Irish Girls' Amateur Open, Irish Runner 5k, Irish Women's Amateur Open, Katie Taylor, Kerry LGFA, Kildare LGFA, Leevale AC, Leinster Intermediate Championship, Limerick LGFA, Lizzie Lee, Lorna McClymont, Louth LGFA, Michelle Carey, Olivia Costello, Peamount, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers, Treaty United, Water Polo Home Nations, Westmeath LGFA, Wexford LGFA, Wexford Youths, Women's Premier Division
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Ireland win WaterPolo Home Nations Tournament First professional loss for Katie Taylor Katie Taylor suffered a narrow defeat in her homecoming fight after moving up a weight class to face England’s Chantelle Cameron in a bid to become the undisputed light-welterweight champion (Taylor is still the undisputed lightweight champion). Cameron won by majority decision with the judges giving 95-95, 96-94, …
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Her Sport nominated for Best New Sports Business of the Year
Her Sport has been nominated for the Irish Sport Industry Awards in the category of Best New Sports Business of the Year! Last year Her Sport was honoured to win Best Use of Communications Platform in Sport and we are thrilled to be nominated again. On May 12 The Federation of Irish Sport announced the shortlist of nominees for 8 …
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10 Things You Should Know About Joy Neville
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Jessica Gardiner
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May 12, 2023
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Rugby, Uncategorized
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international rugby, Interprovincial Women’s Rugby Championship, ireland rugby, Ireland Women's Rugby, Irish Rugby, Referee, rugby world cup, Women in refereeing, women referees
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Four Irish officials have recently been named as match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2023, with Joy Neville making history by being named the first female official at a men’s Rugby World Cup. While Neville continues to trend social media following the World Rugby announcement, she’s received numerous applaudable achievements throughout her career. From player to referee, Neville has …
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