‘This is the first year I’ve had a run at it’ | Lorraine McCarthy

The buzz in Limerick is centred almost entirely around the hurlers ahead of their All-Ireland final this week, but not exclusively so. Indeed there has been tangential interest in the other Gaelic games codes and the camogs have felt that too. Caoimhe Costelloe has garnered most of the headlines, establishing herself as the competition’s leading scorer while helping to propel …

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Rugby 7s Makes History and The WNL Is Back | Weekend Roundup

Morton Games It was a very busy weekend in athletics as Irish stars shone bright at the Morton Games. In the 400m, Sophie Becker edged out Cliodhna Manning by more than one second to win the race. Louise Shanahan came in second in the 800m just behind Isabelle Boffey of Great Britain. In the women’s mile, Sarah Healy clocked a …

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What’s On This Weekend? We Have You Covered

This weekend is set to be an eventful one in the world of women’s sport. With everything from the Hockey World Cup to Wimbledon, here is a quick overview of what’s to come so you won’t miss anything. Morton Games On Saturday night, the Morton Games returns to Morton Stadium. This weekend marks the first ever Women’s 100m hurdles event …

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‘You Don’t Pat The Postman On The Back For Delivering The Post’

Having three young children at home under the age of two ensures that Anne Dalton has had plenty to occupy her in the build-up to Saturday’s Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final. Now 32, the Freshford star has her place in the annals of her sport long sealed, enjoying the ultimate success with both county over half a lifetime, …

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