5 things we learned from Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode
Having played basketball, rugby, football and gaelic football, all at a high level, we knew Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode wouldn’t disappoint, and boy did it live up to the hype. The Dubliner, who was the latest to feature on the Tg4 documentary show came across as authentic, funny, and likeable as you’d imagine her to be, and her incredible …
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Kieran Donaghy Appeals to Basketball Ireland to withdraw from EuroBasket qualifier vs Israel
Retired Kerry footballer and current Tralee Warriors basketballer Kieran Donaghy has appealed to Basketball Ireland to withdraw their women’s team from today’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier versus Israel. The Irish side are scheduled to play at the Rimi Olympic Centre, in Riga, Latvia, at 4:00pm today, but the Austin Stacks man has called on the organisation to “have a rethink and …
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How and when to watch Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode?
Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode is sure to be up there with one of the best. The Dublin woman is one of the most versatile sports stars Ireland has ever seen. She reached elite levels in four different sports representing her country in soccer, basketball and rugby all the while playing intercounty football with Dublin, and so you won’t want …
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Ambitious Plan Revealed For €35 Million Upgrade Of National Basketball Arena
Basketball Ireland has announced ambitious plans for a €35m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena, with planning permission submitted and a proposed start date for construction in 2025. The new multi-sport and multi-use arena will double its current capacity from 1,600 to 3,300. The proposed works are expected to take 18 months and be completed in time for the start …
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Ireland Squad Finalised For FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Qualifier Against Top Ranked France
Ireland head coach James Weldon could hand FIBA Women’s EuroBasket debuts to three players when France visits the National Basketball Arena for the opening game of their qualifying campaign, live on TG4 this Sunday. Guards Jessica Scannell and Kate Hickey, along with forward Lauryn Homan are included in his final 12-women squad. It's officially @EuroBasketWomen gameweek 😁 Tickets remain available …
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Pace-Setters Remain Perfect In MissQuote.ie Super League
Photo Credit: Basketball Ireland Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and FloMAX Liffey Celtics opened up a two-game advantage at the top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, staying unbeaten by beating both last season’s finalists DCU Mercy and The Address UCC Glanmire. “We are very happy to maintain our winning run against a very tough DCU Mercy team,”said Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell …
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Golden State Warriors Announce New WNBA Expansion Team in the Bay Area
The WNBA recently confirmed that the Golden State Warriors, renowned for their success in the NBA, have been approved as an expansion franchise, set to debut in the 2025 season. The addition of the Bay Area franchise marks the first expansion of the WNBA since 2008 when the Atlanta Dream joined the league, and is a testament to the league’s …
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Black History Month: Celebrating Black Irish Athletes
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HerSport Editor
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October 6, 2023
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Sports
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Antrim LGFA, Athletics, Basketball, Elizabeth Ndudi, Evelyn Igharo, Gandy Malou-Mamel, ireland rugby, Irish Soccer, Linda Djougang, Nadia Power, Rhasidat Adeleke, Rianna Lauren Jarrett, Track and Field, Women in Sports
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The month of October is Black History Month in Ireland. It recognises the global impact of black history and remembers the ongoing fight for racial equality and social justice worldwide. In celebration of Black History Month, we look back at some of the sporting achievements of black Irish athletes. Rhasidat Adeleke Rhasidat Adeleke is an Irish sprinter and the first …
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Waterford Wildcats Defeat Reigning Champions The Address UCC Glanmire
SETU Waterford Wildcats picked up an 80-75 win at defending MissQuote.ie Super League champions The Address UCC Glanmire on the opening weekend of the new season. Ireland international Sarah Hickey was to the fore in their victory with 23 points, while their new signing Myia Clark hit 18 points in their victory on Sunday. SETU Waterford Wildcats head coach, Tommy …
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France Coming To Dublin For Eurobasket Qualifier In November
Ireland has been drawn in Group E alongside World Number 7 France, Israel and Latvia for the upcoming FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, which begin in November. Ireland was the 8th seed for the draw in Switzerland yesterday, leaving them with the difficult task of qualifying for the tournament, which takes place in Germany, Greece, Italy and the Czech Republic …
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