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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Lidl National Football League Round 1 Reaction And Roundup

Armagh manager Darnell Parkinson said he was pleased with the way they began the defence of their Lidl NFL title when they defeated reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions Kerry by 3-11 to 1-13 in Tralee. “We’ve had a lot of girls coming back in from club duty so these girls have been thrown in at the deep end a bit but …

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Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon

Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …

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2024 Dublin Marathon: Three Remarkable Women

The Dublin Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of determination, endurance, and personal triumph. This year, among the thousands of runners taking on the 26.2-mile challenge, three remarkable women stand out, each with their own unique story. From a 1000th marathon milestone, these women are running for more than just a finish line—they’re pushing boundaries, overcoming …

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Ireland Women’s Cricket squad announced for Sri Lanka T20I and ODI matches

Squads have been selected for the upcoming T20I and ODI matches between Ireland Women and Sri Lanka Women which will be taking place in both Belfast and in Dublin. Two 14-player squads have been picked for the three ODIs and two T20Is, with results from the ODIs counting towards the ICC Women’s Championship. The series will be played between 8 …

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TG4 All-Ireland Championship wrap – Hear the managers’ thoughts on the weekend’s action

Compiled by John Fallon   Dublin manager Mick Bohan was impressed with the way the TG4 All-Ireland champions pulled away after the break to get the defence of their crown off to an impressive start with a 1-10 to 0-5 win over Mayo. The champions led by 0-5 to 0-2 at the break before a goal from captain Carla Rowe, …

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LGFA NFL roundup: “Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong” – Cork relegated, Defiant Dubs, Magic Meath

Compiled by John Fallon Armagh manager Greg McGonigle said they are looking forward to their first ever Lidl Division 1 final at Croke Park on April 7 when they will take on reigning champions Kerry. Armagh will bid to become only the second Ulster county to win the crown and the first since Monaghan captured it for the fourth time …

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“We’ve made history, so that’s special for the county” – Lidl Ladies National Football League round-up

By JOHN FALLON Armagh made history with a sixth successive win taking them into their first Lidl Division 1 final and centre-back Lauren McConville created her own milestone when she lined out for the Orchard County for the 100th time. And she did it 27 years to the day since her father Jim captained Crossmaglen Rangers to their first All-Ireland …

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Dublin survive “massive scare”, Mackin on target for Armagh – Lidl Ladies National Football League round-up

By JOHN FALLON Armagh sharpshooter Aimee Mackin said the impact made by substitutes off the bench in each game has played a big part in their brilliant start to life back in the top flight of the Lidl National Football League. Mackin scored two late goals to seal a 3-14 to 1-13 win over Kerry in a battle of the …

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The ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown: Armagh dethrone Meath, Dublin triumph, Waterford beat Cork

There was plenty of unmissable action in the Lidl National Football League over the weekend, here’s the ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown. Dublin 0-16 Galway 1-12 By DARREN KELLY All-Ireland champions Dublin staged a stunning comeback in the closing minutes to come from three points down to beat Galway in the Lidl Ladies National Football League in Parnell Park. Trailing …

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