Irish Sailor Set For World’s Longest Solo Transatlantic Race

Ferry and logistics company DFDS has joined forces with one of Ireland’s most formidable offshore sailors, Pamela Lee, to launch #EmpowHer racing campaign. The initiative aims to support Lee’s quest to compete in the world’s longest and most challenging solo transatlantic race in 2026, the Route du Rhum, while inspiring more women to pursue maritime careers.   https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_BKUMNq_E/   Spanning 3,500 …

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Eve McMahon Sails To Secure A Spot For Ireland At Paris Olympics

Eve McMahon has secured a spot for Ireland at the Paris Olympics through her outstanding performance in Olympic qualification in Argentina. The 19-year-old from Howth claimed a coveted spot in the women’s single-handed event at the ILCA6 World Championships in Mar del Plata, with an official confirmation expected at the conclusion of the event. McMahon achieved this feat with a …

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Eve McMahon Clinches World U21 Championship In Morocco

Howth Yacht Club’s Eve McMahon has emerged as the victor in the world U21 championship for her ILCA6 Olympic class in Tangiers, Morocco. Throughout six days of challenging races, the Paris 2024 hopeful displayed remarkable composure, coming in 14 points lower than her closest rival. On the event’s final day, she navigated her way from a mid-fleet start to a …

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Annalise Murphy: From Sailboats to Spokes

In the latest episode of the Her Sport Show, we had the pleasure of chatting with Irish Olympic sailing silver medalist turned cyclist, Annalise Murphy. Annalise received a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Irish woman to achieve such a feat in sailing. After an illustrious career spanning three Olympic Games, she decided to retire from …

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Day 3: Mona McSharry Into The Semi-Finals On Olympic Debut

Sligo’s Mona McSharry is through to the 100M Breastroke semi-final after posting the 9th fastest time in the heats. McSharry swam just 0.1s off the Irish Senior Record.

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Day 3: Three Boats Progress To Semis & Murphy Up To 23rd

Sanita Puspure, Monika Dukarska Aileen Crowley. Margaret Cremen and Aoife Casey have all progressed to the semi-finals in their respective events.

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