Ireland Women’s Under-19s Set For UEFA EURO Round 1 Qualifiers
The Ireland Women’s Under-19s will travel to Belgium for their 2023-24 UEFA European WU19 Championship Round 1 Qualifiers. After finalising a 20-player squad, Head Coach Dave Connell will now switch the focus to their three Group A 6 games against Belgium (October 25), Faroe Islands (October 28) and Netherlands (October 31). Ireland recently got together for three international friendly games …
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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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Granada Football Club: Nurturing Football For All Since 1970
Founded in 1970, Granada Football Club has a long history of providing grassroots football to children and adults in the South Dublin region. “We are proud to be a ‘Football for All’ club and welcome members from all backgrounds and abilities. The primary focus of this football club is to participate in team sports and have a huge amount of …
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Girls In Green Shine In Aviva Debut, Secure Victory Over Northern Ireland
Dublin, 23 September – A day etched in Irish football history as the Republic of Ireland (ROI) played their first-ever match at the iconic Aviva Stadium. The Girls in Green walked away champions after defeating Northern Ireland (NI) in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League. The match kicked off with NI showing early dominance, but it didn’t take …
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Irish Star Abbie Larkin Joins Glasgow City on Transfer Deadline Day
On the final day of the transfer window, Young Irish international Abbie Larkin has sealed a move to Glasgow City, a prominent Scottish football club. The 18-year-old forward, known for her impressive performances during the World Cup, has made the switch from Shamrock Rovers, marking a significant development in her career. “I’m delighted to be signing for Glasgow City FC. …
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Interim Ireland Women’s National Team Coaching Staff Confirmed For Opening UEFA Nations League Games
An interim coaching staff has been confirmed for the Ireland Women’s National Team for their UEFA Nations League games against Northern Ireland and Hungary. Led by interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson, the coaching team will include Colin Healy and Emma Byrne as Assistant Coaches and Richie Fitzgibbon as Goalkeeping Coach. CONFIRMED | Interim Ireland WNT coaching staff for opening UEFA …
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Irish Internationals Sinead Farrelly And Marissa Sheva To Face Off In US NWSL Match
Photo by: Xavi Dussaq Irish World Cup players Sinead Farrelly and Marissa Sheva may have been teammates in the international tournament, but they are set to go head to head in the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The 16th of September will see Farrelly and Sheva play against one another in a Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit match. https://twitter.com/GothamFC/status/1698160397608460373 …
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MGL Youth League Left In Disarray Ahead Of Season Due To Gender-Based Discrimination
By Gina Bagnulo The Metropolitan Girls League (MGL), has been a notable youth league for girls Soccer in Dublin with past players including the likes of Ireland International Abbie Larkin. In recent weeks, the league has seen several of its coaches resign due to recurring incidents of gender-based discrimination. On August 22nd, the MGL released a statement on its Twitter …
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Denise O’Sullivan Taken To Hospital Ending Ireland’s Training Game Against Colombia After 20 Minutes
Denise O’Sullivan’s participation in Ireland’s World Cup opener against Australia is uncertain following an intense clash with Colombia. The closed-door friendly in Brisbane was intended to be a 90-minute workout with two possible starting teams. However, Colombia’s aggressive tactics led to a critical moment when a late tackle on O’Sullivan prompted coach Vera Pauw to withdraw the Irish team from …
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The Showgrounds To Host First Ever Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final
The inaugural Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final has been confirmed to take place on Sunday, 23 July at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Galway United and Cliftonville secured their spots in the final after impressive victories over Wexford Youths and Cork City, respectively. The final, set to kick off at 3 pm, marks the culmination of the first-ever all-island competition, showcasing …
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