Ireland U20 Women’s Go Close But Fall Short In Gritty Fightback

As if to epitomise the burgeoning spirit of this Ireland Under-20 Women’s team in the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, their tenacious fightback against Italy came agonisingly close but ultimately fell short, ending in a 24-17 defeat. The young Irish squad showcased a blend of resilience and determination, exemplified by Kelly Burke’s two late tries, yet the stifling 30-degree heat …

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All you need to know ahead of the Ireland Women’s U20 team’s first ever Six Nations Women’s Summer Series

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the Ireland Women’s U20 team’s first ever Six Nations Women’s Summer Series. Sponsored by PwC, the matchday squad, which was named yesterday, will be raring to go and ready to make history in their inaugural tournament. https://www.instagram.com/p/C89j5vntDEL/?img_index=1 What are the competition details? The Six Nations Women’s Summer Series will take place in …

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“A national title is great but at the end of the day it’s the All Ireland championship that you really want to nail down” – P?C POTM winners McConville & Kennedy have eyes on more silverware

Armagh’s Lauren McConville and Tipperary captain Karen Kennedy are the April winners of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards in football and camogie, with both playing a fundamental role in their respective teams’ league successes. Yet, even with that silverware secured, neither are satisfied with their haul just yet, and are looking forward to the chaos that …

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“It’s the responsibility of players to bring joy” Mackin & McGrath Delight in P?C GPA Women’s Player of the Month Glory

Given their exceptional showcases in the league, it’d be a surprise to very few that Armagh’s Aimee Mackin and Tipperary’s Eimear McGrath have been named the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month for March in their respective Ladies Football and Camogie categories. Sharpshooter Mackin bagged a phenomenal 3-12 during that period to clinch the Orchard County’s first LGFA Division …

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LGFA Interfirms Cup Final: AIB 3-10 Boston Scientific 3-4

AIB claimed another LGFA Interfirms Cup title at the GAA’s National Games Development Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, on Saturday Oct. 7. Captained by former Cork star Annie Walsh, winner of eight TG4 All-Ireland Senior medals during her inter-county playing days, AIB got the better of Boston Scientific by 3-10 to 3-4 in the Final. With former Limerick …

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2022 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars Nominees

  PwC and The Camogie Association announced the nominations for the 2022 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars on Wednesday Oct. 12th. The shortlist was compiled by a dedicated All-Star Nomination Committee, to celebrate the high performance and commitment of players throughout the 2022 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate and Premier Junior Championship season. All-Ireland Intermediate Champions Galway take prime position in the …

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