LGFA All-Ireland Senior Semi-Finals Set To Take Place Tomorrow in Tullamore

The 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship has reached the business end, and after a series of dominant quarter-final displays, four teams remain in the hunt for the Brendan Martin Cup. Champions Kerry, perennial contenders Dublin, 2022 winners Meath, and last year’s finalists Galway will meet in a blockbuster double-header on Saturday, July 19th in Tullamore. Kerry vs Meath – 5:15pm, …

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Lidl NFL Division 1 Roundup: Round 2

Kerry 2-6 Waterford 0-9   Kerry manager Mark Bourke is hopeful the Kingdom can push on now as the reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions got their first win of this season’s Lidl NFL Division One campaign at windswept SETU Arena. Goals in either half from Niamh Ní Chonchúir and Siofra O’Shea were the key factors as Kerry bounced back from their opening …

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Lidl Ireland Shines Spotlight on Need for Visibility of Women’s Sport

Research reveals 1 in 4 are more interested in women’s sport than 12 months ago 43% say not knowing any athletes is a barrier to attending a female sports event 24% of current LGFA players say gender issues and cultural or societal norms are biggest barrier to becoming a role model On the 14th of January, Lidl Ireland and the …

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TG4 Brings Live AFLW Grand Final to Irish Screens for the First Time Ever

TG4 has announced that it will broadcast the AFL Women’s (AFLW) Grand Final live for the very first time, marking a historic moment for Irish sports fans. This year’s final sees the Brisbane Lions take on the North Melbourne Kangaroos in a thrilling rematch of last year’s showdown, featuring six outstanding Ladies Gaelic Football stars who have taken the AFLW …

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Ireland rugby sevens series recap: From Perth Victory lap to 9th Down Under in Vancouver

The Ireland rugby sevens suffered a fall from grace this weekend in the World Series, following up their victory in Perth last month with a ninth place overall finish in their most outing in Vancouver. The side kicked off their title defence on Friday last, overcoming their first Pool A opponents, South Africa, on a scoreline of 28-7. There, there …

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Perth Sevens: Ireland defeat Fiji 14-12 to set up semifinal with GB

Ireland 7s set up a Sunday meeting with Great Britain in the semi-final of the HSBC SVNS tournament in Perth after a neat 14-12 defeat of Fiji in the quarter-final. It’s a good start to the new year for Ireland, who have lost their last five Cup quarter-finals, having last made it to the top 4 a year ago at …

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Scott Bemand ’s First Press Conference- What We Learned From New Ireland Head Coach

Ireland’s new head coach Scott Bemand held his first press conference today, where he announced his captains for their upcoming tournament, shed light on his reasoning behind his squad selection and defined what his goals are for his term as boss. In his first opportunity to address the media since his appointment to the 15’s position in July, he also …

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Hannah Tyrell Outlines The Biggest Challenges Facing Vikki Wall In Her Switch To Rugby Sevens

Former Irish rugby international Hannah Tyrell has outlined the biggest challenges facing ladies gaelic football superstar Vikki Wall in her switch to rugby sevens. Speaking on the first episode of this season’s Hersport Energia AIL rugby show, the current Dublin footballer was able to pinpoint specific areas that may be the most difficult to come to grips with for the …

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GAA Star Vikki Wall Targeting Ireland Women’s Sevens Spot For 2024 Olympics

GAA and WAFL star Vikki Wall seems set to make a bid to play for the Ireland Women’s Sevens side at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year. Having recently exited the LGFA All-Ireland Championships with her Meath team, Wall is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the IRFU. Her current Australian club, North Melbourne, is keen to …

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AFLW- Giants Win At Last Thanks To Cora Staunton

Thirteen Irish players took to the pitch down under as the latest round of the AFLW took place. After suffering a 97-1 defeat to the Adelaide Crows on Sept. 25th—the biggest defeat in AFLW history—the Greater Western Sydney Giants were at last helped to victory by for Mayo star Cora Staunton, who made two goals and a behind in the …

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