Let’s hear it for the girls. Women in sport have come a long way over the last few years and with some major events coming in the next few months, we have a few you need to keep an eye on. With everything from the Women’s Six Nations next month to the Women’s World Cup […]
3 years ago
So much to look forward to. It’s a big year for women’s sports, and while the World Cup is the biggest thing people will be talking about – it’s not the only major event happening. Following the hype of the Fifa World Cup only weeks before Christmas which saw Argentina beat France on penalties, the […]
3 years ago
Horrifying. Lisa Fallon has been getting a lot of praise after her appearance on last night’s Late Late Show as she opened up about one of the most terrifying incidents of her life. The sports legend told Ryan of a time in her teenage years when she was walking home from a night out in […]
4 years ago
Gowan girls. Irish swimmer Ellen Walshe has snatched up the silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the World Short Course Championships in Abu Dhabi. Not only did she secure the silver medal, but Ellen also managed to smash the Irish record twice while doing so. The Dublin native was one of the seven […]
4 years ago
“It’s very easy for people to really get to know the athletes and see the backgrounds that they came from.” Sonia O’Sullivan has highlighted the positive opportunities for young Irish women in sport at the moment. Competing in the Olympics four times, coming fourth in the 3000m her first time in 1992 and receiving a […]
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The boxer also hinted at the possibility of retiring undefeated. Last night saw Irish boxer Katie Taylor successfully defend her lightweight title at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. The Bray champion faced USA’s Jennifer Han in the ring, and all three judges unanimously awarded her the win. The fight, which was the 19th win of her […]
4 years ago