The Ireland women's hockey team have a new head coach in Sean Dancer. What nation did he represent as a player? England New Zealand Australia Ireland Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy was this week unveiled as Sky Sports' newest GAA pundit. When was he named Footballer of the Year though? 2009 2006 2008 2007 Which of … Continue reading "Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz"

IN RECENT YEARS, women’s sport in Ireland has made considerable progress. In GAA, attendances for All-Ireland finals have consistently been broken. In rugby, the Irish team have beaten New Zealand among other notable triumphs. In soccer, a historic protest from the women’s national team has led to better working conditions and improving results. And outside … Continue reading "‘The GAA looked the other way because it was so popular – they’d have crowds of thousands’"

Clare 2-12 Cork 3-15  CLODAGH FINN SCORED 1-8, Emma Murphy slotted a brace of goals, and player of the match Fiona Keating shot five points as Cork secured a second All-Ireland Minor A Camogie Championship in a row against Clare at MacDonagh Park. The Rebels were given a huge fright however, as the Banner girls … Continue reading "Cork power past Clare – and Storm Hannah – to claim All-Ireland minor title"

KIILKENNY MADE A winning start to their Leinster MHC campaign with narrow win over Dublin, who defeated the Cats in last year’s provincial decider. The Dubs made an impressive start to this Round 1 clash, hitting two goals in the opening half to hold a 2-5 to 0-7 lead at the break. But last year’s … Continue reading "Kilkenny minors avenge Leinster final defeat with narrow win over Dublin as Wexford edge out Offaly"

DEFENDING ULSTER CHAMPIONS Monaghan got their provincial campaign off to a winning start after getting the better of Antrim in a low-scoring affair in Belfast. The sides could only muster nine scores between them in this Round 1 clash and Antrim had just one point on the board at half-time. Monaghan had a three-point cushion … Continue reading "Defending Ulster minor champions Monaghan get off to winning start while Tyrone hold off Donegal"

SARAH ROWE’S IMPRESSIVE debut season in Aussie Rules has seen her re-signed by the Collingwood Magpies for the 2020 term. A midfielder in the Australian code, Rowe was named the club’s best first-year player at the end of last season and will head for the land Down Under once more after the conclusion of Mayo’s … Continue reading "Mayo’s Rowe re-signs with Collingwood for 2020 AFL Women’s season"

1. There was a bit of a coming-together at Elland Road on Sunday… Source: Clint Hughes 2. Highs and lows as Railway Union celebrate their Women’s AIL triumph over UL Bohs. Source: Oisin Keniry/INPHO 3. Ruby² Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO 4. Shamrock Rovers defenders watch on as Michael Duffy scores against them for Dundalk Source: Ryan … Continue reading "It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week"

MAYO SISTERS NIAMH and Grace Kelly are set to become the latest Irish additions to the Australian Football League Women’s [AFLW], both linking up with the West Coast Eagles ahead of the new side’s first season in the league. Click Here: Warriors rugby store The AFLW’s offical website is reporting that the duo have signed … Continue reading "Mayo’s Kelly sisters set for AFLW move as the latest Irish stars to cross codes"

NINE MUNSTER SENIOR hurling championship games will be televised live this summer as part of RTÉ’s 2019 GAA schedule. The broadcaster announced the list of games it will be covering live today with the action in Munster dominating the provincial programme. A double-header of hurling action opens the live coverage on Sunday 12 May with … Continue reading "Munster hurling dominates as RTÉ announce schedule of 31 live GAA games for 2019 season"

LIMERICK BOSS JOHN Kiely has announced his 37-man squad for the 2019 senior hurling championship that will see them attempt to defend their Liam MacCarthy Cup crown. Limerick ended a 45-year wait for All-Ireland senior hurling glory last August when they defeated Galway and they have maintained their brilliant run of form in taking the … Continue reading "All-Ireland winners Limerick unveil 37-man panel for 2019 championship campaign"