Category: sport
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The Sea oh the Sea – the joy of wild swimming
A sunny Sunday in autumn and the sea is still warm in Sandycove. Its a ritual for many people who have the time to make swimming a part of their routine. Some people shared their thoughts with me.
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Bohemians begin season-defining run at Galway United
by Luke Flanagan Bohemians visit Eamonn Deacy Park to face Galway United this Friday, as the race for European football continues with just four games remaining this season. Bohs currently sit third in the table on 50 points, one point behind second place…
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Ireland men’s football team on the brink of World Cup heartbreak
By Alex Brady Ireland is on the brink of elimination from the men’s FIFA world cup qualifying, with this international break being the most crucial set of games so far. “The boys in green” sit bottom of UEFA qualifying group B after two…
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Rowing – a call to the water and the wild
Rowers at Island Bridge – Photo: Mary Phelan Rowing, which has been described as a natural anti-depressant, is gaining popularity in Ireland, and there are now over 100 clubs around the country which are affiliated with Rowing Ireland. If you are looking for a low impact…
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England and Canada advance to final stage to battle for Women’s Rugby World Cup Glory
Photo by Sergey Omelchenko on Unsplash It was heartbreak for France and New Zealand over the weekend as they saw their hopes of Women’s World Cup glory slip away. France were without Axelle Berthoumieu following her 12 match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife…
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How Irish Rugby is Growing Beyond Confines of Dublin’s Private Schools
By Jamie Ryan Rugby is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular sports – but has often been viewed by many as ‘upper-class’. This is because a large majority of home-grown professional Irish rugby players have come up through the school system, which…
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Ireland’s first LGBTQ+ basketball club Shamrock Sióga and its shining light of inclusivity
By Gary Petrov Inclusivity and providing a safe space for all participants are core values of sport, especially when it comes to identifying as LGBTQ+. A basketball club in Dublin has been set up this year – aimed at being an inclusive sports…
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The Katie Effect: How a Bray Boxer Inspired a Generation of Female Fighters
By Liam Murphy Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor is due to fight Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch on tomorrow night, November 15. The duo first met in Madison Square Garden in 2022, where the Bray native secured a split decision win…
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Richmond Park: The Home of Saint Patrick’s Athletic
By Derek Price Richmond Park is the well-known venue, pitch, and home, of St Patrick’s Athletic football team in Dublin, in the heart of Inchicore in Dublin. According to the team’s website, the ground was originally used as a recreational area by the…
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Ireland U21’s European Dream Ends, but Strong Foundations Are Set for the Future
By Sandra Dudkiewicz Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA U21 European Championship were dashed after a 1-1 draw against Italy in Trieste. Ireland previously drew 1-1 with Norway on October 11, with Sean Roughan scoring for Ireland, only to see their lead…
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