Category: sport
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Uncertain times leaving Irish racecourses in the dark
One of the industries hit the hardest by the pandemic has been the horse racing industry, with behind closed doors race meetings having been implemented back in March. Andrew Blair White explores the massive struggles this has caused for racecourses in Ireland. Leopardstown…
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Streaming the way forward in new technology phase for sport
With a lot of sport being played currently behind closed doors, there is an increased clamour to allow people to still watch the local team they support. This has placed a large emphasis on streaming and technology to continue to allow sports to…
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Slovakia awaits for Kenny’s men in ‘winner takes all’ playoff
Gavin Dalton weighs up Ireland’s hopes of reaching 2020’s European Championships as they face play-off semi final tonight against Slovakia. It is a do or die clash for Stephen Kenny’s troops at Bratislava’s Tehelne Pole, with the winners advancing to take on either…
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Watch: Boxers eager to return to the ring after Covid-19 lockdown
TheCity.ie spoke to Ireland’s youngest female pro-boxer Katelynn Phelan and her father/trainer Paddy, who are hoping to be back in the ring sooner rather than later.
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Watch: Life under lockdown –cricketers prepare for a new season
TheCity.ie reporter and Munster interprovincial cricketer Ruadhán Jones has been looking at how cricket clubs and professional teams are preparing for the season under lockdown.
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All bets are on: are virtual sports feeding gambling addictions?
TheCity.ie’s Kim O’Leary examines how fans are turning to gambling online to ease their boredom, with harmful consequences for those battling an addiction.
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Watch: Sport and COVID-19 – Disability activist Oisin Putt on life without wheelchair basketball and the influence of his coach
We decided to spend some time with the Ballybrack Bulls – Loughlinstown’s wheelchair basketball team, speaking to coach Mark Barry and 17-year-old player and disability activist Oisin Putt.
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‘Instead of focusing on war, there’s now something fun for our youngsters to think of’ – the rise of Afghan cricket against the odds
By Cameron Weymes Despite enduring over 40 years of conflict, Afghanistan is currently ranked seventh in the world in T20 cricket. Cricket has only become popular in Afghanistan since the 1990s, when Afghan refugees played the sport while living in Pakistan. The Afghan…
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LOI ATTENDANCE REVIEW: IS THE FUTURE OF IRISH FOOTBALL SO BLEAK AFTER ALL?
With the FAI in the midst of its biggest ever crisis, and Limerick FC becoming the 14th club to cease existence since the association took control of the league in 2006, it’s safe to say that the current state of affairs in Irish…
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20×20 – Camogie no longer on the sidelines
Since its launch in October 2019, the 20×20 campaign has made significant strides in its objective to raise the profile of women’s sport in Ireland. On an international scale, this year has been a triumphant one in terms of coverage of women’s sport.…
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