Category: sport
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The rally is slowing: what is the future for Irish tennis?
The seasons of sport come and go like an endless tennis rally. Back and forth. Football, Golf and GAA, you name it. For such a small country, a population of only 4.5 million, we have a rich sporting history. A plethora of sports…
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THE LIFE OF A SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL REFEREE – WORTH THE HASSLE?
As the FAI look to increase their pool of referees for the coming years, TheCity.ie takes a look at where budding officials gain experience at schoolboy level, and asks whether the problems that arise on the pitch are really worth the hassle?
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The life and times of an esports commentator
When writing about anything related to the topic of esports, I always run into the same dilemma… do I, or do I not, waste the first time explaining what esports are exactly? One part of me says: “Surely the industry is established enough…
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20×20: Does the vision for improvement and empowerment in women’s sport extend countrywide?
As the 20×20 campaign that aims to improve attendance in Irish women’s sport takes flight, the rewards have been reaped across many sports. Wexford Youths Women, is a more local success story which happened away from the encouragement of the national campaign.
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Water Polo – struggling to stay afloat
Water Polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the toughest sports to play. In a 2016 Irish Times article, about the five toughest sports at the Olympics, Water Polo is cited as the fourth…
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The 2019 Rugby World Cup dream team – according to the stats
The Rugby World Cup concluded this month after South Africa lifted the trophy for the third time, following a dominant display over England. For the boys in green, it was a disappointing tournament after a near perfect 2018. Yet again, they stumbled at…
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Lydia Des Dolles takes a swing at combat sport stereotypes
June 2019, Ireland welcomed home one of the most decorated athletes of this generation, newly crowned lightweight undisputed champion of the world – Katie Taylor. Last weekend, Taylor added to her WBA, WBS, IBF and WBO world titles to date, by becoming WBO…
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ACL injuries on the rise in football
The most common injuries in football are pulled hamstrings, sprained ankles and dead legs. However, a far more serious injury is starting to become more prominent across the sport in recent years.
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FAI National Football museum offers a walk down memory lane
The National Football Exhibition was held in the Printworks, Dublin Castle last week in celebration of Irish football for the lead up to Euro 2020. The exhibition will tour the country over the coming months and will provide free access to anyone…
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Seán Cox Benefit: Dublin vs Meath tickets go on sale
Tickets for the Seán Cox fundraiser GAA match between Dublin and Meath have gone on sale. The game is set to take place at Páirc Tailteann in Navan on December 16th in an attempt to raise funds for the rehabilitation of Seán Cox,…
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