Sport
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From JP McManus to Mark Zuckerberg: when billionaires back the GAA
For more than a century, GAA clubs across Ireland have been built on local fundraising, volunteer hours and communities dipping into their own pockets. But every so often, a considerably bigger cheque lands on the table. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and…
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TikTok Fame to the Pro Game: Carmichael Uchenna
From ring lights to football floodlights, two different worlds have become part of the same journey. On Saturday evening, Carmichael Uchenna ran onto the pitch in the blue colours of Wealdstone. The 20-year-old had climbed from Step 4 to Step 1 of…
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Women’s Six Nations average viewership was only a fraction of its men’s equivalent in 2025
By Adam Jackson The women’s Six Nations had only an eighth. of the average television viewership of the men’s ix nations in 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office’s Women and Men in Ireland hub. This statistic shows a lack of engagement with…
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Irish ice hockey will be ‘completely transformed’ by arena development in Cherrywood, says IIHA President
The ice hockey community in Ireland rejoices as Prime Arena Holdings is to submit planning permission for the country’s first ever “permanent, Olympic-standard ice facility”.
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Strength in Every Step: How Runner Defies Diabetes on the Road to Clontarf Half
By Daniel Keegan The half marathon. 21 kilometers of grit, determination, and sheer endurance. Many people compete in Ireland’s several half marathons each year, but even for the fittest individuals, the thought of running such a distance is daunting. For type 1 diabetic, Aisling Ní Aogáin, she not only has to worry about running, but she also must worry about regulating and managing her chronic illness. She…
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The Comeback of Forgotten Irish Sports
Sports like hurling, football, and rugby are considered most popular in Ireland. Most athletes learn the rules and how to play at a young age. Ireland’s deep-rooted passion for sports stems from a long lineage of physical activities that date back to as…
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Dalymount Park renovation faces another roadblock
Dalymount Park football stadium in Phibsborough, home to Bohemian Football Club, faces problems with its redevelopment again. The cost of redeveloping the Dublin pitch has more than trebled since Dublin City Council (DCC) bought the stadium a decade ago, reaching as much as €63 million. On top of that, the construction of the stadium is expected to be delayed…
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From Title Thrills to Relegation Spills: The League of Ireland’s Latest Chapter Concludes
By Aidan O’Boyle Another year of chaos. Nothing new. The League of Ireland delivered yet again just like Shamrock Rovers, who stumbled over the line to get their 5th title in 6 years. The Champions season started how it ended, with a defeat.…
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Marathon madness – skip the prep, risk the pain
The first group of runners set off at the 2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon, October 27, 2024 Photo: (DublinLive) Spanning 42 kilometres, with an average completion time ranging between four and five hours, marathon running can be regarded as the ultimate test of…
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