Category: Sports
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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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Shelbourne set to kick-off European journey
Shelbourne celebrate European qualification after victory over Northern Irish side Linfield. Photo:Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile By Adam Pigott Shelbourne are set to kick off their UEFA Conference League campaign as they host Swedish side BK Häcken on Oct. 2. The team from Drumcondra will play…
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Female athletes at TU Dublin pave the way for the next generation of sport stars
From Cumann na mBunscoil to the global stage, Irish women in sport consistently push the boundaries, redefine the limits and act as inspirations to many young boys and girls.
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Divided opinion as the new rules in Gaelic football are implemented
A new season and it remains to be seen if the game will be reignited for players and spectators. The Gaelic Football National League is underway and two counties, Sligo and Longford, disagree with the universal adoption of the new rules series and…
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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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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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Cuala triumph in first Dublin final since 1988
By Oscar Lawlor Plazas A nail-biting end to a dramatic game on a windy day in Parnell Park saw Cuala overcome local rivals Kilmacud Crokes with a last gasp hand passed point by Eoin Kennedy, after Luke Keating’s freekick fell short with seconds…
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Surge in Off-the-Ball Incidents in GAA Sparks Concern at Underage Level
By Jason Quigley In recent months, GAA matches across the country, particularly at juvenile level, have seen a worrying increase in off-the-ball incidents. These occurrences, ranging from pushing and shoving, to more aggressive acts – have marred what should be a showcase of…
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