Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Euro Qualifier recap: Republic of Ireland 3-2 Ukraine

The Republic of Ireland have made it two from two in their Euro 2021 qualifying campaign with a victory at Tallaght Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

Tomorrow evening's qualifier is Ireland's second game of Group I

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Ukraine

The Republic of Ireland will be hoping to make it two wins from two in their Euro 2021 qualifying campaign when they welcome Ukraine to Tallaght Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

Jessie Barr getting to grips with life off the track

Just as she has done hundreds of times as an elite athlete, Jessie Barr was up early on Tuesday morning to catch a flight to a major sports championship.

Athletics • 19 Jun 19

Caroline Currid was a pivotal backroom team member on Limerick's 2018 All-Ireland winning team

McMahon says men's GAA not ready for female coach

Six-time All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon has admitted that men's Gaelic football is probably not ready for a female coach at inter-county level.

GAA • 21 May 19

The latest initiative from 20x20 calls on the public to "Hero Your Hero"

Quinn: Visibility is key for growth of women's game

Arsenal star Louise Quinn reflects on the impact her role models have had on her career.

Soccer • 09 May 19

The United States are defending their title in France

RTÉ and TG4 to broadcast every game of 2019 World Cup

Every game of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup will be broadcast live on Irish television, with RTÉ and TG4 reaching an agreement that will see RTÉ show 23 matches, including three quarter-finals, one semi-final and the final.

Soccer • 16 Apr 19

Sophie Jones has left Sheffield United by mutual agreement

Sheffield United women's player guilty of racist abuse

Sheffield United have terminated the contract of Sophie Jones by mutual agreement after the forward was found guilty of racial abuse by the English Football Association.

Soccer • 20 Mar 19

Louise Quinn pictured at the launch of 20x20

RTÉ shows its stripes on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes has pledged that 20% of sport output will be women's sport by the year 2020.

Other sport • 08 Mar 19

Mayo footballer Sarah Rowe is backing the 20x20 initiative

The 20x20 campaign needs your school

This International Women's Day, the 20x20 campaign is inviting schools all over the country to get involved and #ShowYourStripes for girls in sport.

Other sport • 15 Feb 19

'A scheme like this is really gonna shift that thinking and help us to value women's sports coverage'

'We need to encourage girls into sports journalism'

Acclaimed author Anna Kessel says "we need to encourage more girls" to pursue a career in sports writing after an initiative was launched to reward Irish journalism that focuses on women in sport.

other sport • 07 Feb 19

The Big Picture: Media coverage of women in sport

Evanne Ní Chuilinn speaks to Sarah Colgan, co-founder Along Came a Spider, Lisa Clancy, Sports Strategy Consultant and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer, Irish Daily Star about the 20/20 initiative and how media coverage can play a part in promoting

Other sport • 04 Dec 18

Stephanie Meadow: 'What we saw in the 20x20 video is that the young girls don't have role models'

20x20: What will you pledge?

Girls in sport matter and, as Evanne Ní Chuilinn writes, it will take a huge effort from the media, sportspeople and the public at large to tackle gender inequality in sport.

Other sport • 22 Nov 18

Emma Slevin of Ireland competing at the Youth Olympic Games

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the latest sports news from this October Tuesday morning.

Other sport • 16 Oct 18

'Look we're really sorry but the GAA team actually don't want you to present the boys with the medals.'

Buckley speaks of sexism at underage medal ceremony

Eighteen time All-Ireland medal winner Rena Buckley has told of being asked to award medals at a boys and girls underage GAA presentation, but being informed last minute that she would not be allowed to present them to boys.

GAA • 15 Oct 18

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