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Photo gallery from Northern Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Estonia in U17 Euro Championship qualifying with Abbie Smyth the double goal scorer
Lidl National Football League round-up… Armagh book date with destiny as they bid to become only the fourth county in history to retain the Division 1 crown
Compiled by John Fallon HOLDERS Armagh will bid to become only the fourth county in...read more
Picture gallery from Mossley 2 Ballymoney 1 in Ulster hockey’s President’s Cup
Scorers for Mossley were Holly Tumelty and Holly Beckinsale and for Ballymoney, Nikki Parke. Pictures...read more
Olympics
Superb top 10 finishes for Claudy twins Chloe and Judith MacCombe in Paralympic Triathlon in Paris
COUNTY Derry twins Chloe and Judith MacCombe secured highly creditable top 10 finishes in the...read more
Hands-on role for Sport NI physio Sinead Chambers at Paris Paralympic Games
SPORT NI Sports Institute physio Sinead Chambers is heading to the Paralympic Games in Paris...read more
Silver lining for NI rower Rebecca Shorten as GB team just miss out on Olympic gold
NORTHERN Ireland's latest Olympic medal success, Rebecca Shorten, wanted gold but settled for silver as...read more
This one got away but Ireland have shown they can compete with the top teams… analysis of opening defeat by France as Six Nations campaign gets off to dramatic start in Belfast
IRELAND 15 FRANCE 27 Richard Bullick at Ravenhill The frustrated sense of what might have...read more
All Ireland hockey league weekend round-up as Railway Union delay Loreto’s title celebrations with incredible win… all the results, scorers and standings plus photo gallery from Portadown’s surprise defeat by Monkstown
IN the Women’s EYHL, Railway Union delayed the celebrations with a massive 4-0 over the...read more
Armagh to meet Kerry in Lidl NFL Division 1 final
BY JOHN FALLON REIGNING champions Armagh will take on Kerry in this year’s Lidl National...read more
Three goal Tyrone are pipped by a point as Dublin edge home in Lidl National League Division 1 but survival hopes still in Red hands
Dublin 1-11 Tyrone 3-04 By Deniese O’Flaherty DUBLIN had to withstand a late Tyrone comeback...read more
Stunner for Armagh as they suffer first Lidl National League Division 1 defeat in windy Waterford
Waterford 1-22 Armagh 1-12 By Tomás McCarthy WATERFORD stunned the Lidl NFL Division 1 leaders...read more
Three try Ireland can feel proud as they just come up short against France class in Six Nations opener in Belfast… first report and pictures
FRANCE survived a long spell with 14 players to overcome an entertaining Ireland in the...read more
Ireland v France Six Nations opener in Belfast… matchday preview of clash that launches a crucial year for Irish women’s rugby
Ireland fullback Stacey Flood is greeted by young fans as she takes to the pitch...read more
The Big Saturday Interview with Dublin’s Kate Sullivan, hoping to push for glory under new managers Paul Casey and Derek Murray
'We were still able to build on things that we previously had been working on...read more
Kate O’Connor writes another glorious chapter in Irish athletics history with silver in the World Indoor Championships pentathlon in China
BY LEE MAGINNIS KATE O’Connor has claimed her first ever global medal at the World...read more
LGFA previews… 12 games in store across pivotal weekend of Lidl NFL action… all the fixtures, match times, venues and standings
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE scene is set for a pivotal weekend in the Lidl...read more
Six Nations countdown to Ireland v France in Belfast… how adaptable Eve Higgins gives Irish backline flexbility… special feature
BY RICHARD BULLICK EVE Higgins will be playing inside centre for Ireland for the first...read more
St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon put up a brave fight but lose out to St Mary’s, Macroom in Lidl PPS All-Ireland junior B decider… report and pictures from Kildare
St Mary’s, Macroom (Cork) 8-13 St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon (Tyrone) 4-12 BY SEAMUS DILLON ST...read more
Picture gallery 2 from Northern Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Kazakhstan in U17 European Championship qualifier at Inver Park, Larne
PICTURES BY EPHY McCONNELL
Ellen McDermott and Charlotte Havern on target as Northern Ireland Women’s Under-17 team drew 2-2 with Kazakhstan in a Euro qualifier at Inver Park, Larne… report and picture gallery
UEFA WU17 Euro 2025 Qualifiers Northern Ireland WU17s 2-2 Kazakhstan Scorers: Northern Ireland: Ellen McDermott...read more
Six Nations countdown to Ireland v France in Belfast… Ulster’s Neve Jones is named as vice captain for opening game
Neve Jones By Richard Bullick IRELAND sevens skipper Amee-Leigh Murphy-Crowe will lead her country in...read more
Six Nations countdown to Ireland v France in Belfast… start of a huge year for women’s rugby and Irish team is determined to capitalise on impressive run of form, says coach Hogan
BY RICHARD BULLICK DEFENCE coach Hugh Hogan says improving Ireland are relishing the challenge of...read more
Queen’s will face Ulster Elks in the Denman Shield hockey final after 2-0 semi-final win over Lurgan… pictures
PICTURES BY IVOR LENNON
Euro bronze medallist Kate O’Connor heads for China to compete in World Indoor Athletics Championships
BY LEE MAGINNIS KATE O'Connor will compete in the World Indoor Championships pentathlon in China...read more
Six Nations countdown to Ireland v France in Belfast… double boost with full back Stacey Flood and hooker Cliodhna Moloney fit to play after injuries
BY RICHARD BULLICK IRELAND have received a double boost ahead of this Saturday’s Guinness Six...read more
Judging is complete, the winners have been chosen… time now to book your tickets for the 2025 edition of our acclaimed Local Women Sports Awards
THE judges verdicts are in and now the countdown begins to our glittering, third annual...read more
Massive boost for NI Women’s FA, ahead of new season kick-off, as Barclays check in as main title sponsor
NORTHERN Ireland Women’s Football Association has delightedly announced that its leagues will receive annual investment...read more
Historic European football first for Belfast as transgender referee takes charge of NI Euro qualifying game
AN Israeli transgender referee made history in Belfast on Monday by taking charge of the Northern...read more
Winners in the style stakes… Down Royal racegoers are first past the post for fashion… Glam picture gallery from Bluegrass St Patrick’s Day meeting
PICTURES BY KELVIN BOYES (Press Eye)
Picture gallery and report from big international Volleyball event at Craigavon Lakes as Northern Ireland retain the St Patrick’s trophy for a third year in a row against Republic counterparts
NORTHERN Ireland Volleyball hosted their largest ever international event at the South Lakes Leisure Centre...read more
Jessica McGuinness goal is not enough as Northern Ireland Women U17s are narrowly edged out 2-1 by Montenegro in their Euro 2025 qualifier at Seaview… report and picture gallery 1
UEFA WU17 Euro 2025 Qualifiers Northern Ireland WU17s 1-2 Montenegro Scorers: Northern Ireland: Jessica McGuinness...read more
Picture gallery 2 from NI v Montenegro Women’s U17 European Championship qualifier at Seaview
PICTURES BY EPHY McCONNELL NI U17 side which lost 2-1 to Montengro (below)
Ulsterwoman Neve Jones scores as Gloucester complete hat-trick of Premiership rugby title triumphs
BY RICHARD BULLICK ULSTERWOMAN Neve Jones scored one of the tries as Gloucester Hartpury came...read more
Empowering women through sport: Damolly FC hosts inspiring International Women’s Day 2025 celebration at Newry High School… report and pictures
WOMEN of all ages, some along with their teen daughters, came together at Newry High...read more
Congratulations to Ballymoney’s Dalriada School Under 16 Girls on their outstanding Under 16 All-Ireland Volleyball title success
IN a thrilling display of skill and determination, Dalriada School's Under 16 Girls' volleyball team...read more
Picture gallery as Ballymena United Ladies U17s are crowned Conveyortel Lisburn and Castlereagh Junior League champions in style
BALLYMENA United Ladies U17s secured the Conveyortel Lisburn and Castlereagh Junior League title, defeating Banbridge...read more
DCU manager hails ‘phenomenal’ run of success… three years undefeated as they claimed AIG O’Connor Cup for the third year in a row with victory over UCD at Queen’s, Belfast
By JOHN FALLON DCU Dóchas Éireann manager Stephen Duff hailed a phenomenal run of success...read more
Picture gallery as Portadown seal All Ireland hockey league play-off spot… all the weekend results, scorers and standings… plus Ulster League results and table
Portadown v Cork Harlequins pics by Ivor Lennon In the Women's EYHL2, Portadown and Muckross...read more
Meath star Emma Duggan amassed an impressive personal tally of 1-5 at Queen’s University in Belfast as DCU Dóchas Éireann claimed their third consecutive AIG O’Connor Cup crown with a five-point victory over UCC… report and pictures
AIG O’CONNOR CUP FINAL DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-11 UCC 1-9 By Daire Walsh IN a...read more
Shannon Morrissey scored goals in either half at Queen’s University as MTU Cork sealed the AIG Lynch Cup with a convincing final triumph at the expense of UCD… report and pictures
MTU Cork 3-10 UCD 0-6 BY DAIRE WALSH PLAYING a little over 30 minutes after...read more
Player of the match Lydia McDonagh hit a brace of second half goals at Queen’s University as MIC Limerick claimed their fourth AIG Giles Cup title with an excellent final victory over UCD… report and pictures
MIC Limerick 3-9 UCD 1-8 BY DAIRE WALSH IN a fast-paced opening to the contest,...read more
Soulful singer Lyra’s half time show will be a hit with the fans as Ireland open Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign against France in Belfast
TALENTED Irish artist Lyra (above) will perform the half time show at the Ireland Guinness Women’s...read more
Northern Ireland Women’s Under-17 squad for Euro qualifying tournament in March has been named
GAIL Redmond’s NI U17s are set to compete in League B in the second and...read more
The Big Saturday Interview… Cavan and former Aussie Rules star Aishling Sheridan tells why she will always treasure her O’Connor Cup success with DCU
'It was a really special year for that team in DCU. It really is probably...read more
Defending champions DCU Dóchas Éireann will face UCC in push for a third consecutive AIG O’Connor Cup title after recording a seven-point triumph over Ulster University (Belfast Campus) at Queen’s University… report and pictures
AIG O’CONNOR CUP SEMI-FINAL DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-10 Ulster University 0-9 By Daire Walsh Defending champions...read more
Emma Morrissey kicked eight points at Queen’s University as 2024 finalists UCC booked their spot in Saturday’s AIG O’Connor Cup final with an impressive victory over University of Galway… report and pictures
O’CONNOR CUP SEMI-FINAL UCC 3-15 University of Galway 2-7 BY DAIRE WALSH WHILE the Munster...read more
Former Northern Ireland senior women’s team captain Marissa Callaghan has announced her retirement from international football
'Putting on the green jersey is a feeling that you cannot explain, and it doesn’t...read more
It’s DCU v UC Cork in AIG O’Connor Cup final at Queen’s… setting the scene for Saturday showdown
By JOHN FALLON DCU Dóchas Éireann will bid to capture the AIG O’Connor Cup for...read more
AIG O’Connor Cup semi-final previews as massive weekend of Ladies HEC Championships continues at Queen’s
Compiled by Jackie Cahill FOUR champions will be crowned in the 2025 AIG Ladies...read more
Cavan’s Sinéad Greene is the Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month for February 2025
CAVAN star Sinéad Greene has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the...read more
In pictures… Schools Cup hockey winners on Day 4 of Finals Week… congratulations to Friends School, Lisburn, Kilkeel High and Cookstown High
Kilkeel High defeated Cookstown High 4-2 in a shootout after a 0-0 final draw Cookstown...read more
Revealed… Sports Direct Women’s Premiership season fixtures released with champions Cliftonville taking on Linfield in blockbuster opener
The fixtures for the highly anticipated 2025 Sports Direct Women’s Premiership season are here! The...read more
Down Royal Racegoers Raise £12,925 for Friends of the Cancer Centre
Pictured (left to right): Emma Meehan, Chief Executive, Down Royal Racecourse and Ciara Bainbridge, Corporate...read more
In pictures… all the Schools Cup hockey winners on Day 3 of Finals Week… congratulations to Sullivan Upper, Kilkeel High and Methodist College at the double
Methodist College, Belfast defeated Royal School Dungannon 1-0 in the McDowell Plate final Stormont crowd...read more
All Ireland hockey weekend preview: Portadown and Queen’s in league action and all-southern AIG Irish Senior Cup semi-finals down for decision
IN the Women’s EYHL2 Muckross and Portadown will both hope to go another step closer...read more
Report and pictures… all the Schools Cup hockey winners on Day 2 of Finals Week… congratulations to Rainey Endowed at the double, Sullivan Upper and Belfast Royal Academy
FINALS Week Day 2 saw four more sides from three schools win silverware at Playball,...read more
St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon among schools from six counties bidding for 2025 Lidl All-Ireland Junior Post-Primary Schools glory
REPRESENTATIVES from the six competing teams, and representing six counties, gathered at Croke Park ahead...read more
In pictures… winners of the U14, U16 and U18 Girls Youth Rugby finals at Kingspan Stadium… congratulations to Virginia, Inishowen/Finn Valley and Larne/Banbridge/Malone
Inishowen/Finn Valley lifted the U14 Leona Harper Cup after a battle against Virginia in which the Donegal...read more
Report and pictures… Schools Cup hockey winners on Day 1 of Finals Week… congratulations to Belfast Royal Academy, Methodist College Belfast, Larne Grammar and Kilkeel High
SCHOOLS hockey finals Week got off to a flying start at Playball, Stormont on Monday...read more
Newry’s Ashgrove Ladies social soccer team welcome Olympic legend Lady Mary Peters as a special guest for International Women’s Day
Lady Mary cuts the International Women's Day cake with, from left, Maria Miller, Pete Byrne...read more
Coach Danielle McDowell Tuffey pleased with progress as her NI Women U16s enjoyed another solid win in their final game of a UEFA development tournament in Malta, defeating the hosts 3-0 with goals from Maja Stachura (2) and Heidi Curran
UEFA WU16 Development Tournament Malta WU16s 0-3 Northern Ireland WU16s Scorers: Maja Stachura (10’, 27’), Heidi Curran...read more
New pic… Ulster LGFA’s 30-strong MFC Sports Post Primary School All Stars panel for 2025 line up in their school colours ahead of presentation night
ULSTER LGFA's 30-strong MFC Sports Post Primary School All Stars panel are pictured in their...read more
LGFA weekend round-up and results as Division 4 semi-final pairings are confirmed… Antrim to face Leitrim and Fermanagh to take on Sligo
Compiled by John Fallon ANTRIM will take on Leitrim and Fermanagh will play Sligo in...read more
Picture gallery as England are crowned U17 European Champions at Antrim Forum after 60-25 final victory over Scotland
PICTURES BY STEPHEN HAMILTON
Brilliant bronze and FOUR personal best performances by Newry record breaker Kate O’Connor at European Indoor Athletics Championships in Holland
BY LEE MAGINNIS IT all came together for Newry born Kate O'Connor in The Netherlands...read more
Picture gallery as Northern Ireland take 4th place in U17 European Championships at Antrim Forum after 43-39 defeat by United Arab Emirates
PICTURES BY STEPHEN HAMILTON
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