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‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

Nora Stapleton discusses Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport project and how targeted investment is helping increase opportunities for women and girls.

SPORT 12 August 2026

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

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Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

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Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

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Tracy Piggott takes on eight-hour underwater charity swim for charity

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Former jockey and broadcaster Tracy Piggott discusses her passion for sport, her latest endurance challenge and saying goodbye to her father.

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Game on for the GAA with digital launch of Gaelic Football Laochra

Game on for the GAA with digital launch of Gaelic Football Laochra

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SPORT 20 May 2026

Savage hunger to grow women’s football

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New ladies’ football CEO Lyn Savage keen to maintain positive progress.

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Success for Arsenal has coincided with a foray into under-age coaching.

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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