Stakelum embracing family legacy and aiming to add to it
By Daragh Ó Conchúir
Claire Stakelum may not be working at home but as a Garda based in Waterford city, she isn’t escaping the All-Ireland final build-up.
Indeed, the Holycross Ballycahill native was on the beat...
‘Nerves steady’ as Cathy prepares for all-Ireland showdown
Limerick forward Cathy Mee from Ballyorgan, says the nerves are calm as she contemplates travelling to Dublin for the All Ireland Junior Ladies' Football Championship on the weekend after next.
Following on from the Limerick ladies'...
McAllister relishing belated Croker opportunity
By Daragh Ó Conchúir
The year has already been a winner for Áine McAllister, following her wedding to Jack Barton, son of Derry footballing legend Damian. If she were to climb the Hogan Stand steps...
Carraig athlete takes national bronze in track and field championships
Local athlete, Ciarán Nugent, continues to rise through the ranks as he picked up a third-place finish in the Men’s 400m Hurdles at the 123.ie National Track and Field Championships.
Taking place over the weekend,...
“Camogie has always been my grá” – Ellen Burke
By Daragh Ó Conchúir
As a history teacher at her local secondary school of St Peter’s College in Dunboyne, Ellen Burke has a particular yen for the events that this island.
Her proximity to the capital...
‘No regrets’ – The Big Interview with former Cork goalkeeper Martina O’Brien
By Daire Walsh
While there are times when she finds it difficult to watch her old team-mates in action, former Cork ladies football goalkeeper Martina O’Brien has made peace with being away from the inter-county...
Cathy Mee hoping to get a great weekend for Limerick off to a flying...
‘I’m enjoying it this year. We have a good, strong team and we’re a very attacking team, which is enjoyable to play in’— Cathy Mee
By DAIRE WALSH
On a weekend when her county’s senior hurlers...
Mitchelstown lifter looks ahead to Ireland’s Strongest Woman
Local strongwoman Irene ‘Minnie’ O’Donnell has her eyes firmly on the prize, as she prepares for the ‘Ireland’s Strongest Woman’ competition to be held in Limerick on 6th August.
The competition is held alongside ‘Ireland’s...
World Cup kicks off with TV soccer star Elsa
A young TV star with strong local links has become a pivotal part of Ireland’s World Cup preparations, as young Elsa Moynihan is the main attraction of Sky’s ‘Outbelieve’ ad featuring the national team.
Ms...
Alison Bergin named one of the ‘Rowers to Watch’ at U23 Championships
Local rower, Alison Bergin has been named as one of the 'Rowers to Watch’ by World Rowing as the 2023 World Rowing Under 23 Championships get underway in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Alison, who began her rowing...
