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Eve McMahon Eyes Home World Championship Glory After European U23 Gold as Dun Laoghaire Prepares to Host ILCA Worlds

Irish sailor Eve McMahon is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as the ILCA World Championships come to Dun Laoghaire later this summer, following her stunning Under-23 European gold medal at the ILCA Senior European Championships in Croatia. The Howth Yacht Club sailor, who also finished fourth overall in the senior fleet, will be the home favourite at a championship that promises to be one of the most significant sailing events ever held in Ireland.

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Andrew Coscoran Runs Near Personal Best in Oslo Diamond League Dream Mile as Para-Athlete Orla Comerford Wins 100m

Irish middle-distance runner Andrew Coscoran produced a strong performance at the prestigious Oslo Diamond League, finishing eighth in the highly competitive Dream Mile with a time of 3:49.68, close to his personal best. In the non-Diamond League events, Irish para-athlete Orla Comerford delivered a standout result by winning the Para 100m. Mark English also competed in the 800m at the Bislett Games, continuing Ireland's strong representation at one of the world's most prestigious athletics meetings.

Conor Brennan

5 min read12 Jun 2026

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Leinster Face Bulls in Historic URC Grand Final at Croke Park on June 19 in First Friday Night Decider

Leinster and the Bulls are preparing for a United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday, June 19, in a historic rematch of last year's decider. The venue was chosen after the Aviva Stadium became unavailable due to a concert booking, making it the first URC final to be played at GAA headquarters and the first Friday night final in the competition's history. Leinster are seeking to become the first team to win multiple URC titles, while the Bulls are hungry for revenge after their 2025 defeat.

Conor Brennan

6 min read12 Jun 2026

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Katie Taylor Croke Park Farewell Tickets Go on General Sale as 40,000 Pre-Sale Buyers Signal Historic Demand

General sale tickets for Katie Taylor's historic farewell fight at Croke Park on September 5 went on sale on June 12, following a pre-sale period that saw over 40,000 tickets snapped up. Taylor will face undefeated French champion Flora Pili in what will be the first boxing match at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972. Ticket prices range from under €40 to over €1,500 for pitch-side seats, with demand expected to far exceed the venue's capacity.

Conor Brennan

6 min read12 Jun 2026

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Shane Lowry One Shot Off Lead After Strong Opening Round at RBC Canadian Open in Toronto

Irish golfer Shane Lowry has made a strong start to the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto, finishing his opening round just one shot off the lead and positioning himself as a genuine contender for the title. The Clara man, who joined Team RBC as a brand ambassador earlier in 2026, is playing with evident confidence and form as he prepares for the US Open at Shinnecock Hills the following week. The Canadian Open result suggests Lowry is hitting his peak at exactly the right time of the season.

Conor Brennan

6 min read12 Jun 2026

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Foyle Cup Football Festival Confirms Record 1,013 Teams for July as Derry City Captain Launches Draw

The O'Neills Foyle Cup 2026 has confirmed a record 1,013 teams for its July tournament, with Derry City FC captain Michael Duffy officiating at the group stage draw launch. The six-day festival, running from July 20-25 across more than 60 venues in the north-west, will feature 3,942 matches and is expected to generate £8-10 million for the regional economy.

Conor Brennan

5 min read11 Jun 2026

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League of Ireland: Derry City and Bohemians Set for Celtic Park Showdown as Title Race Heats Up

Derry City host Bohemians at Celtic Park on Friday, June 12, in one of the most anticipated League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures of the summer, as the title race enters a critical phase. Derry, who have been among the pacesetters this season, will be looking to extend their unbeaten home run, while Bohemians arrive in the north-west seeking to end a difficult run of form.

Conor Brennan

5 min read11 Jun 2026

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Ireland Men Cricket Prepare for India T20 Series at Stormont as Inter-Provincial Trophy Fixtures Postponed

Ireland's men's cricket team are preparing for a high-profile two-match T20 International series against India at Stormont in Belfast on June 26 and 28, with 5,000 additional seats being installed at the ground to meet expected demand. Meanwhile, the Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy has seen its Lisburn fixtures postponed, with the domestic competition resuming in Dublin later in June.

Conor Brennan

5 min read11 Jun 2026

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Ireland Women Cricket Squad Targets First T20 World Cup Points Against Scotland at Old Trafford

Ireland Women's cricket team face Scotland in an all-Celtic clash at Old Trafford on June 13 in their opening ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match, with captain Gaby Lewis leading a squad that includes several first-time World Cup call-ups. Ireland, who qualified via the Global Qualifier in Nepal, are targeting their first ever tournament points in what is their fifth World Cup appearance.

Conor Brennan

5 min read11 Jun 2026

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Kilkenny and Wexford Advance to Leinster Under-20 Hurling Semi-Finals with Commanding Victories

Kilkenny and Wexford have both secured their places in the Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship semi-finals following commanding quarter-final victories, setting up what promises to be a compelling last-four stage in one of the GAA's most prestigious development competitions. The results confirm the continued strength of the hurling nurseries in both counties.

Conor Brennan

5 min read11 Jun 2026

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Monaghan's Bobby McCaul Suffers Second ACL Injury Blow in All-Ireland Championship

Monaghan footballer Bobby McCaul has suffered a second ACL injury, ruling him out of the remainder of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and dealing a significant blow to the Ulster county's hopes of a deep run in the competition.

Conor Brennan

4 min read10 Jun 2026

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Andy Farrell Signs IRFU Contract Extension to 2031 Ahead of Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union that will keep him as Ireland head coach until 2031, covering the next two Rugby World Cup cycles and cementing his status as the most successful coach in Irish rugby history.

Conor Brennan

3 min read10 Jun 2026