Month: August 2018

The Irish women’s Hockey side and Limerick’s Roisin Upton capture the heart of a nation

By Luke Liddy / August 6, 2018 /

The Irish Women’s Hockey team came into the World Cup in London as the second lowest ranked team in the competition and ended the tournament as national heroes. Ireland completed…

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LISTEN: David Passmore praises “resilient” Roisín Upton as Ireland face into World Cup Final

By Raffaele Rocca / August 4, 2018 /

The Irish Women’s Hockey side face into a historic World Cup Final on Sunday afternoon following a fairytale tournament in which the 16th ranked side has made it all the…

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WATCH: Ireland stun Spain to make Hockey World Cup Final

By Raffaele Rocca / August 4, 2018 /

Ireland 1-1 Spain (Ireland win penalty shootout 3-2) Yes you read the headline right! The Irish Women’s Hockey team are through to a historic World Cup Final against Holland courtesy of…

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Limerick FC easily beaten by Bohemians on miserable night in Dublin

By Adrian Finnin / August 3, 2018 /

Limerick FC endured a difficult evening at Dalymount Park on Friday night as Bohemians ran out convincing 5-0 winners in a crucial relegation battle. Goals from Kevin Devaney, JJ Lunney,…

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Paul O’Connell adds to Limerick flavour at Stade Francais

By Luke Liddy / August 3, 2018 /

Former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain Paul O’Connell has joined the coaching staff at French side Stade Francais as forwards coach. The Limerick man has signed a two year deal…

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WATCH: Highlights of Ireland’s historic win over India in Hockey World Cup

By Raffaele Rocca / August 3, 2018 /

Ireland will play Spain at 2pm on Saturday looking to extend their World Cup fairytale. World Cup Semi-Final! 😉☘️ Can you believe it?Spain tomorrow at 2pm 📺 #letsgoagain #greenarmy #hwc2018…

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LISTEN: Treaty Talk EP30 with Sporting Limerick & Matt O’Callaghan

By Raffaele Rocca / August 3, 2018 /

As the heart rate finally begins to settle after an absorbing and thrilling semi final at Croke Park last weekend, we cast an eye back on Limerick’s win. We also…

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WATCH: Tommy Barrett “I think we are capable of getting results off most teams”

By Adrian Finnin / August 3, 2018 /

Limerick FC manager Tommy Barrett was conducting a training session with his squad ahead of a massive game against relegation rivals Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night. It was…

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WATCH: Upton converts pen as Ireland beat India to make last 4

By Raffaele Rocca / August 2, 2018 /

WATCH: Roisín Upton converts pen as Ireland beat India to make last 4. Ireland 0-0 India (Ireland win 3-1 on penalties) Ranked 16 of 16 nations at the beginning of…

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Limerick FC aim to close gap on relegation rivals Bohemians

By Adrian Finnin / August 2, 2018 /

Limerick FC travel to North Dublin on Friday night to take on fellow strugglers Bohemians at Dalymount Park (kick-off 7.45 pm). Tommy Barrett’s men will be looking to build on…

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