As we embrace the ability to be outside and enjoy the longer days, we are thrilled to celebrate the highlights from this month in Northern Ireland. This monthly update is packed with sporting stories, upcoming events, and notable achievements from our local athletes and teams. With Olympic trials for swimming this month, we followed along…
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May
May
At the beginning of May, Rebekah Rutherford joined the Northern Ireland Sports Forum (NISF) as the new Member Services Officer. Although she is new to the sports forum, she is not new to the sporting community. Rebekah has been involved in sports for as long as she can remember. As an energetic child, she got…
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Apr
Apr
This month has been filled lots of sporting action! Cricket Ireland commenced their next tour with two games in the Thailand series, held on the 16th and 18th of this month. Laura Delany, who captains the women’s team, achieved her 200th cap, becoming the first player on the women’s side to do so. The women’s…
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Mar
Mar
March really showcased the talents of our younger athletes, with several schools’ cups and final days taking place this month. With such a diverse array of sporting events happening, it can sometimes be challenging to fully celebrate our emerging athletes. Nevertheless, here are some notable highlights! The U17 netball team won the Challenge section title…
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Mar
Mar
The week of International Women’s Day along with March being international, Women’s History Month with a flurry of events celebrating women’s achievements and contributions. Amidst the myriad of activities, it’s always a challenge to attend and acknowledge all the remarkable programs and events that occur not only during this week but throughout the year….
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Mar
Mar
Writing February’s Women in Sport Update is incredibly exciting as the list of women’s achievements continue to grow. With so much to cover, determining where to begin posed a challenge. Para-Olympian Katie Marrow’s selection for the GB wheelchair basketball team in the Osaka Cup marked a significant highlight. The team’s outstanding performance led them to…
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Jan
Jan
Welcome to 2024! The Female Sports Forum is committed to highlighting the diverse range of sports in Northern Ireland. We’ve updated our calendar this year and would love your input on more local events. If you’re aware of any, click the link and share the details with us! Let’s keep supporting women’s sport and maybe…
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Nov
Nov
November has flown by, and we find ourselves in the midst of award season, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of the year. At the start of the month, Antrim Women, players Orlaith Prenter, Lara Dahunsi, and Sarah O’Neill, proudly accepted their Ladies Gaelic Football Team Of The Year Awards at a gala event held at Croke…
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Nov
Nov
Caroline Nerbas Olympic Irish Handball Caroline Nerbas began her journey in Olympic handball at the age of 8 while she was in school in Brazil. Growing up in Brazil, Olympic handball was a more prominent sport compared to how popular it is in Ireland. She initially started playing due to her friends’ influence, and over…
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Oct
Oct
As we transition into the fall season, it’s time to recognize the achievements of women in sports during October. In early October, Fionnuala Ross, representing Armagh AC, competed for Ireland in the Women’s Half Marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia. She finished 41st with a time of 74:40, marking her…