#irishsports

[petrochem-ie]

Thrilled to announce Petrochem's sponsorship of County Cork Basketball! Proudly supporting local sports and fostering community growth. 🏀

#PetrochemSupportsBasketball hashtag #CommunityPartnership hashtag #CountyCorkBasketball hashtag #SupportLocalSports hashtag #IrishSports hashtag #buildingcommunities hashtag #CorkBasketballCommunity hashtag #sportsmanship hashtag #TeamPetrochem

[clickireland]

Throwback to 2021 and the @razorbacks.football v @thecausewaygiants . #sportsphotography #irishsports #americanfootballeurope #belfast #americanfootballireland (at Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY1ZYuPIjfx/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sportsphotography #irishsports #americanfootballeurope #belfast #americanfootballireland

[psdantiques]

------------- IF/646. SOORY BUT NOW SOLD. Vintage Irish hallmarked silver sports medal or watch fob Dublin 1946 A vintage Celtic Irish sports medal or watch fob, fully hallmarked in Dublin in 1946 and made by J.M.Co who are Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Co. Ltd, of Lower Kelvin Street, Dublin. Plain back but the front has a strong Celtic design with Celtic Knot decoration around the upper rim and the 2 bottom quarters are with spiral bosses and cut to stand out the Harp and Shamrock over all. I am inclined to think it was designed for a watch fob rather than a sports medal, just an inch across at it's widest point and has never been engraved. For further information please PM me or follow the link above. #irishmedal #irishsportsmedal #gaa Irishmedallion #irishwatchfob #watchfob #celticmedal #celticjewellery #jewelry #jewellery #sportsawards #irishsports https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEz-eMFycn/?utm_medium=tumblr

#irishmedal #irishsportsmedal #gaa #irishwatchfob #watchfob #celticmedal #celticjewellery #jewelry #jewellery #sportsawards #irishsports

[hofoffical]

Blue, 14.hh and he’s an Irish sports horse by @immy_equine_ - / #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horseoffame #blue #irish #sports #irishsports #irishsportshorse #showjumping #jumping https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9TVxFH4Ys/?igshid=1oyvlb2sytii7

#horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horseoffame #blue #irish #sports #irishsports #irishsportshorse #showjumping #jumping

[stencilize]

On a dreary day like today, neon is a really great color if you are out for a cycle or a run, the light is so flat, you need to wear something contrasting and bright to stay visible. The print is reflective too, not quite as necessary with the long evenings but great craic for making TikTok videos 😂 I've heard .. Www.stencilize.ie #highvisibility #hivizfashion #hivis #neonstreetwear #cyclingapparel #cyclinggift #cycleireland #irishcyclist #runningireland #athlethucs #athlethicsireland #irishsports #irishbrand #shoppingireland #hikingireland #irishhiking #hillwalker #stencilize https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlt86Mndfg/?igshid=dnk4qjivu40t

#highvisibility #hivizfashion #hivis #neonstreetwear #cyclingapparel #cyclinggift #cycleireland #irishcyclist #runningireland #athlethucs #athlethicsireland #irishsports #irishbrand #shoppingireland #hikingireland #irishhiking #hillwalker #stencilize

[punkecodavid]

Tonight is for listening to stories from average people inside an Irish pub in Lincoln Square... #chicago #lincolnsquare #northside #irishpub #bar #pub #boozer #gaa #gaelicfootball #irishsport #nightlife #nitelife #poetry #reading (at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro)

#poetry #lincolnsquare #nitelife #bar #gaelicfootball #irishpub #irishsport #nightlife #northside #boozer #gaa #reading #chicago #pub

[thegoodcraicguide-blog]

An Outside Perspective on Irish Sports

As a student in the United States, I did not know much about Irish sports when I began my semester here. I knew that rugby and soccer were fairly popular, but that was nearly the entire extent of my knowledge. In the short time I have been here I have found that sports are an important part of Irish society, and that fans here are just as passionate as the die-hards in America. In this blog I'll touch on a few of the major sports and my personal tips on where to experience them.

1. Hurling Hurling is a sport that is unique to Ireland, and is a thrilling, fast paced field game. If you're lucky enough to be in Ireland in the fall, try to go experience the All-Ireland Hurling Championship at Croke Park in Dublin, where the best teams in the country compete to take home the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Don't worry about it if your trip isn't when the tournament is occurring during July and August, as there are plenty of local games throughout the year. Despite being incredibly popular within Ireland, the game can be difficult to find outside of the country, so make the most of your time here and get out to a hurling match!

​2. Gaelic Football Gaelic football is another staple of Irish culture, and is extremely popular throughout the country. Similarly to hurling, Gaelic football is not very common outside of Ireland, so I would highly recommend attending a match during your time in Ireland. Personally I did not know much about the sport until I arrived here, but it has quickly become one of my favorites to watch due to the fast pace and constant excitement. Gaelic football is also a part of the All-Ireland Championship at Croke Park, but the National Football League and Irish Club Championships are also played throughout the year. 

3. Rugby ​Rugby is the only event I have been lucky enough to experience in Ireland so far. The Six Nations tournament is one of the biggest sporting events in the country, and the entire country gets excited for match day. Dublin in particular is a great time, as visiting fans come from all over and the atmosphere throughout the city is incredible. Tickets are a bit expensive but if you can afford it then I would absolutely recommend it. If you can't make it out to Aviva Stadium, then no worries! Every pub will have the game on and it's loads of fun to watch the game (and hopefully celebrate an Irish victory) with the locals!

4. Football While it may not be as popular with the Irish as it is with their English counterparts, football is certainly a big deal throughout the country. The League of Ireland features five divisions, from Premier to U13. Shamrock Rovers, the most successful team in league history, play at Tallaght Stadium a few miles southwest of Dublin. Tickets are less than 20 euro and going to a game is sure to be a great experience.

Thanks so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed an outside perspective of some of the many entertaining sports throughout Ireland. 

#IrishSports SportInIreland IrishTourism

[corkcitylibraries]

Five Inspiring Children’s Sports Books on BorrowBox

If you or your children are reluctant readers, then perhaps sports books might offer an opportunity to get back into the experience of enjoying a book, eBook or eAudiobook.

Our hobbies and interests provide the ideal starting point for those of us who may not have developed a reading routine, or who feel that reading is very much a chore.

However, if you’re sports-mad, or even just a little curious about it all, there are a whole host of great sports books available for young and old on the BorrowBox platform, which is free for all library members to access.  

Like all great children’s books, these tomes will likely prove very enjoyable for older readers, too. Plus, they are a great way to learn more about Ireland’s strong sporting culture, and our heroic athletes.

These books will likely inspire future generations of sports stars. But they may well also (re-)ignite a passion for reading.

Here are five kids’ sports books, currently available on BorrowBox, which are well worth checking out.

Bernard Dunne: Champion of the World by Bernard Dunne (Ages 10+)

‘‘According to the Oxford Dictionary, boxing is ‘the sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring.

What this doesn’t mention is the focus that boxing demands, the mental strength needed to push yourself to the limits. Being hit in the face isn’t something that you grow to enjoy, but it’s certainly something you grow to accept. It’s funny, but it’s something that I actually miss about my sport. It makes you feel alive.’’

This is the story of the Irishman who became king of the ring, and retired with a record of 28 wins from 30 professional fights. It charts his rise to the top of his profession, from his six year old novice days, to becoming world champion at the age of 29.  

In Champion of the World, Dunne explains the appeal of boxing. He talks about his strong family connections to the sport and how it was almost “inevitable” that he would take to the ring. After all, he recalls how, at the age of just six, he told the great Barry McGuigan that he would one day become world champion!

Like all sporting greats, Dunne had to overcome a number of setbacks along his journey to the top. He had a cyst on his brain. He missed out on the Olympics. He got knocked out by Kiko Martinez in a bout which last less than 90 seconds.

That infamous defeat proved to be “a blessing in disguise” for Dunne, as he reveals here.

Champion of the World is one for aspiring boxers, or sports enthusiasts searching for a tale of inspiration.

Great Irish Sports Stars: Cora Staunton by Eimear Ryan  (Ages 7+)

‘‘Cora looked them all in the eye. In everyone’s expression, she saw the same trust and determination. ‘Ask yourselves this, girls,’ she said. ‘In half an hour, when this is over, do ye want to be in here crying? Or do ye want to be in here with the cup?’ ‘With the cup!’ they all shouted in unison. Cora nodded, pleased. They were ready. She led them back down the tunnel.’’

Sporting the green and red of club and county, Cora Staunton became a serial winner. She is one of the most-accomplished footballers this nation has seen.

An 11-time All-Star winner, the Mayo great’s story is one that highlights the dedication needed to excel at elite-level sport. She trained seven nights a week and her hard work on the training pitch ensured that she was able to score goals with both feet, from play and from frees.

Staunton’s senior intercounty football career started at the tender age of 13. She later became a stalwart for Mayo, and reached the pinnacle of her sport, winning four All Irelands.

Now plying her trade in Sydney, with Australian Rules Football side, Great Western Giants, her story is one that will leave readers in awe. It underlines her unique skills as a footballer, but also her role in creating a strong team environment.

Kerry great, Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper (written by Donny Mahoney) also features in this series of Ireland’s best sports stars and is available on BorrowBox.

Girls Play Too: Inspiring Stories of Irish Sportswomen by Jacqui Hurley (Ages 8+)

‘‘There are more opportunities for girls, there is more female sport being televised, written about and talked about than ever before, and a whole new generation of Irish girls are getting to witness new heroes being created.

I wrote this book so you can learn more about those heroes – not superheroes in capes, but ones who wear football boots, boxing gloves and mouth guards. I want you to read about fairytales that aren’t about princesses in a castle and mostly, I want you to know that some fairytales start in your back garden and end up with an Olympic or an All-Ireland medal.’’

RTE Sports Broadcaster Jacqui Hurley has produced a truly wonderful book in the shape of Girls Play Too. It is a celebration of the great Irish female athletes, who have risen to the top of their respective sports.

Among the athletes profiled are Rachel Blackmore, Ellen Keane, Derval O’Rourke, Stephanie Roche and Katie Taylor.

The book contains lots of marvellous illustrations, which complement the profile snapshot of each featured sports personality. There are also sections on rising stars and legends of sport.

This book celebrates the female athletes who have had to overcome stereotypes and barriers, along the way to establishing themselves as some of our country’s greatest sports stars.

Gordon’s Game by Gordon D’Arcy and Paul Howard (Ages 8+)

‘‘It doesn’t matter how big you are.

Or how strong you are.

Or even how old you are.

Because on the field, there is a job for everyone.

That’s why I fell in love with the game – because every player has something different that he or she can contribute.’’

Former Ireland and Leinster centre, Gordon D’Arcy, and sports journalist, Paul Howard have created this fun-filled rugby series for kids. It is inspired by events from D’Arcy’s playing career, though has been somewhat rejigged and condensed into a shorter time span.

From his days playing at hooker with Wexford Wanderers, to being called up to the Ireland team while still in school, this is a story of a boy who worked hard to fulfil his dream.

Gordon’s Game is not your traditional sports autobiography. Instead, it is a tale of adventure and harsh lessons, aimed at inspiring a younger audience. Also, it is brilliantly illustrated by Alan Nolan.

Ultimate Football Heroes – Rashford, Kane, Messi Ronaldo, Dele Alli – by Matt & Tom Oldfield (7+)

“From the playground, to the pitch.”

The Ultimate Football Heroes series is a biographical story of the life of a star footballer. It charts the rise of some of world football’s biggest names, from the playground to the pitch.

UFH books are made up of fun-filled, fast-paced, biographical stories of famous footballers, recounting their days playing kick-about in the playground, to creating career-defining moments as professional footballers on the pitch. The books are full of action, and they are for all the family to enjoy.

Messi, Ronaldo, Dele Ali, Kane and Rashford are among the titles currently available as both eBook and eAudiobook formats on BorrowBox.

#corkcitylibraries #sportsbooks #irishsports #LoveReading

[lovinglife89-blog1]

They have arrived! Winter Olympics, here I come 😎 #winterolympics2018 #pyeongchang2018 #olympics #ireland #irishsports #fitness

#winterolympics2018 #ireland #pyeongchang2018 #irishsports #olympics #fitness

[backbayboxing]

#theirisharecoming again! Start your Sunday off with some punches @backbayboxingboston with #coachjohnnyirish before you head to #hurlingboston2017 @fenwaypark for the #fenwayhurlingclassic #fenwaypark #fenway #ireland #irishsports #boston (at Back Bay Boxing Gym and Fitness, Boston)

#fenwayhurlingclassic #fenwaypark #ireland #theirisharecoming #hurlingboston2017 #coachjohnnyirish #fenway #irishsports #boston

[clickireland]

@latharnaog in action last Saturday . . #larne #gaa #camogie #countyantrim #sports #irishsport #instagaa @fujifilmuk (at Larne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUHc_lLIfo3/?utm_medium=tumblr

#larne #gaa #camogie #countyantrim #sports #irishsport #instagaa

[jecatheclown]

New #gaa international players. One American and other a Brazilian. #gaaplayer #barackobama #obamaplaza #irishsport https://ift.tt/30Kc5h0

#IFTTT #Instagram

[hofoffical]

Colin 16 years old Irish sports horse by @equi_elsie / #horse #horseoffame #horsesofinstagram #horses #showing #irish #irishhorse #irishsportshorse #irishsports #sportshorse #sports https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWriwkHDYJ/?igshid=1kcy24wqs1c63

#horse #horseoffame #horsesofinstagram #horses #showing #irish #irishhorse #irishsportshorse #irishsports #sportshorse #sports

[tinapaulick]

A tweet

#sportforall #inclusion #ireland #irishsport #athlethics #cycling #swimming #running #golf #blindgolf #blindsport https://t.co/pU9mle11dh

— Tina Paulick (@TinaPaulick) April 24, 2017

#IFTTT #Twitter

[fivefourstudios]

Performance . Repost from @briandohertyphoto thank you @gaelicarmour @billyhayes21 #GAA #gaelicarmour #irishsport #sports #kit #fitness #men #womenswear #active #activewear #performance #gym #training #teamwear #health #lifestyle #photoshoot #photographer #photography #creativespace #studiolife #fivefourstudios #manchester http://ift.tt/2o7q5kH

[teteenleire-blog]

Focus sur les sports irlandais: le Hurling et le Football Gaélique

Ce soir on se retrouve pour parler sport ! Et oui, comme quoi tout arrive… Mais le fait est que samedi dernier nous sommes allés à Croke Park, dans le Nord-Est de Dublin, assister à deux matchs de sports typiquement irlandais. Peut-être que vous avez déjà entendu parler de football gaélique, mais je doute que vous connaissiez le hurling. Besoin d’aide pour comprendre ? Je vous laisse dérouler le fil de l’article pour y voir plus clair !

Premier match de la soirée : le hurling

Comment ça se joue ? Armés d’une crosse qui ressemble à une cuillère en bois géante, les joueurs doivent marquer des points avec une balle minuscule (légèrement plus grosse et plus lourde qu’une balle de tennis). Les buts sont faits à partir de poteaux de rugby (en forme de ‘H’) avec un filet de football attaché sur la partie basse (entre la barre du milieu et le terrain). Si la balle passe au-dessus de la barre du milieu, c’est 1 point pour l’équipe. Si elle passe en dessous et qu’elle n’est pas arrêtée par le gardien, c’est 3 points.

Les règles : comme dans tous les sports de ce type, c’est un sport collectif, en équipe donc, dans lequel celui qui gagne est celui qui a le plus de points. Très peu de contacts mis à part au niveau des épaules. C’est un sport très très rapide puisque la balle peut atteindre jusqu’à 100km/h. Les joueurs ont droit de faire 4 pas la balle en main et après ils peuvent effectuer un solo-run, c’est-à-dire mettre la balle au bout de leur crosse et courir sans la faire tomber. Les passes doivent obligatoirement se faire avec la crosse et il est interdit de ramasser la balle à la main lorsqu’elle est à terre (il faut la soulever avec la crosse).

Particularité : c’est un sport entièrement amateur, tout comme le football gaélique. Les joueurs ont une « double-vie », c’est-à-dire que la journée ils sont des pères de famille/professionnels dans un certain milieu/prof etc. et le soir ils deviennent joueurs.

Verdict : je pensais m’ennuyer un petit peu pendant le match et au final on est pris par l’ambiance et le jeu est vraiment sympa à voir. J’ai été très impressionnée par la taille de la balle et la précision des joueurs. Autre point impressionnant : le bruit de la crosse qui tape contre la balle/une autre crosse/un casque. L’équipe de Dublin a perdu mais je suis quand même très contente d’y avoir assisté et je pense qu’on y retournera !

Pour voir en vidéo comment ça se joue, voici  les meilleurs moments du match que nous avons vu, disponible en ligne !

 Deuxième match : le football gaélique

Comment ça se joue ? Un ballon ressemblant à un ballon de volley-ball un petit peu plus lourd, qu’il faut faire passer entre les poteaux de rugby pour marquer 1 points, et dans les filets en dessous pour en marquer 3 (comme le hurling).

Les règles : le football gaélique, c’est un mélange de rugby et de football. Les contacts sont interdits tout comme au hurling : seules les épaules peuvent rentrer en contact. Même système des 4 pas sauf qu’ici il y a deux alternatives : faire un unique dribble et repartir, ou alors effectuer un toe-tap, c’est-à-dire, faire rebondir le ballon sur son propre pied pendant la course. Même chose qu’au hurling, il est interdit de ramasser le ballon directement au sol : il faut le soulever avec le pied. Pour faire une passe, on ne peut pas saisir le ballon avec les deux mains et l’envoyer à un coéquipier : il faut le tenir d’une main et le boxer (un peu comme au volley-ball, en utilisant le plat de la main).

Particularité : toujours comme le hurling, ce sport est complètement amateur.

Verdict : j’ai été moins emballée par le football gaélique, même si une des raisons est que la nuit était tombée et qu’on avait vraiment froid. Une bagarre générale a éclaté au milieu du match et tous les joueurs se sont tapés dessus. Pour autant le temps ne s’était pas arrêté mais cela nous a beaucoup fait rire.

 Pour voir en vidéo comment ça se joue, voici  les meilleurs moments du match que nous avons vu, disponible en ligne !

 Ma conclusion de la soirée : en plus de ne pas avoir payé cher pour voir ces deux matchs à la suite (12€/personne) et d’avoir visité Croke Park (qui est plus grand que le stade de France en termes de nombre de places), la découverte de ces deux sports nous a permis de vraiment entrer dans l’ADN irlandais et de comprendre pourquoi ces sports suscitent un tel engouement. Et comme on a beaucoup aimé aller au stade, on y retourne en février, pour du rugby cette fois (Leinster VS Scarlets pour ceux qui connaissent).

 Quelques infos supplémentaires : Visiter Croke Park sans assister à un match > ici. Prendre des billets pour assister à du Hurling ou du Football Gaélique > ici. Notre cher ami Wikipédia pour en apprendre un peu plus sur le Hurling … > ici. … Et sur le Football Gaélique > ici. Prendre des billets pour Leinster VS Scarlets à Dublin le 17 février > ici.

#hurling #gaelic football #dublin #irishsports #sport #irish #discover #irlandais #irlande #ireland #croke park #lastsaturday #weekend #winner #game #football #adventure #erasmus #erasmuslife #abroad #travel #voyage #french #french girl #couple #couple goals