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05 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Ireland's top sportswomen, partners and families step out in style to awards night

Ireland's top sportswomen, their partners and families stepped out in style to UCD's Astra Hall last week to celebrate their extraordinary achievements over the past year.

The Her Sport Awards recognised excellence across six categories, shining a spotlight on the country's brightest athletic stars and their contributions on the national and international stage. 

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Eimear Considine was named Her Sport Personality of the Year for her remarkable return to rugby following maternity leave and an ACL injury. Meanwhile, swimmer Róisín Ní Riain was awarded Young Athlete of the Year after securing silver and bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

The Ireland Para Cycling Team took home Team of the Year honours following a golden year at the Paralympics and World Championships. Boxer Kellie Harrington was named Athlete of the Year, celebrating her gold medal triumph at the Olympics, while Cork's Rena Buckley was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her legendary GAA career.

Heather Jameson, captain of the Irish Cerebral Palsy Football Team, was recognised with the Community Award for her leadership and contributions at the 2024 World Cup.

The awards ceremony will air on TG4 on Saturday, February 8 at 5.15pm.

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