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Tennis still leads the way in women’s sport as WTA nears 50-year anniversary

When Aryna Sabalenka lifted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Australian Open in January and collected prize money of more than £1.5million, her first words were for the woman who had handed her the silverware. “It’s such an inspiration to ...

08 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Local News

'So many women in our city are under tremendous pressure' says Social Democrat's Jenny Blake

AS INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day approaches, Limerick city Social Democrats candidate Jenny Blake has revealed that her eyes were opened since talking to the women of Limerick during her recent General Election campaign. Blake, who resides in the ...

05 Mar 2020 at 17:00

Community

Focus on International Women’s Day in Limerick

NIAMH Briggs, the captain of Ireland women’s rugby team, will be among the speakers in Limerick to mark International Women’s Day this week. Ms Briggs, a Limerick native, will join an impressive line-up of women who have forged successful ...

07 Mar 2017 at 07:07

National News

Commissioner tells conference he wants to see more women join gardai

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he wants to see more women join An Garda Siochana to help boost public confidence in the force. Mr Harris was speaking as he opened the International Association of Women in Policing conference in ...

08 Mar 2022 at 15:19

National News

Taoiseach praises female Ukrainian politicians for 'standing resolutely' for democracy

The Taoiseach has praised female Ukrainian politicians for "standing resolutely" to defend democracy in their war-torn country. Micheál Martin's comments come on International Women's Day today (Tuesday March 8) following the ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:03

National News

Gardai to host representatives from 60 countries at women in policing conference

Two hundred representatives of policing organisations from over 60 countries will gather in Ireland tomorrow (Tuesday March 8) for a women in policing conference hosted by An Garda Síochána. Gardai are at the helm of the ...

07 Mar 2022 at 16:44

Sport

Sinead Peach relishing ‘exciting’ new era for women’s game after World Cup blow

World Cup heartache weighed heavy on Sinead Peach at the end of last year but the York Valkyrie star has quickly switched her focus to being at the front and centre of a bold new era for women’s rugby league. Peach, one ...

08 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Sport

Lionesses’ campaign pays off as girls granted equal access to school sport

Girls will be granted equal access to all school sport as part of a package of measures unveiled by the government to coincide with International Women’s Day. Schools will be told they must deliver a minimum of two ...

08 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Sport

Archer Jodie Grinham delighted to prove motherhood doesn’t end sporting careers

Paralympic archery champion Jodie Grinham admits it would be “absolutely wonderful” if her trailblazing exploits help break down barriers for other women attempting to juggle demanding careers with motherhood. ...

08 Mar 2025 at 00:01

Sport

Sulekha Varma honoured to be first woman appointed to significant Aintree role

The Grand National remains the world’s most famous race and on International Women’s Day, a woman stands proudly at the helm in Liverpool. Sulekha Varma was appointed clerk of the course at Aintree in 2019 ...

08 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Shannon Airport to host a women in aviation event to mark International Women’s Day

TO mark International Women’s Day, The Shannon Airport Group is set to host a landmark networking event. In collaboration with the Women in Aviation Mid-West Region, the event will be held at the viewing ...

06 Mar 2025 at 12:00

Sport

England captain Heather Knight feels there is ‘real momentum’ in women’s sport

England captain Heather Knight believes there is a “real momentum” behind women’s sport, 100 days out from the start of what she expects to be a “blockbuster” Ashes series. The highly anticipated Ashes ...

08 Mar 2023 at 01:00

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