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Sharpshooter Kearns scoops Player of the Month Award

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By Oisín Bradley Galway WFC's Rachel Kearns has taken to the challenge of leading the line on the soccer pitch like a duck to water this season, and such proficiency has saw her rewarded with the SSE Airtricity Player of the Month award for April. Kearns has been nothing short of a revelation up front for Billy Clery's women in 2021, with an astounding eye for goal and … [Read more...] about Sharpshooter Kearns scoops Player of the Month Award

Tribesmen Abroad – End-of-season review

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By Oisín Bradley The Football League season cross-channel is nearly over, and with only a handful of games left to play, there is still plenty of teams with their futures on the line for next season. In this article, we’ll be looking at how the men from Galway in the upper echelons of the English football pyramid have fared so far this season, as well as what the future … [Read more...] about Tribesmen Abroad – End-of-season review

Media Influence in Female Sports: From Negative to Positive?

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By Aine Cleary Sport has historically been culturally dominated by men, frequently used as a means to exhibit masculine physical attributes such as strength and stamina. The contrast that forms between male and female sports are often based on these physical attributes, with the female sports often being perceived as ‘slower’ and ‘of lower skill’ when compared to their … [Read more...] about Media Influence in Female Sports: From Negative to Positive?

SSE Airtricity WNL preview: Shelbourne vs Galway WFC

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          SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Shelbourne FC vs Galway WFC Tolka Park, Saturday @2pm By Oisín Bradley It’s been a fascinating start to the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League for Billy Clery and all at Galway WFC, and they’ll be looking to maintain their encouraging start to the campaign when they head to Tolka … [Read more...] about SSE Airtricity WNL preview: Shelbourne vs Galway WFC