Raising money for vital organisations was a walk in the park
Last weekend’s LauraLynn Half Marathon and 5k in the Phoenix Park marked the first in-person version of the running/walking event in more than years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. LauraLynn is the only children’s hospice in…
Leader and Mayo: Meet the two Irishmen with the NFL in their sights
The Liberty catches up with Tadhg Leader and Kevin Mayo, two Irishmen hoping to break out onto the American football scene. In 1977, kicker Neil O’Donoghue was the first Irish-born player to play in…
Dressing rooms reopen for Dublin SFC as Kilmacud reign supreme
Dressing rooms reopened in Dublin for the first time since March 2020 as Kilmacud Crokes completed a historic double. Both the GAA and the Government allowed dressing rooms to re-open under certain conditions in October.…
Republic of Ireland vs Portugal match report
While it wasn’t quite the famous victory that Ireland dreamed of, a goalless draw against Portugal shows the steady improvement that has been made under Stephen Kenny throughout the qualifying campaign. After keeping…
Bohs join in fight against climate change
Why would Phibsboro’s favourite football club have a climate justice officer? The Liberty finds out. With football fans deprived of live matches, clubs such as Bohemian FC are reaching out to fans and…
Taekwondo champ talks trials and tribulations
Twenty-year-old Ciara Fitzsimons is a world champion in her sport. She tells The Liberty about her journey from white to black belt, and all the way to the top, competing…
Donore boxers look forward to new facilities
Dublin City Council have proposed plans to fund a new sports facility as part of the regeneration of St Teresa’s Gardens. The Liberty speaks with coaches from Donore Boxing Club,…
American football in Ireland: slowly growing its influence
The Liberty explores the roots and gradual development of American football in Ireland and chats with the coaches, players and promoters of the game. The history of American Football in Ireland dates back to 1984, when the Irish American Football League (IAFL) was established. Today there are 20 ‘full contact’…
St Francis FC announce new coach
With the exciting announcement of a new coach in the air, The Liberty spoke to Chief Commercial Officer of St Francis FC David Bergin to discuss the club’s plans for…
Game, set and match: Irish social media gets pranked
Two Dublin City University students recently pranked all of Ireland by photoshopping a fake Instagram conversation with Roger Federer. Two local Dublin residents Jamie Duff and Ollie White managed to…
League of Ireland 2021: how will Dublin’s finest fare?
Can the Hoops retain the league, or will Bohs and Pats mount title charges? Finishing 11 points clear of second-placed Bohemians, Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers side will look to retain the SSE Airtricity League for the…
Kicking through COVID: martial arts clubs remain active
COVID-19 has profoundly affected many areas of Irish life, one such area being sports, and more specifically: the field of martial arts. Three martial arts instructors recently spoke with The Liberty to…
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