Presidential salute proves an inspiration
Seeing Barack Obama in the flesh, defeating Princeton and learning about tailgating (it’s not what you think) – all in a week’s work for our American diarist
Six return for Munster U18s
There’s a familiar look to the Munster U18 girls this year, with six returnees among the panel named by coach David Egner for next month’s interpros.
Belvedere confirm demotion
Belvedere have confirmed they will not compete in Division One of the Munster Senior Women’s League this season, citing player loss as a primary factor in their decision to demote themselves.
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do
SFHA diarist Rebecca Barry scores her first goal for the Richmond Spiders but also feels the sharp end of American sport’s insistence that no game can end in a draw.
Ireland O45 ladies do English double
The Irish Women’s Over 45s picked up a pair of victories over England in Park Avenue in an invitational series on Saturday and Sunday, winning 1-0 and 2-1 respectively; a marked development from two rough results early this summer.
Personal landmarks not motivating Jermyn
Compliments from Dutch coaches and goalscoring records are mere asides according to Ireland midfielder John Jermyn, who says his sole focus is attaining Ireland’s first Olympic qualification in hockey since 1908.