Professional opportunity too good for Irish players to turn down – Aileen Gilroy
Since moving to Australia in 2020, Mayo's Aileen Gilroy has been one of the most consistent players in the Women's Australian Football League (AFLW).
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Tipperary's Aishling Moloney aiming to build on instant impact made in Australia
While many Irish athletes have made the move to Australia, not many could have dreamed of having the impact of Tipperary's Aishling Moloney.
Ailish Considine's trophy-laden AFLW career draws to a close
Ailish Considine has brought the curtain down on her six-year spell in the Women's Australian Football League (AFLW), the North Melbourne Kangaroos have announced.
Orla O'Dwyer and Jennifer Dunne help Brisbane Lions to AFLW glory
Tipperary's Orla O'Dwyer and Dublin's Jennifer Dunne helped Brisbane Lions to defeat North Melbourne by a score of 7.2 (44) to 4.3 (27), in the 2023 Australian Football League Women's Grand Final on Saturday.
Áine McDonagh on what the GAA can learn from AFLW
To go to the other side of the world and thrive in a new sport is something many athletes would struggle to do, but that's exactly what Áine McDonagh has done.
AFLW salaries to increase by 29%, season extended
Players in the women's top flight of Australian Rules football (AFLW) will receive immediate pay rises and the length of their season will also increase under a new joint collective bargaining agreement with men's players was agreed. . AFLW players will receive a 29% pay rise effective immediately, with the average wage increasing to A$82,000 (€49,436) by the time the deal ends in 2027, up from the current A$46,000 (€27,733).
Footballer casts doubt over return to GAA from Australia
Cork footballer Erika O'Shea has admitted she is unsure if she will be returning to the Cork panel next season from Australia.
Meath forward Vikki Wall set for rugby Sevens switch
The IRFU are closing in on a deal to bring Meath football and AFLW star Vikki Wall to rugby, with the 25-year-old expected to link up with the Sevens programme.