Person: Aoife Lane

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‘Women are not little men’ — how sports science is finally changing with the times

Caroline Criado Perez won the Royal Society award recently for Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias In a World Designed For Men, which details the gender gap in data science.

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More than just a moment for women’s sport

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BULLETIN: Newry mother and daughter named; Man found guilty of pensioner's murder

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The Fiona McHale interview: Still chasing the dream

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Valerie Mulcahy: United front gives me optimism for future of our national games

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Valerie Mulcahy exits inter-county stage with perfect 10

I hope we’ve proven ourselves to the players, says Aoife Lane

Aoife Lane has just completed a year as head of the Women’s Gaelic Players Association. Twelve months of lessons learned. How has it been?

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Noel Connors: Inter-county players are not ‘robots’

Maurice Shanahan’s decision to open up on his battle with depression will play a key role in ending the perception of inter-county players as “robots”, according to Waterford hurler Noel Connors.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: GAA stars unite with Special Olympics Ireland for this year's charity Polar Plunge

Well known GAA stars have joined forces with Special Olympics Ireland to get ‘freezin’ for a reason’ this December and take the Polar Plunge for charity.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Aoife Lane: A valuable lesson learned from coin toss

Just a few days ago, July 20 marked six months since the launch of the Women’s Gaelic Player Association.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015

Waterford’s revival down to players, not system, says former boss Michael Ryan

Former Waterford hurling manager Michael Ryan has claimed the county were in great shape when he stepped down from the role.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Inter-county duty leaves young players ‘overwhelmed’

Players chief Dessie Farrell has described a fatigued Dublin U21 player’s recent admission that he felt ‘shit’ before a major game as an illustration of the strains upon top student stars.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Aoife Lane: ’I love the GAA and there’s a bit of a feminist in me’

YOU might remember her from the winter. When the camogie and ladies footballers launched their players union, Aoife Lane was to the front: founder, leader, chairperson.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Lane: Women’s Gaelic Players Association about the players and will be led by the players

Engagement with their governing bodies is key for the Women’s Gaelic Players Association, according to chairwoman Dr Aoife Lane.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Womens Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) launched

New ground has been made in Gaelic Games with the announcement of the Womens Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) today in Dublin.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Female GAA players overwhelmed and stressed, says WGPA survey

Many female GAA players have felt ‘stressed’ due to their playing commitments, according to the findings of a survey by the new Women’s GPA (WGPA)

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Lane: New WGPA a response to player needs

The creation of the Women’s Gaelic Players’ Association (WGPA) was driven by the players themselves, chairman Aoife Lane has revealed.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Powerful Portrush edge past Douglas for glory

A DOUGLAS side unrated before the matches began put up a great battle in Saturday’s final of the Irish Ladies Cup at Cork Golf Club before conceding a 24th victory in the event to the powerful side from Royal Portrush.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2010

Killarney claim title with easy win over Limerick

AFTER their narrow escape against holders Douglas in the quarter-final, Killarney’s dominance in the Suzuki Southern District Ladies Senior Cup final was never in doubt as they ran out the easiest of winners against Limerick at Castletroy yesterday.

Thu, 08 May, 2003

Golf: Royal Co Down ladies take Irish Seniors

Royal Co Down ladies take Irish Seniors title. Results below:

Mon, 17 Sep, 2001