Formula 1 has and continues to be a male-dominated sport, however a newfound female fanbase is strongly emerging. Following the popular Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive” ’s debut in 2019 the sport has become increasingly popular. A committed strong young female fanbase has since emerged, completely leading to a complete shift as to how the sport approaches marketing. Marketing …
In this article, An Focal takes a look at what teams were the most and least impressive in this year’s National Football League. The Allianz National Football League season is nearing its climax, with only the division finals left to be decided. Teams have been relegated, had their hopes dashed for promotion, or just been uninspiring. However, every squad has …
Tom Brady announced his retirement from American football in late January. He started his career in 2000, when the New York Patriots selected him as the 199th overall choice, in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. The quarterback played more than twenty years in this major league. He embodies the first part of the 21st century, sportively speaking. As …
UL’s search for Sigerson glory goes on as they suffered defeat to NUIG in the Sigerson Cup final held in IT Carlow on Wednesday evening. Changes to both sides were made before the throw in with UL starting Jack Coyne and Eoghan McLaughlin who had just returned from injury, with NUIG starting Durcan instead of Tommy Gill. Storm Dudley played …
University of Limerick has had a long-established tradition of athletics since the establishment of the college. The track has been a landmark of the Castletroy campus and has produced many Irish Olympians who have brought UL athletics to the global stage. Domestically the club competes each year in the Irish University Athletics Associations Championships which are held annually throughout the …
Finding a GAA club in France is like finding a nice baguette in Ireland. It’s difficult but it’s possible. Gautier Fernandez started playing Gaelic football in 2017. Since 2018, he has been the communications manager at the Clermont Gaels club, based in Clermont-Ferrand. This club was established 12 years ago. “At the beginning, it was only an association dedicated to …
Gary Neville and Roy Keane are two of the best pundits on Sky Sports at present. But the manner in which they are dancing around the issue of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future is threatening to diminish their credibility. Both are ex-teammates and friends of Solskjaer but does that reduce their responsibilities to their audience? Everyone can see that he is …
It is that most rare of occasions, an Ireland international week with a feeling of optimism leading into it. The recent victories over Azerbaijan and Qatar in the last international break have given Stephen Kenny some breathing space and the fact that Ireland finally recorded a competitive victory during his tenure has certainly eased the pressure on the manager. It …
The Ireland side named to face Japan on Saturday could hardly be described as experimental. While other sides have clearly got one eye on the 2023 World Cup, Ireland coach Andy Farrell has opted for experience. It is easy to forget that Farrell was under severe pressure prior to the away win over Scotland in the 2021 Six Nations and, …
Anyone that watched the Irish women’s rugby game against Scotland will have seen distraught players thrown across the pitch after their defeat. This was, without a doubt, grim viewing for the onlooking audience. Following this fall out in the World cup qualifier on Saturday, September 25th, many questions have been raised about the treatment of Women’s rugby in the country. …