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Extra.ie
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Sharlene Mawdsley beams as boyfriend lines out in Tipp win
Sharlene Mawdsley paid her first visit to Croke Park over the weekend but has promised it won't be her last as she supported boyfriend Michael Breen and the Tipperary GAA team. Tipperary took on Kilkenny in the second All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals on Sunday at Croke Park, with the game going down to the final whistle. 14-man Tipperary were victorious on an initial tally of 4-21 to 0-30, however the GAA have since confirmed the final point given to Tipperary was actually wide. Sharlene Mawdsley paid her first visit to Croke Park over the weekend but has promised it won't be her last as she supported boyfriend Michael Breen and the Tipperary GAA team. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Amongst attendees was Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley who was beaming alongside county hurler Michael following the win. The runner and hurler confirmed their relationship online in May when Sharlene was on cheerleader duties when Tipperary hosted Waterford at Semple Stadium. Sharing a photo of herself alongside the corner-back, Sharlene wrote: 'Tippin' on,' with Michael cheekily sharing the post to his Instagram Story joking that 'this fan was following me around all day.' On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time. It will be a Munster v Munster All Ireland as Cork booked their place in the final on Saturday following a huge win against Dublin. Michael shared a sweet snap alongside Sharlene to Instagram, writing: 'First time in Croker is it,' with many taking to the comments obsessed with the cute couple. On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile '& not my last,' Sharlene teased, likely looking forward to two weeks time. The snap was shared by the Croke Park social team, who said: 'A first time visit to Croke Park for Sharlene Mawdlsey! We hope to see you again in two weeks!' Social media users took to the comments expressing their delight at seeing Sharlene, who recently lost her father, smiling. One wrote: 'Delighted to see them both looking so happy, great to see Sharlene supporting her county and her boyfriend. Some amazing talent in Tipperary.' Another added: 'Two of the nicest young people you will come across, always signs autographs and take selfies, both are beautiful people and great ambassadors for Ireland, the GAA and Tipperary.'
Extra.ie
22-06-2025
- Sport
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Inside Gearoid Hegarty's life off the pitch following Limerick loss
All Star hurler Gearoid Hegarty dropped to the ground after being hit with an elbow on Saturday during the Limerick to Dublin clash, resulting in Dublin being a man down for most of the All Ireland Senior Hurling quarter-final. The elbow came from Dublin captain Chris Crummey inside the first 15 minutes, with the red card offence making it a game of 15 versus 14 for most of the game. Unfortunately, Hegarty and his team were unable to use the extra player to their advantage, with two second-half goals from Dublin proving they were well up for the challenge. All Star hurler Gearoid Hegarty dropped to the ground after suffering an elbow on Saturday during the Limerick to Dublin clash. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile The Dubs were victorious 2-24 to 0-28 after 70 minutes of play plus injury time. It is a disappointing end to the Treaty City's championship bid, with St Patrick's right wing-forward joining the county team in 2016 and going from strength to strength. Nine years on the Limerick Senior Hurling team, the 30-year-old has gone on to claim five All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship titles along with six Munster Senior Hurling titles and found National Hurling Leagues. Dublin are down to 14 men after Chris Crummey sees red for his elbow on Gearóid Hegarty. 📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer 📱 Updates – — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 21, 2025 In 2020, Gearoid was named Hurler of the Year, and has four All-Stars to his name from 20202, 2021, 2022 and 2024. As well as playing for his club and county, the Limerick man played for University of Limerick during his time in the Castletroy-based college, winning the Fitzgibbbon Cup in 2018. Off the pitch, Gearoid is a business teacher and enjoys holidaying with his partner Niamh O'Connor, who is also a teacher. Off the pitch, Gearoid Hegarty is a business teacher and enjoys holidaying with his partner Niamh O'Connor, who is also a teacher. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The couple have been together for a number of years, with Niamh sharing a sporting background having played intercounty level for Limerick in both Camogie and football. As well as having a talented sporting girlfriend, Gearoid's father also is well-known in GAA circles having played for Limerick and getting to the All Ireland finals at Croke Park in 1994. Retired Ger played for Old Christians at club-level. He also represented Limerick for a number of years, in both football and hurling. Ger holds two Munster Senior Hurling titles.
