My 2023 Sporting highlights
Rory McIlroy wins Genesis Scottish Open.
McIlroy was one behind the lead with two holes to play. The Northern Irishman hit an incredible tee shot and rolled in his birdie putt at the 17th to tie the lead. The conditions were very windy and McIlroy hit an exceptional second shot to set up a mid-range birdie putt. McIlroy rolled in the birdie putt and won 2023 Genesis Scottish Open by one shot. McIlroy became the first golfer to win the Irish Open, Scottish Open and The Open Championship.
Vera Pauw was in charge as Republic of Ireland Women’s team played in 2023 World Cup.
This Summer was a historic moment as the first ever Ireland team played in 2023 Women’s World Cup. Ireland achieved a draw against Nigeria and lost narrowly to Australia and Canada. Arsenal’s Katie McCabe scored Ireland’s only goal at 2023 Women’s World Cup. Since then Ireland topped their group in Women’s UEFA Nations League with six wins.
Dublin win 2023 All-Ireland Football Championship.
Dessie Farrell had a couple of tough years as manager after winning his first All-Ireland as Dublin boss in 2020. This year saw Stephen Cluxton, Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey all return to the Dublin team. Dublin reached 2023 All-Ireland final after a semi-final win against Monaghan. Cluxton was outstanding in the final against Kerry with kicking two points and a 100% return from his kick-outs. Leaders Michael Fitzsimons and Brian Fenton had massive performances as Dublin came from behind to stop Kerry winning two All-Ireland’s in a row. Cluxton, Fitzsimons and James McCarthy made history as they all won nine All-Ireland’s with Dublin.
Manchester City win the treble.
Erling Haaland had a memorable first season as he scored 48 goals in both the Premier and Champions League. Man City won three Premier Leagues in a row with a couple of games to spare in 2022/2023 season. They made it a double after beating Manchester United in 2022/2023 FA Cup final. Man City were chasing history as they took on Inter Milan in their second Champions League final. A vital goal from Rodri earned Man City a one nil win against Inter Milan. Man City completed the treble by winning 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League in June.
Katie Taylor rematch against Chantelle Cameron
Taylor went into the rematch after losing to Cameron in May 2023. Taylor was incredible as she won the rematch against Cameron. Taylor has fought 24 times as a professional and she has only lost one fight. It’s incredible in what Taylor has done for women’s sport in Ireland and a role model for Women’s boxing all over the world. The amateur boxers in Ireland have took inspiration from Taylor’s success especially when Kellie Harrington won gold at 2020 Olympics.Rory McIlroy wins Genesis Scottish Open.
McIlroy was one behind the lead with two holes to play. The Northern Irishman hit an incredible tee shot and rolled in his birdie putt at the 17th to tie the lead. The conditions were very windy and McIlroy hit an exceptional second shot to set up a mid-range birdie putt. McIlroy rolled in the birdie putt and won 2023 Genesis Scottish Open by one shot. McIlroy became the first golfer to win the Irish Open, Scottish Open and The Open Championship.
Vera Pauw was in charge as Republic of Ireland Women’s team played in 2023 World Cup.
This Summer was a historic moment as the first ever Ireland team played in 2023 Women’s World Cup. Ireland achieved a draw against Nigeria and lost narrowly to Australia and Canada. Arsenal’s Katie McCabe scored Ireland’s only goal at 2023 Women’s World Cup. Since then Ireland topped their group in Women’s UEFA Nations League with six wins.
Dublin win 2023 All-Ireland Football Championship.
Dessie Farrell had a couple of tough years as manager after winning his first All-Ireland as Dublin boss in 2020. This year saw Stephen Cluxton, Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey all return to the Dublin team. Dublin reached 2023 All-Ireland final after a semi-final win against Monaghan. Cluxton was outstanding in the final against Kerry with kicking two points and a 100% return from his kick-outs. Leaders Michael Fitzsimons and Brian Fenton had massive performances as Dublin came from behind to stop Kerry winning two All-Ireland’s in a row. Cluxton, Fitzsimons and James McCarthy made history as they all won nine All-Ireland’s with Dublin.
Manchester City win the treble.
Erling Haaland had a memorable first season as he scored 48 goals in both the Premier and Champions League. Man City won three Premier Leagues in a row with a couple of games to spare in 2022/2023 season. They made it a double after beating Manchester United in 2022/2023 FA Cup final. Man City were chasing history as they took on Inter Milan in their second Champions League final. A vital goal from Rodri earned Man City a one nil win against Inter Milan. Man City completed the treble by winning 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League in June.
Katie Taylor rematch against Chantelle Cameron
Taylor went into the rematch after losing to Cameron in May 2023. Taylor was incredible as she won the rematch against Cameron. Taylor has fought 24 times as a professional and she has only lost one fight. It’s incredible in what Taylor has done for women’s sport in Ireland and a role model for Women’s boxing all over the world. The amateur boxers in Ireland have took inspiration from Taylor’s success especially when Kellie Harrington won gold at 2020 Olympics.