Brisbanetimes iconBrisbanetimesJun 20, 2026

‘Something in the water’: The massive footy boom Ireland didn’t see coming

Now they hold 3am watch parties, as the Irish prepare for a representative match against Australia.

‘Something in the water’: The massive footy boom Ireland didn’t see coming

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Now they hold 3am watch parties, as the Irish prepare for a representative match against Australia.

Seven years ago, no one had heard of AFLW in Ireland. Now they hold 3am watch parties, as the Irish prepare for a representative match against Australia.

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Now they hold 3am watch parties, as the Irish prepare for a representative match against Australia. Seven years ago, no one had heard of AFLW in Ireland.

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Seven years ago, no one had heard of AFLW in Ireland.

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