{"id":12571,"date":"2026-03-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/ie\/?p=12571"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:18:42","slug":"empowering-women-sport-netball-northern-ireland-lauren-walshe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/ie\/news\/empowering-women-sport-netball-northern-ireland-lauren-walshe\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Women In Sport With Netball Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Supporting women in netball isn\u2019t just about kit – it\u2019s about creating opportunities, celebrating athletes and breaking barriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On International Women\u2019s Day, it\u2019s about representation, confidence and investing in the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One story that embodies this spirit is Netball Northern Ireland (Netball NI). As the official long-term kit supplier for all teams, Netball NI continues to set the standard in Northern Ireland, providing a clear pathway for netballers to participate and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Netball NI warriors team, Lauren has been playing at the elite level and representing her country with pride, helping to grow the sport on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spoke with Lauren about her journey, the importance of community in sport and what it means to be a woman in netball today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRepresenting Northern Ireland is a true privilege, nothing beats stepping onto the court in a green or navy dress.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren, who represented Netball NI at last year\u2019s Celtic Cup, credits the team environment with helping her thrive both personally and as an athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe have a friendly and close-knit community. All the girls are encouraging, helpful and kind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe support and uplift each other throughout training, matches, conditioning and beyond the court too.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren\u2019s personal journey in the sport is also deeply tied to her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy mum previously played for Northern Ireland, and it means a lot to continue her legacy and make her proud every day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe was the one who encouraged me from a young age to play this sport, and I\u2019m forever thankful that she did.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren also highlighted the empowering impact netball has had on her confidence and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe sport has developed me in so many ways. My confidence and self-esteem grew, I met amazing people by travelling around the world too.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Lauren, International Women\u2019s Day is an opportunity to reflect on women\u2019s achievements in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInternational Women\u2019s Day is a way to represent how powerful, independent and successful we all are, and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kukri Sports is proud to support athletes like Lauren and the Netball NI Warriors, providing kit, support and a platform for women to excel in sport and represent their country with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do netball clubs partner with Kukri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Proven long-term partnerships<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Fully bespoke sportswear \u2013 choose from over 200 designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– UK Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Dedicated account management \u2013 one point of contact to guide your project from design to delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Flexible ordering options<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– eCommerce management \u2013 with a dedicated online shop built and managed by Kukri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the team:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a sportswear partner that delivers reliability, accountability and long-term value, get in touch and partner with Kukri today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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