Against the head
It was a long journey back to West London after our shattering Heineken
Cup defeat in south Wales on Sunday. While our hopes were high of maintaining
our interest in the competition until at least the New Year the truth is
we were simply not good enough.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Ballinhassig
silence Fr. Murphys big guns
Fr. Murphys interest in this year’s All-Ireland club championship ended
at Ruislip on Saturday following a seven-point defeat by Munster champions
Ballinhassig from Cork.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Back of the net
The Christmas period is usually the benchmark to work out who is going to
be in the title shake-up at the end of the season and who is going down.
In the Premiership the Abramovich millions look to have secured another
title already for Chelsea.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Byrne’s quarter-final
Ireland and Saracens hooker Shane Byrne is relishing the prospect of this
Saturday’s clash with his Ulster international teammates at Vicarage Road.
more...
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(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Clubs still hope
to keep Keane in Britain
Although he is believed to be almost certain to join Spanish giants Real
Madrid Roy Keane could still be persuaded to remain in Britain. Premiership
clubs Everton, Bolton and Celtic have not given up hope that Keane may still
prefer to stay in Britain.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Irish keep
Cup romance alive and well
They say the romance is gone from the FA Cup. As a result of the best efforts
of certain clubs who no longer value the FA Cup as they once did there are
an ever-growing number of claims the magic has been slowly ebbing away from
the most famous cup competition in the world.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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GAA Hurling
All-Stars 2005
Kilkenny forwards Henry Shefflin and Tommy Walsh won their third successive
awards in the recently announced hurling All-Stars. Five counties in total
have been represented with All-Ireland champions Cork claiming six places.
The line-up also includes two sets of brothers with the Kellys (Paul and
Eoin) from Tipperary joining Cork twins Jerry and Ben O’Connor among the
top 15 players in the game.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Long Walk stroll
for Inglis Drever
The Long Walk hurdle at Windsor is the highlight of this weekend’s racing
action and like all the staying hurdle contests this year it should prove
a procession for the outstanding Inglis Drever.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Galweigans
should be wary of the other Rock of Cashel
A former London and Tipperary U-21 hurling star is set to play a key role
in the first round of the AIB Cup this weekend.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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O’Connors set
their sights on play-offs
Burnley's Premiership challenge this season has taken the football world
by surprise. more...
|
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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McGeady scoops
Young Player of the Month
Republic of Ireland international Aidan McGeady completed a sensational
comeback to the Celtic first team by scooping the SPL Bank of Scotland Young
Player of the month award for November.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Purpose-built
stadium is a top priority for Drogs
Ambitious Drogheda United are confident their recent FAI Carlsberg Cup final
win can help fast-track their plans for a new purpose-built stadium.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Under-strength
attack no match for the Farneymen’s defence
A fitter, sharper, Monaghan Harps booked their place in the All-Ireland
semi-final of the junior football club championship at the expense of London
side Harlesden Harps in what was overall a fairly low-key affair in Gavan
Duffy Park in Monaghan last Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Henderson Vows to
put Villa Blues Behind Him
One of Ireland’s hottest goalkeeping prospects is desperate to get away
from Aston Villa and prove manager David O’Leary wrong for overlooking him
in his team selections. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Back of
the Net
Sheffield is undeniably one of the most traditional and largest football
communities in Britain although the Steel City’s two teams, United and Wednesday,
have had little in the way of success for many years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Lennon Adds
his Support to Youth Investment
Neil Lennon has decided to invest in Celtic’s youth development by buying
shares in the club’s new £15million share initiative.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Shamrock Rovers:
Down but a Long Way From Out
Following a week of turmoil culminating in their relegation and the sacking
of manager Roddy Collins, the announcement of Pat Scully’s appointment as
Shamrock Rovers’ new boss offered much-needed comfort to the beleaguered
fans of Ireland’s most famous football club.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Joyce’s Momentous
Season for Irish Cricket
Ireland’s leading cricketer Ed Joyce joined a host of Irish sports stars
recently — including golfer Padraig Harrington and jockey Kieren Fallon
— for the 48th Texaco Sports Awards. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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McBride Could
Begin New Year with World Title Shot
Kevin McBride’s on-off world title bid could become a reality early in the
new year. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Harrington’s
Mysterious Withdrawal
Colin Montgomerie’s recent victory in the Hong Kong Open was somewhat overshadowed
by the late withdrawal of Ireland’s Padraig Harrington. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Premiership
Finalists Clash at Millennium Stadium
This season’s Premiership finalists will lock horns once again in the first
major cup tie of the new year. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Casey Continues
to Impress
Hailed by many Premiership managers as one of the best in his position London
Irish lock Bob Casey continues to be overlooked by the Ireland team management.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Against the Head
It was great to get back to domestic action last weekend. Our 42-8 victory
over Saracens kept us on course for a place in the Powergen Cup semi-final
where we will meet our great rivals Leicester Tigers at the Millennium Stadium
in March. The game was much closer than the scoreline suggests after we
got off to the best possible start with two early tries including one for
Lawrence Dallaglio. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Patience
Wearing Thin for O’Leary at Villa
It’s tough at the top. Ask Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.
Well, maybe not The Special One, but Wenger and Fergie will certainly tell
you it ain’t easy dealing with the pressure at the summit of the Premiership.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Spotthedifference’s
Cheltenham Banker
The Enda Bolger-trained Spotthedifference will be aiming for yet another
victory at Cheltenham when he tackles the banks in the Sporting Index chase
on Friday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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GAA
Football All-Stars 2005
This year’s Football All-Stars has been confined to the three leading counties
of Tyrone, Armagh and Kerry. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Gael
Sportstalk
The intriguing Meath football management wrangle had turned into a very
public blood-letting which is not the way business is normally conducted
in the Royal County. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Misfiring Gaels
Ease Salthill’s Passage to Semis
Salthill-Knocknacarra progressed as expected to the All-Ireland football
semi-final after an unimpressive victory over Tir Chonaill Gaels at Ruislip.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Dual Star Hughes in a
Double Dilemma
After Tir Chonaill Gaels elimination by Salthill-Knockmacarra Britain’s
remaining interest in this year’s All-Club championship rests with Fr. Murphys
senior hurlers and provincial football champions Harlesden Harps. more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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All-Star
team is announced
The big three of Tyrone, Armagh and Kerry dominated this year’s Football
All-Stars being the only three teams represented.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Against the head
I was delighted to score my first try for Ireland on Saturday and while
I didn’t have the best of the games you have to give credit to Romania’s
front five who played really well. Ireland scored six tries and although
we came close to conceding a try I believe the team performed reasonably
well at the end of what I felt were three hard games.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Back of the Net
It was appropriate that on the weekend of George Best’s death three of the
teams whose colours he wore during a magnificent but ultimately flawed career
produced superb performances to win.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Autumn internationals give O’Sullivan food for thought
The Autumn internationals will have taught Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan
much about the future of Irish rugby.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Cork bid for league
and cup double
Cork City will be bidding for an historic league and cup double when they
take on Drogheda at Lansdowne Road at the weekend.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Cleary ready to play after card
Tir Chonaill Gaels bid for an historic victory in the All-Ireland Club championship
quarter-final on Sunday received a major boost this week with the news that
talented forward Francis Cleary will be available to play.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Gael sportstalk
The annual All-Star selections have once again attracted more than their
share of controversy and unwanted publicity. However until the selection
criteria becomes much more rigid certain selections are bound to raise eyebrows
among the critics. more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Gaels ready
to face a tough Salthill test
London champions Tir Chonaill Gaels face one of the biggest matches in their
history when they face Salthill/Knocknacarra in the All-Ireland club quarter-final
at Ruislip.
more...
|
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Hickie
to slay the Dragons?
Former Leinster hooker Gavin Hickie’s rugby career has been given a new
lease of life with his move to Worcester.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Maybury’s
dream of the Premiership and more caps
Republic of Ireland full-back Alan Maybury has mixed feelings on Brian Kerr’s
departure but the former Hearts defender hopes to benefit from Stephen Carr’s
early retirement.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Kerr
ready to test himself in English football
Finally, after a record wait of 101 days, victory in the Premiership’s annual
sack race has gone to Portsmouth’s Alain ‘Don’t call me Reggie’ Perrin.
The first major vacancy of the new season is sure to start the managerial
merry-go-round, with other under-fire bosses beginning to look anxiously
over their shoulders hoping to dodge the dreaded vote of confidence from
the chairman.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Murphys
at the double as Gabriels are overpowered
Fr. Murphys added the senior hurling league title to their championship
crown with a hard-fought victory over St. Gabriels at Ruislip.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Scotland
remembers Best’s forgotten chapter
Scottish football joined the rest of the world in mourning the loss of George
Best last week.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
|
Tingle Creek
Trophy ready to reveal all
The recent late defection of Moscow Flyer leaves the Tingle Creek Trophy
wide open with many more horses now entering the equation not just for Saturday
but also as possible champion chasers come March.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Yvonne
set to make her mark with GAA in Britain
London GAA has a habit of attracting people from across the world and from
diverse backgrounds but few have a history as varied as that of Yvonne Morley.
The GAA in Britain’s first ever games promotion officer reflects with David
Thorpe on her first year in the job as she prepares to relocate to the London
GAA Centre Ruislip.
more...
|
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Murray Silences
Saheed on Points
Irish boxer Andrew Murray made it three wins out of three at the Cafe Royal
last Thursday. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Salthill
on Their Way to Ruislip
Tir Chonaill Gaels (London) will host Salthill-Knocknacarra in the All-Ireland
SFC Quarter-Final at Ruislip on December 4.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Taking Club Management
Into the Professional Era
Delegates from over 700 GAA clubs from Ireland, Britain and New York met
for an historic first National GAA Club Forum at Killarney recently.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Gael
Sportstalk
The eagerly-anticipated rematch between new London senior football champions
Tir Chonaill Gaels and St. Brendans in the Tipperary Cup semi-final at Greenford
fell short of expectations.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Trabolgan
Should Prevail in Hennessy
The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup remains one of the highlights of the jumps
racing calendar. This Saturday’s 29th Gold Cup event at Newbury also promises
to be another interesting and open race. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Trimble Fills
O’ Driscoll’s Boots Again
Ireland complete their three-match Autumn international series against Romania
at Lansdowne Road this Saturday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Against
the Head
The aftermath of our latest disappointing defeat against Australia was really
quite predictable. The critics are certainly entitled to question Ireland’s
poor second-half performance especially after such a promising start to
the game. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
British-Based
Hurlers to Receive Historic Accolade
Four hurlers based in Britain will be among the top players in the Tier
Three hurling championship for the inaugural Nicky Rackard Cup Supreme Team
awards ceremony in Croke Park. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Cork City Prove
Worthy Champions
Cork City overcame the pressure before their own fans on Friday evening
to deservedly clinch this year’s Eircom League title at Turners Cross.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
New Manager Must
Regain Old Team Spirit
Ireland’s new manager must rekindle the team spirit of the successful Charlton-McCarthy
era according to Mark Kinsella. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Back of the Net
Celtic Park is one of the great theatres in world football. It is a venue
packed to the rafters every week with over 60,000 passionate fans whose
support for their idols make it an awe-inspiring place to play. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Staunton
Makes Premiership Start Ahead of King
Having being hampered by a head injury before the opening day double-header
at Twickenham Jeremy Staunton made a welcome Premiership start for Wasps
on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Larsson
Questions Celtic’s European Ambitions
Henrik Larrson has been questioning the parochial attitude of his former
club towards Europe. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
Where to Now
for Keane?
Roy Keane’s shock resignation from Manchester United has left football fans
and journalists alike wondering where the larger than life character will
go next, if anywhere. more.... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Given Out to
Show We’re Still a Force
Shay was sad to see Ireland boss Brian Kerr sacked but admits that his former
boss was judged by results alone.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Back of the Net
There was much gnashing of teeth and an outpouring of vitriol from several
parties when the name of Terry Venables was linked with the Republic of
Ireland manager’s job last week.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Burns Defends
Under-Fire Rangers Boss
Under-fire Rangers boss Alex McLeish has been defended by former Celtic
player/manager and Scotland No. 2 Tommy Burns.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Winner Take All
as Title Goes Down to the Wire
After nine months, 32 games and more twists and turns than a Wicklow country
lane the destination of this season’s Eircom League Premier Division title
will be decided over 90 minutes as the top pair of Cork and Derry face off
to resolve their season-long stand-off at Turners Cross this Friday evening.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Clarke’s
First Victory in a Year
Darren Clarke secured his first victory in 12 months after successfully
defending the Visa Taiheiyo Masters in Japan last weekend. more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
|
Macklin Hopes
for a Clash With Duddy
Matthew Macklin’s recent impressive victory in Philadelphia has already
led to speculation of a possible clash with Derry’s unbeaten John Duddy.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Against the Head
Much has been said about our heavy defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday
but the disappointment couldn’t be more profound than that amongst the team
members. more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
|
Ireland Take
Shot at Aussies
Irish Lions star Simon Easterby is currently enjoying the pinnacle of his
international rugby career after being handed the captaincy of his country
against the All Blacks last Saturday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Kicking King
Faces Top Field at Haydock
Haydock is the place to be for top-notch racing action this weekend, with
the probable clash of Kicking King, Beef or Salmon, War of Attrition and
Britain’s best hopes Ollie Magern and Kingscliff. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
|
Irish
Learn Harsh Lessons at Hands of All Blacks
Where does that leave us then? A 38-point hammering at the hands of the
best team on the planet can hardly be expected to have taught us that much
ahead of this weekend’s clash with the Wallabies, the Six Nations and the
World Cup in just under two years time. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Thomas McCurtains
Can Tame the Farneymen
Thomas McCurtains hurling season has seen a marked transformation for the
club culminating in a trip to Ireland this weekend. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Tir Chonaill
Gaels Storm to Their 10th Title
After four years in the doldrums, Tir Chonaill Gaels are deservedly back
at the top of London football following their defeat of St. Brendans. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
|
Financial Crisis
Looms Large for London GAA
London GAA is facing a serious financial crisis according to treasurer Iggy
Donnelly. more.... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
|
Ulster Lit Up in
Defence of Interprovincial Title
This year’s Martin Donnelly interprovincial championship football final
will be a repeat of last year’s meeting between the holders Ulster and Leinster.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Against the
Head
Last week went really well with the international squad and hopefully most
of the injury doubts in the team, including Simon Easterby, will all pull
through. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Connacht Continue
to Strengthen
Connacht have signed New Zealander Gavin Williams. Although two recent European
Challenge Cup victories helped to stop a poor run of form Connacht supporters
will have been even more encouraged by news of the province’s latest signing.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Green Light for Ulster
Trio
Uncapped Ulster trio Rory Best, Neil Best and Andrew Trimble could be set
to make their international debuts in the autumn internationals this month.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Doubts
Raised Over Keane’s Managerial Qualities
If there’s one thing we know about Roy Keane, it’s that he’s never far from
the headlines. So few were surprised when his latest outburst landed him
all over the back pages. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Jumps Season Ready
to Begin in Earnest
You know winter is in the air and jumps racing is back in earnest when the
Cheltenham Open meeting is upon us.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Derry to take
the Title Chase to the Wire
Crunch time for both teams at the Brandywell on Friday night, as a slip-up
could have fatal consequences for either team’s season. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Celtic Pay Tribute
to Irish Founder
A statue of Celtic’s founder Brother Walfrid the Catholic Marist Brother
from Co. Sligo brought thousands of Celtic supporters to the entrance of
Parkhead last Saturday. The monument was financed by Celtic supporters from
all over the world and was unveiled to rapturous applause as Archbishop
Mario Conti blessed the statue with Holy Water. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Conroy Forges
Closer Irish Links with Potters
It is no coincidence that the influence of former Stoke City legend and
Republic of Ireland international Terry Conroy continues to dominate much
of the everyday life at the Britannia Ground. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Back of
the Net
Manchester City have enjoyed an excellent start to the season under Stuart
Pearce and in young Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland they have unearthed
an early candidate for the PFA’s Young Player of The Year award. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
St. Brendans
Poised for Trophy Double
Four weeks after they met to decide the league title St. Brendans and Tir
Chonaill Gaels will lock horns once again in an eagerly-anticipated London
senior football championship final at Ruislip this Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Resolute Harps Win
their First Provincial Title
London champions Harlesden Harps are this year’s provincial junior football
champions. A superb first-half display including a penalty save from goalkeeper
and captain Aidan McRory laid the foundation for their deserved three-point
victory over a gallant Dunedin Connollys side who were appearing in consecutive
provincial finals. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Challoners
Triumphant in Tour Down-Under
Bishop Challoners secondary school have recently returned from a successful
two-week tour of Australia. more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Ireland Left
Bruised, Battered and Beaten
An end to the current International Rules series could be in sight after
almost four decades of AFL involvement.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Injury Could
Keep Masters Hero McGinley Out for Two Months
In the aftermath of his superb triumph in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama
at the weekend, a delighted Paul McGinley revealed he will probably have
to face two months out of action.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Garryowen Goals
Deny Neasden Semi-Final Spot
A match which promised little delivered much as a Garryowen advanced to
the semi-finals of the SFC with a hard fought defeat of Neasden Gaels.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Gael Sportstalk
Paul McGinley had the biggest win of his career in the Volvo Masters at
Valderrama last weekend. However Colin Montgomerie’s achievement of winning
a staggering eighth Order of Merit title somewhat overshadowed the Dubliner’s
great victory after his recent tremendous performance at Wentworth where
he finished runner-up.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Connollys Have
What it Takes to Upset Harps
Dunedin Connollys will be hoping to make it second time lucky against Harlesden
Harps in this Sunday’s attractive provincial junior football final. more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Munster and
Leinster Provide a Boston Hurling Party
While the final pairing for Sunday’s Martin Donnelly inter-provincial final
may have been well anticipated after Munster and Leinster easily accounted
for Connacht and Ulster respectively, the result of the final will be far
less predictable. more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
St. Anns Make History
as they Bag League Title
A youthful St. Anns side made history at Old Bedians on Sunday by winning
their first-ever junior football championship title after a deserved three-point
victory over St. Peters. more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Against the Head
We had a tough battle against European champions Toulouse on Sunday and
I suppose in the circumstances we have to feel satisfied with a draw in
the end. Van Gisbergen kept his composure well under such pressure to still
keep us in contention in the competition. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Strudwick’s
Fortunes
London Irish face another formidable test on their return to Premiership
action when they host Bath this Saturday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Spencer Makes
a Date With History
Jamie Spencer will make history when he collects the British Flat Jockeys’
title at the weekend by becoming only the second man to have won the flat
jockeys championship on both sides of the Irish Sea. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
McGeady Remains
Positive About Celtic Future
Aidan McGeady may have been a favourite under Martin O’Neill but the 19-year-old
Republic of Ireland striker has yet to prove himself under Gordon Strachan.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
High-Riding Cork
Aiming for Derby Victory
A Munster derby never needs added spice but this game has plenty as title-chasing
Cork visit relegation-haunted Waterford. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Holding Role Could
be Kennedy’s Destiny
All football pundits will agree that Roy Keane is irreplaceable — but a
top priority for the new Republic of Ireland manager must surely be to recruit
a player to fill that vital midfield holding role. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Back of the
Net
The demands for success from supporters, chairmen and shareholders in the
cash-laden world of the Premiership can mean the life of a football manager
is a high-pressured one. more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
|
Loyal Servant Kenny
Now Considers his Club Future
Brian Kerr’s failure to guide Ireland into next summer’s World Cup inevitably
saw the end of a number of distinguished international careers — including
that of Kenny Cunningham. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Back Of The Net
Although the doom and gloom surrounding Ireland’s failure to reach the World
Cup and dropping out of the top three seeding positions for the Euro 2008
qualifying campaign is still lingering, the performances of some of the
new young guns over the last seven days gives hope for whoever takes over
from Brian Kerr as manager of the national team.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Hartson Finds
Difficulty Fitting into Strachan’s Plans
Questions have constantly been raised this season over the well-being of
Celtic hit-man John Hartson.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Cork Aim to Keep Ahead
of Candy Stripes
Cork have regained the lead from Derry at the top of the table and if they
defeat St. Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night they will be in a commanding
position for a successful countdown to the title.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
No Surprise
as FAI Acts for the Future
So Brian Kerr has been handed his P45. With the greatest of respects to
the Dubliner, the FAI was left with little choice after a succession of
poor results and disappointing performances ended in Ireland’s worst qualifying
performance in 20 years. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Countdown to the
Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is known as the race which stops the Australian nation,
and the contest on November 1 is the highlight of this week’s racing.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Against
the Head
We suffered our second defeat in a week at Murrayfield on Sunday which was
most disappointing. Similar to our performance at Edgeley Park a week earlier
against Sale, we simply did not play up to our true potential and didn’t
take our chances to kill off the game when we should have done. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Bracken’s Pushing
for Call-Up
Former Connacht player Peter Bracken could have a key role to play for Wasps
in their crucial Round Two Heineken Cup tie against the holders Toulouse
at the Causeway Stadium this Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Ireland Team on Mission
Impossible in Melbourne
Peter McGrath’s Ireland team go into the second International Rules Test
with Australia this Friday with realistically nothing more to play for apart
from their pride. more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Gael Sportstalk
Irish international football has begun its search for a successor to manager
Brian Kerr. Hopefully a vacuum will not be created by an unnecessarily long
delay in the appointment of a suitable new team manager. more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Connollys
Hold their Nerve to Edge into Final
Scottish champions Dunedin Connollys qualified for their second consecutive
provincial final after a one-point victory over Warwickshire champions Roger
Casements at Old Bedians. more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
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Red-Card Ref Sparks
Gaels Controversy
Kingdom Kerry Gaels GFC are facing the wrath of the London GAA county board’s
disciplinary committee. more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
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Doyle Ready to Answer
the Republic’s Call
Scoring goals has been a persistent problem for the Ireland team even before
their failure to qualify for the World Cup.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Back Of The Net
It has been a miserable seven days for Irish football but two players who
are the future of national team both managed to finish on a high note by
getting on the scoresheet for their clubs.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Beattie Selection
Almost Breaks Hearts
Gordon Strachan’s faith in young Craig Beattie was justified against Hearts
when the striker helped provide Celtic with a stunning goal in the 13th
minute of the game. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Cork and Derry Battle
to Gain Advantage
This weekend’s FAI Cup semi-final clash between the two remaining league
title contenders could well be the real cup final.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Rule Supreme Injury
Could End Career
The career of one of the most popular horses around the Willie Mullins-trained
Rule Supreme is in serious doubt after the nine-year-old picked up an injury
on the gallops which will keep him off the track for the remainder of the
year. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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O’Leary to Step
Into the Gap
Munster make a difficult trip to Manchester to take on the mighty Sale Sharks
on Friday night. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Against the Head
We didn’t really do ourselves justice at Edgeley Park last Friday after
going down 18-10 to Sale Sharks. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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McCurtains Add Collins
Cup to Trophy Success
Having won their second trophy in as many weeks the Thomas McCurtains hurling
renaissance now appears complete following their narrow Collins Cup victory
last weekend. more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Connollys Looking
for Back-to-Back Finals
Scottish champions Dunedin Connollys will be hoping to earn a consecutive
provincial final appearance this Sunday in Manchester. more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Gael Sportstalk
What a difference a year makes in Irish football. Only 12 months ago, manager
Brian Kerr’s side had successfully negotiated the first three qualifying
games with real style and authority and looked forward to the remainder
of the campaign with genuine optimism of making it to next year’s World
Cup in Germany. more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Brendans Outplay
Gaels to Seal Title
Despite weeks of championship inactivity, a slick St. Brendans returned
to take the league title in impressive style. more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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McBride Hoping to
ExCel on his Return
Boston-based Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride joins three of the top British
heavyweights on a star-studded bill at London’s ExCel Centre on December
10. more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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McShane to maintain centre-half tradition
Stephen Ireland may have made the headlines for Manchester City in their
recent 2-0 victory over Everton but Manchester United’s on-loan defender
Paul McShane has also impressed since his move to the south coast with Brighton.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Cork look
to regain title advantage
Leading Eircom Premier Division title contenders Derry City and Cork City
are both in action this Friday evening.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Gael sportstalk
A number of world-class saves from Shay Given including a penalty save that
even surpassed that of Packie Bonner’s Italia ’90 match-winner in Genoa
prevented what would have been a disastrous weekend for Irish sport.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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O’Brien’s homing in on Champion Stakes
The Emirates Champion Stakes is the highlight of this weekend’s excellent
racing action. more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
Back of the
net
Shay Given is a player who has been lauded on many occasions in this column
and once again the man from Lifford, Co. Donegal proved just how good he
is as he almost single-handedly kept alive the Republic of Ireland’s World
Cup dream in Cyprus last Saturday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Munster capture Pitout and Connolly
Munster have completed their squad for the Celtic League with the signing
of South African Anton Pitout.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
From the dugout
Rugby World Cup build up starts now - Added Time
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
Jennings
makes the right impact in Tigers back row
Former Leinster flanker Shane Jennings was one of the few successes following
Leicester Tigers’ humbling experience at Rodney Parade in their opening
round Powergen Cup defeat.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
Superb Anthonys
defeat fancied Naoimh Mhuire
St. Anthonys are this year’s junior football champions after they defeated
a fancied Naoimh Mhuire team by seven points at Ruislip.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
GAA Fixtures
Saturday, October 15: Ruislip, 2pm, Provincial LJFC Final: Heston v Tara;
3.30pm more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
Dutch
‘combo’ could deny Paris Gaels double
Amsterdam-Den Haag ladies football club could deny Paris Gaels a unique
mens-ladies double in the climax to this year’s Euro GAA football league
in Holland this weekend.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
|
McGeehan’s
late ’45 fails to save St. Peters
Holders St. Peters lost their provincial crown in dramatic of circumstances
at Pairc na hÉireann in Birmingham on Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Pearses
hold out against determined Gaels bid
Yorkshire champions Brothers Pearse have qualified for a place in the semi-finals
in this year’s provincial JFC semi-final
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Champs dethroned amid controversy
Provincial champions St. Peters have been eliminated from this year’s competition
after a dramatic ending in their quarter-final tie at Pairc na hÉireann
in Birmingham last weekend.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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O’Driscoll misses internationals as injury keeps him sidelined
Brian O’Driscoll has confirmed he will not be available for Ireland’s autumn
internationals next month.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Is Kavanagh Ready
to Step into Keane’s Boots?
Premiership midfield sensation Graham Kavanagh looks set to be summoned
to rescue his country’s flagging World Cup hopes in Nicosia this Saturday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Back Of The Net
Brian Kerr will have allowed himself a wry smile ahead of next Saturday’s
vital trip to Cyprus as three of his key players shone for their sides in
the Premiership. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Five-Star Celts
Poised to Break Hearts
Celtic delivered a stunning and flashy performance on Saturday with a sensational
five-goal spree at Almondvale Stadium against Livingston.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Derry to Remain
on Course for a Treble
A North-West derby always creates that special interest but when it’s a
top versus bottom clash then the stakes couldn’t be higher for both teams.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
O’ Driscoll Flirts
With French Connection
If Brian O' Driscoll thought he could fly under the radar, he can think
again. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Attraction
Announces Shock Retirement
Highlight of this week’s racing is Gowran Park’s two-day October Festival
starting on Friday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Byrne Could Pile on
Exiles’ Agony
Saracens entertain London Irish in this weekend’s top game of the Powergen
Cup. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Two-Goal Hero Rooney
Clinches Title for Gaels
The Gloucester title returned to England after Western Gaels defeated holders
St. Colmcilles by a single point in Cardiff on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
St. Peters Too
Strong for Oisins
St. Peters retained their senior football title as expected when they had
six points to spare over Oisins at Old Bedians on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
London and Britain
Take Runners-Up Honours
London and Britain both reached the finals of the inaugural Ladies International
Gaelic football tournament at Naomh Mearnog GFC grounds Portmarnock in Dublin.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Late Murphys Surge
Stuns Holders Emmetts
Fr. Murphys sensationally wrested the title away from holders Emmetts in
a dramatic county hurling final at Ruislip on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
|
Gael Sportstalk
Fr. Murphys hurlers were one of the sporting stories of this weekend. Just
like underdogs Tyrone’s footballers a week ago, the Murphys found themselves
on the winners podium after relieving Robert Emmetts of their ‘A’ title
at Ruislip on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Against the
Head
Wasps and Ireland star Johnny O’ Connor writes exclusively for The Irish
Post. more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Cherry
Mix to challenge Hurricane Run in Paris
Godolphin’s Cherry Mix has been confirmed as a definite runner for this
Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Dawson
looking to help London Irish sting Wasps
Following their narrow 24-22 Premiership victory over Bristol Rugby on Saturday,
London Irish are on cup duty this Sunday against London Wasps.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Gael sportstalk
Take a bow Tyrone — this year’s worthy All-Ireland football champions. What
has surely been one of the great years for Gaelic football reached its culmination
on Sunday in the best possible way with one of the greatest finals in recent
history. more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Dream
world title fight beckons for McBride
Mike Tyson conqueror Kevin McBride could be boxing for a world title before
the end of the year. more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Back of the
net
It seems all it not well for Aiden McGeady at Celtic. The Glasgow-Irishman
had a superb start to life at Parkhead under Martin O’Neill
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Kennelly’s
historic Grand Final victory
It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Kingdom this weekend as former U-21
Kerry Gaelic football star Tadhg Kennelly became the first Irishman to win
a Premiership AFL title with Sydney Swans on Saturday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
From the dugout
Nomadic Keane facing another move - Added Time
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Are Derry
about to succeed the Reds?
Having safely secured their first silverware of the season, high-flying
Derry City entertain champions Shelbourne this Friday evening in what could
be the key game of the season.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
McGinley
on target for Ryder Cup place
Despite finishing a disappointed runner up at the recent HSBC World Matchplay
Championships at Wentworth, Ireland’s Paul McGinley is well on course for
a place in the European team
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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St. Peters to
retain title despite Oisins challenge
St. Peters will start favourites against Oisins in the senior football championship
final at Old Bedians this Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
GAA Notices
Warwickshire GAA are hosting a Golf Day on Saturday, October 8 at the Belfry
(Derby Course). more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Tyrone
dedicate victory to former captain
Despite achieving a second All-Ireland victory in three years an emotional
Mickey Harte delayed his celebrations to reflect on the tragic death of
the team’s previous captain Cormac McAnallen almost 18 months ago.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Down outclass
Mayo to win fourth title
Down’s 10-point victory over Mayo in last Sunday’s curtain-raiser was every
bit as emphatic as the final scoreline suggests.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Tyrone’s
fire denies Kerry back-to-back bid
Tyrone won their second All-Ireland football title in three years after
a thrilling three-point victory over Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Harte’s Canavan
Final Selection
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte faces the ultimate dilemma ahead of Sunday’s
All-Ireland final on whether or not to start semi-final winner Peter Canavan
against Kerry. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Kerry Face Stern Test
for Back-to-Back Titles
After one of the best campaigns in recent years, this year’s All-Ireland
football final should be a fitting culmination to the championship.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Kerry v Tyrone
– The Men to Watch
Known as the ‘Quiet Man’ in the Kingdom McCarthy has been one of the most
consistent defenders in the game over the last five years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Gael Sportstalk
Golfer Paul McGinley came agonisingly close to becoming the Irish sports
story of the week after reaching the PGA Matchplay final on Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Fortune Favours
Brave Casements in Thriller
Holders Roger Casements retained their senior football championship title
at Pairc na hÉireann after a thrilling one-point victory over John Mitchells.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Last-Gasp Point Sets
Up Final Replay
The ladies final between Roger Casements and John Mitchells is heading for
a replay after a last-gasp Ria O’Shea point tied the game.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Galway Upstage
Kilkenny Again
Galway are this year’s U-21 All-Ireland hurling champions after a narrow
one-point victory over Kilkenny at Limerick. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Cork’s Camogie Girls
Join Hurlers at the Summit
Cork’s senior camogie team emulated the feat of their hurlers a week previously
by winning this year’s All-Ireland title. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Upstart Hearts
Look to Trump Old Firm
Forget the Premiership. With Chelsea already six points clear and last Sunday’s
Liverpool-Manchester United game, labelled by Sky pundit Phil Thompson as
“the biggest fixture in world football”, ending in a dire 0-0 draw, English
football is already faltering under the weight of predictability and a lack
of quality. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Luckless Cork Facing
an Uphill Battle
The woodwork denied Cork City a valuable away goal on three occasions during
their recent UEFA Cup first-leg tie in Prague. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Back of the Net
Roy Keane could have kicked has last ball as a Republic of Ireland international
after breaking his foot in Manchester United’s dire 0-0 draw with Liverpool
on Sunday. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Mallon’s Perfect
Launch in Premiership Rugby
Northampton Saints make their second visit to the West Country in two weeks
hoping to come away with another victory. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
Best Mate Gets Ready
for November Return
Three-in-a-row Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate is being prepared for
a return to action in November. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
|
New hurdles
ahead for jump season trainers
A sure sign that the summer is over is when trainers start talking about
their plans for the new jumps season, and that is exactly what has been
happening this week. more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
New-look
Exiles facing another major test
A disappointed London Irish team must pick themselves up quickly after their
late defeat by Worcester as they prepare to travel to Edgeley Park in Stockport
this Friday to face Sale Sharks.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Gael sportstalk
Cork are enjoying their first back-to-back All-Ireland hurling titles since
1978 after their triumph at Croke Park on Sunday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Cork
need a positive performance in Prague
Cork City’s next step in their European adventure begins this Thursday when
they take on Slavia Prague in the first round of the UEFA Cup.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Back of the
net
It took a moment of genius to deny the Republic of Ireland a thoroughly
deserved point against France at Lansdowne Road last Wednesday
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Irish
football mourns legendary Cantwell
Former Manchester United and Irish international captain Noel Cantwell has
died aged 73. more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
From the du
gout
Don’t cancel the flights to Germany yet - Added Time
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Golfing in
the Lyons’ den
With the growing popularity for golf in Ireland former Meath full back Mick
Lyons joined a number of ex-GAA stars putting their sporting passions into
the small ball business more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Casements
facing tough tests to hold on to crowns
Warwickshire GAA’s annual showpiece — the senior football final — will this
year be contested between the holders Roger Casements and John Mitchels.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Guinness
All-Ireland hurling Final
Corcoran’s composure gives Cork vital edge - Hayes: We were too inexperienced
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