Flynn putting in the hard workGAELIC GAMES: DUBLIN PROBABLY raised considerably more questions than hopes after winning their 50th Leinster football title…Tue Jul 12 2011 - 01:00
'We learnt to win in a very ugly way'GAELIC GAMES: FOR SOMEONE who had helped orchestrate Dublin’s 50th Leinster football title Pat Gilroy looked a worried man, …Mon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
Dublin's pace, power and panache should win the dayGAELIC GAMES: NO ONE was entirely convinced by Andy Kettle’s suggestion this week that the early 2pm start in Croke Park tomorrow…Sat Jul 09 2011 - 01:00
Record-breaker Veale walks her way to gold for IrelandATHLETICS: KATE VEALE has won Ireland’s first ever gold medal at the IAAF World Youth Championships with a superb performance…Sat Jul 09 2011 - 01:00
Wexford remain unchangedGAA: WEXFORD MANAGER Jason Ryan has resisted any temptation to change his winning formula for Sunday’s Leinster football final…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Same again for GalwayGAA: IT’S PERHAPS ominous for Cork that for the first time this season Galway manager John McIntyre has named an unchanged team…Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Tyrone expect a tough testGAA: THE COUNTY itself actually translates as The Fortification and Pearse Park has been earning itself a similar reputation…Wed Jul 06 2011 - 01:00
Kelly points to team effort as key to beating WaterfordGAA: BETWEEN THEM they’ve made 115 championship appearances and set all-time hurling records, but that’s not the only reason…Wed Jul 06 2011 - 01:00
Uptake on Leinster final tickets modestGAA: FOUR OF the last six Leinster football finals may have drawn over 80,000 to Croke Park – but expectations for Sunday’s …Wed Jul 06 2011 - 01:00
Loughnane one home winner as Irish show mixed formATHLETICS/CORK CITY SPORTS: IT WAS left to Olive Loughnane to serve up the only home victory at Saturday’s Cork City Sports, …Mon Jul 04 2011 - 01:00
Alarm bells ringing for GillickATHLETICS: IF THE alarm bells weren’t already ringing in David Gillick’s head they must be nowFri Jul 01 2011 - 01:00
Walsh champing at the bit to help Kilkenny atone for league final defeatLEINSTER SHC FINAL: FROM A Dublin perspective, the news that Tommy Walsh has declared himself fit for Sunday’s Leinster hurling…Wed Jun 29 2011 - 01:00
Referee made the 'correct call'GAELIC GAMES NEWS: IT MIGHT have cost the Leinster Council a nice financial bonus and denied Kildare the chance of a replay, …Tue Jun 28 2011 - 01:00
Sometimes qualification is the height of ambitionATHLETICS: Compared to the natural advantage other countries’ athletes enjoy, it’s hard for us to keep raising the bar to compete…Sat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Ryan has Wexford cooking againGAELIC FOOTBALL: JASON RYAN has come through some testing challenges in his four years as Wexford manager, and Sunday’s Leinster…Thu Jun 23 2011 - 01:00
Mayo make six changes for Galway showdownGAA: TEAM NEWS: MAYO MANAGER James Horan has made some dramatic changes to the team to face Galway in Sunday’s Connacht football…Thu Jun 23 2011 - 01:00
Coggins looking for repeat performance from LondonGAA : PAUL COGGINS was difficult to locate in London yesterday, although not because he was glued to the tennisWed Jun 22 2011 - 01:00
Laois get chance of a little redemptionGAA : LAOIS hurling gets the chance to ease some of the nightmare of last Saturday’s drilling by Cork in the All-Ireland senior…Wed Jun 22 2011 - 01:00
Dejected McIntyre has to pick up piecesWHAT NOW for Galway hurling? Whatever remnants of confidence they had were shattered in Tullamore on Saturday evening, and manager…Mon Jun 20 2011 - 01:00
Ticket prices could lead to GAA lossesGAA: THE GAA could be facing an annual deficit of over €800,000 as a result of the adjusted ticket prices announced over the…Mon Jun 20 2011 - 01:00
Britton best on show as Ireland surviveATHLETICS: IRELAND SURVIVED a fairly desperate battle against relegation to retain their First League status at the European…Mon Jun 20 2011 - 01:00
Just crazy about a ridiculous sportTRIATHLON: LOOKING TO LONDON : The lure of the Olympics has proven a great spur for a dedicated bunch of Irish triathletesMon Jun 20 2011 - 01:00
Greally and magazine stand the test of timeAthletics: THIS ONE starts off with a special Happy BirthdaySat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Antrim to bounce backGaelic Games: Antrim v Westmeath Today, Throw-in - 3pm Casement Park, BelfastSat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Armagh looking the partArmagh v Derry: THIS HAS all the makings of a classic Ulster football semi-final, although neither side would refuse an ‘ugly…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Cork to progressGaelic Games: Laois v Cork Today, throw-in - 3pm O'Moore Park, PortlaoiseSat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Brennan seeks cure for Derry's Ulster bugGAA: JOHN BRENNAN reckons his team are suffering from either a “virus”, or some sort of “mental block”, although not in the …Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Consistency the key for Galway, says BurkeGAELIC GAMES - Leinster SHC Semi-final: IT’S IRRELEVANT, of course, to even suggest Galway have yet to beat Dublin in the hurling…Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00
The draw is proving not so popularGAELIC GAMES: WITH 34 games already played in the championship the GAA might be quietly fretting about the absence of any draws…Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00
Clare look to their under-21 talent for inspirationMUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL: THEY’VE HAD two fairly epic battles in Munster finals in the last three seasons, Tipperary…Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Offaly to address Dooley complaintTHE OFFALY County Board insist they will be “dealing internally” with the scathing complaints of senior hurling manager Joe Dooley…Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Jennings takes mini marathon after close finishATHLETICS: CAITRIONA JENNINGS extended a fine family sporting tradition by winning her first Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin…Tue Jun 07 2011 - 01:00
Cléirigh Buttner and Veale prove to be in a class of their ownATHLETICS: IF VICTORY margin was the first test of the proficiency at the Irish Schools Championships in Tullamore on Saturday…Mon Jun 06 2011 - 01:00
O'Rourke set for European team event in TurkeyATHLETICS : DERVAL O'ROURKE will have her first hurdles race of the summer as part of a full-strength Irish team selected for…Fri Jun 03 2011 - 01:00
Dooher back in the frameGAA: ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL: HE’S ONLY played 30 minutes of competitive football with the county this year, but Brian Dooher…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Tributes paid to Clare playerGAA: GAELIC PLAYERS Association (GPA) chief executive Dessie Farrell has offered condolences on behalf of the organisation to…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Frustrated Canning in the dark over formGAA: HE PROBABLY won’t start their first game on Saturday evening but Joe Canning knows he’ll play a crucial role in Galway’…Wed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00
Leinster football double bill to test attendance levelsGAA: THE GAA is bracing itself for the first pivotal test of championship attendances this summerWed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00
Dublin have to draw on reserves of characterDublin 2-21 Offaly 1-20: ONE OF those days in Croke Park – the outcome both fulfilling and at the same time defying the predictions…Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
Daly knows there is plenty to do yetGAELIC GAMES: NO BETTER man than Anthony Daly to say it exactly as we saw it – to hit all the pros and cons about this Dublin…Mon May 30 2011 - 01:00
McGrath talks up Munster title ambitionGAELIC GAMES: IT’S NO great secret that Tipperary’s loss to Cork in the Munster championship quarter-final last year ultimately…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Cooney says it is too early to judge attendancesGAELIC GAMES : NO TOM Kenny, no Ronan Curran, and no Jerry O’ConnorThu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Rushe in no hurry to get caught up in Dublin championship hypeGAELIC GAMES : ASSUMING LIAM Rushe will not be reading this or any other piece of hype about Dublin hurling - "it's poison, …Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Down's All Star Hughes says Giants' clash should have been movedGAELIC GAMES: IT CAN’T be without some irony that the Ulster Council are advertising Saturday’s football quarter-final between…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Chairman says players committed to McEnaneyMEATH FOOTBALL: THE EXECUTIVE of the Meath County Board held an “information” meeting last night following the weekend resignation…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Canning a major doubtJOE CANNING has emerged as a major doubt for Galway’s Leinster hurling championship opener against Westmeath on Sunday week…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Wicklow in 'shocking' formGAELIC GAMES: IT’S HARD not to feel sorry for Mick O’Dwyer on days like thisMon May 23 2011 - 01:00
Adulation can carry its own dangersATHLETICS: Athletics needs its heroes, probably now more than ever, but it’s important too that they’re properly guided and …Sat May 21 2011 - 01:00
