Turnbull fails an initial testAthletics Drugs case Irish athletics is facing its third drugs controversy in almost as many yearsThu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Browne upbeat for Waterford progressWaterford defender Tony Browne has admitted the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers should be particularly well suited to his team…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Disappointment the spur as Offaly hurlers regroupThey lost the most delicately balanced hurling game in years by a pointWed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
DRA to consider appeal tomorrowGaelic Games Championship 2006 news round-up The GAA's Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) has confirmed they will meet tomorrow…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Turnbull linked with positive testAthletics News Irish athletics was last night bracing itself for a third major drugs controversy in as many yearsWed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Kernan resigned to the hard roadOne of the main reasons Joe Kernan is so keen on retaining the Ulster football title is that he believes it's the easiest route…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Irish students shine in USAthletics News round-up: Irish runners continue to impact on the US collegiate distance scene, despite a major decline in the…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Offaly draw short straw on road to quarter-finalsAll-Ireland SHC Qualifier Draw: Offaly were always going to get one consolation prize for that narrow defeat in yesterday's Leinster…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
O'Sullivan gets first start for KerryGAELIC GAMES: Jack O'Connor has settled on just one attacking alteration for Sunday's Munster football semi-final clash from…Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
DRA prepared to meet early for Kildare claimThe Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) is prepared to meet "as early as possible" in their attempt to resolve the ongoing controversy…Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
New faces on Wexford teamWexford introduce two championship newcomers for Sunday's Leinster hurling semi-final against Offaly at Nowlan ParkFri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
O'Rourke taking her time to get things just rightATHLETICS: We probably won't see her in a proper race until the European Championships in two months' time, and she's still …Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00
Curley repeats previous successATHLETICS/Women's Mini Marathon: Although it's almost exclusively a fun-running event, yesterday's Women's Mini Marathon also…Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
Future stars turn on the styleATHLETICS/Irish Schools championships: The Irish Schools championships are like a giant crystal ball where we can look into …Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00
Cragg puts down a European markerATHLETICS: Alistair Cragg has established himself as the early favourite for the European championship 5,000 metres in Gothenburg…Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00
Dublin possess all the acesLeinster SFC Quarter-final/Longford v Dublin: If what they say about Hill 16 is true and it's worth three points to Dublin then…Sat Jun 03 2006 - 01:00
Laois look far superior to Carlow in every departmentLeinster SFC Quarter-final/Laois v Carlow: Although Carlow had Wicklow well beaten long before the end of their Leinster first…Sat Jun 03 2006 - 01:00
Nothing should be taken for granted but Down have slight edgeUlster SFC Quarter-final/Donegal v Down: It may come as a slight surprise to some people that Down's summer campaign got under…Sat Jun 03 2006 - 01:00
'I would call him one of the all-time greats'Hurling: When a player like DJ Carey announces his retirement words like "greatest" and "all-time" are usually thrown together…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Future stars put their credentials on line in TullamoreAthletics News: When it comes to restoring all faith in the sport of athletics there is still no event like the Irish Schools…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Laois name debutant Lawlor at full forwardLaois have selected Paul Lawlor at full forward for Sunday's Leinster football quarter-final against Carlow in PortlaoiseThu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Dublin duo to make debutsGaelic Games Championship 2006 : Dublin have included two championship debutants for Sunday's Leinster football quarter-final…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Kildare to wait until Saturday to decideKildare are likely to await the outcome of Saturday's Central Council meeting before deciding if they need to take any further…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Tipperary confident Maher will be fit to line outTipperary are confident full back Philip Maher can play in Sunday's Munster hurling semi-final against WaterfordWed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Hickey to be appointed president of the EOCOlympic Games: Pat Hickey is to become the new president of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), one of the most powerful …Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Reale joins lengthy listAthletics News: Ireland's lengthy list of qualifiers for the European Championships in Gothenburg has been expanded further …Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
Derrymen focused on minding their houseIt was the essence of sporting contrasts, Paddy Crozier trying to explain what went right, and Mickey Harte trying to explain…Mon May 29 2006 - 01:00
O'Rourke skips Grands PrixATHLETICS: One of the many rewards for a world indoor title is a first class ticket to the Grand Prix circuit, with its next…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
New York make Antrim an offer they might not refuseUlster hurling final: The New York GAA Board haven't given up hope of contesting this year's Ulster hurling final and they have…Thu May 25 2006 - 01:00
Nugent to lead Clare attackGAELIC GAMES/Championship 2006: As if Sunday's Munster hurling semi-final between Cork and Clare wasn't attractive enough, Clare…Thu May 25 2006 - 01:00
New York will not make Ulster final dateThe Ulster hurling final between Antrim and New York definitely won't be played in Casement Park, Belfast, on June 4th as scheduled…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Offaly opt for a fresh approachOffaly have introduced two fresh faces for their Leinster football quarter-final against Kildare, the second game in Sunday's…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Cork go with 2005 winning formulaCork will begin their quest for a third successive All-Ireland hurling title with the same team that started last year's final…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
McGeeney still a driving forceAlthough Armagh are progressing towards another Ulster football final with a more youthful team than widely perceived, they still…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Cragg building towards GothenburgAthletics: Given he hadn't raced on an outdoor track in almost two years, Alistair Cragg was well satisfied with his second …Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Old ways are best for ArmaghUlster SFC Quarter-final replay: Armagh 1-13, Monaghan 0-10 Business as usual in Clones on Saturday: in the crowded, thumping…Mon May 22 2006 - 01:00
Gillick ready to gear up for GothenburgATHLETICS: Another summer season gets off to a slow and unceremonious start with Sunday's AAI Games, set for the Ringsend track…Fri May 19 2006 - 01:00
Qualter's enthusiasm proves inspirational driving forceIn Focus/Westmeath hurlers: At times like this it's hard to imagine what drives Westmeath hurlingThu May 18 2006 - 01:00
New post earmarked for retired playerThe GAA intend to appoint a new player welfare manager within the coming weeksThu May 18 2006 - 01:00
Laois closer to a solutionA resolution to the row involving the Laois County Board and the Portlaoise club is expected this morningThu May 18 2006 - 01:00
Charged with keeping track of refereesJust two weeks into the championship the issue of referees and match officiating is already a talking pointWed May 17 2006 - 01:00
Laois hope row can be resolvedThe Laois County Board are confident they can resolve the row with Portlaoise club officials at tonight's meeting of the county…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
Whelahan may yet play a roleOffaly hurling great Brian Whelahan could yet feature in Sunday's Leinster quarter-final against Laois, despite failing to make…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
AAI set July deadlineAthletics/European Championships qualifying: Irish athletes have until July 23rd to qualify for the European Championships in…Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
Old rivals meet again in game of high stakesLouth v Meath; Croke Park, Sunday, 2Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00
Geraghty starts up frontMeath have named Graham Geraghty at full forward for Sunday's Leinster football championship first-round clash against Louth …Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Brennan upbeat about seriesMaybe it was some fine wining and dining in Dubai for the past three days but GAA president Nickey Brennan was excitedly upbeat…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Keane passed fit to start for LimerickGAELIC GAMES: Mark Keane is back in the Limerick team for Sunday's Munster hurling quarter-final against TipperaryThu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Drink stand-off fuels sense of divisionThe extent of the divide between the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and the GAA was brought into focus again yesterday, when…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
