Clare go for a two-pronged attackClare's decision to field two teams in this Sunday's provincial football tournaments has underlined the county's optimism about…Thu Jan 06 2005 - 00:00
Kelleher builds strong platformDublin hurling manager Humphrey Kelleher has announced his first panel of the new season, and is hinting at a fitter, stronger…Thu Jan 06 2005 - 00:00
Westmeath woes grow as Davitt opts outThe Leinster football champions, Westmeath, have lost the services of defender James Davitt, who joins the long list of panel…Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
Provincial councils continue to back rulesNone of the provincial councils that agreed on the GAA's experimental rule changes are considering any revisions as their respective…Wed Jan 05 2005 - 00:00
Early season boost for CarrollATHLETICS News: A second-place finish for Mark Carroll in New York's Central Park Midnight Run was still a satisfying start …Mon Jan 03 2005 - 00:00
Carroll aims for positive start to year in New YorkATHLETICS News round-up: One Irish athlete determined to start the New Year on a positive footing is Mark CarrollFri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Ulster defend stance on rule changesUlster Council secretary Danny Murphy has defended the decision not to use the new GAA rules experiments in the McKenna CupThu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
Juniors seek more fundingATHLETICS: Athletics Ireland will be seeking additional funding for junior athletes on the back of Sunday's European Cross Country…Tue Dec 14 2004 - 00:00
Ireland's new generation announce their arrivalATHLETICS/European cross country championships: Led boldly by the ambitious Mark Christie, the new generation of Irish distance…Mon Dec 13 2004 - 00:00
Kelly raises border issueGAELIC GAMES/News: The weaker hurling teams could be well served by players from neighbouring counties who aren't selected for…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
New hurling battle lines drawnGAELIC GAMES/News: Full details of the complete overhaul of the senior hurling championship were announced in Croke Park yesterday…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
More calls to debate Rule 42As the county convention season takes precedence in GAA circles, so too do opinions relating to the removal of Rule 42 and the…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Success comes at a high priceGAELIC GAMES/County boards' expenditure: This year has seen another significant increase in the price of success in intercounty…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Radcliffe a runner for best bookSports Books 2004/Athletics: The book that got the pages turning fastest was based on a story out of Athens, even if the Olympics…Sat Dec 04 2004 - 00:00
UCD hopes depend entirely on referee's match reportUCD's hopes of getting another shot at the Leinster club hurling title rest solely with the contents of the referee's reportWed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
Caffrey hits the ground runningPaul Caffrey has wasted no time in getting down to business in his new role as Dublin senior football managerWed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
No happy ending as O'Sullivan's year grinds to a haltATHLETICS: So there won't be any fairytale ending to the year for Sonia O'SullivanTue Nov 30 2004 - 00:00
Kerry's six joined by two from FermanaghGAELIC GAMES/2004 Football All Stars: Although the selection of the 2004 football team was relatively straightforward compared…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Caffrey tops Dublin listWith confirmation that the Dublin County Board was limiting its renewed search for a senior football manager to within the county…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Ryan agrees to returnNews: Displaying an unexpected and complete change of heart, Tom Ryan has agreed to return as Westmeath senior hurling manager…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Bailey rejects reportsGAELIC GAMES: Ian O'Riordan talks to county board chairman John Bailey who gives his interpretation of the managerial appointment…Wed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
Top six in Dungarvan to make Irish teamATHLETICS: The top six finishers in Sunday's intercounties cross country races in Dungarvan will effectively make up the Irish…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Two left in for Galway positionNews round-up The position of Galway hurling manager will go to either Conor Hayes or Mattie Murphy after the third candidate…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Ryan resigns over turnout in WestmeathHurling Trouble A clearly disillusioned Tom Ryan has walked away from his position as Westmeath hurling manager, left "shocked…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Provinces finalise venues and datesChampionship 2005 All four provinces have finalised their dates and venues for next year's football and hurling championships…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Semi-finals a double bill2005 Leinster championships/Dates and venues: Next year's Leinster provincial football semi-finals will be played as a double…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
O'Sullivan out to end year on highAthletics/2005 Programme: On the day the Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) announced their international programme for …Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
O'Leary laments O hAilpin lossNa Piarsaigh manager Joe O'Leary is reeling from the news Aisake Ó hAilpín is set to join his brother Setanta at the Australian…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Kelly awaits new debate on Rule 42GAA president Seán Kelly yesterday confirmed the changes to the Motions Committee proceedings would effectively guarantee a fresh…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Cody expected to stay but may change Kilkenny set-upThe Kilkenny County Board are now confident that Brian Cody will remain on as senior hurling manager for another yearTue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Weather unlikely to bog down Cork finalThe Cork County Board are confident their hurling final between Na Piarsaigh and Cloyne will go ahead in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on …Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Paris prize can't cure provincial woundedDespite the bonus prize of a weekend in Paris it seems none of the teams contesting this weekend's interprovincial football semi…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Kimutai bides record timeATHLETICS/Dublin Marathon : Trouble can come at you from all directions in the marathonTue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Crossan top Irish finisherATHLETICS: For the third successive year Gary Crossan was the top Irish finisher in the Dublin marathon, but he admits it's …Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Hooper the greatest by a distanceATHLETICS/Dublin City Marathon: The now annual conversation after the Dublin Marathon goes something like this: "Great occasion…Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
Cork top list as old order still dominatesHurling/All Star nominations: All but two of the Cork players who started their successful All-Ireland final last month have…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Cork must face Munster conquerorsGAELIC GAMES: The All-Ireland title-holders had mixed fortunes in last night's draw for the 2005 championshipMon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Fahy puts ball in Offaly's courtGaelic Games News: Gerry Fahy could yet make a swift return to the position of Offaly senior football managerThu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Kennelly main injury doubt in Irish campGaelic Games Rules Series team news: Former Kerry player Tadgh Kennelly, who has been hampered in recent weeks with a lower …Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Rewards set for qualified countiesGaelic Games News: The GAA yesterday released €2Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Bailey does not rule out surpriseGaelic Games Managerial news: Dublin are slowly closing in on a new senior football managerWed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Late spurt likely to push entries past 1982 recordAthletics Dublin Marathon: After 22 years the popularity of running 26Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
Mount Sion have means to emerge from WaterfordCounty finals/Hurling previews : Six county hurling titles are down for decision tomorrow, and the largest turnout - and probably…Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
Hurlers lend helping handThe Offaly senior hurling panel yesterday offered their full support to their football counterparts, who last month withdrew …Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
South Dublin rivalry makes for capital contestCounty finals/Football previews : Southside rivalry in Dublin football always peaks when Kilmacud Crokes play Ballyboden St …Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
Sports bodies and the public taken by surpriseReaction: sporting world: Unlike the other major drugs controversy to hit Irish sport in recent months - athlete Cathal Lombard…Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
No rest for Cork championsAll-Ireland Club Championships: As the GAA focus now firmly shifts from the county to the club scene, the thoughts likewise …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Treacy admits funding still lacks focusAssuming Olympic performance is based on at least four years of preparation, you can't easily explain it all in a couple of hours…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Qualifying cut-off came too soon for some athletesThe cut-off date for Irish athletes seeking Olympic qualification was too soon, according to John TreacyThu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Galway to choose from fourGalway could have a new football manager in place by late tonightWed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
