Managers make light of pressure situationGAELIC GAMES/Munster and Ulster SF Finals: Only when the two managers sat side by side did the even split in expectations become…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Cody forced to adaptAll-Ireland champions Kilkenny have made two changes for Sunday's do-or-die hurling qualifier against Galway at ThurlesThu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
McEniff points to Armagh lessonWhen Brian McEniff was landed with, rather than handed, the job as Donegal football manager, 10 years after delivering the county…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Ryan's double still not enoughAthletics: Gary Ryan stood next to the barrier of the Mardyke track, the sweat on his face diluted by rain, his heart still …Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
Reinventing the formulaThose who've ever tried playing the same trick in quick succession can relate to the Wexford hurlers right nowSat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
McCabe battling to be fit for Derry tieALL-IRELAND SFC QUALIFIER: Sentimentality is not a weakness frequently ascribed to Eamonn Coleman, yet he can't help getting…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Sonia aims to banish concernsATHLETICS: Right now it's crossing Scandinavia but in exactly six weeks' time the Olympic flame will perform its main function…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Louth geared up for the challengeReaction to round two of the All-Ireland football qualifiers has, like the draw itself, followed a great divide - either love…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Sonia will aim for boost in CorkATHLETICS: Despite another untimely and worrying setback, Sonia O'Sullivan remains committed to running the 5,000 metres at …Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Galway next up for KilkennyAs if championship hurling hasn't been hot enough this summer it's about to go a few degrees higherMon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
O'Dwyer set for AthensAthletics Eight days before the door closes on Olympic qualification, high jumper Adrian O'Dwyer has added his name to the list…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Rowley wants that extra mileConnacht SFC Semi-final replay Football's new revolution spread into Leitrim last SundayThu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Appeal process 'a joke'Rory O'Connell suspension: Westmeath midfielder Rory O'Connell has described as "a joke" the appeal heard against his 12-week…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Cork spring a surpriseGaelic Games/All-Ireland SHC : Garvan McCarthy is the surprise selection in the Cork team for Sunday's Munster hurling final…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
McKiernan to miss OlympicsATHLETICS: With a small tinge of regret Catherina McKiernan has cut short her quest for a third Olympic experience, abandoning…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Irish teams make the A grade in ReykjavikAthletics News: The primary goal of promotion was achieved by the Irish men's and women's teams at their European Athletics …Mon Jun 21 2004 - 01:00
Image rights escalate phoney warIn a further conflict arising from recent telecom partnerships within the GAA, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) has accused…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Captain Dooher back for TyroneGAELIC GAMES News round-up: All-Ireland champions Tyrone welcome back team captain Brian Dooher for Sunday's Ulster football…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Athens may be reached via IcelandAthletics News round-up A fortnight before the cut-off point for qualification, several Irish athletes will use this weekend…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Nevin looks forwardCarlow's longest serving footballer, Johnny Nevin, is confident the county can progress further under the management of Luke …Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Shanahan stays focused on CorkNormally the recipients of the Vodafone Player of the Month are hounded over their performance, analysed until paralysed.Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Limerick entertain Tipperary and BushGaelic Games: All four games in the first round of the All-Ireland hurling qualifier series will be played on Saturday week, …Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
A real game of two havesFootball in Wexford: After today the opinion polls will count for nothing, with any shift in power already in placeSat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Wexford unlikely to stay the paceKilkenny v Wexford: With only slightly less expectation than recent years, Kilkenny take to the championship stage tomorrow …Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Shortall's departure leaves Tipperary in disarrayFOOTBALL: Tipperary football has been left in disarray just three days before the county's most pivotal match of the summer…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Shortall's departure leaves Tipperary in disarrayTipperary football has been left in disarray just three days before the county's most pivotal match of the summer.Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Kilkenny leave Carey on bench and call up HoganHURLING / Team news: Brian Hogan has been handed his first championship start for Kilkenny, after being named at left half back…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
O'Sullivan is timing her run perfectlyATHLETICS / May Sportswoman of the month Award: No doubt there are plenty of people that will need further convincing but Sonia…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
First draw produces a capital result for DublinGaelic Games/Qualifier Draw: If there is any consolation to the broken dreams of provincial success then it has be playing London…Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Waterford stick with that familiar unsettled lookWith only slightly more certainty about their true starting positions, the Hurling Team news: Waterford team for Sunday's Munster…Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
All grace and rhythmAthletics Roger Bannister in Dublin: They'd gathered outside the Westbury Hotel from early morning, cameras at hand and ready…Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
Conway called in as Ó Sé regroupsGaelic Football News round-up: Manager Páidí Ó Sé has made just the one enforced change to the Westmeath team to play Dublin…Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
Fresh-faced Kildare are young at heartWith some new faces and much of the old expectation, Kildare start their Leinster football championship campaign in Croke Park…Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
Familiar faces return but still no CanavanNews round-up: All-Ireland champions Tyrone have made three adjustments for Sunday's Ulster football quarter-final against Fermanagh…Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
Carroll on trackAthletics News: Exactly six weeks after dropping out of the London Marathon Mark Carroll achieved his more important goal of…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Carlow won't be lacking in spiritSo it's perfectly set up for one of the finest hours in Carlow footballSat May 29 2004 - 01:00
Kelly preparing to open talks with GPADespite the distinct clash of interests, with the announcement of a new official telecom partner, the GAA remains intent on improving…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Score-keeping may go hi-techGaelic Games: The GAA is prepared to employ new means of improving score-keeping at major matches, including the introduction…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Westmeath fate in balanceOfficials of the Leinster Council were last night again left undecided about the possible disqualification of the Westmeath senior…Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
O'Sullivan sticks with 5,000 metresAthletics: Nothing will change in Sonia O'Sullivan's plan for the Athens Olympics despite her surprisingly bright start to the…Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Boylan always an alternative practitionerMeath v Wicklow: Most people gave up trying to figure out Seán Boylan a long time agoSat May 22 2004 - 01:00
Two fresh faces for O SeGaelic Games: Westmeath football manager Páidí O Sé has named two championship debutants for Sunday's eagerly awaited Leinster…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Lombard to take on big namesAthletics/News: It has taken a while, but Cathal Lombard is ready now for his first race since becoming the Irish 10,000-metre…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
O Cinneide omitted as Crowley keeps placeCHAMPIONSHIP 2004/Team news: Captain Dara Ó Cinnéide has failed to regain a starting place on the Kerry football team for Sunday…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Kearns looks for improvementLiam Kearns lingers in the afternoon sun and smiles wistfully at the talk of his team living dangerouslyMon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Limerick labour to finish off the jobMunster SFC First round/Limerick 0-16 Tipperary 3-5: After a day like this you have to start with talk of the weather, good…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Murphy gets the call to face ClareTeam news Waterford hurling manager Justin McCarthy has resisted making any sweeping changes for Sunday's Munster hurling championship…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Chairman defends GAC roleGaelic Games News: The Games Administration Committee (GAC) acted "to the best of their ability" in investigating the case of…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Browne ready for LimerickWith the rare burden of being clear favourites, Limerick open their Munster football campaign on Sunday, playing Tipperary at…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Simple things paid off says NevinIn Focus - Carlow footballers: Tracking down Carlow footballers yesterday wasn't an easy taskTue May 11 2004 - 01:00
