O'Sullivan makes full use of short testA sixth-place finish over 1,500 metres in Brussels last night provided Sonia O'Sullivan with another useful test run ahead of…Sat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Well-timed return may turn out to be centralFor a long time this summer, Kevin Walsh was quite sure he wouldn't see any football in Croke ParkFri Aug 25 2000 - 01:00
Preview: All-Ireland MFC semi-finalA fortnight ago in Croke Park, Westmeath minors proved another stirring example of 14 players raising their game against 15Fri Aug 25 2000 - 01:00
Laois look to BrowneThe Laois County Board has ratified Colm Browne as senior football manager - the latest in a series of managerial appointments…Fri Aug 25 2000 - 01:00
O'Dwyer happy with hard roadCould there be more contrasting paths to an All-Ireland football semi-final? Galway have run through Connacht as if it was a …Wed Aug 23 2000 - 01:00
Kildare make two changesThere are two changes on the Kildare team for Sunday's All-Ireland football semi-final at Croke ParkWed Aug 23 2000 - 01:00
Testing back on scheduleThe Irish Sports Council's (ISC) anti-doping programme is expected to reach the designated target of 600 drug tests during its…Wed Aug 23 2000 - 01:00
Bohemians punish a lax GalwayProbably the perfect warm-up for the UEFA Cup return-leg with Aberdeen on ThursdaySat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
Talented Derry can go the full distanceThis time last year, Cork went into their All-Ireland football semi-final with the inevitable sense of confidence that comes …Fri Aug 18 2000 - 01:00
Ahearne's whistle is silentInter-County referee Pat Aherne has withdrawn his services from his local Carlow club sceneThu Aug 17 2000 - 01:00
Forde is tipped for Sligo postThe Sligo County Board will meet this evening to approve the nomination of a new senior football managerThu Aug 17 2000 - 01:00
RTE win away rightsThe Republic of Ireland's away qualifying matches for the 2002 World Cup will be televised live by RTEWed Aug 16 2000 - 01:00
Champions have the fuller deckIt took Offaly a long time to wear down a persistent Dublin side in last month's Leinster final, with the scores remaining at…Fri Aug 11 2000 - 01:00
GPA strikes first deal for 10 playersDetails of the commercial sponsorship contracts for 10 leading GAA players represented by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA…Thu Aug 10 2000 - 01:00
Ireland's walkersDespite Ireland's deep tradition and interest in distance events, the number of Olympic competitors the country has produced …Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
Faith delivers one in eye of criticsBilled as Offaly's restless farewell, yet provider of another great comebackMon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
All-Ireland MHC semi-final: Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, 2.0Dublin have benefitted from the first opening of the back-door at minor level after suffering a narrow defeat by Offaly in the…Sat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
Second bite for Dublin's dual starsFew counties have been more active in the minor championships this year than DublinThu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
Darcy faces fitness testDeclan Darcy still faces a telling test to regain full fitness ahead of the Leinster football final replay with Kildare on Saturday…Thu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
Cost over-run claim denied by Croke ParkRedevelopment of the Canal End Stand at Croke Park is still on course for completion within the original budget of £40 million…Thu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
For and against: TaekwondoHow many sports do you know that can genuinely help you fend for your life? Well, you may be able to run or jump higher, stronger…Mon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
Teams braced for another close encounterMick O'Dwyer must have a heart of steelMon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
Maher shows her potentialFurther proof of the changing of the guard in Irish athletics was evident at the Dublin International Games in Santry on Saturday…Mon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
O'Sullivan happy with her progressSonia O'Sullivan finished in ninth place over 1,500 metres at the Bislett Games in Oslo last nightSat Jul 29 2000 - 01:00
Injured Troy opts out of Offaly panelJohn Troy will play no further role in Offaly's hurling championship campaign after informing manager Pat Fleury yesterday that…Fri Jul 28 2000 - 01:00
Whelan's return only Dublin changeDublin have got the boost they wanted for Sunday's Leinster football final with the return of Ciaran Whelan to midfieldFri Jul 28 2000 - 01:00
Kildare keep winning formulaKildare have made no changes for Sunday's Leinster football final showdown with Dublin at Croke ParkWed Jul 26 2000 - 01:00
Ireland's throwersThrowing events form a separate and highly technical category in the world of athleticsMon Jul 24 2000 - 01:00
In-form O'Sullivan goes the extra mileSaturday's British Milers Club meeting in Watford provided Sonia O'Sullivan with a most useful workout ahead of her more challenging…Mon Jul 24 2000 - 01:00
Derry exit stage but leave unbowed by the front doorRarely do such heavyweight mismatches bring such entertainmentMon Jul 24 2000 - 01:00
Team hope to improve on Atlanta resultsIreland will have a team of 40 athletes competing at the Sydney Paralympics, which take place after the summer Olympics (October…Fri Jul 21 2000 - 01:00
McKeever out to prove a pointThere's no lack of novelty surrounding Sunday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final between Derry and OffalyThu Jul 20 2000 - 01:00
Cloonan back to bolster Galway 3rd columnEugene Cloonan is back in the Galway team for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final meeting with Tipperary at Croke Park…Wed Jul 19 2000 - 01:00
Leinster final capacity may be 44,000Croke Park may have a capacity of just 44,000 for the Leinster football final between Kildare and Dublin on Sunday weekWed Jul 19 2000 - 01:00
Armagh call a halt to Derry's marchNot for the first time this year, Derry's footballers sought out Anthony Tohill to keep them afloatMon Jul 17 2000 - 01:00
Minister puts his best foot forwardBernardo Segura, Mexico's Minister for Sport, has made a brief visit to Dublin this weekend but not for any political reasonSat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Johnson outsprinted on the Via VenetoSo age really does catch up with all of usSat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Sky know where to find the actionEver think that you're missing out on some quality sports action because you don't have Sky Sports? Well think againSat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
SportsSpeak"There is no point in going to the Olympics if you are not in a position to do yourself justice and right now the appetite and…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Russians get their reward for goldThere was a time when Russia (or the former Soviet Union) could take Olympic success for grantedSat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Day of reckoning for ReganLeitrim's Colin Regan heads to Croke Park this evening to face a Games Administration Committee eager to hear an explanation …Wed Jul 12 2000 - 01:00
Waterford seek another big scalpWaterford's under-21 hurlers go into this evening's Munster semi-final meeting with Cork at Walsh Park with all but one of the…Wed Jul 12 2000 - 01:00
IABA backs procedures in boxer's caseThe Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) yesterday issued a statement arising out of their Central Council's meeting last …Tue Jul 11 2000 - 01:00
Three relay teams to be nominatedThe Athletics Association of Ireland yesterday confirmed that three relay squads will be nominated for the Sydney Olympics following…Tue Jul 11 2000 - 01:00
`DJ's goal probably as good as he's ever scored'Mission accomplished. A third successive Leinster hurling title for Kilkenny doesn't bring any wild celebrations but just some…Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
O'Connor comes in from coldWillie O'Connor is back in the Kilkenny team to face Offaly in Sunday's Leinster hurling final at Croke Park - his first start…Thu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Derry's air of confidenceA flick through the provincial hurling records of the last century reveals few more absent title winners than DerryThu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Sydney countdown right on trackSonia O'Sullivan has laid down her plans for a series of Grand Prix races in the coming weeks, starting with a 3,000 metres in…Tue Jul 04 2000 - 01:00
Cork stroll to victoryA game without any real competitive edge saw Cork claim the Munster minor title at Semple Stadium yesterdayMon Jul 03 2000 - 01:00
