The non-performers shape upWhen the National Hurling League first rolled out of the blocks last February, Dublin manager Michael O'Grady wrote in the match…Thu Apr 27 2000 - 01:00
Football finals to be all-ticketWith confirmation that Croke Park will stage the National Football League Division One and Two finals on Sunday week, it was …Thu Apr 27 2000 - 01:00
Limerick hoping to overcome defendersAn historic, yet far from memorable victory in the Munster final a fortnight ago has brought Limerick to the All-Ireland under…Wed Apr 26 2000 - 01:00
McCarthy is forced to revamp defenceWaterford manager Gerald McCarthy has been forced to alter the team's defensive line-up for Sunday's National Hurling League …Wed Apr 26 2000 - 01:00
Colleges PreviewsTralee CBS v St Patrick's, Armagh (Referee: N Cooney, Offaly) Tullamore, 3Sat Apr 01 2000 - 01:00
Staunton again a pivotal figureWales came to Thomond Park in search of a second successive Grand Slam title but instead fell victim to a determined and superbly…Sat Apr 01 2000 - 01:00
Patrons council establishedThe Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, yesterday announced the establishment of a Council of Patrons under his chairmanship to support …Fri Mar 31 2000 - 01:00
Try, try, try and try again for £1m carrot on SaturdaySo you want to be a millionaire? Well, that's the cash prize awaiting the first Irish player who can score four tries against…Thu Mar 30 2000 - 01:00
Donegal say US are targeting playersDonegal County Board chairman John McConnell has expressed his stern opposition to financial awards being offered to club players…Thu Mar 30 2000 - 01:00
Daunting taskA most difficult challenge awaits the Irish junior women this week as they head into the semi-finals of the European Basketball…Wed Mar 29 2000 - 01:00
Gort a tough test for St Kieran'sWith All-Ireland champions St Flannan's, Ennis benefiting this year from a bye into next month's senior hurling final, this weekend…Wed Mar 29 2000 - 01:00
AAI refuses to yield on right to choose gearThe Athletic Association of Ireland (AAI) yesterday reiterated claims that they have the right to wear their choice of gear in…Wed Mar 29 2000 - 01:00
Both sides agree to meet McDaidPat Hickey, President of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), has agreed to meet the Minister for Sport, Dr Jim McDaid, in an…Tue Mar 28 2000 - 01:00
Meath dish out more heartbreakSo Meath reproduce flashes of their All-Ireland form when they most need to and it's just enough to pip Mayo at Pairc Tailteann…Mon Mar 27 2000 - 01:00
Dublin cruise nearly sunk by late three-goal blitzJust as it seemed as if Dublin had sealed the points, and everybody at Parnell Park began to lose whatever minor interest had…Mon Mar 27 2000 - 01:00
Chronology Of Gear FiascoAugust 1992 - The OCI team for the Barcelona Olympics is sponsored by Reebok for the first time as its long-term contract with…Sat Mar 25 2000 - 00:00
Murphy is cleared of chargeOllie Murphy yesterday received notification of a minimum four-week suspension for his controversial sending-off during Meath…Fri Mar 24 2000 - 00:00
Clare reward Hoey for club formClare revert back to a more familiar line-up for their meeting with Limerick in Sunday's Division 1A tie at Miltown MalbayThu Mar 23 2000 - 00:00
GAC to rule on Murphy tonightMeath's Ollie Murphy will tonight learn the extent of his suspension for his late sending-off in a heated conclusion to the National…Wed Mar 22 2000 - 00:00
Meath give emphatic no to Meath's proposalsMeath have overwhelmingly rejected the Football Development Committee's (FDC) proposals for a revamped football championship.Wed Mar 22 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq retired for the seasonTriple Smurfit Champion Hurdle hero Istabraq has been retired for the season, it was announced yesterday.Tue Mar 21 2000 - 00:00
Holders respond to challengeNot quite the comfort of victory that most St Kieran's supporters were expecting and had Dublin Colleges got a few more rolls…Mon Mar 20 2000 - 00:00
Hard work pays off says Nally"HARD WORK." Pat Nally, the Athenry manager, gets straight to the pointSat Mar 18 2000 - 00:00
Brilliance brings reliefJoe Kernan seems to grow further in stature with each Crossmaglen victorySat Mar 18 2000 - 00:00
Flannan's go for Munster doubleAfter claiming a third successive Dr Harty Cup last weekend, St Flannan's, Ennis, will attempt to complete the second half of…Fri Mar 17 2000 - 00:00
Dwyer the inspiration for ThurlesBasketball: Intense is the only word to describe the battle for the All-Ireland Schoolgirls' Senior A title at the National Arena…Thu Mar 16 2000 - 00:00
St Michael's gain second-half controlPersistence and unnerved concentration were the crucial elements in St Michael's victory over St Mary's at Donnybrook yesterday…Wed Mar 15 2000 - 00:00
Dwyer inspires Thurles winA superb individual performance from Irish international Grainne Dwyer led Presentation Thurles to the All-Ireland Schoolgirls…Wed Mar 15 2000 - 00:00
McClafferty's late chase yields Blackrock victoryJust when it seemed certain that Newbridge had done enough to knock the 'Rock, this tense and superbly played Junior Cup semi…Tue Mar 14 2000 - 00:00
Culbert ends Templemore dreamThe All-Ireland champions strode into Nenagh yesterday and in a matter of minutes had scattered all the ambitions of Our Lady…Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
Almost rightYou know you really can't believe everything you read in print anymore, let alone everything you seeSat Mar 11 2000 - 00:00
McGarrity outstandingAt yesterday's conclusion to the All-Ireland Schoolboys' basketball finals, St Muredach's of Ballina claimed their first under…Fri Mar 10 2000 - 00:00
Tolka in need of two more pointsThis weekend's climax to the ESB Superleague has thrown up two contrasting situationsFri Mar 10 2000 - 00:00
St Malachy's sneak victoryA dramatic exchange of scores in the final minute of yesterday's final eventually ended with St Malachy's, Belfast, sneaking …Thu Mar 09 2000 - 00:00
Murphy faces three-month banThe consequences of Ollie Murphy's late dismissal during Meath's fiery National Football League match against Derry on Sunday…Tue Mar 07 2000 - 00:00
Titles go on line on super SundayAfter disposing of Good Counsel, last year's senior football champions, the next challenge for St Patrick's of Navan in the quest…Tue Mar 07 2000 - 00:00
Wasteful Kerry fashion narrow winThe incentive surrounding this pivotal Division 1A fixture in Killarney yesterday couldn't quite bring out the best football, …Mon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
Newbridge juniors show strengthThe high expectations of this Leinster Junior Cup clash failed to materialise at Donnybrook yesterday as Newbridge earned their…Thu Mar 02 2000 - 00:00
Lethal Blackrock move into overdriveBlackrock's merciless display of attacking rugby at Donnybrook yesterday sent them cruising into the semi-finalTue Feb 29 2000 - 00:00
FAI given financial respite by UEFAThe FAI has been allocated a grant of 83,000 Swiss francs (£41,500) by UEFA towards costs incurred in the course of the Euro …Tue Feb 29 2000 - 00:00
Dublin and O'Grady buzzingHalfway through this Division One tie at Parnell Park yesterday, Dublin's hurlers had already notched up a score of 1-16.Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Terenure steal win in late late rally"Ah, sure the result was never really in doubt," joked a Terenure supporter coming out of Lakelands ParkMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Tolka feel the pressureIt all appears to be going wrong for Tolka Rovers as they seek their first women's Superleague titleMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Darts agus craicIt might not be everybody's idea of sport, but championship darts, with its smoke-filled halls and pints all round, has never…Sat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Pressure on Tolka RoversWith Neptune already crowned the ESB Superleague champions, all the attention focuses on the concluding battle for the women'…Fri Feb 25 2000 - 00:00
Lowry waits before deciding on appealThe Westmeath football manager Brendan Lowry appears certain to appeal the 24 week suspension handed down by the Leinster Council…Thu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
