As depressed as a parrotPaolo Di Canio's hot temper clearly doesn't extend to him burning himself when it comes to his own moneySat Jan 23 1999 - 00:00
On a sticky wicketIs a racist tendency sneaking into cricket? What, again you ask? Sri Lanka's master spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is now finding…Sat Jan 23 1999 - 00:00
The £3m testimonialWhile Republic of Ireland players are finding it hard to persuade the FAI to grant them testimonial matches, Manchester United…Sat Jan 23 1999 - 00:00
Fair play to BlatterSo the FIFA Fair Play prize for 1998 has been awarded jointly to the national associations of Iran, the USA and Northern Ireland…Sat Jan 23 1999 - 00:00
Articles of new body are disputedFurther disquiet has surfaced over Sunday's Irish Amateur Swimming Association's (IASA) a.g.m. in DublinFri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
New body may not be legalThere are growing doubts that the Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) can deliver on the most important annual general …Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:00
Swimmers react as McDaid puts £30,000 into a.g.m.The Minister for Tourism and Sport has given £30,000 to fund this weekend's a.g.mWed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Watts a powerful loss for MonkstownMonkstown may face Richmond this weekend without their inspiring number eight, Dustan WattsWed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Wanderers move into league contentionSix tries from Wanderers with out-half Eric Olazabal collecting 18 points from two penalties and six conversions put paid to …Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
Costello spur for St Mary's winNot so long ago Victor Costello was informed by the Irish management that international football required an 80-minutes player…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
National curiosIt was interesting to see this week how close the Northern Ireland Yellow Pages guide is to the pulse of sport in the province…Sat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Irish IOC member defends Samaranch in bribes crisisThe President of the Olympic Council of Ireland, and member of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Pat Hickey, has defended…Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
NIFC hopeful of winNIFC hope to extend their lead at the top of Division Three when they meet Instonians on Saturday.Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
UCC one step away from finalUCC hope to go one step further tonight than they did last year when they were beaten at the semi-finals stage of the European…Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
Eager Clontarf raise the tempoWith Blackrock clearly below their best at Stradbrook on Saturday, Clontarf - urged towards frantic measures by their proximity…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Greystones gain some breathing spaceAfter a poor start to the season, Greystones yesterday moved themselves to a more comfortable part of the table with a convincing…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Reagan's legacyAt this time of year every golfer knows that their ball can disappear into a soggy plug even on the odd occasion it lands on …Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
IASA chief criticises plans for new structures in swimmingThe president of the troubled Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) has defended the way in which the association was run…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
CAS flexible on appeal dateThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday made a conciliatory move regarding Michelle de Bruin's appeal hearing and …Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Tough task for Irish universitiesUCC and UCD face strong opposition in the quarterfinal stages of the Students' European Rugby Championship todayWed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
Lennon queries date of hearingThe court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed a date of February 5th for the appeal hearing of triple Olympic gold medallist…Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
Monkstown waiting for flu bug to clearDue to the European Cup semifinal between Ulster and Stade Francais in Ravenhill on Saturday, a number of matches have had to…Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
Malone still looking goodMalone stiffened their challenge for promotion from Division Two when they ran up their fourth match without defeat, scoring …Mon Jan 04 1999 - 00:00
Irish set-up lacks continuity says HallFrustrated Garryowen coach John Hall has criticised the current structures in Irish rugbyMon Jan 04 1999 - 00:00
Sliding GamesGiven the tacky treatment, the mad crush and the disorganisation of the opening ceremony in Atlanta in 1996 it comes as no surprise…Sat Jan 02 1999 - 00:00
Decision on 50m pool early in new yearThe Minister for Sport, Dr Jim McDaid, yesterday announced that "dramatic progress" is being made in the development of the country…Thu Dec 31 1998 - 00:00
Festive mile the main goalThe Goal mile as always dominates proceedings at Belfield on Christmas DayThu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00
Making their mark in '98Women were in the vanguard of Track and Field in the 1998 athletics season with the setting of 17 new world records out of an…Wed Dec 23 1998 - 00:00
Ballymena hit, hit and run away with it"Not pretty, huh." Even Ballymena coach Andre Bester could see beyond the scoreline after the first flush of celebration had …Mon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Sunday's Well surge to top of the tableOn a weekend in which much fancied Dungannon went under to local rivals Portadown, Sunday's Well surged to the top of Division…Mon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00
Worst of timesLast week's international swimming competition in Sheffield yielded, according to Nick O'Hare (pictured left), the worst set …Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Sticking to stereotypeThere is a standard stereotype that follows on from Irish people being big drinkers, Scots being mean and Scandinavians being…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
UCD, UCC in quarter-finalsBoth UCD and UCC will represent Ireland in the quarter-final stages of the European Universities' Championship.Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Suker punchThe World Cup's top goal scorer, Davor Suker, spoke out in Madrid last Monday about his concern for his future at Real Madrid…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Naked successGiven Ronaldo's worrying knee problems since he played in the World Cup for Brazil with the help of pain-killing injections, …Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Monkey businessFormer Manchester United star Eric Cantona (right) should never have hung up his boots say French movie critics who have viewed…Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Numbers gameSt Mel's school lost to Marian midweek in the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup `A' rugby semi-final. Not a bad run at allSat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00
Nervous Doherty makes it throughA bout of hometown nerves from Ireland's Ken Doherty in the inaugural £305,000 Irish Snooker Open abated last night to spare …Wed Dec 16 1998 - 00:00
UCD are dominantUCD opened their account in the student's European Cup yesterday in convincing fashion with a 60-24 win over Exeter University…Tue Dec 15 1998 - 00:00
Pope's men win battle up frontLike the grubby clouds sweeping in over Castle Avenue, this game was far from bright or promisingMon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00
De Bruin judges namedThe three-judge panel to hear Michelle de Bruin's appeal against her four-year ban from swimming has been agreedSat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
Swimming clean-upAs a mark of how far Irish swimming has evolved following the long and arduous road travelled since George Gibney fled the country…Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00
UCD fancied despite defeatDespite wins for Bohemians, Carlow, Richmond, Monkstown and NIFC, UCD are still fancied for honours in Division Three - even …Wed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00
Shannon shuttle derailedA wintry bite in the air, gloomy skies and a cloud hanging over a disorganised ShannonMon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Dungannon get job doneShouldering the heavy load of the "favourites" tag, Dungannon fared considerably better than their Division One counterparts, …Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Yacht's youthA 12-year-old boy will be among those competing in this year's Sydney-to-Hobart yacht raceSat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
