IOC drug task force launchedThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday set up a special task force to combat the illegal use of drugs in sportFri Aug 21 1998 - 01:00
An easy targetAl And Kay Guy, the two Irish testers who arrived at the home of Michelle de Bruin to take a urine sample in January, might wonder…Sat Aug 15 1998 - 01:00
OCI pledge to fund elite swim teamThe Olympic Council Of Ireland (OCI) has stepped into the debate on funding between the Minister for Tourism and Sport, Dr Jim…Fri Aug 14 1998 - 01:00
Elite swimmers seek urgent fundingThere have been renewed calls for Ireland's elite swimmers to become eligible for State funding again following last week's handout…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Athletes rue funds rebuffWhile the recent funding of £262,725 has been welcomed by the national governing body BLE, several elite athletes have been notably…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Funny that, DesTelevision football pundit Jimmy Hill may have confused readers in the last edition of Match of the Day magazineSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Positive drug testsA former Australian Olympic hockey star, Greg Corbitt, believes in drug testing more than mostSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Football's bear marketManchester United could find themselves in trouble with the London Stock ExchangeSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Sports Speak"...the Clare team were tinkers, Loughnane was a tramp and the Clare team must be on drugs," Clare manager Ger Loughnane quoting…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Turning gamekeeperFormer Lansdowne captain and coach Paul Clinch looks like following in the footsteps of former Blackrock College out-half Alain…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
The truth can hurtBen Johnson comes across as more of a sad man than a bitter man. That's why you feel you've got to believe himSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Driving instructionsWe know that the Japanese have a heightened enthusiasm for golf, but surely it doesn't extend to leaving coaching manuals inside…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Other sport sex abuse cases likely - McDaidSwimming is not the only sport to have suffered from child sex abuse, the Minister for Tourism and Sport has said.Thu Aug 06 1998 - 01:00
Swimming misses out under new grants schemeThe Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Dr Jim McDaid, yesterday announced that £925,000 would be available for 170 athletes…Wed Aug 05 1998 - 01:00
McDaid distances Ireland from TourAs it stands now - disgraced and ravaged by drug allegations - the Tour de France is officially unwelcome back in IrelandWed Aug 05 1998 - 01:00
Collared greensBishops and archbishops have a chance to prove that God is on their side at the Canterbury Golf Club todaySat Aug 01 1998 - 01:00
Drip, drip of drug revelations continuesThe Chinese are no longer demonised as the only bad guysSat Aug 01 1998 - 01:00
Provinces play home and awayThe Interprovincial Championship has decided to borrow from the Super 12 series and other major competitions by introducing a…Thu Jul 30 1998 - 01:00
Remarks on drugs appal AllenThe Fine Gael spokesperson on Sport, Bernard Allen, yesterday said that he was appalled at Monday's comments by the president…Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Abuse victims reject changes agreed by swimming bodyVictims of sexual abuse by former swimming coach Derry O'Rourke say the proposed resignation of all Irish Amateur Swimming Association…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
No funding decision after disbandmentThere was no indication yesterday that Government funding will be returned to swimming in the short term despite the decision…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
Savaging reputationsWho wants to see Steve Collins fight a burned-out Chris Eubank for a third time? Not only do we understand that Eubank has financial…Sat Jul 25 1998 - 01:00
Marathon countdownWhat the Tour de France taketh away, the Dublin Marathon giveth backThu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Net gains impressThe daily French sports paper L'Equipe, which put 60 reporters onto the job of covering the World Cup finals and produced 20 …Sat Jul 18 1998 - 01:00
Maher's double ranks as Irish bestWhen Emily Maher's mother, Frances, listened from Kilkenny to Ireland's national anthem from the Olympic Stadium in Moscow over…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan denied victory by MoroccanSonia O'Sullivan showed that she can certainly compete with the best middle distance runners in the world when she finished second…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Moscow gold for Irish girlKilkenny sprinter Emily Maher yesterday became the first Irish person to win a World Youth Olympic gold medal when she won the…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Sprinter's success rekindles dispute over Olympic fundingA young Irish sprinter became a world champion yesterday only to find her achievement rekindling a long-standing row between …Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Swarm brings welcome buzzSerenity on the Tour. We sat on the grass and watched the giant screen at the Cork finish, the last stage in IrelandTue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Race whizzes through Carrick in tribute to a great Irish sportsmanWhen the Tour de France flashed through Carrick-on-Suir and Sean Kelly Square yesterday, it symbolised not just cycling's regard…Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Kelly stands by RTE snubThe row surrounding former Tour de France cycling stars Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche and RTE continued unabated yesterday, with…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Le Tour shows us its teethYesterday there was a little more savagery, a little more painMon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Festina play down drug seizureThe first stage of the Tour de France had finished but the wheels were still spinning at Dublin Castle last night as a spokesman…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Testing time for O'SullivanNothing quite like it so far this season. Tonight in Oslo Sonia O'Sullivan will dip her toe into deeper watersThu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesFormer Irish rugby manager allegedly throws a punch at Sunday Times Irish rugby correspondent in nightclub jacksSat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
More IASA officers quit as members study options for new associationA new swimming body, with a revised constitution, is expected to be established by September.Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Sanctions put O'Hare's future in the balanceThe first casualty of Minister for Tourism and Sport Dr Jim McDaid's sanctions against the Irish Amateur Swimming Association…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Irish shine in Mardyke show"How did he sign your autograph," asked a curious mother.Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Swimming association to name reform groupThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association will announce the names of its new "change management team" later this week, according…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Exceptional field for CorkA meeting with hopes of offering up a world record over two miles and possibly one of the fastest 1,500 metres times run on Irish…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Reeling in the shredded sheets in the early hoursSpinnakers. Today we blew out a spinnaker in the back garden of the Great Blasket IslandsTue Jun 23 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesThat paragon of racial equality, the South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU), has illustrated just how well it has adapted…Sat Jun 20 1998 - 01:00
IASA to discuss Murphy report at weekendThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) will meet this weekend to formulate a reaction to the Murphy report on child sexual…Fri Jun 19 1998 - 01:00
Report suggests 106 main system reformsThe Murphy report into child sexual abuse in swimming makes 106 recommendations relating to the organisation and administration…Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Club loses licence to use pool at Kings HospitalKings Hospital School in Palmerstown, Dublin, has decided to terminate the licence of Kings Hospital Swimming Club, occupants…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesCasey Martin, the disabled golfer, who won a court fight for the right to use a buggy in competition, has qualified for next …Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Hanna in for ScottJohn Clarke becomes the first Irish coach in a decade to take charge of the national hockey team when Ireland face Scotland at…Fri Jun 12 1998 - 01:00
Major boost for Irish athleticsIrish athletics yesterday received confirmation that it would gain promotion to Division One of the Europa Cup competition next…Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
McKiernan streets ahead of record fieldA race, an event, a spectacle? All three most likelyMon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
