Ringing endorsements for phoney warSideline Cut: In principle, we heartily support the mutual friendship between the Gaelic world and the telecommunications industry…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Outsiders finally getting a look inIn Connacht, great rugby days have not always been measured by the end resultSat Apr 24 2004 - 01:00
Ron's words a chilling blast from the pastDuring a period when this country is wrestling with its own conscience in terms of attitudes to race, the cold, hard and frankly…Sat Apr 24 2004 - 01:00
Keane twist does nation a good turnIt was an old New York Yankees player called Yogi Berra who famously captured some sporting incident of the day with the immortal…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
Making a fist of the hand he's dealtRugby Challenge Cup semi-final: There is never a dull moment for Connacht or Michael BradleyFri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Rookie enjoying life in the fast laneRugby European Challenge Cup: To understand the substance behind the Connacht revival this season, you need look no further …Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Kerr pleased with 'top rate' displayFor some reason the bandbox at Lansdowne Road felt lighter and roomier than usual last nightThu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Wexford's heroics beat allNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: With the immediate rays of glory falling upon the Wexford team bus as it pulled away from sodden Tuam…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Wexford live insane dream in TuamGaelic Games: You had to see it to believe itMon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Rio paying for excesses of the systemSideline Cut: One imagines the therapeutic options available to Rio Ferdinand as he wrestles with these dread days of emptiness…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Putting the Gaeltacht on mapClub SF Championship All-Ireland Final: In Ventry, the ocean dominatesSat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Playing through the grief barrierAlthough the flags will fly at half-mast in honour of Cormac McAnallen, the National Football League programme will go ahead …Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Giles eyes Meath returnTrevor Giles may make a return to the Meath team when they face Laois in a pivotal Division One A match on SundayThu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Apologies over Newman injury fail to dispel angerGAA : When Westmeath secretary Paddy Collins called out the name of Finian Newman at a medals ceremony last Friday night, he…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Ireland to capitalise on home advantageIreland U-21 v Wales U-21: After a fine draw in France last weekend, Ireland host Six Nations defending champions Wales this…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Why I'd just love it if Kev beat AlexSideline Cut: The sight of Kevin Keegan on the sideline of England's football grounds always makes me feel inexplicably anxious…Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
Staying put, and staying positiveInterview with John O'Mahony: Life after Galway: sometimes, John O'Mahony thinks about thatSat Jan 31 2004 - 00:00
Still facing challenge to surviveInterview Connacht centre Matt Mostyn: This weekend, all eyes will be on MunsterFri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
Connacht slip into cruise controlParker Pen Cup Second round, first Leg/Connacht 29 Pau 7: The French do not land well in the west of IrelandMon Jan 12 2004 - 00:00
Chattering classes chill out at CreevySideline Cut: Shortly after noon on Christmas Day, a bunch of people will gather on a pier near where I am from and deposit …Sat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Just a perfect dayFocus on Martin Comerford "This live, is it?" grins Martin Comerford as he faces a radio microphone.Mon Sept 15 2003 - 01:00
Lament for boy Sadlier I never got to knowSideline Cut : Cruelty is relative, of course, but there is something jarring and genuinely sad about the abrupt and muted burn…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Sun-day games have me hot and botheredSideline Cut: Call it sunstroke, but I do not recognise this country any more. The golden orb is changing usSat Aug 16 2003 - 01:00
Years roll back as McEniff savours feelingHe had forgotten how it felt, being a folk heroMon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Ulster sides get Sunday run-outArmagh and Laois take top billing on the opening afternoon of the Bank of Ireland All-Ireland football quarter-finals at Croke…Tue Jul 29 2003 - 01:00
Armagh are up next for MickoAll-Ireland champions Armagh meet Leinster champions Laois in what will probably be labelled the marquee game of the Bank of …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Championship 2003 PreviewsThis is a massively important game for both counties. Each team has the advantage of being guided by a smart young manager.Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Shattered losers see big pictureIt is a strange conclusion to Limerick's championship yearMon Jul 21 2003 - 01:00
Wexford eager for battleLeinster SHC Final Is the Leinster championship in crisis? With Kilkenny heavily expected to retain dominion across the province…Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Tipp's top billing a lofty achievementAll-Ireland SFC Qualifier/Donegal v Tipperary : Manager Tom McGlinchey tells Keith Duggan why Tipperary won't be going to Croke…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Derry up next for DublinQualifiers draw Round Two: A tough day for Dublin football was compounded by last evening's qualifying draw that saw Tommy Lyons…Mon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
Football season needs a long Meath runSideline Cut: The crowd spilling out of Portlaoise after last Saturday's evening derby between Meath and Westmeath demonstrated…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
Not pretty but pretty goodRaymond Gallagher stands nursing his hand with an ice-pack. A small casualty in a local war. He is smiling broadly.Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Milan's bid may end up in smokeSoccer: Tonight, Little Italy will come alive on Sir Matt Busby wayWed May 28 2003 - 01:00
They get knocked down, they get back up againSideline Cut: If this is the golden age of the championship, then perhaps we ought to be a little bit worriedSat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Happy to put himself on the line againConnacht Football Championship Interview: At 32, his career could be winding down, but Shane Curran remains with the Roscommon…Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Goalkeeper who's one of a kindMunster Hurling Championship Interview: Brendan Cummins talks to Keith Duggan about his 10 years as a senior hurler with Tipperary…Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Gracious Kernan has no excusesAfter all the silvery evenings and reminiscing, all the handshakes and backslaps, this is where Joe Kernan ends upMon May 12 2003 - 01:00
The lengths we will go to get away from it allShould we all queue up to shake the - one - hand of Aron Ralston? What the American mountaineer did to stay alive took a brand…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
The Crucible has lost its dramatic impactSnooker: Word that Ken Doherty had advanced to the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship brought about hasty plans to…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Cullen is starting to make an impressionInterview: Keith Duggan talks to an impact substitute who will start hisfirst Six Nations game in CardiffWed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
That urbane French savagery scares meSideline Cut: It is not an easy thing to admit this, amidst the teak-tough sports heroes that usually adorn these pages, but…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Ray gun is set to stun, all over againRay Cosgrove is talking about the business of scoring goalsSat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
No GAA-soccer ground shareGAA: The Dublin County Board will not be investing in Shamrock Rovers' uncompleted 15,000-seater stadium in Tallaght, according…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
O'Shea may yet be fit to play DublinGAA: Kerry full back Barry O'Shea may yet be fit to resume his defensive duties in Sunday's league game at home to DublinTue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Out of the shadows into the spotlightIn Focus Keith Duggan talks to outhalf David Humphreys about his triumphant return to the number 10 jerseyMon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
