Awesome task for IrelandIreland will be under no illusions about the size of the task that faces them when they take on New Zealand in today's World …Tue Dec 23 1997 - 00:00
Ahern completes Alexandra comebackOld Alexandra advanced to the quarter-finals of the Irish Senior Cup on Saturday when they fought back from a goal down to beat…Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Italians spoil Sports Stadium retirement party"Magical. Memorable. These are just some of the words that have been used to describe this Irish rugby team," said an emotional…Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Ryan back to defend squash titleDerek Ryan takes a break from the gruelling professional squash circuit to return to Dublin this weekend to play in the National…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Ireland book quarter-final spot with NZThe Irish team reached the goal they set for themselves, before leaving Ireland a fortnight ago, in Delhi yesterday when they…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Old Alexandra try to maintain recordOld Alexandra will hope to maintain an impressive cup record against Ulster sides when they meet Ards tomorrow afternoon in the…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Irish set to meet New ZealandBarring an unlikely set of results at the women's World Cricket Cup in India today, Ireland should secure a place in the quarter…Thu Dec 18 1997 - 00:00
Edwards leaves Irish with no answers"No matter what field we set, she just picked out the spaces - she's a class little bat," said Ireland's Nikki Squire after watching…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Ireland hoping to upset oddsIreland's women cricketers meet England in their fourth World Cup group match in Pune, India, today and will hope to find the…Tue Dec 16 1997 - 00:00
SA beat Irish by nine wicketsDespite a captain's innings of 57 by Miriam Grealey, which won her the batswoman of the match award, Ireland went down to a nine…Mon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
Living Lester is given a rough rideIf you happen to be a Christian Scientist who grew up reading the adventures of Noddy and Big Ears, spent your summers in Butlin…Mon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
Ulster sides again show their will to succeed"It was just a wee lift," said Jackie McWilliams, modestly describing her beautifully taken goal that helped Randalstown on their…Mon Dec 15 1997 - 00:00
Dalkey take League title for first timeFirst-half goals from Ciara Willis and Laura McLoughlin gave Loreto Abbey Dalkey their first victory in a Leinster Senior League…Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
Ireland ease past DenmarkMalahide's medium-pace bowler Barbara McDonald, making only her fourth international appearance, helped Ireland to a comfortable…Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
Trinity's coach in line for Irish postPembroke Wanderers' Rudi Wortmann claims Trinity are the best coached team in the country and if that opinion is shared by the…Fri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
Ireland finally see some actionWeather permitting, the Irish women's cricket team will finally get in to action in the World Cup in India today, where they …Fri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
Top players for Dublin contestFormer European badminton champion Darren Hall heads the list of entries for the Irish International Championships which get …Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
Irish ready for action after soft draw with AustraliaNot even the use of a "supersopper" on the outfield at the MAC Stadium in Madras yesterday could save Ireland's opening World…Thu Dec 11 1997 - 00:00
Rain still stopping play in Madras"It's been raining here for a month, but it didn't rain today," said a relieved Donna Armstrong, manager of the Irish women's…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Celts do battle in BallymenaThe Irish badminton team takes on Scotland and Wales today at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre in Ballymena in a tournament that…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Trinity end Muckross runAn extraordinary four-year undefeated run in Leinster League hockey came to an end yesterday at Loughlinstown when Muckross were…Mon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
Munster twins defend laurelsUlster host the Under-18 Interprovincial tournament at Edenvilla Park, Portadown, this weekend and will hope to make the most…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Convincing win for RyanIreland's Derek Ryan had a straight-games victory over Tim Garner of England in the first round of the Mahindra International…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Hockey council rejectsA proposal for the introduction of an All-Ireland League, which would have featured matches between the country's leading clubs…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Time for RTE to raise the white flag`Fairyhouse, Gaelic Stadium, Fairyhouse, Newmarket, Fairyhouse, Fairyhouse, plus highlights of an historic Irish sporting achievement…Mon Dec 01 1997 - 00:00
Loreto win takes them to the topLoreto celebrated the official opening of their new pitch at Beaufort School in Rathfarnham at the weekend by going top of the…Mon Dec 01 1997 - 00:00
Hermes looking to increase lead with win at MuckrossUntil this season only in their dreams have Hermes ever imagined holding a 10 point lead over Muckross, the club that has dominated…Fri Nov 28 1997 - 00:00
Curran back in squadAlmost five years since winning her last international cap, Shelbourne striker Lisa Curran has been recalled to the Republic …Thu Nov 27 1997 - 00:00
Ulster cruise to customary good effectWith four wins out of four, 11 goals scored and none conceded, Ulster cruised to their 12th successive Under-21 Interprovincial…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Gross conduct and the new manAs an example of man's inhumanity to man it ranked amongst the more pitilessMon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Ulster unlikely to relinquish U-21 crownA place in the squad which flies out to Sicily for five days in December is the prize on offer to the 20 players who catch the…Fri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
Hermes at home to Ulster championsThey may not have relished their long journeys to Galway and Limerick at the weekend but Randalstown and Pegasus travelled well…Mon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
Ireland finish 16thIreland's World Team Squash Championship campaign in Malaysia ended in defeat on Saturday when they lost their final play-off…Mon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
Good start for LeinsterThe Leinster badminton team had a superb start to their first Premier A Division campaign in the English Inter-County Championships…Mon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
Another win for RyanThere was more disappointment for the Irish team at the World Squash Championships in Kuala Lumpur yesterday when they lost their…Sat Nov 15 1997 - 00:00
Harlequins set sights on cupIt was with some relief that Harlequins' Irish international Rachel Kohler greeted the first-round draw for the Sharwood's-sponsored…Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Ryan wins again but team losesDerek Ryan produced his best result of the year at the men's World Team Squash Championship in Malaysia yesterday, beating Alex…Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Ireland upset squash seedingsIreland upset the seedings at the Men's World Team Squash Championships in Malaysia yesterday by beating Hong Kong 3-0 to win…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Ireland remain on courseIreland remain on course for a place in the last 16 of the Men's World Team Squash Championships in Malaysia after beating Brazil…Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Ryan leads the wayIreland opened their World Team Squash Championship campaign in Malaysia yesterday with a 2-1 victory over Austria in the first…Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Hermes have two chances in the cupWhen Hermes added players of the quality of Carol Devine, Zanya Dahl, Aoife Byrne and Aisling Keane to their squad during the…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Redemption a long way off for same old Mike"Four months on from the moment that shocked even hard-bitten boxing veterans, Mike Tyson talks exclusively to us about the future…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Muckross begin defence of cup against Railway UnionSixteen Leinster clubs can put the stresses and strains of chasing league points out of their minds this weekend when they turn…Fri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Muckross stroll to victory over ClontarfIt's "as you were" at the top of the Statoil-sponsored Leinster Senior A League table, after all four of the leading title challengers…Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
Poles steal victory from dominant IrishThe painful truth about yesterday's World Cup Qualifying match at Tolka Park is that the public address announcer had a lot more…Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
No light at the end of the Channel TunnelAnd it would have been so cheap to get there, tooMon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
No rest for weary as UCC face tough runHolidays? UCC's Michelle O'Sullivan has had little experience of them this yearFri Oct 31 1997 - 00:00
`Four halves' not over yetNo panic. This one's a 180 minute game. A game of `four halves'. Remember Belfast? We never qualify at home anywayThu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Leinster raise spirits of a Barnsley fanAfter his beloved Barnsley lost 7-0 in the English football Premiership on Saturday, Leinster coach Fintan Butler was in desperate…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Ulster out for revenge on LeinsterAndrea McCullough should have no great difficulty in motivating her Ulster players in Galway this weekend when they will try …Fri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
