National League: Preview, newsPeter Withnell returns from suspension for the home side this evening, but there is still little enough to suggest that they …Thu Nov 26 1998 - 00:00
Looking like the same old story for league new boysThe league's two top side's may show no signs yet of running out of steam in the race for the championship, but at the other …Tue Nov 24 1998 - 00:00
Victory revives RoversAfter a couple of grim lessons from Cork City on what it's going to take if they are to become genuine title contenders, Shamrock…Sat Nov 21 1998 - 00:00
Moldova add to North's woesThe fanzine handed out by local supporters on the streets outside Windsor Park may have described last night's visitors to Belfast…Thu Nov 19 1998 - 00:00
Gormley banSt Patrick's Athletic will appeal the four-game suspension imposed on their midfielder Eddie Gormley by the National League disciplinary…Thu Nov 19 1998 - 00:00
North set out to attack MoldovaDespite insisting that his men are the underdogs, Lawrie McMenemy will be hoping his Northern Ireland side can continue their…Wed Nov 18 1998 - 00:00
Back-to-back errors damage the gameThere are many daft things about the National League set-up, and quite a few of them could, with just a little bit of effort, …Tue Nov 17 1998 - 00:00
Rovers' title hopes now a dim memoryDave Barry may still insist that it's too early to call this league a two-horse race, but, to look at Mick Byrne after his side…Mon Nov 16 1998 - 00:00
Keane to keep good times rollingCoca-Cola may have become unhappy with the way the League Cup was being treated by the bigger teams across the water over the…Wed Nov 11 1998 - 00:00
Home-grown policy City's trump cardSunday was just the latest in an increasingly long line of good days for Cork CityTue Nov 10 1998 - 00:00
Cork shake off early lethargyA convincing win over a crowd of Dubs, their team clear again at the top of the league, and Pat Morley back where he belongsMon Nov 09 1998 - 00:00
Shelbourne to fight onShelbourne secretary Ollie Byrne yesterday vowed to continue the fight to have last week's game against Cork City replayed after…Sat Nov 07 1998 - 00:00
Shelbourne win ends crazy weekThe practice seems to have done them some good for, having had their number reduced for the third time in five games at Tolka…Sat Nov 07 1998 - 00:00
Men in black back in dockWhen the English football magazine When Saturday Comes celebrated its 50th edition a few years back, they surprised many by naming…Tue Nov 03 1998 - 00:00
Wood stuns hostsThe goal aside, there wasn't too much to get excited about at Dalymount Park yesterdayMon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00
National League PreviewsFormer Celtic and Southend midfielder Paul Byrne was one of several players on the move in the National League yesterday with…Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00
Rovers hold out for valued victoryFresh from running Cork City off their feet in last week's big showdown between the leaders, St Patrick's Athletic got a taste…Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00
Shelbourne finally find right gear at BohemiansIt may have taken a bit longer than expected, but there were signs yesterday that Dermot Keely finally has the engine of his …Tue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00
National League suffers in UEFA revampThe peace deal between UEFA and Europe's most powerful clubs, signalled in Geneva last Friday and due to be finalised in Israel…Tue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00
Healy takes heart from return of fireDerry City's remodelling job continued yesterday at Belfield Park, where, having been forced to trade around half of the team…Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00
Pretenders crash to earthCork City's unbeaten record bit the dust at Richmond Park last night and when Dave Barry and his squad assess their performance…Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00
Healy to bide his time at the BrandywellDerry City manager Felix Healy will remain at the Brandywell, for the immediate future at least, following a lengthy meeting …Wed Oct 21 1998 - 01:00
Top two go head to headThere was plenty of talk in Cork over the weekend about this Friday night's big game at Richmond ParkTue Oct 20 1998 - 01:00
Finn Harps fail to halt relentless Cork steamrollerGame Number eight for Dave Barry's side ended like the previous seven, with Finn Harps proving no more able than any other team…Mon Oct 19 1998 - 01:00
St Patrick's turn on the styleAfter seeing his side complete what had looked like a smash and grab mission in Tolka Park last week, St Patrick's Athletic manager…Sat Oct 17 1998 - 01:00
Teenage tyro earns accoladesLike the kids outside, the press corps couldn't get enough of the latest bit thing in a green jerseyThu Oct 15 1998 - 01:00
Irish struggle but come up with late, late showThe talk afterwards in the Irish camp was of having got what they deserved, but the Maltese goalkeeper, led towards the dressing…Wed Oct 14 1998 - 01:00
Irish change tactics for MaltaIreland Under-21 manager Ian Evans has made two changes from the side that drew 2-2 with Croatia last month for this afternoon…Tue Oct 13 1998 - 01:00
Evans winning over the cynicsA few years ago it would have been difficult to imagine National League clubs being put out because two of our underage sides…Tue Oct 13 1998 - 01:00
Shelbourne fail to break down stubborn championsThe games between this pair last season were seen as a great advertisement for the Nation League but yesterday's encounter left…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Healy's goal makes sure the fairytale continuesThey left it late, but 30 seconds from time Colin Healy was on hand to make sure Ireland's underage fairytale would continue …Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00
Kerr widens his optionsIreland manager Brian Kerr moved yesterday to broaden his options for tonight's vital under-18 UEFA qualifying game against Russia…Fri Oct 09 1998 - 01:00
King set to make Kilkenny debutThe former Bohemians winger Lee King is likely to make his debut for Kilkenny City in this evening's game against Athlone Town…Fri Oct 09 1998 - 01:00
Draw for uneasy IrelandA disappointing night for the Irish under-18s at Richmond Park ended with Brian Kerr's side having to settle for a draw against…Thu Oct 08 1998 - 01:00
Partridge out but Ireland flyingThe Republic of Ireland will be without Liverpool winger Richie Partridge for tonight's UEFA Under-18 championship qualifier …Wed Oct 07 1998 - 01:00
Uncomfortable feeling still lingers at BohemiansThey may have won four major trophies between them during the past decade but even with six matches of the season gone Bohemians…Tue Oct 06 1998 - 01:00
Irish crank up with easy victoryThe Airport Hotel may not be the ideal setting for late-night singsongs in the open air, but then team spirit doesn't appear …Tue Oct 06 1998 - 01:00
