Injuries coming just right for CodyAll-Ireland SHC quarter-final Kilkenny v Limerick Kilkenny manager Brian Cody has been gradually crossing off names from his…Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
Tipperary forced to defer selectionTipperary have deferred the naming of their team for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final against Galway, and won't announce…Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
Donoghue has no regrets as he bridges 13-year Croke Park gapFew players can boast a 13-year gap between appearances in Croke Park, and if Liam Donoghue had his way it wouldn't be nearly…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
GPA warns of more 'ambushes'The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) has warned of further "ambush" marketing techniques such as players displaying advertising…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Helsinki spot held open for GillickAthletics/Irish Team: Twelve athletes have been named on the Ireland team for the World Athletics Championships, which begin…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
Costello takes European goldATHLETICS: It takes something special for any country to go one-two in the final of a 1,500-metre championship - and Colin Costello…Mon Jul 25 2005 - 01:00
O'Sullivan, McHugh to loom large in absenceAthletics : Not since the likes of John Treacy and Eamonn Coghlan walked off the stage has Irish athletics found itself closing…Sat Jul 23 2005 - 01:00
Gillick ruled out of SantryATHLETICS News: A persistent lower back injury means David Gillick won't be competing at this weekend's National Championships…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Sonia runs out of timeAthletics News: The curtain has come down on at least one act in Sonia O'Sullivan's great career with yesterday's announcement…Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Brenner may lose out in WaterfordWaterford hurling manager Justin McCarthy is poised to drop goalkeeper Stephen Brenner ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Gillick still has sights set on HelsinkiATHLETICS: A combination of injury, loss of form and retirement means Ireland will be sending possibly their smallest ever team…Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Hamstring casts doubt over Gillick's world ambitionsATHLETICS: A disconsolate David Gillick left the German town of Erfurt yesterday having endured the flip side of success just…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Defeat doesn't sit easily with LaoisLaois quotes: When Mick O'Dwyer uses a word like "crucifixion" to describe the feeling of losing a football match you get the…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Time to celebrate before refocusingMatch quotes: Paul Caffrey is surrounded like the man who's finally found the Holy Grail. Success at lastMon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Duffy lands key post in BritainAthletics The National Coaching and Training Centre (NCTC) in Limerick is searching for a new director with the announcement…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Gillick starts as second favouriteAtheltics He may well be the reigning European Indoor champion but David Gillick is very much second favourite in the 400 metres…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Mind games have early throw-inIn the week of a Leinster football final the players are left alone to get their heads straight, and the managers are left to…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
O'Dwyer calls for €10,000 payment per man for finalistsWith Sunday's Leinster football final heading for a record attendance of 82,000, the managers of the two participating teams - …Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Managers want rewards for playersGAELIC GAMES/ Leinster SFC final: It's going to be the most crammed and heaving stadium in Europe this weekendWed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Irish sports venues could benefitSporting facilities around the country are set to benefit from the announcement that London will be staging the 2012 Olympic …Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
It's back to the future for bold MayoFor a team still best remembered for coming so near and yet so far, there is plenty of fight left in MayoThu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Ulster say yes to travelling southJoe Kernan can leave his home in Crossmaglen and arrive at the gates of Croke Park in 50 minutes, presumably while driving within…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Ireland can wave hello to ripple effect soonFor those who believe Ireland will never get to stage the Olympics the announcement that London will host the 2012 summer Games…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
O'Sullivan determined to make the hard graft payHandling pressure is a prerequisite to being Kerry football captainWed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Cork boss Morgan drops his captainCork football captain Seán Levis has been dropped for Sunday's Munster final against KerryWed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Barry always beginning againLeinster Hurling Final/Kilkenny v Wexford: For a player on the verge of becoming one of the most decorated in hurling history…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
'New' cup comes with a historyNo county team would put a price on success, but the Leinster Council reckon Sunday's provincial hurling title is worth about…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Captains of their own fateLeinster final countdown: It must be destiny as much as coincidence that the two players who ultimately defined the last championship…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
O'Sullivan withdraws from Helsinki showpieceATHLETICS: There won't be any repeat of Gillian O'Sullivan's medal-winning performance at the World Championships in Helsinki…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Corcoran eyes early return for CorkCork can still expect to have the services of forward Brian Corcoran for their All-Ireland hurling quarter-final on July 24th…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Corcoran eyes early return as fracture is ruled outGAELIC GAMES: Cork can still expect to have the services of forward Brian Corcoran for their All-Ireland hurling quarter-final…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Calm Caffrey points to complacency as problemOne of these days Paul Caffrey might actually lose the run of himself and show some real emotionMon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
It's rock 'n' roll in CrokerGAELIC GAMES: Wow. U2 will need to produce one hell of a rock 'n' roll show next weekend to follow yesterday's sell-out gig …Mon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
Canavan returns to starting line-upGAELIC GAMES Team news: For the first time in almost two years Peter Canavan is back in the Tyrone starting line-up, named at…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Special funding for 13 sportsSports grants: The Irish Sports Council has provided special funding to the 13 sports it believes offer the best chance of success…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Canavan returns to starting line-upFor the first time in almost two years Peter Canavan is back in the Tyrone starting line-up, named at centre forward for Sunday…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Fitzpatrick believes Laois are in forward gearConsidering Laois only scored two points in the first half of their last match it's no surprise that manager Mick O'Dwyer has…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Hayes: 'Leinster needs Galway'Galway manager Conor Hayes has repeated his call for the county's inclusion in the Leinster hurling championship, which he says…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Ulster final set for Croke Park againThe Ulster football final will be returning to Croke ParkWed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Vaughan called in ahead of SherlockGAELIC GAMES: Mark Vaughan has won a place in the Dublin team for Sunday's Leinster football semi-final against WexfordWed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Ties leave nothing to imaginationGaelic Games: The 2005 championship is still waiting to throw up the first great shock of the summer and it's unlikely to come…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Galway tap into their reservoir of talentNormally when a team starts a championship match without at least five first-choice players their chances of victory will be …Fri Jun 10 2005 - 01:00
Four players make debuts for CorkNiall Geary will make his first championship start for Cork in Sunday's Munster football semi-final against Clare.Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Fears grow over place in the qualifiersHurling/Dublin managerial crisis: The Dublin hurlers trained alone in St Anne's Park in Raheny last night amid growing fears…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Ryan returns for WexfordGAELIC GAMES/Championship 2005 Team news: With quite remarkable timing, Darragh Ryan has recovered from a long-term knee injury…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Much depends on luck of the draw2005 All-Ireland Qualifier Draws: Sunday's draw for the new AllIreland hurling qualifier series is likely to produce one group…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Coghlan follows in father's stepsAthletics/ Schools' championships : Nothing restores all faith in athletics quite like a day at the Irish Schools' championships…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Cragg jogs before putting back into Helsinki effortATHLETICS: After a 12-week lay-off with a back injury Alistair Cragg has finally returned to light jogging and started a slow…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Monaghan aiming to maintain momentumUlster SFC: Although it's been 20 years since they've beaten Derry in a championship match, Monaghan aren't viewing Sunday's…Thu Jun 02 2005 - 01:00
Whelahan rejoins the Offaly panelOffaly have regained the services of Brian Whelahan ahead of their Leinster hurling semi-final on Sunday weekWed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00