Well positioned to make a big splashNATIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE: Yesterday's opening of the National Aquatic Centre marks a turning point, not only for Irish swimming…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Everything points to relegation for KildareGAA: Kildare are facing almost certain relegation from Division 1B of the National Football League after losing their two points…Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Final ban 'a real slap in the face'GAA: Birr manager Pad Joe Whelahan has called the GAC's decision to ban him from the sideline for the All-Ireland club hurling…Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Hayes makes six changes for SundayGAELIC GAMES/Team News: Conor Hayes has made six changes to the Galway team that opened their hurling league campaign with a…Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
Billings critical of tournament dateGAELIC GAMES/Sigerson Cup: Dave Billings, the UCD manager and Dublin football selector, has described as "absolutely ludicrous…Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
GAA set to confirm times and venues Fixtures clashGAELIC GAMES/Fixtures Clash: The times and venues for six Allianz National League matches are still undecided because of problems…Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
Hendricken seeking legal adviceATHLETICS: Geraldine Hendricken will be requesting the immediate opening of the B-sample from her failed out-of-competition …Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Drugs test shock for HendrickenATHLETICS: Geraldine Hendricken was last night "shocked and confused" at the news that the Athletics Association of Ireland (…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Strong Irish team namedATHLETICS: Athletics Ireland yesterday finalised a 13-strong Irish team for the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham later…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Doping test uncovers traces of banned steroid in Irish athleteThe Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) has been notified that the international 1,500m runner, Geraldine Hendricken, has …Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Annoyed Kildare to fightGAA: Officials of the Kildare County Board will be examining the full implications of Sligo's alleged breach of the player eligibility…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Alliance the way forward for GAAA pilot scheme aimed at establishing the best framework for the integration of the Ladies Football and Camogie Associations into…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Hayes not sold on LeinsterGalway hurling manager Conor Hayes has reacted cautiously to suggestions that the county would enter next year's Leinster hurling…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Achilles injury rules O'Sullivan outATHLETICS: Sonia O'Sullivan has abandoned all plans for the World Cross Country championships and has instead flown from Australia…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Power's withdrawal weakens Ireland teamATHLETICS: The Irish team for next month's World Cross Country Championships has been further depleted with the announcement…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
OCI agree deal with the same company as AAIATHLETICS: Next year's Olympic Games in Athens won't see any repeat of the bitter gear row that surrounded the Irish team's …Sat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
Dublin confirmed as the biggest drawDublin's enviable position as one of the GAA's top money-earners has been reflected in the Leinster Council's annual accounts…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
Hayes to blood five in league for GalwayTEAM NEWS: New Galway manager Conor Hayes won't be wasting any time in trying out the county's new hurling talentThu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Doyle to introduce new faces graduallyNATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE: Ian O'Riordan talks to new Tipperary manager Michael Doyle about his approach to the National League…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
St Patrick's send out signal of intent with classy showCOLLEGES GAA/ Leinster SFC quarter final: The sense of vindication was evident all around Páirc Tailteann yesterdayWed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
St Declan's hope to slay another giantCOLLEGES PREVIEW: This week's quarter-finals of the Leinster Colleges' senior football championship includes an intriguing tie…Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Achilles injury leaves O'Sullivan run in doubtAn Achilles tendon injury has interrupted Sonia O'Sullivan's winter training in Australia, and also raised a large doubt over…Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Ryan hopes to book placeATHLETICS: For the past four days the Odyssey Arena in Belfast has been gradually transformed into the finest indoor running…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Stage perfectly set for UL doubleBASKETBALL/Round-up: While the University of Limerick can this weekend secure the women's Superleague title, six clubs are still…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Sullivan feels Meath can bounce backNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE/News: If there is one annually recurring theme to the early rounds of the National Football League, …Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Sod's law may deprive Birr of WhelahanALL-IRELAND CLUB SEMI-FINALS: A series of freak accidents has cast doubt over the fitness of three key Birr players ahead of…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
O'Sullivan to run in Dunleer RasATHLETICS: Next month's Rás na hÉireann in Dunleer will for the first time feature Sonia O'Sullivan, who will use the race as…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
McCague warns of need for cutbacksMost county boards will need to adopt tighter financial restrictions to prevent the continued over-expenditure on their county…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Sprinters set pace for Ireland worlds teamATHLETICS: Athletics Ireland has set a deadline of March 3rd for Irish athletes to secure qualifying times for the World Indoor…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Star resume title chaseBASKETBALL/Weekend Previews: After the distraction of the Cup finals last weekend the focus is firmly back on the ESB Superleague…Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Croke Park out for DublinNews Round-Up: Dublin are resigned to playing their next two home games of the National Football League in Parnell Park following…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Profit-sharing appealsSportswear Deals: Several county boards are on the verge of joining a new profit partnership introduced by Gaelic Gear, the …Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Morris is forced to let Kehoe goDublin hurling manager Marty Morris has been forced to drop Nicky Kehoe as one of his selectors after some confusion over the…Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Dublin pitch for Croke ParkThe possibility remains that Croke Park will be made available on Sunday week for Dublin's next home game in the National Football…Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
O'Sullivan bypasses indoor eventATHLETICS: Athletics Ireland has received official notification from Sonia O'Sullivan that she will not be available for the…Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Cragg must wait for World testATHLETICS: Athletics Ireland have conceded that Alistair Cragg will not be available for selection for the World Indoor Championships…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Cragg makes mark in victory over NgenyATHLETICS: Several Irish athletes this past weekend began the chase for qualifying times for next month's World Indoor Championships…Mon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Star of the Sea set to shine in quest for cup gloryBASKETBALL: There are several reasons why Notre Dame could be deemed automatic favourites for this weekend's ESB National Cup…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Champions begin title defenceGAELIC GAMES: Both the reigning Leinster football and Munster hurling colleges champions open the defence of their titles over…Wed Jan 29 2003 - 00:00
Carroll's sights on new Irish recordATHLETICS: Mark Carroll has targeted the Boston Marathon on April 21st as his next attempt for a new Irish record at the distance…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Notre Dame double up to join the leadersBASKETBALL: The remarkable winning streak of Notre Dame continued at the weekend with victories over Tolka Rovers and Tralee…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Notre Dame can go to top of tableBasketball: Only five games in the men's ESB Superleague this weekend, but two of those will have a large bearing on the current…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Doubts raised over recordATHLETICS: A large question mark has been placed over the validity of the recent Irish triple jump record set by Samual Okantey…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Smullen focuses on Longford footballFor several years Trevor Smullen managed to juggle his dual sporting careers in basketball and Gaelic football, but then decided…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
TG4 ready for lights and plenty of action ON TELEVISION: TG4 LiveThe forthcoming National Football and Hurling Leagues will receive extensive live coverage from TG4, the details of which were…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Kerry resume but Fitzgerald is absentAfter two weeks of controversy off the field the Kerry football team got back to routine matters last night with the first training…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Dublin finalise ticket plansGAA: The Dublin County Board has finalised ticket arrangements for the opening National Football League game against Armagh …Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Double blow for St Vincent'sBASKETBALL: While Star of the Sea maintain their grip on the leadership of the ESB Superleague, UCD Marian dealt St Vincent'…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Referees under fireBASKETBALL: The issue of refereeing standards has resurfaced as the main talking point in Irish basketball this week, with several…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Dublin side weakened by injuriesNew Dublin hurling manager Marty Morris will field a notably under-strength team against Down in Sunday's Walsh Cup, his first…Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
