McGinn shows mettle to lift titleGOLF/Irish Close Championship: Champions require many attributes and Greenore's John McGinn displayed many of them in claiming…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Bethpage or bust for NormanTOUR SCENE/News round-up : The shadow of the 102nd US Open, to be played at Bethpage State Park on Long Island, New York, starting…Tue Jun 04 2002 - 01:00
Course record puts Fox in controlGOLF/East of Ireland Championship: It was a monumental effort even allowing for the balmy conditions that prevailed at Co Louth…Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00
Concern at centre as Henderson opts outNEWS ROUND-UP : Munster centre Rob Henderson became the 10th player to become unavailable for Ireland's tour to New Zealand - …Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Hoey hoping for better fortuneUS TOUR : Michael Hoey returns to the European Tour this week when he tees it up at the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Harrington puts early exit behind himGOLF/EUROPEAN TOUR : For Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley the disappointment of failing to make the cut in last week's Volvo…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Monty sets the pace with easeGOLF/PGA Championship: Colin Montgomerie will elicit little sympathy from his fellow professionals after yesterday's opening…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Dwyer out to make the cutJohn Dwyer took the phone call huddled in the driving bays that border the practice area at WentworthThu May 23 2002 - 01:00
South County open for businessThe South County Golf Club opened its fairways and greens to members for the first time last Friday and SaturdayTue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Indifferent stance on feet of technologyBest foot forward: The average golfer places more importance on clubs and balls, but choosing the right shoe is also crucialGiant…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Clarke's boost for junior golfGOLF: Darren Clarke is to spearhead a major initiative designed to promote golf among aspiring young playersFri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Browne confident of graduatingEuropro Tour: Qualifiers Six Irish players will attempt to earn cards for the PGA Europro tour at the final qualifying school…Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Accident leaves Clohessy doubtful for European Cup semi-finalNews round-up: Peter Clohessy must be considered extremely doubtful for Munster's European Cup semi-final against Castres in…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Grand Slam within Ireland's graspA INTERNATIONAL: Ireland chase a Grand Slam at A international level, a feat never achieved before, when they tackle France …Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Wood set for Ireland comebackNews round-up: Keith Wood successfully negotiated his second full game after injury yesterday when playing for Harlequins in…Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Great sense of relief as Carlow retain place in first divisionCo Carlow 17; Ballymena 16: The blood-flecked mouth of Padraig Brennan creased into a small smile but otherwise he betrayed …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Pack lead way in facile victoryIreland - 59 Italy - 5 In the end it was a facile victory, facilitated by a much improved post-interval performance in which…Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
'I am so happy that I got the nod for this game' - ByrneSIX NATIONS: The day-glo smiles illuminated the roomWed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
St Mary's storming finish denies devastated DLSPSeveral DLSP players collapsed to the Templeville Road sod at the final whistle on Saturday, desolated at a turn of events that…Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Cool Sexton grasps the momentOne wouldn't have put a Coca-Cola bottle outside yesterdayMon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
McDowell continues to star for AlabamaGOLF/US Colleges: Ireland international and Walker Cup player Graeme McDowell won his fourth individual title of the season …Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Injured trio miss sessionRUGBY/Six Nations: Kevin Maggs was expected to undergo an operation yesterday to insert a metal plate to stabilise the broken…Wed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
Once mighty fight for first step on the ladderRUGBY : On Saturday Old Wesley host Greystones at Donnybrook, a match of vital importance to both teamsThu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
O'Sullivan's 32 head for BelfastRUGBY : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has named a 32-man squad for a four-day training camp in Belfast next weekThu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
Fitzgerald inspires BelvedereSCHOOLS' RUGBY: Belvedere College...13 Cistercian Roscrea...3Tue Mar 05 2002 - 00:00
Ireland seeking to crown campaignRUGBY/A International: Ireland will attempt to win a Triple Crown at A level for the second time in three years when they take…Fri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
Phelan brothers the aces as Roscrea surge throughIt was very much a case of Phelan groovy for Cistercian College Roscrea at Donnybrook as Kilkenny minor hurling brothers Conor…Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
Doherty earns St Mary's victory in injury timeSt Mary's College - 18, Blackrock College - 11: It was a marvellous contestMon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
We never said this couldn't happenTwo years ago Ireland turned up at Twickenham, travelling more in hope than expectationMon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
England a different prospectRUGBY: The comprehensive 55-22 victory over Wales in their first outing will guarantee that Ireland will approach tonight's …Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Defeat requires quick retortThe frustration of their 38-36 injury-time loss to Wales at Donnybrook a fortnight ago might just have eased as this juncture…Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Blackrock remain calm and patient to land spoilsLEINSTER SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND/BLACKROCK - 23; GONZAGA - 7: This was an enthralling confrontation, a much better spectacle…Tue Feb 12 2002 - 00:00
Miller and O'Kelly come through unscathedRUGBY/News: Perhaps the most wearying and worrying aspect of an international coach's remit is the Saturday evening, a week …Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Planet RugbyIt said in one newspaper during the week Steve Hansen (below) likes a challengeMon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
St Mary's welcome back key playersMalcolm O'Kelly will take his place in the St Mary's College second row tomorrow to confirm his rehabilitation from a cheekbone…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
O'Kelly back in Ireland squadRugby: Malcolm O'Kelly has been restored to the Ireland squad for tomorrow week's Six Nations Championship game against England…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
Fire of ambition still Byrne'sEmmet Byrne's season is over. Next Wednesday the Leinster and Ireland prop will undergo surgery on his right shoulderThu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Ireland to test knock on WoodKeith Wood will join the Ireland squad when they convene on Sunday for Saturday week's Six Nations Championship match against…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
O'Kelly set for club actionNews round-up : Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan confirmed he would like Malcolm O'Kelly and Eric Miller to play for their clubs…Wed Feb 06 2002 - 00:00
Outhalf plays it modestlyDavid Humphreys would probably colour in embarrassment as the kudos reigned down on Ireland's outhalfMon Feb 04 2002 - 00:00
Disruptions a part of Williams's new routineIRELAND A: The disruption endured by the senior national side through injuries and illness to Malcolm O'Kelly, Keith Wood, Shane…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
Fitzgerald's men face tough testUNDER 21s: Wales lead Ireland 5-4 in the head-to-head meetings at under-21 level since 1991, and it will require a tremendous…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
High School find line even in mudHigh School 21, Wesley College 10: High School may have been slightly flattered by the margin of success but there could be…Tue Jan 29 2002 - 00:00
O'Connell called into senior squadSix Nations/News round-up: It proved to be a double celebration for Paul O'Connell this weekendMon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Stringer should be fit for MunsterMunster coach Declan Kidney has delayed naming a team for Saturday's Heineken European Cup quarter-final with Stade Francais …Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Palmer Cup to stay in IrelandTwo Irish courses, Doonbeg and Ballybunion (Old), will stage the Palmer Cup over the next three yearsThu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Full back in full swingRUGBY: John O'Sullivan talks to Geordan Murphy about his return to the Ireland squad for Sunday week's opening Six Nations championship…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
