Badminton titles on lineSonya McGinn and Michael Watt defend their singles' titles at the National Badminton Championships, which get under way today…Sat Feb 06 1999 - 00:00
Hod struck down by word and deedI'm not sure why but I kept thinking of the late Bill Shankly on Tuesday evening, wondering what he would have made of it all…Sat Feb 06 1999 - 00:00
Ryan beaten in first roundDerek Ryan was beaten in the first round of the British National Squash Championships in Manchester yesterday, losing in five…Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
Ulster out to maintain recordGraham Quincey's Ulster squad head for Galway this weekend hoping to maintain the province's remarkable record in the Under-21…Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
Wait over for Mount Anville - after extra timeMount Anville's army of supporters were in fine voice as they filed into Grange Road yesterday afternoon for the Esat Digiphone…Thu Feb 04 1999 - 00:00
Ryan on the moveDerek Ryan moved up two places to 12 in the new world ranking list, issued yesterday by the Professional Squash Association, …Wed Feb 03 1999 - 00:00
Wesley, Mount Anville at it againA year after Wesley College and Mount Anville produced a Leinster Schools' Senior Cup final to remember at Belfield the same …Wed Feb 03 1999 - 00:00
Quotes of the week"Stress has always been around but I thought it related more to a 29-year-old at Rochdale with a mortgage and three children …Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Where are they now? - No 25: Joe WatersClub career: Born in Limerick, the 5'5" midfielder left Wembley Rovers for Frank O'Farrell's Leicester City in 1969, where he…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Advantage AlexandraLoreto's joint ownership of first place in the Leinster Senior A table proved short-lived after Old Alexandra moved three points…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Website of the weekIf the strain of watching your team on teletext is beginning to get to you why not try tuning in to live commentary on the internet…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Irish in Britain: How they fared this weekendIrish under-21 striker Alan Lee was probably feeling a little stressed himself last week when he heard that Stan Collymore was…Mon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Grin of the week"Bystanders beware! The Manchester City juggernaut is roaring back to the big timeMon Feb 01 1999 - 00:00
Spin king entrapped in wicked webGod, how my heart went out to Muttiah Muralitharan last SundaySat Jan 30 1999 - 00:00
Pegasus wait in cause of loyaltyIt was always going to take something rather extraordinary to temporarily halt the relentless march of Pegasus towards making…Fri Jan 29 1999 - 00:00
Victories for last year's finalistsThe 1999 Esat Digiphone-sponsored Leinster Schools' Senior Cup final will be a repeat of last year's decider after holders Wesley…Thu Jan 28 1999 - 00:00
Ireland to face EnglandThe Irish Ladies Hockey Union yesterday confirmed the line-up for May's Four Nations' Tournament at Belfield in which Ireland…Tue Jan 26 1999 - 00:00
Where are they now? No 24: Gerry DalyClub career: The Cabra-born midfielder joined Manchester United from Bohemians in 1973 (£20,000), establishing himself in the…Mon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Website of the weekThe Anagram Genius Server http://www.anagramgenius.com/server.htmlMon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Pegasus face old rivalAfter ending Munster's interest in this year's Sharwood's Irish Senior Cup by beating Harlequins and Church of Ireland respectively…Mon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Irish in Britain: How they fared this weekendThere were mixed fortunes for the Irish in the English FA Cup over the weekend, but few were happier than Fulham's Limerick-born…Mon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
Harlequins to `give it a go' against the holders"It wasn't the kindest," is Harlequins' goalkeeper Sharon Hutchinson's polite description of the draw for this weekend's quarter…Fri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
Muckross advanceMuckross Park complete the line-up for the semi-finals of the Esat Digiphone-sponsored Leinster Schoolgirls' Senior Cup following…Fri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
Ireland aim for top threeA top-three finish, which would qualify them for a place in next year's European Championships, is the target for the Irish badminton…Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:00
Replay neededHolders Wesley College must wait until Thursday to discover who they play in the semi-finals of the Leinster Schoolgirls' Senior…Tue Jan 19 1999 - 00:00
McGinn makes Lisbon finalSonya McGinn, the Irish badminton champion, celebrated reaching her highest world and European ranking by making it to the final…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
Revenge for HermesHermes avenged their defeat by Loreto in last year's Leinster Senior Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory at Beaufort on Saturday…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
Irish in Britain: How they fared this weekendDivision One: Two more goals for Niall Quinn, for Sunderland against Ipswich yesterday, took his season's tally to 13, just one…Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
Quarry allowed to dig his own graveFor me, Jerry Quarry was just a name, a fighter whose "day" was before my timeSat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Mount Anville move closerMount Anville and Loreto Foxrock overcame their opponents and demanding weather conditions yesterday to win through to the semi…Sat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Top four turn attention to cupThe top four women's teams in the Leinster Senior A put their league concerns behind them this weekend to concentrate on the …Fri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Ryan lives up to world class tagThis time a year ago Derek Ryan hadn't won a world ranking squash tournament since he triumphed at the Hungarian Open in 1993…Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
Quotes of the week"As far as I'm concerned the manager's position remains unchanged. I know nothing about Ron Atkinson."Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Where are they now? No 22: Gerry RyanClub Career: Signed by Tommy Docherty for Derby County from Bohemians in 1977 (for £40,000), leaving a year later for Alan Mullery…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Irish in Britain: How they fared this weekendDivision One: Robbie Keane scored his 14th goal of the season in Wolves' 2-1 win over Tranmere on Friday night (Tranmere's Irish…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Grin of the weekRedder faces than usual at Old Trafford yesterday when a power-cut caused a delay in the game against West HamMon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Vintage goal earns Alexandra victoryA goal of the highest quality gave Old Alexandra a richly deserved win over Muckross at Rathdown on Saturday, a victory that …Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Chants of the week"We've got a player and his name is Chrissy Perry, Better than Sol Campbell but he's never on the telly, If I was a girl I'd …Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Website of the week Keepy UppiesBored at work? Need some way of passing a few hours? Look no further than Sportsweb's site which features a `Keepy Uppy' game…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Granny rule with a difference"Granny died. Have to go to funeral. Will miss chemistry exam. Gutted. Sure you understand," said the noteSat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Irish super says KuperWith just two minutes to go in their fourth and final practice match of the week in Spain yesterday, the Irish women's hockey…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Alexandra face up to key Muckross matchOld Alexandra resume their quest for their first Leinster Senior League title since 1991 tomorrow morning when they meet their…Fri Jan 08 1999 - 00:00
Irish draw to prove a boostAfter defeats in their opening two women's hockey international practice games in Barcelona this week Irish coach Riet Kuper …Thu Jan 07 1999 - 00:00
Ireland get idea of task aheadA 3-0 defeat by Germany in a women's hockey practice match in Barcelona yesterday gave Ireland some idea of the task that lies…Tue Jan 05 1999 - 00:00
