'The world is a poorer place today'Tributes to Darren Sutherland : No sport is as vulnerable to hyperbole as boxingTue Sept 15 2009 - 01:00
Dunne ready to dig deeperBOXING NEWS: THERE ARE wise words emblazoned all over the walls of the high performance training centre next door to the National…Tue Sept 15 2009 - 01:00
Dunne's credentials to be testedBrian Peters has managed to ensure Bernard Dunne’s first WBA world super bantamweight title defence will be in front of a home…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
IRB looks to stamp out uncontested scrumsUncontested scrums should be a rarer sight in rugby in the coming season after the International Rugby Board (IRB) today sanctioned…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Promoters pull the plug on Irish boutBoxing : Andy Lee's trainer Emmanuel Steward has revealed a middleweight match-up against Derryman John Duddy in New York has…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Taylor to learn fate this weekWomen's Boxing: Ireland’s Katie Taylor will know whether she will be competing at London 2012 on Thursday evening, when the …Mon Aug 10 2009 - 01:00
Pat's fans will have to sit out Steaua tripEuropa League: St Patrick's Athletic’s reward for their away-goals win over Russian side Krylya Sovetov is a meeting with 1986…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Cork City given Wednesday deadlineCork City have been given a stay of execution by the High Court after undertaking to settle the club's outstanding debt with …Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Dunne set for home title defence in SeptemberBOXING: BERNARD DUNNE looks set to make the first defence of his WBA super-bantamweight title in Dublin’s O2 Arena on Saturday…Thu Jul 23 2009 - 01:00
Thai Poonsawat on Dunne's radarBoxing: Bernard Dunne looks set to make the first defence of his WBA super-bantamweight title in Dublin’s O2 Arena on Saturday…Wed Jul 22 2009 - 01:00
Munster to begin defence of title with a visit to GlasgowRUGBY MAGNERS LEAGUE: REIGNING CHAMPIONS Munster will open the defence of their Magners League title with a trip to GlasgowWed Jul 15 2009 - 01:00
Chawke may join queue to buy NewcastleIRISH BUSINESSMEN Charlie Chawke and Louis Fitzgerald are seeking investors to join them in bidding for Newcastle United.Mon Jul 13 2009 - 01:00
Good news for ConnachtHEINEKEN CUP NEWS: A THIRD Irish Heineken Cup win in a row next year would pave the way for Connacht to enter the competition…Tue Jun 16 2009 - 01:00
Big guns could pave way for ConnachtA third Irish Heineken Cup win in a row next year would pave the way for Connacht to enter Europe’s premier competition in the…Mon Jun 15 2009 - 01:00
Lee to face Latvian in GermanyBoxing: Irish middleweight Andy Lee will face Latvian Olegs Fedotovs on the undercard of Wladimir Klitschko’s world heavyweight…Thu Jun 11 2009 - 01:00
Dunne set to leave CityRepublic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne is believed to be on the verge of a move out of Manchester City, with Stoke City, …Wed Jun 10 2009 - 01:00
Kidney names team to face Canada in Churchill CupRUGBY NEWS: IRELAND A will take to the field in the opening game of the Churchill Cup against Canada tomorrow (11Tue Jun 09 2009 - 01:00
McCloskey setting his sights highBoxing: Unbeaten Derry light-welterweight Paul McCloskey will make a significant move up in class when he fights former world…Tue Jun 09 2009 - 01:00
Dunne unable to pin down VazquezBernard Dunne's attempts to lure Israel Vazquez into the ring for a first title defence have ended in frustration after the Mexican…Fri May 29 2009 - 01:00
Doyle to miss Bulgaria clashKevin Doyle is almost certain to miss the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia on June…Mon May 11 2009 - 01:00
McGuinness apologises for racial abuseBohemians defender Jason McGuinness has publicly apologised for racially abusing Sligo Rovers player Romauld Boco in the 0-0 …Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
New man will make same old demandsKeane press conference: Roy Keane does not intend putting his Ipswich players under the pressure of having to prove themselves…Thu Apr 23 2009 - 01:00
Earls and Quinlan among the boltersLions squad : Most had an opinion, but few envied Ian McGeechan's task of selecting 37 players from four countries to face the…Tue Apr 21 2009 - 01:00
Maloney ups Dunne offerBoxing: Frank Maloney has increased his offer to newly-crowned super-bantamweight champion Bernard Dunne to €220,000, in a bid…Fri Apr 10 2009 - 01:00
Peters brings the Rocket back to earthBOXING: IN DECLINING the challenge of Belfast’s Wayne McCullough yesterday afternoon, Bernard Dunne’s manager Brian Peters said…Thu Mar 26 2009 - 00:00
McCullough not an option for DunneBOXING: Bernard Dunne will not be facing Wayne McCullough any time soon according to manager Brian Peters, who, this afternoon…Wed Mar 25 2009 - 00:00
Concern over injuries to Given and McGeadyGoalkeeper Shay Given and winger Aiden McGeady have emerged as injury worries for Giovanni Trapattoni, ahead of the World Cup…Mon Mar 23 2009 - 00:00
Cordoba remains in hospitalBOXING : Former world super-bantamweight champion Ricardo Cordoba remains in Beaumont Hospital today as a “precautionary measure…Sun Mar 22 2009 - 00:00
Dunne ready for redemptionBOXING: Challenger Bernard Dunne faced off with super-bantamweight world champion Ricardo Cordoba in the IFSC’s Clarion Hotel…Wed Mar 18 2009 - 00:00
O'Dea gets the call as Finnan returnsGiovanni Trapattoni’s squad announcement ahead of World Cup qualifiers against the Bulgaria and Italy this morning was business…Mon Mar 16 2009 - 00:00
Lee to face familiar foeBOXING: Andy Lee will face Germany’s Alex Sipos on the undercard of Bernard Dunne’s world title bout on March 21st, after the…Fri Mar 13 2009 - 00:00
Egan to get 'back to basics'Irish amateur captain Ken Egan’s recent high-profile disappearing act has culminated with the Olympic silver medallist withdrawing…Wed Mar 04 2009 - 00:00
Olympic review highlights lack of direction and unityAn Olympic review carried out by international sports and business consultancy Genesis has found Ireland to rank lowest among…Wed Feb 25 2009 - 00:00
FAI confirms league licencesThe FAI’s Independent Club Licensing Committee has confirmed his afternoon that Cobh Ramblers have been denied a first division…Mon Feb 16 2009 - 00:00
Cuper hopes to exploit Ireland's 'weaknesses'HECTOR CUPER looks like a man hell-bent on revenge most of the time, but the Georgia coach was in a relaxed mood when being reintroduced…Wed Feb 11 2009 - 00:00
Andrews to start against GeorgiaKeith Andrews will win his first competitive international cap when partnering Glenn Whelan in the centre of midfield against…Tue Feb 10 2009 - 00:00
Doyle fit but McShane remains a doubtRepublic of Ireland v Georgia team news : Giovanni Trapattoni welcomed Paul McShane and Kevin Doyle back to training today after…Mon Feb 09 2009 - 00:00
Bohs players agree pay cutThe 12 contracted players at Bohemians have agreed a pay cut with the club that will allow the Dublin side complete the recruitment…Thu Feb 05 2009 - 00:00
Mathews appointed Drogheda bossFormer Cork City manager Alan Mathews has been confirmed as the new Drogheda United boss, replacing Paul Doolin, the man who …Wed Feb 04 2009 - 00:00
Drogheda free to pursue licenceSOCCER: Drogheda United have been taken out of examinership by the High Court and are free to pursue a league licence for the…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Lansdowne to host 2011 Uefa Cup finalLansdowne Road will host the Uefa Cup final in 2011, it was confirmed this afternoonThu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Kidney keen to keep expectations in checkIn typically understated fashion, Ireland coach Declan Kidney has sought to dampen lofty expectations ahead of his first Six …Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
McCarthy 'shocked' by Canty's claimsCork hurling manager Gerald McCarthy has described comments made by members of the county panel earlier in the week as “distasteful…Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
Irish trio on the moveTRANSFER NEWS : Hull have completed the signing of Kevin Kilbane from Wigan for an undisclosed fee and the 31-year-old might…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Doolin looking back in Drogheda's directionPaul Doolin is happy with the “bones” of his new Cork City squad but is sure to try and flesh it out a bit with a few of his …Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Peschisolido to assist Kenna at Pat'sSt Patrick’s Athletic have confirmed former Canadian international Paul Peschisolido will assist new manager Jeff Kenna at Richmond…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Kenna jumps ship for Pat'sJeff Kenna has taken the position vacated by Johnny McDonnell at St Patrrick’s Athletic, just a month after committing to Galway…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Doolin appointed Cork City managerSOCCER: Paul Doolin will be unveiled as Cork City manager on Thursday after he agreed terms with new owner Tom Coughlan this…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Players accept Drogheda dealDrogheda United edged a touch closer to safety today after playing staff owed money by the club accepted the financial settlement…Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
McDonnell leaves Pat'sSt Patrick's Athletic have parted company with manager Johnny McDonnellThu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00