O'Sullivan denied victory by MoroccanSonia O'Sullivan showed that she can certainly compete with the best middle distance runners in the world when she finished second…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Maher's double ranks as Irish bestWhen Emily Maher's mother, Frances, listened from Kilkenny to Ireland's national anthem from the Olympic Stadium in Moscow over…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Moscow gold for Irish girlKilkenny sprinter Emily Maher yesterday became the first Irish person to win a World Youth Olympic gold medal when she won the…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Sprinter's success rekindles dispute over Olympic fundingA young Irish sprinter became a world champion yesterday only to find her achievement rekindling a long-standing row between …Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Swarm brings welcome buzzSerenity on the Tour. We sat on the grass and watched the giant screen at the Cork finish, the last stage in IrelandTue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Race whizzes through Carrick in tribute to a great Irish sportsmanWhen the Tour de France flashed through Carrick-on-Suir and Sean Kelly Square yesterday, it symbolised not just cycling's regard…Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Kelly stands by RTE snubThe row surrounding former Tour de France cycling stars Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche and RTE continued unabated yesterday, with…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Le Tour shows us its teethYesterday there was a little more savagery, a little more painMon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Festina play down drug seizureThe first stage of the Tour de France had finished but the wheels were still spinning at Dublin Castle last night as a spokesman…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Testing time for O'SullivanNothing quite like it so far this season. Tonight in Oslo Sonia O'Sullivan will dip her toe into deeper watersThu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesFormer Irish rugby manager allegedly throws a punch at Sunday Times Irish rugby correspondent in nightclub jacksSat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
More IASA officers quit as members study options for new associationA new swimming body, with a revised constitution, is expected to be established by September.Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Sanctions put O'Hare's future in the balanceThe first casualty of Minister for Tourism and Sport Dr Jim McDaid's sanctions against the Irish Amateur Swimming Association…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Swimming association to name reform groupThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association will announce the names of its new "change management team" later this week, according…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Irish shine in Mardyke show"How did he sign your autograph," asked a curious mother.Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Exceptional field for CorkA meeting with hopes of offering up a world record over two miles and possibly one of the fastest 1,500 metres times run on Irish…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Reeling in the shredded sheets in the early hoursSpinnakers. Today we blew out a spinnaker in the back garden of the Great Blasket IslandsTue Jun 23 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesThat paragon of racial equality, the South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU), has illustrated just how well it has adapted…Sat Jun 20 1998 - 01:00
IASA to discuss Murphy report at weekendThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) will meet this weekend to formulate a reaction to the Murphy report on child sexual…Fri Jun 19 1998 - 01:00
Report suggests 106 main system reformsThe Murphy report into child sexual abuse in swimming makes 106 recommendations relating to the organisation and administration…Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Club loses licence to use pool at Kings HospitalKings Hospital School in Palmerstown, Dublin, has decided to terminate the licence of Kings Hospital Swimming Club, occupants…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesCasey Martin, the disabled golfer, who won a court fight for the right to use a buggy in competition, has qualified for next …Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Hanna in for ScottJohn Clarke becomes the first Irish coach in a decade to take charge of the national hockey team when Ireland face Scotland at…Fri Jun 12 1998 - 01:00
Major boost for Irish athleticsIrish athletics yesterday received confirmation that it would gain promotion to Division One of the Europa Cup competition next…Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
McKiernan streets ahead of record fieldA race, an event, a spectacle? All three most likelyMon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
McKiernan to put traffic behind herIt will be difficult to ignore 33,000 women running, jogging and walking their way around Dublin city this weekendSat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan has peaks to climbSummer in Paris and Sonia O'Sullivan dipped her toe into the warmth of the European track season and found the waters still icy…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan back on trackTwo world titles in a matter of hours is a peak after which most athletes could retireThu Jun 04 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesFor sometime now women's tennis has been a better spectacle than the men's gameSat May 30 1998 - 01:00
St Benildus favouritesA cursory look at the figures on the St Benildus College balance-sheet for their under-16 soccer team indicates that the side…Tue May 26 1998 - 01:00
Magee enjoys silver liningBrian Magee has returned home from the European Championships in Minsk, Belarus, with a silver medal to continue a tradition …Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
My club: Muckross Hockey ClubSandra O'Gorman will travel with Muckross Hockey Club to Cardiff on Wednesday where the Dublin team will represent Ireland in…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesThere is little sign that the Australian media will treat the Olympic Games with kid gloves simply because the event is being…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
IASA has no money for child protectionThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) have refuted a claim that the suspension of funding to the organisation by Minister…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
Magee goes for goldTomorrow Belfast middleweight Brian Magee could become only the third boxer in almost 50 years to win a gold medal at the European…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan is fit for summerA mischievous Sonia O'Sullivan arrived in Dublin last night and her gentle ribbing of the male side of Irish athletics marked…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
Brizzel makes an impactThe sun shone for the traditional opener at Santry stadium yesterday as the George V Ryan/Louis Vandendries Invitation event …Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
My Club: Blackrock RCCarole Ann Byrne has been captain of the Irish women's rugby team for the past two yearsMon May 18 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesSo you think Ireland's Richie Coughlan and Keith Nolan are having a difficult time on the US golf tour - not making cuts, having…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Europa Cup team at full strengthWith the exception of World cross-country champion Sonia O'Sullivan, a strong Irish team for the Europa Cup in Lithuania on June…Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
Defeat accepted with dignityPerhaps the expectations were more accurately placed this yearTue May 05 1998 - 01:00
Higgins takes Doherty's world crownKen Doherty struggled valiantly against one of the most gifted snooker players to emerge in the last few years before finally…Tue May 05 1998 - 01:00
Doherty still in there with a fighter's chanceIreland's Ken Doherty is becoming addicted to extremesMon May 04 1998 - 01:00
Doherty shows fortitude in recoveryIt might be a vintage year for breaks of over 140 at the Crucible in Sheffield - four so far from a total of 21 since 1977 - …Sat May 02 1998 - 01:00
Opportunist Doherty establishes early leadKen Doherty has been talking about another gear all week. Yesterday he found it.Fri May 01 1998 - 01:00
Doherty stands up to the pressure to reach last fourJohn Parrott said it after he was beaten in the quarter-final by John Higgins yesterday at the CrucibleThu Apr 30 1998 - 01:00
Doherty fights for slim leadAny flights of fancy that Ken Doherty would breeze through his 25-frame quarter final match against qualifier Matthew Stevens…Wed Apr 29 1998 - 01:00
