JAMIE VARDY STUNNED Premier League followers last weekend, with a hat-trick against title contenders Man City to bring their run of dismal form to a stop. Elsewhere, Dylan Hartley was handed a six-week ban for striking Leinster’s Sean O’Brien and the reaction was largely critical. The proposed introduction of gender quotas on sporting bodies sparked […]
FORMER MEATH FOOTBALLER Joe Sheridan is set to make an unexpected return to the inter-county fold following a three-year absence, according to the Irish Independent. Sheridan, who broke Louth hearts in the 2010 Leinster final, is understood to have been recalled to the panel as goalkeeper rather than as a forward, where he operated for […]
PAT HOLMES AND Noel Connelly have aired their grievances about the player revolt that ousted them as joint Mayo managers in 2015. It’s the first time they have spoken publically about their removal 14 months ago, which occured shortly after Mayo lost to eventual champions Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final replay. Speaking with the Irish […]
MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT Shane Ross says he disagrees with the proposal to impose cuts to state funding on sporting bodies who do not adhere to a 30% gender quota. The initiative, which was announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport Patrick O’Donovan, triggered a mixed reaction, with some sporting organisations saying that […]
RTÉ SPORT CAME in for criticism recently following the announcement of their shortlist for Sportsperson of the Year. Many were left puzzled by the inclusion of Olympic silver medalist and gold medalist at the World Championships Paul O’Donovan, and the omission of his brother Gary who was his rowing partner in Rio. Others questioned whether national […]
THE SHORTLIST FOR RTÉ Sports Person of the Year contains a host of athletes who excelled this year. In another remarkable year for Jim Gavin and the Dublin Gaelic football team, Niall Kelly looks at the man who shone brightest in a team of stars. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO You’d have to presume that Brian Fenton […]
THE KERRY HURLERS now have a new manager after Fintan O’Connor was appointed earlier today. O’Connor, who previously worked under Derek McGrath as part of the Waterford hurling management team, succeeds Ciarán Carey on an initial two-year deal with the option of a third year. Carey stepped down from his position earlier this month, citing “increased […]
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1. SO THIS IS how 2016 draws to a close. A quiet room in a city centre hotel, a table set for lunch and a tape rolling all the while. Around the table, four unique voices when it comes to women and sport. Natalya Coyle, the modern pentathlete who finished seventh at the Olympics. Sarah Rowe, […]
Donal Monaghan (Donegal) Legendary Donegal footballer Monaghan, who passed away in January of this year, won two Ulster titles during his time with the county’s senior footballers, in 1972 and 1974. Monaghan was named man of the match in the 1974 provincial final replay win against Down and later won an All-Star that year. His […]