THE TIPPERARY AND Clare hurlers have named their sides for their first-round league clash at Semple Stadium on Saturday [throw-in, 7pm]. Liam Sheedy has unveiled an experienced outfit for his first league game in charge since returning to the helm with the Premier County. Newly appointed captain Seamus Callan will lead an impressive Tipperary attack, … Continue reading "Tipp and Clare both show their hand as Sheedy prepares for first league game in charge"

Updated Jan 25th 2019, 9:50 PM KILKENNY MANAGER BRIAN Cody has named his starting team for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League opener against Cork at Nowlan Park.  The defending league champions will be captained by Conor Fogarty in the absence of 2019 skipper TJ Reid. The Kilkenny forward line will be led by Billy Ryan, Kevin … Continue reading "Walsh named in Cork attack while Cody unveils side to begin Allianz League defence"

A NEW HURLING league campaign heralds the start of a familiar process. Managers are afforded the chance to introduce newcomers to the inter-county stage and figure out who could make a swift rise. The spring of 2019 will be no different. Here’s some youngsters from a collection of counties that could make their mark in … Continue reading "9 young hurlers to watch out for in the 2019 season"

THE TABLES WILL turn for Dublin ladies nutritionist Kate McDaid today. Source: nutrikate_com Instagram. While she normally helps elite players and athletes achieve their nutrition goals and target the extra percentages en route to success, she’s eyeing national glory herself as she lines out with Killester in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, this afternoon. The … Continue reading "From ‘feeding the hunger’ of the All-Ireland champions to gunning for her own basketball glory"

JIM GAVIN HAS named his starting team for tomorrow’s Allianz National Football League opener away against Monaghan, as the All-Ireland champions seek to defend their title and secure a sixth league crown in seven seasons in 2019 [throw-in 2pm]. Gavin makes six changes from the side which defeated Tyrone to lift the Sam Maguire for … Continue reading "Gavin names team as champions Dublin prepare for National League opener away in Clones"

CBC Cork 2-12 Thurles CBS 0-13 Denis Hurley reports from Kilfinane CORK’S CHRISTIAN BROTHERS College will contest the Munster PPS Dr Harty Cup final for the first time since 1918 following a fine victory over Thurles CBS at Kilfinane this afternoon. Having lost the inaugural decider to Rockwell College, CBC has become more renowned as … Continue reading "CBC Cork qualify for first Harty Cup final in 101 years after win over Thurles"

Midleton CBS 1-11 De La Salle 0-12 Dermot Keyes reports from Fraher Field, Dungarvan MIDLETON CBS ADVANCED to the Dr Harty Cup Final thanks a dramatic stoppage time goal from midfielder Ryan McCarthy following a ding-dong battle with De La Salle College in Dungarvan today. McCarthy’s lofted free deceived De La Salle goalkeeper Mark Kilgannon … Continue reading "Late goal hands Midleton dramatic win over De La Salle to reach Harty Cup decider"

CARRIE DOLAN SHOT 10 points as Galway got their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 campaign off to a flying start with a 1-14 to 1-6 win over Tipperary at The Ragg. Defending champions Kilkenny and Clare were the other winners, while All-Ireland champions Cork had an unscheduled weekend off following the postponement of their … Continue reading "Wins for Galway, Clare and defending champions Kilkenny in round 2 of camogie league"

Tipperary 2-16 Clare 1-11 Fintan O’Toole reports from Semple Stadium A FIRST NIGHT back in the league arena for Liam Sheedy and a successful outing for his Tipperary side on home soil. Seamus Callanan was fouled for a 3rd minute penalty for Tipperary. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO New captain Seamus Callanan hit 2-7 to help clinch … Continue reading "Callanan hits 2-7 in league success for Tipperary over 14-man Clare in Thurles"

Dublin 3-15 Carlow 0-18 Paul Keane reporting at Parnell Park THE HALF-TIME introduction of Donal Burke was crucial at Parnell Park where hot favourites Dublin came from behind to secure a battling Allianz NHL Division 1B win. Burke, among a group of Dublin players who featured for DCU in the Fitzgibbon Cup this week, didn’t … Continue reading "Goals from O’Connell, Dillon and Burke help Dublin open up league with victory over Carlow"