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Club semi-finals 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Crossmaglen have secured their place in the AIB All-Ireland club SFC final, by beating St Brigid's by 1-11 to 0-11. However they will have to wait for a replay to find out whether it'll be Dr. Crokes or Moorefield they face in the final, after the other semi-final ended in a draw. Read more:finals
Transfer trouble 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Tom's Sporting Almanac reports on the upset caused by Thomas Walsh leaving Carlow for Wicklow.Transfers within the GAA remain something of a taboo subject. Strictly speaking a player can move when his living circumstances permit it, but the idea of changing club or county for personal betterment contravenes the pervading spirit of the greater good of home parish, then county.Link
Magners Leauge Round-Up 2007-02-21 11:53:49 All four of the Irish provinces were in action over the weekend, and with only one loss, overall it was a fairly good weekend. Connacht were the team to lose, as they travelled to play the Ospreys. Unable to maintain their first half lead they lost 31-10 Leinster may not have sparkled against Edinburgh, but they secured a 13-6 victory and remain top of the table.Ulster remain in the chase after defeating the Dragons 14-7, but allegations of racist abuse must be putting a damper on celebrations.Munster were more than convincing in their win over the Border Reivers, despite missing a few big names they scored five tried to secure the bonus point and win, 36-0
Shelbourne relegated 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Champions have been relegated to Division One after an investigation into their finances. Which also means that their european appearances may be in doubt.
Ireland name starting team for England match 2007-02-21 11:53:49 And the good news is that O'Driscoll is back, however Stringer is still a doubt.Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll returns to the team at outside centre after recovering from his hamstring injury. Leinster wing Shane Horgan moves from inside centre to the right wing in place of Geordan Murphy and Gordon D'Arcy moves back into the No.12 position. There is one vacancy in the starting team at scrumhalf as the Irish management will give Peter Stringer further time to recover from his hand injury. Read more:Ireland
, England
Homeless World Cup team mourn death of their captain 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Just a few months after captaining Ireland at the Homeless World
Cup in South Africa, Simon Canning has died.Simon will be remembered for his great love of sports and in particular football where he only recently captained the Irish Street soccer team that participated in the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa in September 2006 bringing home the Edinburgh Cup. He was an inspirational captain whose desire to achieve was evident to all. That was his competitive side but there was a tender and loving side to Simon that was evident to all who saw him interact with the orphan children he met in Africa, a naturalness and gentleness that belied his tough and imposing frame. Read more:mourn
, death
John O'Brien names captain 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Despite being unavailable due to injury John O'Brien has been chosen as captain of the Tipperary senior hurlers for 2007.O'Brien is still recovering from the leg injuries (a dislocated and fractured hip) he suffered in a car accident before Christmas and is not expected to link up with Babs Keating's Tipp panel until May.
Healy on his way to Cork 2007-02-21 11:53:49 Irish international Colin Healy
is headed for Cork. The former Sunderland and Celtic players has signed a two year deal with Cork City.
Clark out, Harrington through 2007-02-23 04:24:44 Padraig Harrington
has secured a narrow win over Lee Westwood in the Accenture Match Play Championships, and will now face Stuart Cink.However, Ulsterman Darren Clark
lost to Sergio Garcia and is out of the competition.
Ireland V England, the build-up 2007-02-23 04:24:44 Politics and sport shouldn't really mix. And historical grievances really shouldn't be added to the pot, but when England
travel to Croke Park all three will be brought up and given a good stir. The following is a list of blogs posting on the topic:Yes!We're all individuals - Pretty CunningIt's only a game - In Fact, AhEngland go back to school - Ireland
rugby.comA Hain, a wreath and the first Bloody Sunday - The Poor MouthGod save wikipedia - blankpaigeGod Save All Of Us From This Nonsense - Tom's Sporting Almanac
Cork City continue to strenghten squad 2007-02-23 04:24:44 After already signing Colin Healy Link Cork City have now added Darragh Ryan to their squad. The attack minded defender has signed a one year deal from UCD
Kerry All Star cleared 2007-02-23 04:24:44 Kerry All-Star Aidan O'Mahony has had charges of assault, obstruction and breach of the peace dropped, after the judge claimed that the case lacked cohesion and credibility.He said Mr O'Mahony, a student garda, did nothing legally or morally wrong and he had no criminal intent.The charges were brought following two incidents outside Mustang Sally's nightclub at Main Street, Killarney, in the early hours of 2 January last year.Judge O'Connor said the nightclub's security staff completely over-reacted. Read more:Kerry
World Cup family 2007-02-23 04:24:44 Cricket Ed Joyce is heading off to the Cricket World
Cup as part of the England squad but his twin sisters Isobel and Cecelia will be offering advice. They've played in the World Cup
on the Ireland team.
McMahon returns for Cork 2007-02-24 01:56:52 Cork take on Tyrone this weekend in the NFL and have received the welcome news that Kevin McMahon
, who missed the first two matches through injury, will be making his comeback.
Tyrone in trouble again 2007-02-24 01:56:52 The Ulster Council has yet to make a decision on whether or not to punish Tyrone
after they fielded two college students in their win over Donegal last Saturday.Tyrone had points deducted for fielding four university players against Derry in the group stage of the competition.The Red Hands made late changes to their announced line-up to include Cathal McCarron and Damien McCaul. Link
World Cup for Setanta 2007-02-24 01:56:52 Setanta Sports will be the station to tune in to for the 2007 & 2011 rugby World
Cup, after they signed a contract with the IRB yesterday. Read more:Setanta
, World Cup
Scottish pro-rugby on the rocks - Dewey signs for Ulster 2007-02-24 22:32:25 Whatever about Danielli, an average enough Scottish
fringe international, signing for Ulster
, the signing of Rob Dewey by the Ulstermen is a bleak moment for Scottish pro rugby. A young, talented and very robust first centre, his abilities were well underlined by his performance for Scotland against Wales two weekends ago. If the Scottish RFU cannot afford to keep players like him at home - a player who is very much the future of the Scottish international midfield - it does not bode well for the future of their domestic pro game.[Submitted by jjcarroll] Read more:signs
Leinster Provincial Towns Cup 2007-02-24 22:32:25 In a victory for common-sense, the Leinster
Branch has scheduled the Remax Provincial Towns
Cup for this Sunday.With the Leinster Provincial leagues not complete, clubs will be very much focused on the Towns Cup, one of the oldest competitions in Irish rugby comprising the majority of Junior Clubs in the Leinster area.The usual slew of Division One clubs will fancy their chances, with Naas, Navan and last years winners Tullamore all fancying their chances. The stand-out tie for this writer is Navan's visit to Division Two runners-up Wicklow - on a hard pitch, when they can spin it wide, Wicklow are a match for anyone. Edenderry versus Portarlington Wicklow versus Navan New Ross versus Arklow Tullamore versus Rathdrum Athy versus Ashbourne Co. Carlow versus Kilkenny Gorey versus Skerries Dundalk versus Portlaoise North Kildare versus Clane Naas versus Tullow Roscrea
AIB Club SF: Dr. Crokes V Moorefield 2007-02-25 20:08:35 Colm Cooper was on form for Dr. Crokes in their semi-final replay against Moorefield, and helped his side win this fantastic match. Final Score: DR CROKES 2-9 MOOREFIELD 0-8
NFL 1A: Cork v Tyrone 2007-02-25 20:08:35 14 of Cork's 15 points came from play as they defeated Tyrone
in Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday.Mulligan had little impact on the game apart from receiving a red card in the second half.
Ireland V England 2007-02-25 20:08:35 It was Super Saturday in the Six Nations, with three matches being played on the one day. Italy went to Scotland looking for a first away win, Ireland
hosted England
in Croke Park, and Wales went to France looking for their first win of this year's competition.Ireland dominated their match, winning 43-13.
Keely appointed manager 2007-02-25 20:08:35 Shelbourne have announced the appointment of Dermot Keely
as new manager
. They have also stated that Gary Brown has stepped down from the position of interim chairman of the Management Committee. Read more:appointed
Drogheda team news 2007-02-26 18:24:49 Drogheda Utd will be missing some key players when they begin their defence of the Setanta Cup against Linfield. Declan O'Brien, Jason Gavin, Glen Fitzpatrick and Tony Grant are all out due to suspension.
NFL 1A: Donegal V Dublin 2007-02-26 18:24:49 Keeping their 100 per cent record in tact Donegal
defeated Dublin
in Ballyshannon. The wet and windy conditions had an impact on the game, and probably on the scoreline: final score: Donegal 0-9 Dublin 0-5
NFL 1A: Kerry V Fermanagh 2007-02-26 18:24:49 There were three red cards handed out in Breffni Park, with Kerry
's Kieran Donaghy and Ronan S Flatharta sent off, along with Fermanagh's Christopher BreenThe bad tempered encounter was won by Kerry, final score: Fermanagh 0-8 Kerry 1-12
Derry V Glentoran news 2007-02-26 18:24:49 Glentoran take on Derry
in their opening Setanta Cup match tonight, hoping to overcome their indifferent recent form. Derry will be hoping to start well in this tough group that also includes Drogheda United and Linfield.
NFL 1A: Mayo V Limerick 2007-02-26 18:24:49 Limerick travelled to Castlebar to take on Mayo, and with Trevor Mortimer scoring the only goal in the game, it was Mayo who came out on top. Mayo 1-10 Limerick 0-7 Read more:Limerick
Setanta Cup 1st round 2007-02-27 17:08:50 Drogheda Utd V Linfield - last year's winners were beaten by the Champions from the previous year, with 1 goal separating the two teams. The enjoyable encounter was played before a great crowd, with many visiting supporters making the trip.St Patrick's Athletic V Portadown - This was a perfect start to St. Pat's Setanta
Cup as they scored 3 goals to none at Richmond Park.Glentoran V Derry City - A late goal from Kevin McHugh was enough to claim the victory for Derry City, but Derry manager Pat Fenlon was sent into from the dugout after arguing with Glentoran's assistant manager Andy Mathieson.Dungannon Swifts V Cork City - Dungannon started off the brighter of these two teams, but neither could find the net. Final Score: 0-0 Read more:round
Allianz NFL round-up 2007-02-27 17:08:50 So far, Donegal and Westmeath both have 100% records in the leagues. A full round
-up of scores is available on the GAA's website Read more:Allianz
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