STEPHEN Kenny has said that while he is delighted to be officially appointed Republic of Ireland manager, his immediate thoughts are with those who are leading the fight against COVID-19. Last weekend, the FAI announced that Kenny was to take over from Mick McCarthy with immediate effect due to the delay to the European Championships’ […]
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SPORT: New Ireland boss Kenny pays tribute to front line workers
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SPORT: McCrory admits boxers face a tough period due to lack of action
PADRAIG McCrory admits the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic has made it a worrying time for professional boxers who find themselves without any certainty as to when they can earn their next pay cheque. The BUI Celtic super-middleweight champion is one of many local fighters who were due to see action during an MTK […]
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Bunscoil teacher and kidney transplant recipient Seán urges public to respect Covid-19 advice
Bunscoil Phobal Feirste teacher and sportsman Seán Mac Mánais, a kidney transplant recipient, spoke to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta about the danger of COVID-19 for people like him, and about isolating in his home since 12 March. Seán Mac Mánais from West Belfast is a teacher in Bunscoil Phobal Feirste, and a former football and […]
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Between a rock and a hard place
AMATEUR League football managers from across the city are split on whether or not the current season should be voided in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, Northern Amateur Football League (NAFL) chairman Terry Pateman revealed their position on the matter when the Irish FA asked the junior leagues to state their […]
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Remembering that summer in Dublin
A LONG delivery, the battle for possession and the sliotar squirts free, breaking kindly to Karl Stewart inside the penalty area who has the presence of mind to gather, dart inside and make the room for the shot. A swing of ash and the ball goes up and between the posts. It puts Antrim ahead […]
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Ciaran Barr: GPA, Casement Park, school days and the keys to success
IN the second part of my interview with Ciaran Barr, the Antrim All-Star discusses his new role in the GPA, thoughts on Casement Park, recalls his school experience at St Mary’s CBGS and offers his insight to what is the key to success. Barr recently took on the role of Finance and Operations Head in […]
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