HE may be going into the European Games as one of Ireland’s leading medal prospects, but James McGivern insists he is still learning his trade. After securing the Irish Elite title earlier this year, McGivern’s preparations for the European Games suffered a minor setback when he was beaten by Enric La Cruz in April’s Chemistry […]
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McGivern looking to move another step closer towards 2020 Olympic qualification
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Antrim hoping to draw home comforts ahead of Corrigan clash
All-Ireland Senior Football Qualifiers Round Two Antrim v Kildare (Saturday, 3pm, Corrigan Park) IT was meant as a tongue-in-cheek tweet, sent out against the backdrop of Kildare’s famous ‘Newbridge or nowhere’ campaign last summer, but Paddy McBride admits he had no idea how much influence his post would have. Some 20 minutes after Antrim were […]
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McAllister delighted with Swift conclusion of transfers
THE start of the new football season may be weeks away, but St James’ Swifts manager Pat McAllister believes they have completed their signings well ahead of schedule. Having signed seven players in as many days, including former Cliftonville star Ryan Catney, McAllister doesn’t feel the need to bring any more players in before their […]
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Reds boss McLaughlin pleased with Europa League draw
CLIFTONVILLE have been pitted against Barry Town United in the preliminary round of the Europa League Qualifying following Tuesday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. The Reds will travel to Cardiff for the first leg at the Leckwith Stadium on Thursday, June 27 before hosting the return leg at Solitude on Thursday, July 4. Barry […]
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Corrigan Park gets the green light to host Qualifier clash
THE GAA have confirmed that Corrigan Park will host the second round Qualifier meeting between Antrim and Kildare on Saturday, June 22. The Saffrons had been drawn out first for Monday’s draw and would have been a designated ‘home’ county in any case owing to their Division Four status. However, there were fears that Antrim […]
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Cacace’s British title fight to take place at the Falls Park
ANTHONY Cacace will get the chance to land the British super-featherweight on home soil as his challenge to Sam Bowen will take place on the undercard of Michael Conlan v Vladimir Nikitin at the Falls Park on August 3. The Lenadoon southpaw had been expected to face Bowen at the 02 Arena in London on […]
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