LOCAL boxing clubs can return to action on August 10 in line with the Irish Government’s advice on the resumption of close physical contact sports. The announcement was made recently by IABA President, Dominic O’Rourke who said that the return would be subject to various safety measures being put in place. The St Michael’s, Athy […]
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Langhammer: ‘It’s time for an all-Ireland league’
Mark Langhammer, Vice-Chairman of Crusaders FC asks: “Why was the all-island League rejected?” Football enjoys mass, engaged and fanatical support across Ireland. Yet with a population of nearly 6.6 million people, why do leagues in countries with similar populations, like Denmark, grossly out-perform Irish clubs in European competition? That’s the question Kerry tech-entrepreneur Kieran Lucid […]
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Gaelic for Mothers at St John’s going from strength to strength
AT a time when the playing fields of Ireland have never been quieter, the longing for the return to action has never been greater. Whether it’s inter-county or club action, players across all codes and various grades are eagerly awaiting the green light to return and this is no less true for many of the […]
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One giant leap
“This is nerve-tingling – people standing on their feet in Belfast. McQuillan hits it well; it’s dropping in… and it’s off the post off the fingertips of Anthony Tohill.” RTE commentator, Marty Morrissey AS the storm clouds parted, they gave way to a bright new day for Antrim football. The 18 long years of pain […]
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Harbinson calls for leagues to be completed
ANTRIM senior football manager Lenny Harbinson remains hopeful that there will be a return to inter-county action later this summer and has reiterated his call for the GAA to finish the 2020 Allianz Football and Hurling leagues. Harbinson also expressed his disappointment at comments made by GAA president John Horan earlier this month. Horan not […]
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Brunton Karate proving a hit as it goes virtual
INTERNATIONAL karate coach, James Brunton’s online classes have proven to be a great hit during the lockdown period. A qualified coach with the World Karate Federation, the global governing body for karate body recognized by the International Olympic Committee, James is also one of Ireland’s top international fighters. He has a large group of students […]
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