Category Archives: European Football

UEFA Champions League Qualifying Draw: Shamrock Rovers – The Tallaght Echo (Online) – June 15 2021

Rovers to face Bratislava in Champions League qualifier By Daire Walsh LEAGUE of Ireland Premier Division title holders Shamrock Rovers have been drawn against ŠK Slovan Bratislava of Slovakia in the first qualifying round for the 2021/22 edition of the UEFA … Continue reading

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Piece On Ademipo Odubeko (West Ham United): The Tallaght Echo – April 15 2021

Odubeko bags hat-trick for Hammers By Daire Walsh TALLAGHT’S Ademipo Odubeko came back to haunt former club Manchester United by grabbing a hat-trick for the West Ham United U23s in their Premier League 2 victory over the Red Devils last … Continue reading

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Piece On Jonathan Afolabi: The Tallaght Echo (Online) – January 10 2021

Abuse of Tallaght’s Jonathan Afolabi condemned by Dundee By Daire Walsh  Dundee have moved to condemn what they describe as “vile racist messages” received by Republic of Ireland U21 international Jonathan Afolabi on social media. Having found the net for the … Continue reading

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Shamrock Rovers Europa League Qualifier Build-Up: Jack Byrne & Stephen Bradley – The Tallaght Echo – September 17 2020

“It’s really just straight in and winner-takes-all” By Daire Walsh SHAMROCK Rovers talisman Jack Byrne believes that already having a home game under their belts in this season’s Europa League qualifiers will stand them in good stead ahead of the visit … Continue reading

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Guinness PRO14 Launch: Tyler Bleyendaal (Munster): The Evening Echo – October 5 2019

Bleyendaal happy to step up leadership role with Munster RUGBY Daire Walsh TYLER Bleyendaal has admitted he is taking on more off-field responsibility as he enters into his fifth full season as a Munster player. Already comfortable in his own … Continue reading

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International Champions Cup: Celtic V Barcelona – The Irish Times – August 1 2016

Eoghan O’Connell enjoyed Barcelona ‘test’ at Aviva Stadium Centre-half sure to be on Martin O’Neill’s radar following his recent performances Daire Walsh A strong first-half performance proved decisive in front of a crowd of 47,900 at the Aviva Stadium on … Continue reading

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International Champions Cup: Celtic V Barcelona – The Irish Times (Online) – July 30 2016

Barcelona burn off Celtic challenge with strong first-half show Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez see action during International Champions Cup Daire Walsh at Aviva Stadium A strong first-half performance proved decisive at the Aviva Stadium when a Barcelona team featuring Lionel Messi and Luis … Continue reading

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Lifestyle Sports Launch Leinster Rugby Fan Event: Ian Madigan – The Irish Examiner – November 26 2015

Patient Ian Madigan weighing up future options By Daire Walsh   Following speculation that his future may lie away from Leinster, Ian Madigan has revealed that he is exploring all the options that will be available to him. Speaking before … Continue reading

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Alzheimer Society Of Ireland/Leinster Rugby Charity Launch: Sean Cronin – The Irish Examiner – November 25 2015

Leinster front row tackling failings, says Seán Cronin By Daire Walsh   Seán Cronin has revealed how the Leinster front row convened 24 hours after the province’s heartbreaking Champions Cup defeat to Bath to address their failings at the Rec. … Continue reading

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Leinster Piece Ahead Of Cardiff Blues Game: Matt O’Connor – The Irish Examiner – September 23 2014

Leinster boss O’Connor demands more clinical approach against Blues By Daire Walsh Leinster are eager to address the issues that have led to two defeats in their opening three Guinness Pro12 games of the 2014/15 season.   Speaking at the province’s … Continue reading

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