Monthly Archives: February 2015

Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup Round-Up: The Irish Examiner – February 6 2015

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Gonzaga get off to blistering start By Daire Walsh Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup: Gonzaga College kick-started their Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup campaign in fine style at Donnybrook yesterday, when a blistering first-half performance helped them towards a comprehensive triumph over Newbridge College. The … Continue reading →

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Leinster Schools Senior Hurling ‘A’ Championship Round-Up: The Evening Herald – February 5 2015

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Eoin and South come up short in Leinster GAELIC GAMES: LEINSTER SH ‘A’ ROUND-UP By Daire Walsh   THERE was disappointment for Dublin South and Colaiste Eoin in the quarter-finals of the Leinster Schools SH ‘A’ Championship last Saturday, as … Continue reading →

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Dublin Schools Junior ‘A’ Football Final: St Aidan’s CBS V St Benildus College – The Evening Herald – February 5 2015

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Aidan’s secure superb double   Collins Avenue side too strong for Benildus     DUBLIN SCH JUNIOR ‘A’ FOOTBALL FINAL   ST AIDAN’S CBS………………………………………….. 1-16   ST BENILDUS COLLEGE……………………………….. 0-07   By Daire Walsh   THERE were joyous scenes for … Continue reading →

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Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup First Round: Presentation College Bray V Kilkenny College – The Irish Examiner – February 5 2015

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Ryan runs riot as Presentation Bray ease to cup quarter-finals     Leinster Schools Junior Cup     PRESENTATION COLLEGE BRAY………………………. 23   KILKENNY COLLEGE………………………………………… 00   By Daire Walsh   Presentation led by Elliott Ryan, crushed Kilkenny College in … Continue reading →

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Stuart Mangan Memorial Cup Launch: Shane Byrne & Malcolm O’Kelly On Paul O’Connell – The Irish Examiner – February 5 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by admin

Irish rugby legends expect hero Paul O’Connell to soldier on Former Leinster stars Shane Byrne and Malcolm O’Kelly believe natural drive, a sharp rugby brain and sensible training can extend Paul O’Connell’s rugby career into 2016 at least. There has been much speculation about the … Continue reading →

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Stuart Mangan Memorial Cup Launch: Shane Byrne & Malcolm O’Kelly On Sean O’Brien – The Irish Examiner – February 5 2015

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Start Sean O’Brien on the bench, urge Leinster stars By Daire Walsh Shane Byrne and Malcolm O’Kelly want the Tullow man kept in reserve againstItaly. While O’Kelly feels that O’Brien could make an impact from the start, both men seemed to favour the notion … Continue reading →

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My Club (Malone RFC): In Touch Magazine – February 4 2015

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MY CLUB: MALONE RFC   Gibson Park Avenue, Cregagh Road, Belfast, Antrim   www.malone-rfc.com   By DAIRE WALSH   THE battle for survival in Division 1B of the Ulster Bank League promises to be a compelling one, with local rivals … Continue reading →

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Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup First Round: Belvedere College V St Gerard’s, Bray – The Irish Examiner – February 4 2015

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Belvedere blitz blows St Gerard’s away   LEINSTER SCHOOLS JUNIOR CUP   BELVEDERE COLLEGE…………………………………………………….. 20   ST GERARD’S, BRAY……………………………………………………….. 00   By Daire Walsh   A strong first-half showing provided the platform at Donnybrook yesterday, when Belvedere College advanced to … Continue reading →

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Rugby Column Number 3: The Kildare Nationalist – February 3 2015

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RUGBY OPINION   Anticipation building ahead of Six Nations opener   By Daire Walsh   FOR Joe Schmidt and his Ireland team, 2014 was a year to remember. Following the impressive RBS Six Nations Championship success, they secured consecutive victories … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup – Newbridge Coach Dave Brew – February 3 2015

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POST-MATCH REACTION: DAVE BREW   Work to do despite comprehensive victory   By Daire Walsh   WITH nine tries over the course of the contest, Newbridge College had reason to be pleased with their exploits in the Leinster Schools’ Senior … Continue reading →

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