Monthly Archives: April 2015

My Club – Buccaneers RFC (Club President Ray Fagan): In Touch Magazine – April 3 2015

MY CLUB: BUCCANEERS   The Bounty, Dubarry Park, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co Westmeath. rugby@dubarrypark.com   By Daire Walsh   BUCCANEERS may have endured some frustrating on the way to a mid-table finish in Ulster Bank League Division 1B this season, but … Continue reading

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Ireland Under-19 Reaction Piece: Ireland Under-19 Coach Peter Malone – Irishrugby.ie – April 3 2015

Malone: We Can Up Our Performance Levels Again There were encouraging signs for the Ireland Under-19s on Wednesday as David O’Mahony scored all of their points, including a decisive 65th minute try, in a hard-earned 13-10 victory in the first … Continue reading

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School Sports Star Of The Week: Thomas Davis (Chanel College) – The Evening Herald – April 2 2015

Thomas Davis (Chanel Coll) CHANEL COLLEGE were crowned Dublin Schools Junior Football ‘C’ champions at the DCU Sportsgrounds last Friday when defeating St Paul’s (3-8 to 1-5). There were many strong performers for the Coolock school, chiefly their midfield duo … Continue reading

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Dublin Schools’ Junior Football ‘C’ Final: Chanel College V St Paul’s College – The Evening Herald – April 2 2015

Chanel class wins the day Dynamic midfielder Davis drives Coolock school to deserved victory Daire Walsh AN EXCEPTIONAL performance from midfielder Thomas Davis was the highlight at the DCU Sportsgrounds last Friday afternoon, when Chanel College secured the Dublin Post-Primary … Continue reading

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All-Ireland Schools Junior ‘A’ Ladies Football Final: Colaiste Iosagain V Colaiste Na Trionoide, Doon – The Evening Herald – April 2 2015

Coláiste íosagáin complete magnificent All-Ireland Junior Schools double dream DAIRE WALSH THE month of March has been a truly unforgettable one for Coláiste Íosagáin, who were comprehensive 5-15 to 0-4 winners against Loreto Omagh in the Tesco All-Ireland Schools Junior … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 11: The Kildare Nationalist – March 31 2015

RUGBY OPINION   Inconsistent form a concern for Leinster ahead of Bath tie   By Daire Walsh   LEINSTER are set to face the biggest challenge of their season at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday afternoon, when they entertain Bath … Continue reading

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Minor Football League Division Two: St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh V Naomh Olaf – The Evening Herald – March 31 2015

Bugler goals are crucial in plunkett’s win BY DAIRE WALSH A BRACE of second-half goals from Seán Bugler was the difference at Páirc Uí Bhriain on Sunday afternoon, when St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh held off a late charge from Naomh … Continue reading

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Women’s All-Ireland Cup Reaction: Highfield Coach Wayne Falvey – The Evening Echo – March 30 2015

Reaching final defied expectations   HIGHFIELD REACTION   By Daire Walsh   IT PROVED to be a tough afternoon for Highfield at Templeville Road on Saturday, as they suffered a 27-0 reversal against Railway Union in the Women’s All-Ireland Cup … Continue reading

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Women’s All-Ireland Cup Final: Railway Union V Highfield – The Evening Echo – March 30 2015

Railway steam way past Highfield   Women’s rugby   By Daire Walsh   RAILWAY UNION……………………………………… 27   HIGHFIELD………………………………………………. 00   THERE was disappointment for Highfield at Templeville Road on Saturday afternoon, when stellar performances from Emer O’Mahony and Kim Flood … Continue reading

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