Monthly Archives: December 2015

Gary Shaw Interview On Signing For Shamrock Rovers: The Kildare Nationalist – December 22 2015

AIRTRICITY LEAGUE SOCCER Surefire Shaw set for Rovers By Daire Walsh FOLLOWING much speculation in recent weeks, Shamrock Rovers finally confirmed the signing of Newbridge’s Gary Shaw for the 2016 Airtricity League Premier Division campaign. Shaw joins Rovers after a … Continue reading

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British & Irish Cup Pool 1: Leinster ‘A’ V Ealing Trailfinders – The Irish Independent – December 21 2015

Leavy treble helps Leinster ‘A’ on right path past Trailfinders Leinster ‘A’ 36 Ealing Trailfinders 10 Daire Walsh Dan Leavy helped himself to a hat-trick of tries at Vallis Way on Saturday afternoon, when Leinster ‘A’ continued their unbeaten run … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 5 – Leinster V Toulon – Sporting Life (Press Association) – December 19 2015

Post-match reaction to Toulon’s 20-16 victory over Leinster. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen felt Toulon’s physical power was the difference at the Aviva Stadium as his side went down 20-16 – their fourth consecutive European Champions Cup defeat of the season. The … Continue reading

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School Sports Star Of The Week: Micheal O Croinin (Colaiste Eoin) – The Evening Herald – December 17 2015

STAR OF THE WEEK Micheál Ó Cróinín (Colaiste Eoin) THEY had to dig deep against a determined Colaiste Mhuire of Mullingar, but Colaiste Eoin ultimately advanced from the second round of the Leinster Schools’ SF ‘A’ Championship with a 1-10 … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools’ Senior Football ‘A’ Championship Round-Up: The Evening Herald – December 17 2015

LEINSTER SFC ‘A’ ROUND-UP Dublin sides win IT proved to be a positive week for Dublin schools in the Leinster Senior Football ‘A’ Championship, as St Benildus College and St Aidan’s CBS joined Colaiste Eoin at the quarter-final stage following … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools’ Junior Hurling ‘B’ Final: St Aidan’s CBS V Colaiste Choilm, Tullamore – The Evening Herald – December 17 2015

LEINSTER JUN HURLING ‘B’ FINAL Aidan’s fall short against Choilm THEY produced a spirited second-half performance last Friday afternoon at Dunganny, but St Aidan’s CBS ultimately came up short against Colaiste Choilm, Tullamore in the Leinster Schools’ Junior Hurling ‘B’ … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools’ Senior Football ‘A’ Championship Round Two: Colaiste Eoin V Colaiste Mhuire, Mullingar – The Evening Herald – December 17 2015

LEINSTER SCHS SF ‘A’ ROUND 2 EOIN HOLD NERVE TO TOPPLE MHUIRE COLAISTE EOIN……………………………….. 1-10 COLAISTE MHUIRE…………………………….. 1-7 Daire Walsh A STRONG final-quarter display paid dividends for Colaiste Eoin in UCD last Friday, as the gaelscoil booked their place in … Continue reading

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The Federation Of Sport 2015 Annual Review: CEO James Galvin – The Irish Examiner – December 17 2015

Call for new agency to secure international sports events By Daire Walsh  At its 2015 Annual Review in Herbert Park yesterday, the Federation of Irish Sport called for the establishment of a new sports event bidding agency to secure prestigious … Continue reading

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Sky Sports Preview Of Leinster V Toulon: Paul Wallace & Kevin McLaughlin – The Irish Examiner – December 17 2015

Respect suffers as rugby losing manners, fears Paul Wallace By Daire Walsh  Following the ironic cheering of Munster out-half Ian Keatley against Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup last Saturday, former Irish international prop Paul Wallace believes that the influence … Continue reading

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Leinster Media Briefing Ahead Of Toulon Away Game: The Irish Examiner – December 16 2015

Leinster’s Rob Kearney eager for another shot at ‘beatable’ Toulon By Daire Walsh  Last Sunday’s defeat to Toulon has placed Leinster on the brink of a pool stage exit from the European Rugby Champions Cup, but returning Blues full-back Rob … Continue reading

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