Monthly Archives: March 2016

My Club: St Mary’s College (Club President Declan Fanning) – In Touch Magazine – March 3 2016

CLUB SCENE MY CLUB: ST MARY’S COLLEGE RFC By DAIRE WALSH YOUNG out-half Sean Kearns’ late try against Buccaneers recently secured a tenth straight victory for St Mary’s College, who head up a fascinating Ulster Bank League Division 1B promotion … Continue reading

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Ireland Club International Preview: Scott Deasy – In Touch Magazine – March 3 2016

CLUB SCENE Deasy enjoying opportunity to wear green jersey again Ulster Bank Club International out-half looking to make it two wins from two against France, writes DAIRE WALSH WITH 37 first-team appearances during his four-season stint with Munster, Lansdowne’s Scott … Continue reading

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Leinster Media Briefing Ahead Of Ospreys Game: Jordi Murphy – The Irish Examiner – March 3 2016

Jordi Murphy close to best form and itching for an Ireland spot By Daire Walsh As he prepares to face the Ospreys at the RDS this Saturday in the Guinness Pro12, Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy believes he is beginning to … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup Semi-Final: Cistercian College Roscrea V Clongowes Wood College – The Irish Examiner – March 2 2016

Gutsy Roscrea’s late burst stuns Clongowes By Daire Walsh   Cistercian College Roscrea 24 Clongowes Wood College 18: Cistercian College Roscrea’s quest for a second successive Leinster Schools Senior Cup triumph remains on course, after Brian Diffley’s 61st-minute try helped them … Continue reading

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Leinster Media Briefing Ahead Of Ospreys Game: John Fogarty – The Irish Examiner – March 2 2016

John Fogarty: Tadhg Furlong has bright future in green By Daire Walsh Leinster scrum coach John Fogarty has backed Tadhg Furlong to make a name for himself on the international stage. Furlong was on the bench for Ireland’s opening two … Continue reading

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Gary Shaw Interview Before Start Of New Airtricity League Season: The Kildare Nationalist – March 1 2016

SOCCER: AIRTRICITY LEAGUE SEASON PREVIEW – GARY SHAW INTERVIEW Shaw eager to hit the ground running with Rovers By Daire Walsh IT has been a long wait, but starting this Friday evening, the new League of Ireland will kick off … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 45: The Kildare Nationalist – March 1 2016

RUGBY Another defeat for Ireland but debutants show promising signs for the future By Daire Walsh THERE were a number of encouraging signs in Twickenham on Saturday, but following second-half tries from Mike Brown and Anthony Watson, Ireland are still … Continue reading

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Adam Byrne Interview Before Zebre Away Game: The Kildare Nationalist – March 1 2016

RUGBY: ADAM BYRNE INTERVIEW Byrne making the most of his chance to shine By Daire Walsh TRADITIONALLY, the absence of front-line international stars to RBS Six Nations duty has provided fringe players in the provincial systems with an opportunity to … Continue reading

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Leinster Minor Football League Group 1: Dublin V Kildare – The Kildare Nationalist – 1 March 2016

GAA: LEINSTER MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE – GROUP 1 Dublin too strong for Kildare DUBLIN…………………………………… 3-16 KILDARE…………………………………… 0-6 By Daire Walsh DUBLIN’S Ross McGarry produced an outstanding performance at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon, when the Metropolitans secured a comprehensive victory … Continue reading

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Lidl Ladies National Football League Reaction Piece: Cork Captain Ciara O’Sullivan – The Evening Echo – March 1 2016

Cork slip again, to Dublin this time LADIES FOOTBALL Daire Walsh DESPITE several encouraging signs at Parnell Park on Sunday, Cork ultimately suffered a 1-13 to 3-10 reversal against Dublin in Division One of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. … Continue reading

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