Monthly Archives: February 2018

SSE Airtricity League Round-Up Number 1: The Kildare Nationalist – February 20 2018

SOCCER: AIRTRICITY LEAGUE ROUND-UP Shaw’s Rovers shocked by Bohs while Byrne signs in at Dundalk By Daire Walsh THERE were mixed results for the Airtricity League’s Kildare contingent on the opening night of the Premier Division last Friday evening. With … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 108: The Kildare Nationalist – February 20 2018

RUGBY Byrne returns as Leinster move to the top of PRO14 table By Daire Walsh COURTESY of a 20-13 win against the Welsh outfit at the RDS on Saturday afternoon, Leinster moved to the summit of the Guinness PRO14 Conference … Continue reading

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Adult Football League Division Two Round-Up (February 18): Dublingaa.ie – February 20 2018

AFL DIV. 2 ROUNDUP – 18TH FEBRUARY ADULT FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO ROUND-UP: FEBRUARY 18 By Daire Walsh With their sights set on an automatic return to the top-flight, it proved to be a productive weekend for Clontarf and Skerries … Continue reading

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Adult Football League Division One Round-Up (February 18): Dublingaa.ie – February 20 2018

AFL DIV. 1 ROUNDUP – 18TH FEBRUARY ADULT FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE ROUND-UP: FEBRUARY 18 By Daire Walsh Ballyboden St Enda’s issued a serious statement of intent on Sunday morning at Pairc Ui Murchu, where they recorded an emphatic 3-12 … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: St Mary’s College V Cistercian College – The42.ie – February 20 2018

Mary’s survive grandstand finale to see off gallant Roscrea in nine-try thriller St. Mary’s are into the Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals after a high-octane encounter with the 2015 champions. St Mary’s College 32 Cistercian College Roscrea 29 Daire Walsh … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Belvedere College V Newbridge College – The Irish Examiner – February 20 2018

Three in-a-row chasing Belvedere College finish off Newbridge in style Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final Belvedere College 23 Newbridge College 7 Daire Walsh Donnybrook A powerful final-quarter showing helped Belvedere College secure their place in the last-four of the Leinster … Continue reading

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Shane Williams Q & A Piece: The Irish Examiner – February 20 2018

Williams: Ireland don’t have many faults but Gatland finds a way By Daire Walsh  With 58 tries from 87 test appearances for Wales, Shane Williams has an unquestionable reputation as one of rugby union’s most lethal finishers. As well as … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Blackrock College V St Gerard’s College – The Irish Examiner – February 19 2018

Late Madigan drop-goal sees Blackrock break Bray hearts Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final Blackrock College 19 St Gerard’s College 17 Daire Walsh Donnybrook Stephen Madigan came to the rescue for Blackrock College at Donnybrook Stadium yesterday. His superb 62nd-minute drop-goal … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Blackrock College V St Gerard’s College, Bray – The42.ie – February 18 2018

Blackrock College avoid quarter-final upset thanks to late drop-goal St Gerard’s of Bray were on the verge of a major shock but ultimately missed out on a semi-final spot. Blackrock College 19 St Gerard’s School 17 A MAJOR SHOCK was … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Juvenile Hurling ‘A’ League Round-Up: The Evening Herald – February 15 2018

LEINSTER SCHOOLS JUVENILE HURLING ‘A’ LEAGUE Stears and Hegarty give good shows to keep the Cats toothless Daire Walsh THERE were mixed results for Dublin sides against their respective Kilkenny counterparts in the Leinster Schools Juvenile Hurling ‘A’ League, which … Continue reading

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