Monthly Archives: February 2018

School Sports Star Of The Week: Kevin Burke (Na Fianna) – The Evening Herald – February 15 2018

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STAR OF THE WEEK KEVIN BURKE (Dublin North) GOALS at the beginning of each half played a significant role in Dublin North’s Leinster SH ‘A’ Championship success over Kilkenny CBS last Saturday. However, they were just as impressive at the … Continue reading →

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Gaelic Games Round-Up: The Evening Herald – February 15 2018

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GAELIC GAMES ROUND-UP All go for Eoin as they fight for glory Daire Walsh COLAISTE Eoin kick-started their Leinster Schools Juvenile Hurling ‘A1’ League campaign with a comprehensive 6-13 to 1-8 win against Terenure College on UCD’s Castle Pitch last … Continue reading →

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Leinster Schools Senior Hurling ‘A’ Championship Semi-Final: Dublin North V Kilkenny CBS – The Evening Herald – February 15 2018

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LEINSTER SENIOR ‘A’ HC SEMI-FINAL: DUBLIN NORTH 3-12 KILKENNY CBS 0-18 NORTH INTO PROMISED LAND Goals make difference as Dubs will face champs in decider Daire Walsh FOLLOWING their outstanding victory against Kilkenny CBS at the Laois GAA Training Centre … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Leinster Schools Junior Cup First Round – Newbridge College Coach Derek Sherlock – The Kildare Nationalist – February 13 2018

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LEINSTER SCHOOLS RUGBY JUNIOR CUP REACTION Newbridge College juniors bow out at first attempt By Daire Walsh NEWBRIDGE College coach Derek Sherlock admitted that a slow start played a significant part in his side’s eventual 20-12 defeat to St Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Rugby Column Number 107: The Kildare Nationalist – February 13 2018

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RUGBY Carbery returns as Ireland cruise to victory By Daire Walsh ATHY’S Joey Carbery made his belated Six Nations bow on Saturday afternoon at the Aviva Stadium, where Ireland maintained their push for a Grand Slam title in a comfortable … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Six Nations Championship – Ireland V Italy – Lindsay Peat – February 12 2018

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Peat Happy To Be Back On Winning Trail Lindsay Peat agreed that a more clinical second half performance was the key to Ireland’s 21-8 triumph over Italy in the Women’s Six Nations Championship on Sunday. Adam Griggs’ side made the perfect … Continue reading →

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Women’s Six Nations Championship: Ireland V Italy – The Irish Examiner – February 12 2018

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Griggs: We’ve turned a corner in how we play Women’s 6 Nations Ireland 21 Italy 8 Daire Walsh Donnybrook Adam Griggs believes Ireland turned a significant corner at Donnybrook Stadium yesterday, when a brace of second half tries from skipper … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Six Nations Championship – Ireland V Italy – Adam Griggs – Irishrugby.ie – February 12 2018

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Griggs ‘Pleased In Parts’ But Admits There’s ‘Plenty To Work On’ Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs believes his side have turned a corner, after tries from Megan Williams and captain Ciara Griffin (2) saw them overcome a stiff challenge … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Six Nations Championship – Ireland V Italy – Jacob Stockdale – Irishrugby.ie – February 12 2018

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Stockdale Still Learning As He Continues Stellar Scoring Form With six tries from six Test appearances so far, Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale has enjoyed an explosive introduction to life as an Ireland international player. In addition to scoring tries in … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Six Nations Championship – Ireland V Italy – Bundee Aki – Irishrugby.ie – February 12 2018

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Aki Praises ’16th Man’ As Ireland Make It Two Wins Out Of Two Try scorer Bundee Aki paid tribute to the home fans that flocked to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon for Ireland’s comprehensive 56-19 bonus point victory over … Continue reading →

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