Monthly Archives: February 2020

Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Newbridge College V Kilkenny College – The42.ie – February 12 2020

Prendergast holds his nerve to kick Newbridge into Leinster senior cup semis Johne Murphy’s side bounce back after trailing Kilkenny College 8-0 at the break. Newbridge College 10-8 Kilkenny College SAM PRENDERGAST WAS the match-winner at Donnybrook as his 62nd-minute … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Toyota Cheetahs Home Game: Fergus McFadden – The Irish Times – February 12 2020

Fergus McFadden waits for his chance to shine for Leinster Lancaster’s men look to extend winning run against Cheetahs in the Guinness Pro14 Daire Walsh Leinster’s Fergus McFadden is focused on leaving a frustrating campaign to date behind him when the eastern … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: St Michael’s College V Gonzaga College – The Irish Examiner – February 12 2020

St Michael’s ease into Leinster Senior Cup semis By Daire Walsh St Michael’s College 34 – 3 Gonzaga College Champions St Michael’s College eased into the Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive win over Gonzaga College at Donnybrook in a repeat of last … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 176: The Kildare Nationalist – February 11 2020

RUGBY Prendergast makes U20 debut on good weekend for Irish teams By Daire Walsh FORMER Newbridge College student Cian Prendergast took a giant leap forward in his burgeoning rugby career at Musgrave Park last Friday evening. With 67 minutes gone … Continue reading

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Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Final: IT Carlow V Mary Immaculate College, Limerick – The Carlow Nationalist – February 11 2020

Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final IT Carlow 5-14 Mary Immaculate, Limerick 0-15 By Daire Walsh IT Carlow manager DJ Carey hailed the character of his team on Saturday after they booked their place in the Fitzgibbon Cup final in fine style at … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: St Michael’s College V Gonzaga College – The42.ie – February 11 2020

Champions turn on the style to advance to Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals St Michael’s were comprehensive winners against Gonzaga in a repeat of last year’s decider. St Michael’s College 34 Gonzaga College 3 Daire Walsh reports from Donnybrook THE … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Six Nations Championship – Ireland V Wales – Adam Griggs – Irishrugby.ie – February 11 2020

Griggs: The Moment Beibhinn Scored, It Kicked Us Back Into Gear By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs was delighted to see his side taking another step forward in the Women’s Six Nations amidst testing conditions at Energia Park. Beibhinn … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up Piece To Cheetahs Home Game: Stuart Lancaster – The42.ie – February 11 2020

‘His time has come’ – Lancaster says Farrell’s head coaching credentials were ‘never in doubt’ Andy Farrell’s former coaching companion Stuart Lancaster assesses his opening two games in charge of Ireland. FOLLOWING A lukewarm reaction to Ireland’s opening round tussle … Continue reading

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LIDL National Football League Division One: Cork V Dublin – The Evening Herald – February 10 2020

Jackies unable to catch Cork Comeback falls short as Magee suffers nasty collarbone injury Daire Walsh Dublin ladies football manager Mick Bohan has admitted his side can’t afford any further slip-ups after they were edged out by Cork in Division … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Follow-Up Piece: Judy Bobbett – The Irish Examiner – February 11 2020

Judy Bobbett won’t rest on her laurels after debut joy By Daire Walsh Despite making a strong impact on her Six Nations debut against Wales on Sunday, Ireland women’s second-row Judy Bobbett isn’t taking her place in the team for granted. … Continue reading

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