Monthly Archives: May 2020

Ladies Football Feature Interview: Orlagh Nolan (Dublin & Ballinteer St John’s) – The Tallaght Echo – May 28 2020

GAA “We felt like we were finally getting back on top of our performances” Dublin’s Orlagh Nolan believes shutdown came as Jackies were starting to motor again By Daire Walsh BALLINTEER St John’s footballer Orlagh Nolan feels the shutdown of … Continue reading

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Rugby Feature Interview: Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution & Ireland U20s) – The Evening Echo – May 27 2020

Cork rugby’s hottest prospect can kick on with Munster when sport returns Daire Walsh ACADEMY prospect Jack Crowley believes that building on Munster’s ‘historic identity’ can act as the template for future success in the province. Since the summer of … Continue reading

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Soccer Feature Interview: Christopher ‘Kaka’ McCarthy (Mayfield United) – The Evening Echo – May 25 2020

Kaka McCarthy delighted to get back playing with his childhood club Daire Walsh DESPITE the uncertainty surrounding the future of their Munster Senior League Division 1 campaign, Mayfield United captain Christopher McCarthy is maintaining a healthy outlook in the face … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby Feature Interview: Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird (Ireland Sevens) – The Evening Echo – May 25 2020

Ballincollig rugby ace can’t wait to return to her home club Daire Walsh UNDER normal circumstances, Cork rugby star Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird would currently be preparing for the final leg of the Sevens World Series in Paris at the … Continue reading

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Ladies Football Feature Interview: Ciara McGuigan (Dublin & Thomas Davis) – The Tallaght Echo – May 21 2020

Hopefully we have a c’ship near the end of this year By Daire Walsh Despite a return to inter-county action being ruled out until October at the earliest, Dublin ladies footballer Ciara McGuigan remains hopeful that a championship can be played … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby Feature Interview: Laura Guest – The Evening Echo – May 18 2020

Laura Guest played her part in some of Irish rugby’s most memorable moments Daire Walsh IN an attempt to fill the void left by the absence of live sport, RTÉ have been delving into their extensive list of archives. Every … Continue reading

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Camogie Feature Interview: Ali Twomey (Dublin & Lucan Sarsfields) – The Tallaght Echo – May 14 2020

Twomey in high demand over last few weeks By Daire Walsh With many people across the nation being adversely affected by the continued outbreak of the Coronavirus disease, Dublin camogie star Ali Twomey is grateful to have found herself in … Continue reading

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Camogie Feature Interview: Hannah Hegarty (Dublin & St Jude’s) – The Tallaght Echo – May 14 2020

Hannah can’t wait to make up for lost time By Daire Walsh Dublin camogie skipper Hannah Hegarty admits she can’t wait to make up for lost time with St Jude’s once clearance is given for the resumption of club activity. For … Continue reading

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Rugby Feature: John Poland (New England Free Jacks) – The Evening Echo – May 11 2020

Former Irish U20 John Poland is keeping options open after US season cut short Daire Walsh AFTER his debut campaign in USA’s Major League Rugby was cut short with five rounds played, Ballinora native John Poland is uncertain of what … Continue reading

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Rugby Feature Interview: Evan Mintern (Cork Constitution & Rugby United New York) – The Evening Echo – May 4 2020

Cork rugby: Mintern won’t let run of bad luck deter him from professional dream Daire Walsh SINCE he was just five years of age, Blackrock’s Evan Mintern had dreamed of becoming a professional rugby player. While a hamstring injury ensured … Continue reading

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