Monthly Archives: December 2020

All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Preview: Dublin V Mayo – The Tallaght Echo – December 17 2020

Dublin set to face old foe in decider By Daire Walsh DUBLIN will face a familiar foe at Croke Park this Saturday (throw-in 5pm) as they aim to make it six All-Ireland Senior Football Championship successes on the bounce in … Continue reading

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All-Ireland U20 Football Championship Final Preview: Dublin V Galway – The Tallaght Echo – December 17 2020

Dubs U20s aim to make winning start to a big weekend for county By Daire Walsh THE Dublin Under 20 footballers will aim to make it a perfect start for the county at Croke Park on Saturday when they face … Continue reading

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FAI Women’s Cup Final: Peamount United V Cork City – The Tallaght Echo (Print) – December 17 2020

Roche thrilled to help propel Peas’ to Cup By Daire Walsh THEY say all’s well that ends well and that certainly holds true for Peamount United striker Stephanie Roche who was thrilled to round off an injury-disrupted campaign on a high … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Heineken Champions Cup Pool Two – Munster V Harlequins – Press Association – December 14 2020

‘Indiscipline, poor execution cost us’ – Paul Gustard Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard felt indiscipline and a lack of execution led to his side’s downfall in a 21-7 Heineken Champions Cup Pool B defeat to Munster at Thomond Park. In addition … Continue reading

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FAI Women’s Cup Final Overview: Peamount United V Cork City – The Evening Echo – December 14 2020

A bridge too far for young City WOMEN’S SOCCER Daire Walsh THEY weren’t lacking in endeavour, but it just wasn’t to be for Cork City in the FAI Women’s Cup final at Tallaght on Saturday. Manager Rónán Collins has spoken … Continue reading

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Joe McDonagh Cup Final: Antrim V Kerry – The Backdoor GAA – December 14 2020

Joe McDonagh Cup Final: Antrim Secure Title In Dogged Battle With Kerry ANTRIM 0-22 KERRY 1-17 By Daire Walsh Ciaran Clarke registered a superb haul of 0-11 at Croke Park on Sunday to propel Antrim towards their maiden Joe McDonagh Cup title. … Continue reading

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FAI Women’s Cup Final: Cork City Player Ratings – The Evening Echo – December 14 2020

Cork City v Peamount United player ratings O’Sullivan and Foley do their best in disappointing defeat DAIRE WALSH Maria O’Sullivan: Despite conceding six goals in the end, O’Sullivan impressed during her final appearance for City before embarking on a US soccer … Continue reading

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FAI Women’s Cup Final: Peamount United V Cork City – The Tallaght Echo (Online) – December 12 2020

Peamount blitz Cork to lift FAI cup PEAMOUNT UNITED 6 CORK CITY 0 By Daire Walsh Following the heartbreak of final defeats in the past two years, Peamount United regained the FAI Women’s Cup in spectacular fashion with a crushing … Continue reading

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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final: Key Match-Ups – The Backdoor GAA – December 10 2020

All-Ireland SHC Final: Key Match-Ups By Daire Walsh When it comes to All-Ireland finals – regardless of the grade or code in question – the ability of each team to get their match-ups right invariably has a huge bearing on … Continue reading

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Joe McDonagh Cup Final Preview: Antrim V Kerry – The Backdoor GAA – December 10 2020

Joe McDonagh Cup Final Preview: Antrim And Kerry Clash At Croke Park By Daire Walsh A double prize is up for grabs at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon when Antrim and Kerry clash in the Joe McDonagh Cup final (throw-in … Continue reading

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