A WEEK OF BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS IN MEATH This corner has an admission to make - the current incarnation of the Split Season has been a lot easier on the mental health than was the case with its maiden voyage. Why exactly that is can't actually be defined but, of late, the processes of putting things... Continue Reading →
Katie’s homecoming chaos rumbles on as Serrano showdown shelved
Her adoring public's long wait to see Katie Taylor fight at a home venue rumbles on after the rematch against her closest rival, Amanda Serrano, was postponed. The Puerto Rican pugilist is currently the undisputed Champion in the Featherweight division having beaten mandatory challenger Erika Cruiz. Her withdrawl at this time is another blow to... Continue Reading →
Taylor takes top gong again but there were unlucky ones
Katie Taylor was crowned RTE Sportsperson Of The Year for the third time on Saturday night as another terrific twelve months of sporting success at local, national and international level was rightly commended. The history-making Bray lady remains undefeated 22 bouts into her professional pugilism career, adjacent to spectacular success in the amateur ranks which... Continue Reading →
Taylor atop the entire world
In the life of a sports writer and/or fan, there are seminal moments which outshine and resonate longer than all others. Like finding a real diamond ring in an already delicious barm brack. For this corner, Kevin Foley's goal against Dublin on July 6th, 1991 will forever spearhead any such compilation. Closely followed by the... Continue Reading →