Brave Rathkenny undone by cruelty of the modern world

There was something strangely apt about Ireland putting in another abomination of a performance against The Netherlands just hours after Meath’s Rathkenny exited the Leinster Club IFC at the penultimate hurdle via penalty shootout as Scoill Ui Chonaill of Dublin advanced. Now read on… During his 1994 show ‘Live At The Olympia’ the late, great… Read More Brave Rathkenny undone by cruelty of the modern world

Down to final four in the race for Richie

In American sport, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is responsible for the administration of sport in the Third Level colleges. It’s big business too. An ‘ordinary’ NCAA basketball match could attract twice the attendance of a similar ‘regulation’ game in the Allianz National League. After the elongated regular season is completed, those who qualify… Read More Down to final four in the race for Richie

Harkin’s timely reminder to O’Rourke

Tara…1-09 Ardbraccan…0-06 A sparkling performance from Tara midfielder Eoin Harkin was the main talking point from this dour Brady’s Skoda Regional Football Championship clash at Dunganny on Tuesday evening. The Dunsany player was one of a number very harshly defenestrated from the Meath panel prior to the commencement of the championship but his fine effort… Read More Harkin’s timely reminder to O’Rourke

O’Reilly makes it alright on the night for Blackwater

BLACKWATER…1-13 AN TUAISCEART…0-13 Brian O’Reilly from the St Michael’s club underlined just why he is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in the county when producing a top drawer performance to inspire Blackwater to their first ever win in the Regional Football Championship in Moynalty last night. There was never much between the… Read More O’Reilly makes it alright on the night for Blackwater

Tully’s three pointer sets holders on road to repeat victory

BOYNE VALLEY… 1-08 TARA… 0-09 Football in Slane is on the up once again as evidenced by the emergence of players like Tadhg Martyn and Brayden Colfer on county underage teams and the fact was underscored still further when the Louth-border club’s Matt Tully turned in an outstanding display in the opening round of the… Read More Tully’s three pointer sets holders on road to repeat victory

Holders still standing with one hurdle to go

Dunboyne…3-14 Seneschalstown…1-06 Having just been a solitary point to the good at half time, Joe Breen Cup holders Dunboyne turned in an exceptional second half effort in this re-fixed Ladies SFC semi final in Ashbourne on Tuesday night. The Yellow Furze outfit were actually much the quicker into their stride and constructed a five point… Read More Holders still standing with one hurdle to go