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Sport: Thomastown on top
Deirdre Verney
Following intermediate glory with a historic senior title, the Kilkenny club wants to keep the momentum going and not rest on its laurels, writes Denis Hurley.
13 November 2024 Careers
Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course
Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.
6 November 2024 Sport
Sport: captain Caelan to step up
The autumn internationals (or beyond) will see the Mayo man lead Ireland as the youngest skipper, writes Denis Hurley.
Sport: Bandon AC on track for brand-new facility
A funding boost means that, as it celebrates 60 years, the club is on the home straight for completion of a state-of-the-art amenity, writes Denis Hurley.
30 October 2024 Sport
A growing gulf between the provinces
The gap between Leinster and Munster seems to be widening further, writes Denis Hurley.
16 October 2024 Sport
Sport: 'Bonner' bows out with his head held high
There might have been more naturally skilled players than Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, but few have maximised their strengths as much as he did, writes Denis Hurley.
9 October 2024 Sport
Sport: jumping for Joyce
A medal-winning performance on the world stage underlines a Mayo athletic club's efforts in the community, writes Denis Hurley.
2 October 2024 Sport
Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'
Judging horse shows, training the ESB’s next generation of apprentices - Danny Molloy is passionate about breeding Irish Draughts. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
25 September 2024 Showing
Racing: fixture list for 2025 revealed
There will again be no racing on Good Friday in 2025, despite a request from the Curragh to host a fixture.
25 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Sport: our cup has runneth over
The naming of GAA trophies can throw up a few curiosities, writes Denis Hurley.
25 September 2024 Sport
Sport: Dundalk's worrying woes
The club's plight highlights the tumultuous nature of the League of Ireland, writes Denis Hurley.
18 September 2024 Sport
GAA’s changing rules will make Gaelic football more exciting - eventually
A new system will be in place for 2026 but until then, an imperfect format will stay in place, writes Denis Hurley.
11 September 2024 Sport