Cork GPA row a cause of concern for FarrellThis week's fixtures Dessie Farrell, chief executive of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), yesterday expressed his "disbelief…Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
Lynch wins his injury battleCork will start Sunday's All-Ireland football semi-final against Kerry with the same team that beat Mayo in the quarter-finals…Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
Doohan replaces DurkinCHAPIONSHIP 2002/News: Pardaig Doohan replaces the suspended David Durkin in the Sligo team to face Armagh in Sunday's All-Ireland…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
O Se's semi-final fate is still in the melting potCHAMPIONSHIP 2002/News: The fate of Kerry football captain Darragh Ó Sé was still being decided late last night by the General…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
GAC to examine Quinn incidentCHAMPIONSHIP 2002/News Round-up: The investigation into the serious hand injury sustained by Clare defender Gerry Quinn in last…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
O'Sullivan out to right some mistakesATHLETICS/Golden League: Revenge may be too strong a word, yet Sonia O'Sullivan is clearly thinking about getting a little back…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
McCague says Euro bid flawedGAA president Seán McCague yesterday described the decision to include Croke Park as part of the Irish and Scottish joint-bid…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Carey back after year's absenceDJ Carey will wear the Kilkenny jersey for the first time in exactly a year in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling semi-final against…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Carroll can mix it with best in EuropeMark Carroll is probably the last athlete in Munich who wants to talk about his chances in another major championship final, …Sat Aug 10 2002 - 01:00
Narrow escape for sprinter in near-collision with cameraSprinting is not normally regarded as a dangerous sport but Ireland's Paul Brizzel narrowly averted serious injury during his…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Sonia set for Radcliffe rematchATHLETICS: There will be a second chapter to the Sonia O'Sullivan story at the European Athletics Championships, and it looks…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Baumann forced to bow to Martinez at the lineATHLETIC: Another epic 10,000 metres unfolded in Munich last night, and this time it was a tactical and exhilarating race that…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Heffernan's big step forwardOn a cool, wet evening, no different to Cork during many of those hard training sessions, Robert Heffernan took another leap …Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Corkery central to Cork's chances of progressTwo teams still searching for consistency this summer, and also searching for the success that has eluded them in recent seasons…Mon Aug 05 2002 - 01:00
Underdog tag sits well with FordSligo have one small advantage over the other contestants in this weekend's All-Ireland football quarter-finals, says manager…Wed Jul 31 2002 - 01:00
Mayo appear to hold the acesHas there been a greater reversal of fortune all summer than that suffered by the Tipperary footballers? Two weeks ago they were…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Tipperary set to cut looseAntrim v Tipperary There is much evidence of the fresh enthusiasm and vibrancy in Antrim hurling injected by new manager Dinny…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
McDonald rejoins Mayo panelThe tenuous link between Kieran McDonald and the Mayo football panel has been resumedWed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Tompkins not worriedAs far as Cork manager Larry Tompkins was concerned, yesterday's victory in the home surroundings of Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeared…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Set-back on road to MunichATHLETICS: Just a fortnight before the European Championships in Munich, Sonia O'Sullivan's confidence took a minor tumble at…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Cork title in doubtDespite an undisputed victory in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday Cork are now in danger of losing their Munster football title because…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
US class shows in Santry sprintsOn a night of grand prix athletics at the Golden League meeting in Monaco, Geraldine Hendricken confirmed her re-emergence as…Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Sligo make drastic changesSligo have named a drastically altered team to take on Tyrone in the fourth round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers, the…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
GAA moves to block players' exodus to USThe GAA has put on hold applications from players wishing to travel to America for football or hurling purposes.Thu Jul 18 2002 - 01:00
Talk of €2m profit for Leinster 'off mark'The 40-year peak attendance of 78,033 at Croke Park on Sunday won't necessarily produce a bumper season for the Leinster Council…Tue Jul 16 2002 - 01:00
Team check: Ormonde and O'Leary return for TipperaryPaul Ormonde and Mark O'Leary, two members of last year's All-Ireland winning team, return to the Tipperary line-up for tomorrow…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Leinster final crowd to set 40-year highCroke Park's capacity for the Leinster football final on Sunday has been increased to 75,000Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Leinster title is the season's test, says MoranDublin's story of revival this summer has fallen neatly into two partsWed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Curran returns for injured MageePaul Curran returns to the Dublin team for Sunday's Leinster football final against Kildare at Croke ParkWed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Women begin chase for prizeDetails of the All-Ireland Women's Football championship for 2002 were announced in Croke Park yesterday, with TG4 continuing…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
O'Sullivan runs home in styleATHLETICS: Exactly how good is Sonia O'Sullivan running right now? Good enough to break her own 3,000 metres meeting record…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Cody clearly content but cautiousUnder normal circumstances winning a fifth successive provincial title would be excuse enough for something akin to riotous celebration…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Sonia's return eagerly awaited in CorkAny time Sonia O'Sullivan competes in her native Cork it's a homecoming, but after a four-year absence her appearance in this…Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Malone suspended until mid AugustOffaly will be without full forward Roy Malone until mid-August after the GAA's Games Administration Committee confirmed his …Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Kilkenny include Carter and McEvoyCHAMPIONSHIP 2002/Leinster SH final : Charlie Carter is back in the Kilkenny team for Sunday's Leinster hurling final against…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Hendricken hitting form at the right timeATLETHICS : After becoming the third fastest Irish 1,500 metre runner of all-time on Tuesday night Geraldine Hendricken will…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
English men to take on OffalyKerry can expect a step up in the pace when they meet Fermanagh in round three of the All-Ireland football qualifiers next Sunday…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Clouds lift from over Kerry campThere's a smile coming back to the face of Páidí Ó SéMon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Champions are back in tip-top shapeTipperary are now close to the peak fitness of last year's All-Ireland-winning campaign, according to team trainer Jim KiltyFri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Rested Louth could move centre stageSo far this summer the All-Ireland football qualifier series has yet to land its first big hit, a win for hope over expectancy…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Carey opt-out raises questions about his long-term futureThe news yesterday that DJ Carey has ruled himself out of the Kilkenny panel for the rest of the hurling championship was not…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Funding grant creates confusionGAA/News: The €19 million grant allocated this week to the GAA to redevelop Croke Park is not part of the €75 million figure…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
McGrath's fitness a worry for WaterfordHURLING/Team news : Concerns about the fitness of key forward Ken McGrath prompted Waterford to delay naming their team last…Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
O'Sullivan's showdown with Radcliffe is offATHLETICS/News round-up : After contesting a minor "double" at the weekend Sonia O'Sullivan will run in the 3,000 metres at …Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Sympathy offered after tough weekCork manager Larry Tompkins came to the Kerry dressing-room immediately after the game and expressed his sympathy to the losing…Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
Hurlers test new pitch's bounceKilkenny and Wexford will get to test the new Croke Park playing surface ahead of their Leinster hurling final on July 7thThu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Munster to switch in tribute to O SeThe Munster Council will today consider a request to move the Cork-Kerry senior football semi-final replay, scheduled for Saturday…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Managers stress the benefits of a replayAfter games like this you don't ask Mick O'Dwyer for a comment, you just wait for him to make itMon Jun 17 2002 - 01:00
O'Sullivan to defend titlesATHLETICS/News round up : Sonia O'Sullivan yesterday announced her intention to defend both her European titles on the track…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Ulster say no to date switchThe GAA expect that attendances at Sunday's provincial football semi-finals will suffer because of Ireland's second-round game…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
