Hickey issues response to criticsPresident of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) Pat Hickey yesterday contacted all Irish Olympic federations to counter the…Thu Jan 11 2001 - 00:00
O'Sullivan's choice awaited keenlyWith over $500,000in prizemoney, 1,000 athletes and 200 media personnel, Leopardstown's reputation for thoroughbreds should easily…Thu Jan 11 2001 - 00:00
Carlow take another giant stepIt was another step towards promotion for Carlow when they robustly held on for a 17-13 win over struggling Dolphin at Musgrave…Mon Jan 08 2001 - 00:00
Campaign to remove OCI officials growsOn the same day Richard Burrows emerged as a probable candidate for the presidency of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), it…Sat Jan 06 2001 - 00:00
Burrows may run against Hickey for OCI postMr Richard Burrows, the joint managing director of Pernod Ricard and a leading administrator in the Irish Sailing Association…Sat Jan 06 2001 - 00:00
Snooker's tough breakThe civil war currently taking place in snooker has not yet edged towards the rebel tour organised by TSN or the World Professional…Sat Jan 06 2001 - 00:00
Irish sports bodies complain to IOCThe disagreement between the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and several Irish sports federations has escalated and moved into…Thu Jan 04 2001 - 00:00
Sydney TV coverage beats all recordsFaster, stronger, higher and that's only the television ratingsFri Dec 22 2000 - 00:00
AAI now full member of OCIA significant step was taken yesterday in bringing together the two warring sports federations, the Olympic Council of Ireland…Thu Dec 21 2000 - 00:00
And not even a hint of a tryWhen Lansdowne replacement outhalf David Quigley teed up the ball from two feet inside the Young Munster half after 70 minutes…Mon Dec 18 2000 - 00:00
Belvedere withstand late pressureOld Belvedere continued their push for Division Two honours at Anglesea Road where they withstood late pressure to hold off Dolphin…Mon Dec 18 2000 - 00:00
Complaints over awardsThe BBC, who covered the Paralympic Games better than anyone, should take some flak for their disgraceful presentation of the…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
That sink or swim feelingBY now we should know how the five-person Irish team has done in Valencia, at the European shortcourse swimming championships…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
All in the mind for O'DohertyIt has been said that the main problem with the game of former world champion Ken Doherty (right) is his concentration and occasional…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Quotes of the week"The circuit has become jaded because nothing has developed in the last five or six years."Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
O'Driscoll socks it to 'emBrian O'Driscoll, having scored the first try for the Barbarians against South Africa last Sunday, was splendidly captured doing…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
National squad shaping up to stimulating futureIreland's achievements in athletics are greatly undervalued according to the coach of the national Ireland's cross-country team…Thu Dec 14 2000 - 00:00
IOC move setback for rugbyThe International Rugby Board (IRB) are still hopeful of having rugby included in the 2008 Olympic Games despite the International…Thu Dec 14 2000 - 00:00
Putt masterminds TerenureCould it be that the great All Black, Alex Wylie, is looking even more grizzled these days? Shouldering the burden of a two-match…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
Midleton stop all conquering Co CarlowMidleton will have taken some pride from Towns Park as they walked away with one of their biggest scalps to date, that of all…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
Perfect end to Oxx's great yearTrainer John Oxx was yesterday awarded the Philips sports manager of the year award for his outstanding successes with Sinndar…Fri Dec 08 2000 - 00:00
Ireland could be on breakaway circuitThe announcement of an alternative world snooker tour yesterday threatened to split the sportThu Dec 07 2000 - 00:00
Taking heart from rankingsThat Ireland have improved on the rugby pitch since last season seems to be borne out by the recent world rankings as drawn up…Sat Dec 02 2000 - 00:00
Expenses increase to ease strainGiven the concern by clubs over the cost of running a professional league campaign, a move to alleviate some of the strain should…Fri Dec 01 2000 - 00:00
OCI offer seat on boardThe Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) are to offer an Olympic athlete full voting rights and a seat on the executive boardThu Nov 30 2000 - 00:00
OCI will co-operate in Irish reviewThe Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) said yesterday they would fully co-operate with the external consultants who are to investigate…Wed Nov 29 2000 - 00:00
Too sniffy to sense wind of changeMarket forces. The strikers strode out into the Twickenham arena as proudly as they did last week, last year and probably last…Mon Nov 27 2000 - 00:00
Another time, another paceNobody will ever come close to equalling the records set by Czech runner Emile ZatopekSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
Limits put on black powerFew have made up their minds as to whether the `Transformation Policy' is working with the South African rugby teamSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
SportsSpeak: Week in quotes"I have never seen an organisation so hidebound by bullshit."Sat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
Bliss after a year in abyssCatherina McKiernan might be thinking that this is the worst year of her athletics careerSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
The national questionAn e-mail to this paper pointed out the disappointing crowd that turned up to watch Ireland's recent one-sided match against …Sat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
Three stripes out of orderA couple of years ago Patrice Dockery won the Adidas women's 10K road race around Dublin and for her efforts was given a pair…Sat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
AAI avoids fixture clashIn an effort to make the event more attractive, the World Cross Country Championships will start mid morning on March 24th to…Fri Nov 24 2000 - 00:00
Bowled over by BBC's remedyTherapy. Indoor bowls in the afternoon. It's a BBC palliative, a tonic, an elixir, a restorative, a remedyMon Nov 20 2000 - 00:00
Consumed by the collectiveThe thieving instinct of a magpie and a nose for the correct line, Denis Hickie's finger prints decorated yesterday's swinging…Mon Nov 20 2000 - 00:00
A woman of too much substance?Few who ever watched Jacqui Potter playing hockey could have left the match without feeling that here was an innate and peculiarly…Sat Nov 18 2000 - 00:00
Dire history of abuseIreland have not beaten South Africa since 1965 when they won 9-6 at Lansdowne Road with a team that included Mike Gibson, Willy…Sat Nov 18 2000 - 00:00
Belfast plays world hostThere was no truth in the rumour that 1992 Olympic boxing gold medallist Michael Carruth had already started canvassing for the…Thu Nov 16 2000 - 00:00
Double trouble for SaintsStill at the top of the table after nine games, O'Hagan Saints' position may flatter to deceive as they crashed this weekend …Mon Nov 13 2000 - 00:00
Athletes gear up for another splitAre we in for another low-level dispute between the Olympic Council of Ireland and a group of athletes who competed in Sydney…Sat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
Notre Dame menacing on the reboundTelevision takes an interest this weekend as the champions Neptune face the cup holders Notre Dame in a pivotal match in the …Fri Nov 10 2000 - 00:00
McDaid and OCI hold post-mortemIt has been a frenetic seven days for both the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and many of the athletes who competed at the …Thu Nov 09 2000 - 00:00
Half a story only adds to confusionGay Byrne was known for his kitchen-sink eroticism and blue rinse sex appealMon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
McGuirk ignites Saints fireThe Saints will look back on this weekend with some satisfaction as they raced to the top the ESB men's league with two important…Mon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
Beckham has a way with wordsIt is a "uniquely sophisticated, gorgeously designed memento of this incredible icon of his time"Sat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
OCI react to Sydney falloutAfter the clamour to apportion blame following Irish performances at the Sydney Olympic Games, the Olympic Council of Ireland…Fri Nov 03 2000 - 00:00
Saints aspire to make amendsFour wins out of five in the ESB men's league for the Saints should help ease the pain of making an early exit from the cupFri Nov 03 2000 - 00:00
IOC to grant full accessThe next move in formalising the links between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee…Thu Nov 02 2000 - 00:00
Team given golden welcomeThere was more gold than at any previous homecoming and that was just the dignitaries. Lots of chains, a few brass necksThu Nov 02 2000 - 00:00
