No mercy from abroadOverseas commentators were able to see Ireland's biggest sporting controversy without the swimmer's personality or family intruding…Wed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
Acceptance of guiltWhile Michelle Smith de Bruin has, through a statement from her Dublin-based solicitors, decided not to give media interviews…Wed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
Irish contract endsBord na Gaelige will not be renewing their contract with Michelle Smith de Bruin to promote IrishWed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
De Bruin says her career in the pool has come to an endThe triple Olympic swimming champion, Michelle Smith de Bruin, has acknowledged for the first time that her career has come to…Wed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
Seville sanctions unlikelyMichelle Smith de Bruin will probably keep the four medals she won at the European Championships in Seville in 1997Wed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
Sports Speak"They are advised to be careful wherever the go, but you can't stop young players going out."Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Roy the roverNot many people know it, but yesterday marked an historic day in the history of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind when the 300th…Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Bike bluesOne of the biggest sporting events in Ireland in terms of spectators was held last week with hardly a ripple breaking in the …Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Clontarf should finish off season in style against DLSPPerhaps not the most glamorous tie held at Lansdowne Road given the 6.00 p.mSat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Wide of the markSporting index, the spread betting company, cannot say to be having a good cricket World CupSat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Here's the rubIrish Athletes largely go unsung unless they occupy the same high-energy orbit as Sonia O'Sullivan and Catherina McKiernanSat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Dual starsRepublic Of Ireland and Sunderland striker Niall Quinn (left) presents a BBC Northern Ireland sports documentary, The Irish Game…Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
The masters of cool arriveCurtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose is striding towards the creaseThu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Trilogy nears final chapterThe third match in the FAI Cup final saga between Co Wicklow side Bray Wanderers and Donegal's Finn Harps will again be televised…Wed May 19 1999 - 01:00
Bravery of underdogs not enoughIt was end-of-season cup final fare at the Sportsground yesterdayMon May 17 1999 - 01:00
One that didn't get awayIreland may have allowed the World Equestrian Games to slip through its hands but fishing folk around the country recently landed…Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Tour war still ragesLeading Spanish cycling teams ONCE and Banesto are at it againSat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Hearing is believingSome years ago when Vincent Browne was the editor of the Sunday Tribune he reprimanded a sports writer for using the word disaster…Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Millennium madnessFantastic is the word that comes to mind when reading the some of the ideas emanating from the Millennium Office at Government…Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Strabane's loss . . .Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistani fast bowler, who is set to become the first man to deliver a ball at more than 100 mph, has had …Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
SportsSpeak"I felt as though my head exploded. I felt dizzy. I needed a rest."Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Irish cyclist banned for using stimulantFollowing a recent hearing conducted by the Federation of Irish Cyclists, Ireland's European Master's champion Theresa Quinlan…Fri May 14 1999 - 01:00
Report on match `inaccurate'Recent reports regarding a possible cancellation of the World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and Bangladesh at Castle…Wed May 12 1999 - 01:00
Hendry the master once moreWorld order was restored in snooker circles last night when Stephen Hendry dramatically reclaimed the Embassy World Championship…Tue May 04 1999 - 01:00
Hendry ahead but not yet safeIn this weekend of hyperbole it has come down to the Welshman and, simply, the LegendMon May 03 1999 - 01:00
Semi-finals evenly poisedSix-time winner Stephen Hendry kept his nose 9-7 in front last night, but not before a stunning surge from Ronnie O'Sullivan …Sat May 01 1999 - 01:00
Cool Hendry moving in for the killOne table, four players and two world champions remaining. And so the focus sharpened in the CrucibleFri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
Doherty left to rue poor early sessionKen Doherty departed the World Championships yesterday reflecting on a season which has fallen short of his heightened expectations…Thu Apr 29 1999 - 01:00
Doherty struggling against WilliamsHe may have illustrated a propensity to live dangerously and survive in the second round against Nigel Bond, coming back from…Wed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
A long, proud Irish traditionThe cover painting portrays a well-heeled young fellow decked out in white flannelMon Apr 26 1999 - 01:00
Promotion will do for nowTennis highs rarely come more fizzing than the one in October 1983Mon Apr 26 1999 - 01:00
Important move to a fresh futureThe removal of voting rights from past presidents and honorary life members symbolised an important move by delegates of the …Mon Apr 26 1999 - 01:00
Spectre haunts Irish bodyAlmost three months ago the then president of Irish swimming's governing body (IASA), Mary O'Malley, stood up at the e.g.mSat Apr 24 1999 - 01:00
Encore UnitedSome Manchester United fans who couldn't bear to watch the match on Wednesday might have instead gone to the Elvis Costello (…Sat Apr 24 1999 - 01:00
Huge number of clubs not eligible to voteSignificant confusion has surrounded Swim Ireland's a.g.m. scheduled for this weekendFri Apr 23 1999 - 01:00
Convincing DLSP wait on resultsDLSP made a significant move towards promotion from division two with a massive 30-6 win over Portadown at Chambers Park but …Mon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Too little too late for BlackrockHaving treaded for so long in the perilous waters of the relegation zone, Blackrock could have expected little elseMon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Irish Olympic spiritFar from holding out an olive branch to the Olympic Council of Ireland, Irish athletics body BLE appear to be giving the Olympic…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
Cool Runnings IIThe snowy slopes of Utah's Wasatch mountains bear little resemblance to the islands of the PacificSat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
The state of rugbyEuropean rugby teams are still three years behind southern hemisphere sides and only England look like a threat at the World …Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
Sports Speak: The week in quotes"The fact is that people want them to stay in the competition and that's why the referee didn't do what he should have done out…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
No drugs havenPerhaps it is simply coincidence that Dr Jim McDaid, the Minister for Tourism and Sport, has been preaching Old Testament fire…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
Hipp is hip with WBFJoe Bugner has decided that the World Boxing Federation (WBF) version of the world heavyweight title is as inconsequential as…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
De Bruin appeal date setMichelle De Bruin's final appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been confirmed for May 3rd at the court's headquarters…Thu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Leaders sweatFor leaders Banbridge the last weekend of Division Four competition promises to be an especially long one given they finished…Wed Apr 14 1999 - 01:00
All-Meath final in Towns' CupAshbourne, in their first year in the competition, came through their Provincial Towns' Cup semi-final against Mullingar, 11-…Mon Apr 12 1999 - 01:00
Tight race for top spotIt continues to be tight at the top of Division Two, and it looks as though it will get even tighter before the final placings…Mon Apr 12 1999 - 01:00
Errors in the ERThe medical evacuation plan by which sick or injured players and officials involved in the World Youth Cup in Nigeria are supposed…Sat Apr 10 1999 - 01:00
Navan favouredThe Smithwicks Provincial Towns' Cup sweeps into the home straight this weekend with the two semi-finals scheduled for Drogheda…Thu Apr 08 1999 - 01:00
