Championship
on 15 Apr 2021
Blog: on a farm, life is full of major and minor triumphs and disappointments
Hannah Bolger is reminded of the fields of sun-drenched tulips she saw on a trip to the Netherlands in her youth. They might be her favourite, but daffodils are in plenty supply on the farm too.
Contributor on 25 Nov 2020
Man and Ball: the sporting crossovers that were not always a success
Denny Fitz reflects on some of the more memorable sporting crossovers in his club; but not always for the right reasons
Contributor on 28 Oct 2020
The ladies of lockdown not Lacken in success
The COVID-19 lockdown led to teams from all sporting backgrounds taking to Zoom and WhatsApp to get the message across and training done. ICL speaks to one ladies football team to see how they did it.
Contributor on 14 Oct 2020
Man and Ball: settling scores
You’d think that impartiality would be a prerequisite for being a match official, but there have been examples of guys who have used their role to settle scores, writes Denny Fitz
Odile Evans on 16 Aug 2020
Third Gear: Billy Coleman reflects on 20 years of rallying
In a rare interview, Billy Coleman chats to Odile Evans about rallying, farming and road safety
Odile Evans on 12 Aug 2020
Third Gear: reflecting on 20 years of rallying
In a rare interview, Billy Coleman chats to Odile Evans about rallying, farming and road safety
Odile Evans on 29 Jul 2020
First gear: an introduction to motorsports in Ireland
Odile Evans and Anne O'Donoghue have a stellar five week line-up of motorsports heroes that have gone from grassroots competition to the top of their game. In week one, we take a look at the numbers
Maria Moynihan on 30 Oct 2019
'I had never seen a game of handball before I started playing'
GAA Male Handballer of the Year 2018, Moycullen’s Martin Mulkerrins shares his love of sport, agriculture; and bringing the game to Uganda, in conversation with Maria Moynihan.
on 10 Jul 2019
Keeping GAA dreams alive
A lot of people believe that the “GAA is not what it used to be”, but last weekend proved those people wrong. Denis Hurley writes
on 15 May 2019
Excitement awaits in 2019 hurling championship
Summer can officially begin now that the GAA Senior Hurling Championship (SHC) has kicked off. Denis Hurley previews this year’s season
Damien O'Reilly on 08 May 2019
What’s really crippling the property sector?
Damien O'Rielly gives his take on the property sector
Damien O'Reilly on 07 May 2019
What’s really crippling the property sector?
Damien O'Reilly gives his take on the property sector.
Damien O'Reilly on 14 Nov 2018
Joe Schmidt: a legacy that will endure
There’s been a notable hiatus of quality sport to enjoy on TV, so the autumn tests bring a timely colour to the dark and wet November, writes Damien O'Reilly
Damien O'Reilly on 13 Nov 2018
Joe Schmidt: a legacy that will endure
There’s been a notable hiatus of quality sport to enjoy on TV, so the autumn tests bring a timely colour to the dark and wet November, writes Damien O'Reilly.
on 05 Sep 2018
Dubs’ dynasty can’t hide football’s flaws
This year’s football championship has hurt the GAA’s brand and it’s time for those in charge to do something about it, writes Emmet Moloney
Mairead Lavery on 22 Aug 2018
Limerick's 45-year journey
Anyone who was around for the 1994 final will never forget the Offaly comeback that snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and left Limerick bereft, writes Mairead Lavery
Mairead Lavery on 15 Aug 2018
The smell of summer
If I close my eyes I can still smell their fragrance and feel the crisp, clear morning air that we associate with the beginning of summer, writes Mairead Lavery
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Jul 2018
The All-Ireland churn-rolling championships
Churn-rolling is part of the fabric of Tipperary town and has roots in dairy farming. This Saturday the All-Ireland championships take place, a unique sight to behold, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Damien O'Reilly on 06 Jun 2018
We love a good old row in the GAA
It is hard to pick up a newspaper now and read anything positive about the GAA, writes Damien O'Reilly.
on 23 May 2018
Time for Tipp to find top gear
Tipperary’s uninspiring performance in losing to Limerick has heaped the pressure on Michael Ryan’s side ahead of their trip to Cork, writes Emmet Moloney.