Championship
Denis Hurley on 29 Dec 2021
Impossible to make predictions for 2022
While we get used to referring to the rugby world cup as being ‘next year’ and not ‘in 2023’, Denis Hurley gives plenty food for thought on the Irish sport scene.
Denis Hurley on 15 Dec 2021
Another year for the history books
From two gold-medal wins in the Olympics to a chaotic championship schedule and an unpredictable win from the Meath ladies' football team, 2021 had it all, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 01 Dec 2021
A small step for Davy, one giant leap for camogie
While it won’t be his first encounter with camogie teams, Davy Fitzgerald’s upcoming gig with the Cork camogie team is a positive step for women’s sport, writes Denis Hurley.
Enda Murphy on 29 Sep 2021
Mental Health: ploughing can be meditative if you are living in the moment
Whether it is ploughing a field or saying the Rosary, both help us find peace in the moment. They help us stop and focus on the journey, writes psychotherapist Enda Murphy.
Denis Hurley on 18 Aug 2021
No certainties ahead of this weekend’s action
While Limerick are the favourites heading into this weekend’s All-Ireland final, Éanna Martin still thinks the Rebels can put it up to the Treatymen, writes Denis Hurley.
Rachel Moriarty on 26 May 2021
€167,000 prize fund announced for RDS National Championships
Alan Wade has been confirmed as course designer for the three days of show jumping at the RDS National Championships.
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.