Sport
Denis Hurley on 26 Jan 2022
‘Some days you’re the dog and some days you’re the lamp-post’
It is very easy to belittle the less-mainstream sports just because they don't always have the heart rate up, but as with every sport, context is always key, writes Denis Hurley.
Contributor on 19 Jan 2022
When things go off like a bad tractor
Denny Fitz shares the story of the recently retired local sergeant, who had his own version of ‘community service’.
Denis Hurley on 19 Jan 2022
Sport: Galway not to be written off this early
The days of back-door revival are gone, but we predict a team’s championship performance based on these early-door games, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 12 Jan 2022
A documentary for every GAA club
Croí an Chlub will be debuted on TG4 soon, and it is a show that will resonate with GAA club members across the country, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 05 Jan 2022
A ticking clock for van Graan
With the end of his contract in sight and despite all professionalism shown so far, it must be hard for Johann van Graan to give 100% mentally to the Munster team.
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.
Contributor on 22 Dec 2021
The hunt: pounding hooves and flying mud
Every hunt has its own distinctive character, hard-riding to unambitious, snooty to dog-rough. Liam Clancy has have never hunted with a more good-natured group than the Laois.
Denis Hurley on 22 Dec 2021
The Big Sports Quiz 2021
Denis Hurley has put together his annual sports quiz to keep you busy over the Christmas break. See the print issue for details on how to enter.
Contributor on 15 Dec 2021
Man and Ball: the Scandanavian model
Denny Fitz is digging up the dirt on his local TD; airing out the dirty laundry on his shady past and questionable catchphrases
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 08 Dec 2021
Farm from your average authors
Unlike many of the sport-related books that make it onto the shelves this close to Christmas, Ireland is awash with sports stars who have plenty stories to tell, 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.
Denis Hurley on 17 Nov 2021
No room to take the foot off the gas
After a famous victory over the weekend, Denis Hurley looks at how Ireland can carry the momentum gained forward.
Contributor on 10 Nov 2021
Man and Ball: it must be the silage
Seán O'Carroll learns his lesson and cuts down on his cutting remarks in this week’s Denny Fitz.
Denis Hurley on 03 Nov 2021
An autumn of intrigue ahead
Denis Hurley looks ahead to Ireland’s autumn internationals, which carry plenty of importance as we edge towards next season’s Six Nations and the 2023 World Cup
Denis Hurley on 20 Oct 2021
Dawn of a new era for the Rebels?
As a proud Corkonian, Denis Hurley is hoping that new senior football manager Keith Ricken can carry on the success he has brought the Rebels’ underage side.s
Denis Hurley on 13 Oct 2021
Stick or twist time as the GAA decides on football’s future
Denis Hurley chats to Kevin McStay about the proposals to restructure the football championship which will come before GAA Congress later this month.
Denis Hurley on 06 Oct 2021
‘You can always get better’
Recently turned professional, John Murphy is a rising star on the golf course and one to watch, writes Denis Hurley following Murphy’s joint-ninth finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Denis Hurley on 29 Sep 2021
Kingdom look to proven stock to reclaim the crown
Denis Hurley looks at the wisdom of returning to the sites of past glory as Jack O’Connor sets out on the journey of delivering Sam Maguire. to the Kingdom again
Denis Hurley on 22 Sep 2021
Putting the miles up in anticipation of a slog
Denis Hurley has been working hard on his bike to prepare for a gruelling challenge.