By Gary Elbert Looking ahead to Irish sporting events, the Rugby World Cup under the Oriental sun looms large. Arguably the best collection of Irish rugby players since the game’s inception on the island will head to Japan hungry, determined, and targeting outright victory. A tentative hope exists, resting upon a precarious dream of success that is pockmarked by previous … [Read more...] about We should all dare to dream as 2019 promises to be a thrilling year in sport
Soccer
Still up for grabs
By Markus Krug The 2018/19 Premier League season has seen one of the most exciting title races in recent memories so far. As of 4 January, there are three major title challengers battling for first place. Liverpool are in first place with Manchester City trailing by four points and Tottenham trailing by sixth. And while we still have almost half a season left, it would take … [Read more...] about Still up for grabs
European Super league would spell bad news for the fans
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 05/12/2018 By Oisín Bradley News broke earlier last month of a potential breakaway by Europe’s top football clubs to form a European Super League. German newspaper Der Spiegel broke the story of the proposal levelled at the money men at the top of football in 2016, which signalled that the 16 best clubs should form a league, and that the bizarre, … [Read more...] about European Super league would spell bad news for the fans
McGuinness saves builds platform for NUI Galway success
Division 3 fresher football final: NUI Galway 4–10 DCU Dóchas Éireann 2–6 By Michael O’Connor Success comes to all who wait and persevere. 24 hours after suffering a five – point division 1 league defeat, NUI Galway were in Tubberclair aiming to close out term 1 with a trophy. Ultimately it was achieved with less effort than expected against DCU Dóchas Éireann’s well … [Read more...] about McGuinness saves builds platform for NUI Galway success
Stronger UUJ claim Division 1 league crown
Fresher Division 1 football league final: UU Jordanstown 1-11 NUI Galway 1-6 By Michael O Connor Pace and movement off the ball ensured the Division 1 league title for Freshers football was brought up the M50 to Jordanstown on Tuesday evening, as NUI Galway fell short despite a competitive effort. Should one use statistics to portray the story of a game it can … [Read more...] about Stronger UUJ claim Division 1 league crown