Nenagh’s Aisling Keller helps Ireland qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Regatta
Following the final two races at the Laser Radial World Championship this morning (Wednesday 24 July 2019 – Sakaiminato, Japan), Ireland has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing regatta in the women’s single-handed event. The berth was secured by Lough Derg Yacht Club’s Aisling Keller (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary) who had her best day […]
Midway Look at the 2019 Super League
We have reached the midway point of the 2019 Super League season and it is St Helens who lead the way in the table with 26 points. Justin Holbrook’s side have easily been the pick of the teams in the campaign so far as they have lost just one of their 14 games. Saints won […]
Stamina Thursday of the Punchestown Festival is a real crowd pleaser!
A great day’s racing was had by all at the Punchestown Festival on Thursdahy as crowds thronged to the Kildare venue for day three of the action-packed five-day festival! Attendance: 2019 20,756 2018 20,204 Difference +552 Racing Highlights: The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Won in great style by English raider Unowhatimeanharry trained by Harry Fry […]
Munster Team To Face Connacht
Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan has named his side for Saturday’s must-win Guinness PRO14 Interpro derby against Connacht at Thomond Park (7.35pm). There are four changes to the team that lined out against Saracens in last week’s Champions Cup semi-final. Dan Goggin, named Young Player of the Year earlier this week, Calvin […]
O’Mahony Named Munster Player of the Year
Peter O’Mahony was tonight announced as Munster Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Independent. The event took place at the University Concert Hall in Limerick with 11 awards presented to worthy recipients involved in professional and domestic rugby in Munster. Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was […]
Borrisoleigh Mile Easter Monday 2019
The third annual Borrisoleigh Mile which is sponsored by Declan Maher Financial Services hits the North Tipperary village on Easter Monday night next when participants of all age and ability will congregate to attempt the golden distance. The event originated back in the 1960’s when it was part of a parochial sports day that was […]
Munster Team To Face Benetton Rugby
The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Benetton Rugby at Stadio Monigo (8pm local time/7pm Irish time). There are 11 changes to the side that defeated Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park last week. JJ Hanrahan starts at out-half and will make his 100th Munster appearance with tighthead prop […]
The Borrisoleigh Mile in aid of St. Joseph’s College – Run it, Jog it, Walk it. Just do it!
Track-Attack welcome everyone to come and participate at the Borrisoleigh Mile which will be held on Easter Monday night at 8pm. Everyone regardless of standard or age can complete a mile. St. Joseph’s College is very proud to be associated with this event for the second time. It was a wonderful success last year and […]
Munster team to play Scarlets has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash
The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (5pm – live on eir Sport, TG4, Premier Sports and S4C). Billy Holland captains Munster with seven changes to the side that defeated Ospreys last Friday night. Centre Rory Scannell returns to the starting XV for his 100th […]
Bank of Ireland Munster Age-Grade Club Competitions Launch & Draw
The Bank of Ireland Munster Clubs Age-Grade launch took place at Irish Independent Park last night ahead of a series of quarter-final and semi-final rounds. 48 clubs from across the U16 Cup, Bowl and Plate and U18 Cup, Bowl and Plate competitions were represented with 132 club members in attendance. A total of 265 U16 […]
