Johnny V gets his Irish up
Jockey John Velazquez has certainly shown a fondness for the Irish at the current Saratoga meet and why not? His wife, Leona, is the daughter of Le...
August 26, 2021
by John Manley
Lowry has points to ponder
There’s a sense that Shane Lowry is a lock to make Europe’s Ryder Cup team, that even if he doesn’t qualify on points, Captain Padraig Harrington w...
August 26, 2021
by John Manley
Bhoys make history with 2nd double
The victorious Lansdowne team. Irish juggernaut Lansdowne Yonkers defeated Houston’s ASC New Stars 4-3 on penalties at the Michigan Stars Sports Co...
August 25, 2021
by Jay Mwamba
Limerick hurlers retain title for 1st time
Limerick 3-32; Cork 1-22 The bad news for everyone else is that Limerick feel their dominance has only just begun. Winning back-to-back All Ireland...
August 23, 2021
by P.J. Cunningham
Sports
Rugby WC round-robin for Sept. 13-25
Ireland’s Women’s Rugby team head for Italy next month for the re-scheduled European qualification tournament for next year’s Rugby World Cup. To s...
August 19, 2021
by Sean Creedon
Sports
Cork face uphill battle vs. champions Limerick
Limerick will be hot favorites to lift the MacCarthy Cup for the second year in-a-row when they play Cork in the final at Croke Park on Sunday next...
August 19, 2021
by Sean Creedon
Sports
Kearney back with GAA club
Former Irish rugby international Rob Kearney is back training with his local GAA club Cooley Kickhams. The 35-year-old former Irish full-back has a...
August 19, 2021
by Sean Creedon
Faithful resurrection to take time
Offaly 1-14; Roscommon 1-11 The Faithful are back – but don’t expect miracles immediately following the U-20s All Ireland victory over Roscommon in...
August 19, 2021
by P.J. Cunningham
Sports
Irish sweep Arlington Grade 1s
The prospects for Arlington’s future beyond the current racing season are pretty dim by all reports but if the lights are turned out for good, at l...
August 19, 2021
by John Manley
Sports
Thornton flirts with 59
Little is heard from Simon Thornton on the international golfing spectrum these days. The 44-year-old gave up the life of a touring pro several yea...
August 19, 2021
by John Manley
Sports
Mighty Mayo end Dublin’s long reign
Mayo's Aidan O’Shea celebrates with Jordan Flynn after the game at Croke Park, Dublin.INPHO/LASZLO GECZO Mayo 0-17; Dublin 0-14 If ever a team dese...
August 16, 2021
by P.J. Cunningham
Sports
Our hopes for the 2021-22 season
What will be the third Premier League season of the pandemic begins this weekend and the fans’ enthusiasm shows no sign of waning. As always at thi...
August 12, 2021
by Peter McDermott