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Clare Under 21's dethroned by Tipperary

29 July, 2010 - 09:27

Clare have relinquished their Munster and All Ireland U21 hurling titles after defeat to Tipperary last evening in a thrilling Munster final by 1-22 to 1-17.
 
Clare trailed at half time by 1-12 to 1-9-Conor McGrath goaling in the opening minutes for the Banner while Michael Heffernan raised Tipperary's green flag in the 26th minute.
 
Tipperary dominated in the middle third throughout  and Clare could not find a way back with Brian O' Meara and John O Dwyer supreme for the Premier County.
 

Greene claims South of Ireland title at Lahinch

29 July, 2010 - 09:26

Jonathan Greene of Carlow has won the 109th South of Ireland Championship at Lahinch Golf Club

Greene took on Keelan MMcDonagh of Athlone-NUI Maynooth in the final last evening, and in a close encounter he edged past his opponent in a final score of 2&1.

Greene follows the likes of Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke in winning the long-running competition.

 

Disappointment for Chesser at Barcelona

29 July, 2010 - 09:25

 

There was disappointment for Ennis man Rory Chesser at the European Championships in Barcelona last night.

The 23 year old finished tenth in his semi-final of the 1500m, missing out on a spot in the final.

Chesser's time of 3:44.1 was three seconds outside of his personal best time, and wasn't fast enough to qualify him for the final as a fastest loser.

Thomas Chamney, Chesser's Ireland team mate, also failed to reach the final after finishing ninth in the second of the two semi-finals.

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In the Europa League

29 July, 2010 - 09:25

Shamrock Rovers host Juventus in their 3rd qualifying round clash at the Tallaght Stadium while Liverpool are in Macedonia to take on Rabotnicki

Both matches kick off is at 7.45

meanwhile

Reports are suggesting that Mark Hughes has agreed to become Fulham's new manager.
 

Banner out to defend Munster title against Tip

28 July, 2010 - 09:19

Clare take on old rivals Tipperary this evening in the Munster U21 hurling final at Semple Stadium.

Tonight's match is  repeat of the 2008 decider which saw Tipperary claim the Munster title in controversial circumstances.

Clare defeated Limerick 2 weeks  to reach the decider  and  manager  John Minogue says the side  will need to improve from their performance in the Gaelic Grounds.

Loughnane bows out of Barcelona 20K

28 July, 2010 - 09:18

Olive Loughnane withdrew from the 20- k walk at the European Championships in Barcelona, the Galway athlete had been ill over the last few days 

The 34 year-old started well but dropped back rapidly before eventually pulling out

Latter this evening David Gillick and Gordon Kennedy are in 400 metres semi final action while Ennis man Rory Chesser will compete in the 1500 metres semi final.

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Diego not Dublin bound

28 July, 2010 - 09:17

 Diego Maradona will not be coming to Dublin next month with Argentina for their clash against Ireland at the Aviva stadium

The former World cup winning player will not have his contract renewed by the Argentine FA

Shay Given is back in the Irish squad for that match despite his shoulder injury
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Mixed day in Barcelona for Irish athlethes while Chesser gets ready for Championship debut

27 July, 2010 - 15:35

Its been a mixed day so-far for the Irish team on the opening day of the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona.

Rob Heffernan narrowly missed out on a medal after he finished fourth in the 20k walk while David Gillick won his heat in the 400 metres to book a place in the semi finals, where he'll be joined by Gordon Kennedy.

There was disappointment for all three of our women's 400 metre runners, as well as for Kelly Proper in the long-jump.