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Armstrong inquiry halted

kevin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:49:49 +0000

CYCLING

In cycling overnight, US Justice Department prosecutors have announced that they're closing a criminal investigation into whether Lance Armstrong took performance enhancing drugs.

A statement from the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles said the seven-time Tour de France winner will not be charged, but did not explain the reasons for the decision.

Armstrong has always denied the allegations

Clare seeks consolation prizes at final day of Clonmel

trudy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:48:45 +0000

The three-day coursing meeting at Clonmel comes to an end today, with the Oaks and Derby champions set to be decided.

Clare interest in the main competitions has ended, but dog owners from across the county are hoping to win some of the consolation stakes.

Gaisce Mor, owned by the Gaisce syndicate in Quilty, is still in the running for the Kitty Butler Stakes.

Meanwhile Donnelans Cross, owned by Mary Grace in Shannon, and Uptown Abu of the 'Rumour Has It Syndicate' in Ennis are both hoping for glory in the Keen Laddie Stakes.

Clare Dogs in action on Day two of Clonmel Meeting

trudy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:43:59 +0000

There's just a handful of Clare dogs left in action ahead of day two of the Clonmel Coursing meeting.

In the Oaks Sean Meehan's "Oilean Smile" takes on "Uptown Angel" and "Rio's Girl" is up against Ruth and Ellen O Donoghue's "Jeru Melody"

In the Derby "Ballymore Bob" meets "Wood Highland" for Carol Maguire of Killimer, and "Jeru Cavendish" meets "Cloona Boy".

Djokovic wins Australian Open

trudy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:25:24 +0000

Novak Djokovic hailed his Australian Open win over Rafael Nadal as the best of his career.

The World number retained his title in Melbourne after an epic five set win over Nadal in the longest ever Grand Slam final.

Coursing at Clonmel

trudy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:24:40 +0000

Today sees the start of The Clonmel Coursing meeting with Clare interest in both the Derby and the oaks.

In the Derby:

In the first Quarter "In the pub" is up against V Ballymore Bob and 3rd quarter "Uptown Abu" meets "Solid Monk" while in the 4th quarter its "Barrack Eoin" taking on "Jeru Cavendish"

Then in the Oaks:

Azenenka blasts past Sharapova to win Aussie open

kevin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:16:49 +0000

TENNIS

Victoria Azarenka is the new Australian Open champion and the new world number one.

The Belarussian produced an emphatic performance on her debut in a Grand Slam final to beat Maria Sharapova in straight sets.

Djokovic beats Murray in thriller in Melbourne

kevin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:15:25 +0000

TENNIS

Novak Djokovic will face Rafa Nadal in the final of this year's Australian Open.

Djokovic booked his place in Sunday's decider after coming out on top of a thrilling five-set battle against Andy Murray in today's semi-final.

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Nadal into Austrailian open final

kevin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:18:31 +0000

Tennis

Rafael Nadal came from a set down to beat Roger Federer and advance to his second Australian Open final.

Federer won the opening set in a tie break but Nadal who won the title back in 2009, took the next three sets 6-2 7-6 6-4.

The 2009 winner will now face Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in Sundays final - they play tomorrow.

Meanwhile the womens final will be contested by Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka.

Sharapova beat Petra Kvitova while Azarenka got the better of defending champion Kim Clijsters.

Community games Indoor soccer u15 girls results

kevin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:33:36 +0000

U15 GIRLS INDOOR SOCCER RESULTS

GOLD MEDALS    ENNIS ST. JOHNS

Aoife Glavin, Laura Brown, Niamh O Brien. Marese Hayes, Rebecca Windall, Aoife Mc Namara.

SILVER MEDALS      SIXMILEBRIDGE/KILMURRY

Rachel Kelly, Niamh Carroll, Silvia Hodgins-Fean,Laura Collins, Aoife Keating.

BRONZE MEDALS   INCH/CONNOLLY/KILMALEY

Greyhound Draw

trudy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:22:26 +0000

Last night saw the draw take place for the Clonmel coursing meeting which begins at the start of next month.

There are a number of Clare dogs running in both the Oaks and Derby.

In the Derby:

1st Quarter- The Pub V's Ballymore Bob.

3rd Quarter - Uptown Abu v Solid Monk

4th Quarter - Barrack Eoin V's Jeru Cavendish

Oaks:

1st Quarter - Gaise Mor V's Blazing Dilemma

3rd Quarter - Melody v Let Us Call