Tag Archives: Sport in Ireland

Historic Cycling wins for Ireland

Ireland’s Martyn Irvine scooped the World Championship track title in a fantastic fashion at the velodrome in Minsk, Belarus. Making him only the second ever Irish man in history to win a World Championship Track Title!

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McIlroy nominated for 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Irish golf star, Rory McIlroy has made the short list of 12 nominees’, all in with a chance of winning the much coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for 2012.

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Cork Ladies win GAA Football Final

For the last time this year, Croke Park was awash with noise, colour and energy as fans from Armagh, Waterford, Antrim, Louth, Cork and Kerry filled the grounds for what would be the last games in the All-Ireland Finals.

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Donegal win All-Ireland GAA Football Championship 2012

This morning in the North West County of Donegal, they are still celebrating their momentous win in the 2012 All-Ireland GAA Football Championship as they were crowned All-Ireland GAA Football champions, in front of a packed out Croke Park in … Continue reading

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Sporting and Supporting Ireland!

What a weekend for Sport in Ireland and for our Sporting Stars representing Ireland. In London, Ireland’s Paralympians have been racking up the medals across a number of disciplines and smashing world records whilst they are at! The medal count … Continue reading

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Paralympics 2012 begins in London

Last night was the opening ceremony to the London 2012 Paralympics games, and what a spectacular opening, beginning with a segment depicting the Big Bang, appearances from Sir Ian McKellen and Professor Stephen Hawking’s and a massive 3,000 volunteers taking … Continue reading

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Emerald Isle Classic to attract thousands of Americans

This Saturday 1st September, The Emerald Isle Classic between Notre Dame and Navy from the USA kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at the local time of 2pm, marking the start of the Football season. The two teams … Continue reading

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Irish Golfers hit the headlines again

Dubliner Padriag Harrington shot to the top of the leader board at The Barclays in Farmingdale as he went on the hunt for his first US tour title since winning the 2008 US PGA Championship. Harrington racked up a superb … Continue reading

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GAA Hurling All Ireland Championship 2012

After a gruelling all-Ireland championship full of ups and downs for all those involved, we now have our two finalist for the GAA Hurling All Ireland Championship 2012 – Galway and Kilkenny. The final will take place on Sunday 9th … Continue reading

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Limerick Tag Rugby Festival Pig ‘N’ Porter 2012

The Pig ‘N’ Porter Festival in Limerick is a one day event that happens every July. Now in its 11th Year and proudly sponsored once again by Heinz, the 2012 Pig ‘n’ Porter Festival in association with the Irish Tag … Continue reading

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