Current News
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6 Dec 2008
2008 Banner Ladies Club Banquet & Medals Presentation
Our gala 2008 Club Banquet & Medals Presentation Night takes place on December 6th at the West County Hotel.
All players & parents are asked to make every effort to attend.
20 Nov 2008
Banner Ladies Club Indoor Underage Coaching To Commence Nov. 20th
The Banner Ladies U10's & U12's coaching recommences indoors in the Coláiste Hall on Thursday November 20th.
19 Nov 2008
67-Year-Old Wins Junior Medal In Wicklow
A 67-year-old was part of the Aughrim squad which defeated Kilmac/Enniskerry to win the Wicklow junior ’B’ hurling championship last Saturday.
19 Nov 2008
Kerry Young Guns To Stay Put - For Now
Tommy Walsh and David Moran could yet feature for Kerry next season after AFL agent Ricky Nixon confirmed he does not expect them to travel to Australia for trials this side of Christmas.
19 Nov 2008
Republic of Ireland 2-3 Poland
Giovanni Trapattoni tasted defeat for the first time as Republic of Ireland boss despite a remarkable late fightback against Poland.
19 Nov 2008
Ireland .v Argentina Tickets At Discount Prices
Hogan Stand and Hill 16 Tickets available at discount prices for Saturdays now vital Rugby International at Croke Park.
19 Nov 2008
Loughnane Quick To Congratulate McIntyre
Loughnane quick to congratulate him John McIntyre reveals tonight.
18 Nov 2008
O'Mahony Falls Foul Of Doping Laws
Aidan O'Mahony of Kerry falls foul of GAA doping laws.
18 Nov 2008
Peter Canavan Slams Anti-doping Rules
Tyrone legend and asthma sufferer Peter Canavan has questioned the GAA’s involvement with the Irish Sports Council’s anti-doping code after Kerry star Aidan O’Mahony failed a drugs test due to the use of salbutamol.
18 Nov 2008
Ballesteros Is Out Of Intensive Care
Spanish golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is out of intensive care today.
18 Nov 2008
Munster 16-18 New Zealand
Munster 16-18 New Zealand
Munster were heroic in defeat as they were narrowly edged out by New Zealand at Thomond Park.
18 Nov 2008
Heartbreak For Brave Munster
Munster came within four minutes of repeating their 1978 victory over New Zealand as a late try from Joe Rokocoko spared the All Blacks' blushes at Thomond Park tonight.
18 Nov 2008
Upcoming Ladies Football Programmes on TG4
Upcoming Ladies Football Programmes on TG4
17 Nov 2008
Hardy Eustace Triumphs At Punchestown
Hardy Eustace triumphs at Punchestown
17 Nov 2008
Breakfast With Munster And New Zealand
Breakfast with Munster and New Zealand in advance of the Munster .v. All Blacks game.
17 Nov 2008
Kerry Player Fails Drugs Test
The GAA today announced that a prominent Kerry player failed a post match drugs test.
17 Nov 2008
Teddy McCarthy Joins Cork Management Team
McCarthy joins Cork management team
17 Nov 2008
Green Dragon Sits In Fifth Place In Volvo Ocean Race
Green Dragon sits in fifth in Volvo Ocean Race
16 Nov 2008
Round-Up Of Sunday's Camogie Action
Round-up of today's club championship camogie action.
16 Nov 2008
Round-Up Of Sunday's GAA Club Games
Round-up of the scores of Sunday's club championship games in the GAA in hurling and football.
16 Nov 2008
Cork Board Worried About Phone Call Rumours
Cork Board worried about phone call rumours
16 Nov 2008
Cork Dominate Ladies All Stars
Cork dominate Ladies All Stars
16 Nov 2008
Ireland Walloped By All Blacks
Ireland blown away as All-Blacks’ blast breaks any green resistance.
16 Nov 2008
Foley Inspiration Helps Adare To Shock Toomevara
The 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin was once again in the limelight at the former Clare ace's Adare shocked the Tipperary champions in this Munster semi-final.
15 Nov 2008
Áine Kelly For All Star?
Fergus Rovers and Clare star Áine Kelly in line for possible All Star award.
15 Nov 2008
Ireland v New Zealand Preview
Can Ireland match the All Blacks in Croke Park?
15 Nov 2008
Has Roy Keane Quit Sunderland?
Keane exit rumours dismissed by Sunderland Echo.
15 Nov 2008
Decies Remain The Same
Davy's backroom team unchanged in Waterford.
15 Nov 2008
All-Blacks In Awe Of Croke Park
The mighty All-Blacks trained at GAA headquarters Friday morning, and admitted to be in awe of the impressive surroundings.
15 Nov 2008
Walsh In Fitness Race For Kerry Decider
Barry John Walsh in fitness race for Kerry Co. Championship decider.
15 Nov 2008
'We're Proud Of Bronze Boxers'
IABA chief O'Rourke hails Irish trio despite losses in Liverpool.
15 Nov 2008
Victory Would Be Greatest Result In Irish Rugby History
Johnny Cash summed up the horrors of confinement perfectly in his song 'Folsom Prison Blues' and those lyrics seemed particularly relevant last week as we followed the fortunes of the Irish rugby team in Limerick.
15 Nov 2008
McCarthy Rounds On Ó hAilpín
Rebel Rebellion Continues Unabated
15 Nov 2008
Lohan Accepts Clare Minor Coaching Role
Hurling legend Brian Lohan to get involved with the upcoming Clare minor team.
15 Nov 2008
Sunnier Climes For Banner Hurlers
Dubai awaits for the Banner county hurlers of 2008.
15 Nov 2008
Clare County Board Accepts Defeat In Rezoning Impasse
Clare County Board has shelved its plans to relocate the county grounds to a new greenfield site at Doora.
15 Nov 2008
Schumacher Set For Two-Wheel Return
Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher could be set for a return to top flight motorsport after being linked with a ride in the World Superbike series.
15 Nov 2008
Ballesteros Recovery Continues
Seve Ballesteros could be moved out of intensive care as soon as next week, according to the hospital treating the five-time major winner.
15 Nov 2008
Jenas Fit For Spurs
Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has recovered from a toe injury and is back in the squad for the Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham.
15 Nov 2008
McIlroy just two behind leaders in Singapore
Rory McIlroy had plenty to smile about after putting himself in contention for his first win as a professional at the Barclays Singapore Open with a three-under-par 68 at Sentosa Golf Club.
15 Nov 2008
Howlett Pondering Haka Response
NEW ZEALAND’S top try scorer Doug Howlett could have a shock in store for his beloved All Blacks when they take on Munster in Thomond Park on Tuesday.
14 Nov 2008
Boston College & The GAA Want To Hear From You
Boston College team aims to give the GAA a voice
14 Nov 2008
Maradona Dismisses Quit Claim
Diego Maradona has dismissed quit claims as Argentina boss.
14 Nov 2008
McGahan Names Munster Squad To Take On All Blacks
McGahan names squad to take on All Blacks on Tuesday at Thomond Park.
14 Nov 2008
2008 All Ireland Camogie Club Final Preview
All Ireland Camogie Club final preview
14 Nov 2008
Cork Avoid Hurling Match Embarassment
Cork avoid hurling match embarassment
14 Nov 2008
2008 Ladies Gaelic Football Club Person Of The Year Competition
Vhi Healthcare/Ladies Football Club Person of The Year Competition
14 Nov 2008
O Sé Welcomes O’Connor’s Return
2008 captain Tomás O Sé welcomes Jack O’Connor’s return as Kerry manager
13 Nov 2008
Tottenham Hotspur 4 Liverpool 2
Harry Redknapp's magic touch continued with victory over Liverpool at White Hart Lane.
13 Nov 2008
Tomás O’Leary Looking Forward To Croker Return
Former Cork minor hurling star Tomas O’Leary is looking forward to returning to Croke Park on Saturday when he lines out for the Irish rugby team against the mighty All-Blacks.
13 Nov 2008
Kennelly Returns Home As Two Others Go Down Under
Tadhg Kennelly is returning home to Ireland
13 Nov 2008
Harty Cup
Harty Cup
12 Nov 2008
Staunton Regrets Dismissal Reaction
Staunton regrets dismissal reaction
11 Nov 2008
O'Leary Named In Ireland Line-Up
Munster's Tomás O'Leary is named in Ireland line-up for All Black's game.
11 Nov 2008
Brennan: 'Why I flew Business Class To Oz'
Brennan: why I flew business class to Oz
11 Nov 2008
Tony Griffin Wins 2008 Fair Play Award
2008 Fair Play Award winners named.
11 Nov 2008
Roy Keane Backs Trap' In Reid Decision
Roy Keane backs Trap' in Reid decision
11 Nov 2008
Harrington Keen To End Season In Style
Padraig Harrington is hoping to round off an ’unbelievable’ 2008 season in style in Singapore.
11 Nov 2008
Walsh Set For Aussie Rules Trials
2008 GAA Young Player of The Year Tommy Walsh of Kerry is set for Aussie Rules trials along with clubmate David Moran.
11 Nov 2008
Brian Cody Reappointed Cats Boss
Cody reappointed Cats boss
11 Nov 2008
Jamesie O'Connor Keen To Avoid Harty Cup Exit 'Disaster'
St. Flannan's coach Jamsie O'Connor is keen to avoid a Harty Cup exit 'disaster'.
11 Nov 2008
Keane To Sit Out Tottenham Clash
Keane to sit out Tottenham clash
11 Nov 2008
Bonnar Named As New Wexford Boss
Former Tipperary star Colm Bonnar is named as the new Wexford hurling boss.
11 Nov 2008
O'Connor Back In Charge Of Kerry
Jack O'Connor has been confirmed as the new Kerry manager
10 Nov 2008
Clare To Enter NFL With Depleted Squad
Clare to enter NFL with depleted squad according to manager Frank Doherty
10 Nov 2008
Fitzmaurice To Join Jack O’Connor As Kerry Selector
Dingle based Eamonn Fitzmaurice is to join Jack O’Connor as Kerry selector.
9 Nov 2008
McCarthy's Vision Not Shared By His Players
No winners yet in complex Cork endgameLarkin and Cavanagh win awardsWeekend GAAGerald McCarthy: Cork's manager and a legendary figure of the game who, affronted by the players' stance, is seemingly digging in for the long war.
9 Nov 2008
Mc Carthy's Vision Not Shared (contd)
Mc Carthy's Vision not shared (contd)
9 Nov 2008
Ladies' Club Championship Round-Up
This weekend's Ladies' Club Championship Round-up
9 Nov 2008
Roseingrave Young Camogie P