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Danny Willett's win is a reward for investing in public courses

Danny Willett's win is a reward for investing in public courses

There are almost no fairytale stories in sport. Every success happens for a reason. Usually, the reason is fairly ordinary — a combination of good structures, savage work ethic and genuine talent.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

When sport comes second to religion any given Sunday

When sport comes second to religion any given Sunday

What do you do when your religious beliefs conflict with your chosen sport? And how does this play out when your chosen sport is also your job?

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

A bruiser, then drunken brawls, but glory for Thurles

A bruiser, then drunken brawls, but glory for Thurles

In the early afternoon of Easter Sunday, April 1 1888, 42 hurlers stood in military formation on the roadway outside William Cunningham’s hotel in the middle of Parsonstown, King’s County (now known as Birr, Co Offaly).

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Battle scars all too apparent in clubhouses long after 1916

Battle scars all too apparent in clubhouses long after 1916

Easter Saturday, 1916.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

It’s still possible to fashion a future for League of Ireland

It’s still possible to fashion a future for League of Ireland

”Come on to f*%k Rovers!” came the roar 15 minutes after half-time, from a man buried somewhere in the middle of the Sligo fans.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Cillian Sheridan walking away from excuses and scoring lots of goals

Cillian Sheridan walking away from excuses and scoring lots of goals

A brilliant sight in the sixth minute of the Cypriot First Division league match between Omonoia Nicosia and Anorthosis last Sunday: Cillian Sheridan lays off the ball out near midfield. The ball is then switched out to the wing and the defence begins to creak...

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

GAA’s money-driven Sky Sports ambitions would alienate members

GAA’s money-driven Sky Sports ambitions would alienate members

When the GAA hierarchy made its deal with Sky Sports, there was one thing they were adamant about: This was a deal that was not about the money.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

County boundaries are sacred lines in Irish life

County boundaries are sacred lines in Irish life

The general election offers a gorgeous insight into the importance of the county boundary in modern Irish life.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Dave Billings truly remains an inspiration

Dave Billings truly remains an inspiration

‘Bliss was it that dawn to be alive

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Why would you be a referee with the insults they get?

Why would you be a referee with the insults they get?

A permanent haze shrouds the dividing line between heroism and stupidity – somewhere in that haze live generations of GAA referees.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016