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Beyond ideology, Roy Keane and Serena Williams are just human
Beyond ideology, Roy Keane and Serena Williams are just human

Williams has been adopted, willingly, as the battle queen of modern feminism, a shining emblem of the global movement towards equality and to right the wrongs dealt by millennia of patriarchy, writes Tommy Martin

Thu, 13 Sep, 2018

Is it time to conscript draft-dodging players into national service?
Is it time to conscript draft-dodging players into national service?

Avoiding compulsory military service has a long and honourable history — from cross-dressing Corporal Klinger in MASH to Donald Trump’s bone spurs — and the recent plight of Tottenham’s South Korean striker Son Heung-min showed that the art of draft-dodging remains highly relevant, writes Tommy Martin.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2018

To focus on Dublin’s privilege is to neglect what makes them special
To focus on Dublin’s privilege is to neglect what makes them special

Are the Dubs even bored of the Dubs?

Thu, 30 Aug, 2018

'These Limerick lads are not rebels, and they’ve been busy with their own cause'
'These Limerick lads are not rebels, and they’ve been busy with their own cause'

Given the demands on the modern-day intercounty player, it’s surprising the victorious Limerick panel have time for fomenting violent revolutionary discord, writes Tommy Martin. 

Thu, 23 Aug, 2018

Life’s a beach for new Limerick generation
Life’s a beach for new Limerick generation

I won’t lie, the first time my wife took me to Ballybunion, I wasn’t blown away, writes Tommy Martin

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018

Sky still Premier League’s natural home but change is coming
Sky still Premier League’s natural home but change is coming

On February 14 this year shares in Sky plc rose 3% following the news that the

Sat, 11 Aug, 2018

Sky still Premier League’s natural home but change is coming

On February 14 this year shares in Sky plc rose 3% following the news that the

Sat, 11 Aug, 2018

Like sugar and social media, we consume Premier League while kinda sure it’s bad for us
Like sugar and social media, we consume Premier League while kinda sure it’s bad for us

Football’s back! Which, incidentally, is something you only say if you enjoy deliberately trolling League of Ireland fans.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2018

Can the ‘spirit of sport’ withstand brainpower of superhuman performance?
Can the ‘spirit of sport’ withstand brainpower of superhuman performance?

We need to talk about transcranial direct-current stimulation.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2018

Society too dumb to heed sport’s inclusive message
Society too dumb to heed sport’s inclusive message

Ultimately the exploits of Les Bleus won’t solve political tensions in France, says Tommy Martin

Thu, 19 Jul, 2018

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