Person: Petrie

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Ulster Rugby furlough players and staff

Ulster Rugby chief executive Jonny Petrie has insisted that putting all players and coaching staff on furlough during the Covid-19 public health crisis is essential to protecting the business.

rugby

Petrie: Future very exciting for Ulster

A year into his tenure as Ulster Rugby CEO, Jonny Petrie is pleased with the “hugely positive” strides the province has made on and off the field.

news

Cyberbullying affecting kids as young as first and second class

Digital experts are warning that cyberbullying is increasingly affecting a younger age group.

soccer

'Embarrassment' in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O'Neill

general

Andrew Marr's 'Children of the Master' offers a vision of Westminster’s future marred by Machiavellian politics

technology

Daredevil gets a second season coming in 2016

Book review: Glimpses of Ireland’s Past

THE work of the Ordnance Survey in Ireland between 1824 and 1842 was both immense and controversial. 

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Leaving a mark so we will not forget

According to the ancient narratives of the Life of St Patrick, his sister Liemani had seven sons, all of whom accompanied the saint to Ireland, and were settled by him in Connacht, near Loch Mask.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Chairman puts faith in ‘winner’ Fenlon

HIBERNIAN chairman Rod Petrie yesterday hailed Pat Fenlon as a winner and leader after the Irishman’s appointment as the Edinburgh club’s ninth manager in 10 years.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2011

Hibs chairman welcomes 'winner' Fenlon

Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie today hailed Pat Fenlon as a winner and leader after the Irishman’s appointment as the Edinburgh club’s ninth manager in 10 years.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011

Fenlon calls for unity at Hibs

Pat Fenlon’s immediate aim after being named Hibernian manager is to transform results and unify the club.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011

Hibs begin search for new manager

Hibernian's search for a new manager will start in earnest today after chairman Rod Petrie told shareholders at the club's AGM last night that he had received 40 applications for the post vacated by Colin Calderwood.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011

Calderwood: Chairman will decide my future

Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood insists any decision over his future lies solely in the hands of club chairman Rod Petrie.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011

Hibs issue warning to McClaren over Calderwood bid

Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie has told Steve McClaren that he is in “dangerous territory” with regards his public bid to take Colin Calderwood to Nottingham Forest.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011

Calderwood sets sights high

New manager Colin Calderwood claims Hibernian must have ambitions to challenge the Old Firm despite the Glasgow clubs’ stranglehold on the Scottish game.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2010

Ireland recapture Cormac McAnallen Cup

Ireland's Gaelic football stars fired four goals to the Australian net as they recaptured the Cormac McAnallen Cup in thrilling fashion with a 57-53 second Test victory at the MCG.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2008

Ex-Scotland skipper Petrie calls it a day

FORMER Scotland captain Jon Petrie will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2007

Parks shoots down unlucky Gunners

Glasgow Warriors 34 Edinburgh 27

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006

Strength in depth powers Leinster past Glasgow

LEINSTER edged closer to second spot in the Magners League as they hit Glasgow for five tries at Donnybrook.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2006

Glasgow hit for five

Leinster 38 Glasgow Warriors 23

Fri, 10 Nov, 2006

Petrie to stay at Glasgow

Scotland forward Jon Petrie is ready to commit the rest of his career to rugby north of the border.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Scotland victims of refereeing again

South Africa 29 Scotland 15

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Ireland bid to set-up showdown against England

A possible RBS Six Nations Championship decider against England in eight days was in the eyes of the Irish at Lansdowne Road before the famous old stadium was due to be demolished as part of reconstruction plans.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2006

Injury rules Ford out of Irish game

Glasgow Warriors 8 Border Reivers 20

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

Wales give high-flying Scots reality check

WALES brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with an emphatic reminder of why they are the defending Six Nations champions and why, despite losing to England last week, they are bent on retaining their title.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2006

Heart monitors explode as Scots win

Scotland 20 France 16

Mon, 06 Feb, 2006

Glasgow end on high note with seven tries

Glasgow Warriors 50 Bourgoin 35

Mon, 23 Jan, 2006

Brawl marrs Dragons win

Glasgow Warriors 15 Newport Dragons 21

Fri, 02 Sep, 2005

Petrie determined to keep captaincy

Scotland back-row forward Jon Petrie has vowed to make his mark for Glasgow Warriors to maintain the international captaincy for the autumn test series.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2005

Scottish delight at clean drug record

The Scottish Rugby Union have revealed a seventh consecutive season free of positive drug tests.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2005

Exam Commission defends ‘school bus’ question

The Examinations Commission has defended the inclusion of a "school bus" question in this morning’s Ordinary Level Junior Cert paper, while a parents’ group has labeled the question "appalling".

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005

No seat belts before September could mean ‘blood on our hands’

A PARENTS’ leader has rejected Education Minister Mary Hanafin’s claim that seat belts cannot be fitted on all school buses before September, saying that money was the only thing stopping their installation.

Thu, 26 May, 2005

School bus seatbelt demand 'impossible'

Fitting seatbelts on all school buses by September is impossible, Education Minister Mary Hanafin said today.

Wed, 25 May, 2005

New-look Scotland sweep Barbarians aside

Scotland 38 Barbarians 7

Wed, 25 May, 2005

Petrie named Scotland skipper

Jon Petrie was today named Scotland’s 106th Test match captain for the summer games with the Barbarians and Romania.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Slam fever hits Wales

Scotland 22 Wales 46

Mon, 14 Mar, 2005

Scots do the Italian job despite forgettable display

SCOTLAND forward Simon Taylor was pleased with his side’s opening RBS Six Nations victory - despite a disappointing overall performance.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2005

Parents back McDonald’s ban on students working weekdays

THE National Parents Council has welcomed a ban by a fast food chain on employing Leaving Certificate students during the school week.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2005

Scots face O’Groundhog day

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN wants a second Groundhog Day this year. The original actually took place last Wednesday week at Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania but the Irish rugby coach — just like in the movies — wants it to happen all over again next Saturday in Murrayfield.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2005

France v Scotland teams

Teams for this afternoon's Six Nations clash between France and Scotland.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2005

Two tries for Reihana as Saints go marching on

Northampton 33 Glasgow 23

Sat, 15 Jan, 2005

Northampton scrape into last eight

Northampton 33 Glasgow 23

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Stade and Toulouse confirm superiority

Stade Francais 35 Cardiff 16

Sat, 08 Jan, 2005

Neath fancy chances of making the quarter-finals

Neath-Swansea Ospreys 24 Harlequins 7

Mon, 06 Dec, 2004

Stade pile the misery on Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 15 Stade Francais 38

Sat, 30 Oct, 2004

Glasgow overcome Borders

Borders 7 Glasgow 10

Sat, 11 Sep, 2004

College offers available online from Monday

MOST students who have applied for college places will be able to find out if they have been offered one of their preferred courses on Monday.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2004

Leaving Cert should be renamed, says Dempsey

THE LEAVING Cert should be renamed the Senior Cert to more accurately reflect its role for young people, Education Minister Noel Dempsey said yesterday.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2004

Exam students advised: don’t worry, wait and see

STUDENTS anxiously awaiting results of their Leaving Certificate next week have been advised not to worry too much in the days ahead and consider their options carefully when they arrive.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

O'Driscoll try brings Ireland within six

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Sat, 19 Jun, 2004

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