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Tony Leen: Danaher, Kerry and me: A minor matter

By the only metric that matters in Kerry — championship appearances in the green and gold in one of the three acknowledged grades — I was a footballing failure.

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Kerry star Walsh helps steer Limerick school to Munster glory

Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale 0-10 Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí 0-9

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Letter to the Editor: Pesticide a threat to salmon and to the Feale river

The late English poet laureate Ted Hughes described salmon as “sensitive glands in the vast, dishevelled body of nature, as individual meteorological stations responding to rain, storm, and wind”.

A hurling enclave that has stood the test of time

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More than half of all tested vehicles failed NCT last year

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Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West edge thriller to close gap on Clonmel

Junior Rugby: Clonmel reel in Kilfeacle to maintain grip on top spot

There were no changes at the top of Divisions 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League, but Killorglin have regained top spot in Division 3.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel get off to winning start in defence of title

Defending champions Clonmel got their Munster Junior League campaign off to a winning start with a victory over one of their main challengers, Bandon.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Cork Con and Young Munster to do battle once again in Munster Junior Cup final

It will be a Young Munster-Cork Constitution Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup final next week after Con earned a 30-24 extra-time victory over Richmond in their semi-final yesterday.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Junior Rugby: Con hoping home comforts tell in Munster final

There are big games across the weekend with a number of finals to be decided. Clonmel’s bid for senior status continues on Saturday at home to Bangor while Young Munster await the winner of Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup semi-final between Cork Constitution and Richmond.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Young Munster power to Junior Cup final

Young Munster booked their place in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup final while St Mary’s and Waterpark were relegated from Division 1 of the league.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Clonmel and Abbeyfeale celebrate title wins

Clonmel retained their Munster Junior League Division One crown while Abbeyfeale are also toasting a title this morning.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Bullish Richmond look to rattle troubled Clonmel

Last weekend’s shocks results sets up an exciting end to the season, the race for honours and relegation still very much alive in the top two flights of the Munster Junior League.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Shock result sends Crosshaven up

There are no changes at the top of Division 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League after a busy weekend but Crosshaven have been promoted from the Third Division after Killorglin’s surprise loss to Fethard.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel bid to strengthen grip on Division One title

Clonmel can solidify their grip on the Division 1 title this weekend when they make the short journey to Kilfeacle. But the home side will be buoyant after a sublime second-half display in the cup saw them cut through Highfield, with Shane Looby and JJ Cooney impressive.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Clonmel likely to continue Munster Junior cup progress

With holders Shannon out, several clubs will fancy their chances of lifting the famous Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup; none more so than last year’s beaten finalists Clonmel.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon move to within a point of leaders Clonmel

The weather played havoc with the weekend fixture list with the Division One tie between Clonmel and Richmond among the fixtures postponed.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon cause big upset

It was another exciting weekend at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Bandon give Clonmel mighty scare

Bandon came close to causing a major shock in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League against defending champions Clonmel. The second division champions were leading 7-6 at half time with a try from Chris Laidler which Richard Walsh converted.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Top sides Richmond and Clonmel face tough assignments

After an exciting weekend of cup action, it is back to the bread and butter with a full set of Munster Junior League ties.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby: St Senan’s win cup thriller

St. Senan’s and Youghal produced two of the big shocks of yesterday’s Munster Junior Cup programme.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Shannon begin Munster Junior Cup defence with derby clash

Shannon begin the defence of their Munster Junior Cup trophy this weekend, one of the biggest in the junior rugby calendar.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby round up: Unbeaten Clonmel and Richmond battle it out for place in cup final

The big games this weekend are the two Munster Junior Challenge Cup semi-finals, with top-ranked Clonmel and Richmond facing up against each other, while the second semi-final involves St Senans against Galbally.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby: Bandon close the gap on Clonmel

Storm Desmond caused the postponement of 11 of yesterday’s Munster Junior League games as only eight survived the weather.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby preview: High-flying Bandon bid to continue impressive start against Old Christians

While there is little surprise at Clonmel leading Division One, the team in second place may have raised eyebrows, as newly promoted Bandon have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign. 

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Conor Cooney kicks leaders Clonmel to another victory

Clonmel extended their lead at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League as their main challengers were idle because of the weather.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Leaders Clonmel bidding to return to winning ways at dangerous St Mary’s

There is a full round of league action this weekend across all three divisions in the Munster Junior Leagues.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Junior Rugby: Conor Cooney ensures high-flying Clonmel pass St Senan’s test

All top four sides won in Division One of the Munster Junior League as both Kilfeacle and Bandon recorded bonus-point wins.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Points scramble for derby rivals in Munster Junior League rugby

The top teams should continue their impressive starts this weekend in the Munster Junior League, while there are a couple of eye-catching local derbies down the league.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Alex Sheehan try helps Clonmel go clear at the summit

Rain disrupted the Munster Junior League program yesterday with eight of the scheduled games being postponed.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Richmond aim to build on good start

With the crucial World Cup quarter-final taking place in Cardiff at lunch time on Sunday, there will be a curtailed fixture list in the Munster junior league this weekend. The games that are taking place are spread across the weekend; just four games are taking place in Division One, two in Division Two and three in Division Three.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

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Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

Clonmel face tough challenge in title defence

The Munster Junior Leagues get back under way this weekend and it should prove to be a captivating opening programme.

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Hard work pays off for Newcastle West as quality finally rises to top in Munster

Years of patient hard work and dedication came to fruition at Thomond Park on Sunday when a group of Limerick teenagers from Newcastle West, Shanagolden and Abbeyfeale combined to win the Munster Youths U18 title for the first time.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

League champions Clonmel are also eyeing cup success

There are fixtures across a range of competitions this weekend. The big games are in the Munster Junior Cup where a number of the favourites eye progression to the quarter-finals.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Junior rugby: Muskerry send Saints packing

Muskerry produced a huge performance to defeat a fancied St Senan’s side 25-7 to clinch fourth place in Division One of the Munster Junior League and qualification for the All-Ireland Junior Cup next season.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Clonmel take first Munster Junior League title

Clonmel were crowned Munster Junior League champions for the first time as Junior Clubs again dominated in the Munster Junior Cup.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Cobh Pirates out to sink Clonmel’s title charge

It could prove a decisive weekend in the Junior Leagues for a couple of Tipperary rugby clubs.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

Clonmel back on top after Newcastle West slip-up

Junior Rugby: Focus

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Newcastle West must be at their best for tricky away test with Kilfeacle

Junior Rugby Focus

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Clonmel now hot fancies towin first title

Junior Rugby Focus

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Muskerry likely to face Clonmel backlash

After last weekend’s break, the Munster Leagues return to action with a busy fixture list across all three division.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Kilfeacle too strong for Mary’s as holders Douglas crash

Kilfeacle proved too strong for St. Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup while Douglas lost their Martin O’Sullivan Cup crown.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Newcastle West climb to top spot

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West are the new leaders in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League after their bonus point 30-10 home win over Old Christians.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Relegation battles taking centre stage on busy weekend

The recent bad weather means there will be a host or rearranged games taking place this weekend in the leagues and cups.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

Tip advances the notion that trap is more important than trip

Advancing the notion that trap is more important than trip, Laurels Consolation winner Tyford Tip made all the running from his preferred draw along the fence when taking Saturday night’s second heat of the Two Wheel Training A1 525 at Curraheen Park.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2013

Chloe’s mother warns on dangers of alcohol

The mother of a Chloe Kinsella, the 15-year-old Limerick girl whose body was recovered from the Shannon river earlier this month, has spoken of her devastating loss and urged other teenagers to seek help if they are feeling down.

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

West awake with town and country rivalry

There’s a perception abroad that the powerbase of Limerick football is towards the west.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2012

Drom outgun Caseys in battle of the West

Dromcollogher-Broadford 1-10 Fr. Caseys 0-9

Mon, 24 Sep, 2012

Donnan puts end to Ulster drought

Munster U20 9 Ulster U20 18

Sat, 22 Sep, 2012

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