Organisation: Desmonds

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business

Five Guys records €1.1m losses

Expansion costs at the company behind the Five Guys franchise here contributed to losses of €1.1m at the business last year.

columnists

Kerry had the power, and glory was within reach

In Tipperary town 34 years ago, Donie Buckley got enough of his right fist to a desperate, late sideline ball from his Desmonds colleague Martin Downey to deliver a first All-Ireland club football title to the town of Castleisland.

gaa

Colm Cooper and Jordan Kiely inspire Crokes past Rathmore

Dr Crokes bounced back from a poor start to defeat East Kerry rivals Rathmore (1-15 to 1-10) at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney yesterday and advanced to a sixth consecutive Kerry Club SFC final.

news

Danny Healy ‘Sugar Rae’ to take to the boxing ring

gaa

Dr Crokes in devastating form even without Colm Cooper

general

Recommended bargain wines for cash-strapped January

Mangan leads the way as Desmonds deliver the goods

Castleisland Desmonds (Kerry) 2-11 Clonbur (Galway) 1-6

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Ladies All-Ireland titles for Castleisland and Murroe-Boher

Castleisland Desmonds and Murroe Boher have been crowned Tesco Homegrown All-Ireland Intermediate and Junior Ladies Club Football champions respectively this afternoon.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Crowley looks to repay Murroe Boher fans for their generosity

Murroe Boher captain Louise Crowley hopes her side can help repay supporters with a win when they play Roscommon’s St Ciaran’s in the Tesco Homegrown All-Ireland Junior Club Championship final on Saturday.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

Crowley spot on for Kenmare

Kenmare District 3-11 St Kieran’s 2-12

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Controversy rages over Listowel’s winner

Listowel Emmets 1-8 C’island Desmonds 0-10

Mon, 16 Dec, 2013

O’Rahillys face Stacks

Kerins O’Rahillys set up a winner-takes-all clash with Austin Stacks in Division 1 of the county league thanks to a 0-12 to 1-9 draw with Killarney Legion on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

Coggins: London will build on win

Manager Paul Coggins is convinced that London's long-awaited Championship win over Fermanagh on Saturday will not be a flash in the pan.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

TWO TRIBES WITH GOOD VIBES

Any search for the vital ingredients to make a successful club starts with tomorrow’s Munster Club SFC finalists. Tony Leen examines Dr Crokes’ recipe for success as they prepare to meet the ace of clubs

Sat, 11 Dec, 2010

Who is Donie Buckley?

IF YOU thought scoring a winning goal in the last minute of an All-Ireland final is as good as it gets in the GAA, think again. Mickey Ned O’Sullivan’s bouquets towards Limerick’s physical trainer Donie Buckley proves that making a difference doesn’t begin and end on the field of play.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2009

Cats select Brennan after successful appeal

ALL STAR Eddie Brennan has been included on the Kilkenny team to play Galway in the NHL clash on Sunday following his successful appeal against his dismissal against Waterford last weekend.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2009

Superior experience should see Nemo through

IT’S hardly a coincidence that Dublin’s comparatively poor football record on the national stage is mirrored by the lack of success of clubs from the capital in the AIB All-Ireland club championship.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

Kerry boss O'Shea finalises management team

New Kerry Senior Football team manager Pat O'Shea has finalised his management team.

Sun, 10 Dec, 2006

Solid St Kieran’s always in control

THERE was never any doubting the outcome of this AIB Kerry SFC opener in Currow yesterday once St Kieran’s recovered from a shaky period at the start of the second half and put up the scores which eased them into a controlling position.

Mon, 08 May, 2006

Daniel wants to be a winner like his dad Charlie

YOU know the surname and its association with high-calibre goalkeeping during Kerry’s golden years.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2005

Limerick name three newcomers

LIMERICK football manager Liam Kearns introduces three championship newcomers for Sunday’s Munster semi-final against All-Ireland champions Kerry at the Gaelic Grounds.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005

Fears grow for 200 jobs in NI clothing firm

Up to 200 jobs were today under threat, signalling what could be the end of what was once one of biggest clothing companies in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2004

Desmonds close two more factories

The leading clothing company in Northern Ireland, Desmonds, made 293 employees redundant today with the closure of two textiles factories in Co Derry at Newbuildings and Springtown.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

200 jobs to go in Down factory closure

Nearly 200 workers at a Northern Ireland textiles factory were told tonight that they are to lose their jobs.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Fears for 300 jobs at Derry clothing factory

Fears were growing today over the future of the jobs of 300 textile workers employed in Northern Ireland by a sole supplier to Marks & Spencer.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2003

Five sides battle through to quarters

AN GHAELTACHT, East Kerry, West Kerry, Mid Kerry and last year’s beaten finalists Kilcummin are all safely through to the quarter finals of the AIB Kerry SFC.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003

Coach Evans pleased as Laune easily handle Dr Crokes

Laune Rangers 2-13, Dr Crokes 2-7

Mon, 26 May, 2003

Closure threatens jobs in Derry bedware plant

Nearly 200 jobs are set to go at a soft furnishings factory in Derry in the latest manufacturing blow to the North, it was confirmed today.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2003

Desmonds shed over 300 jobs

A leading clothing manufacturer announced today it was shedding more than 300 jobs and moving the work abroad.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2003

Desmonds expected to announce up to 300 lay-offs

The clothing manufacturer Desmonds is expected to announce up to 300 job losses at its operations in the North later today.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2003

Clothing firm's staff await possible cutbacks

Employees at a leading clothing manufacturer in Northern Ireland are expected to learn the fate of their jobs by the end of this week.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003

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