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golf

The late Noel Cronin: A man for every golfing season

Last month, the genial host at Waterville Golf Links, Noel Cronin, sat down with Examiner Sport to discuss great links, great folk, and retirement with Kevin Markham. He passed away unexpectedly at 75 over the weekend in Orlando for the PGA Show, doing what he did best - promoting Waterville Golf.

gaa

Stepping away from Kerry, Griffin aware of everything he’s giving up

In ‘stepping away’, as he puts it, from the Kerry football panel, Mark Griffin knows precisely what he is giving up: the jersey he eyed ambitiously since he was eight.

soccer

Irish Examiner writer Trizia Fiorellino dies after short illness

Trizia Fiorellino, Chelsea fan correspondent for the Irish Examiner since 2004, has died in a London hospital after a short illness.

sport

safe to ignore

rugby

Páirc in the frame to host Munster-Leinster rugby clash

rugby

Ronan O’Gara: I’m not spooked by becoming La Rochelle head coach – I’m excited by it

How technology has shaped City’s astonishing campaign

Sergio Aguero’s priceless 63rd-minute goal against Burnley on Sunday was not the first time hi-tech equipment has played a hand in Manchester City’s season.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

Maurice Fitzgerald may be part of Peter Keane’s team

They had word of Peter Keane’s appointment in the wards of Kerry University Hospital after lunch yesterday — but there will be no confirmation from the Kerry County Board of the decision until Monday night’s scheduled meeting in Tralee.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Man (70s) dies after collision in Cork; Charles and Camilla visit English Market

Your lunchtime bulletin ...

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

Ronan O’Gara agrees to extend Canterbury Crusaders deal into 2019

O’Gara confirmed to Examiner Sport last night that he has signed a deal to remain on the coaching staff at the Crusaders for the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

Ronan O’Gara agrees to extend Canterbury Crusaders deal into 2019

Ronan O’Gara has short-circuited speculation regarding a coaching return to the northern hemisphere by agreeing a one-year extension to his contract with the Canterbury Crusaders in New Zealand.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

Katie Taylor becomes unified women's world lightweight champion

Katie Taylor has become the unified women's world lightweight boxing champion.

Sun, 29 Apr, 2018

Cork GAA funding trip to San Francisco tees up future opportunities

The appetite exists on the part of expatriate benefactors to co-finance a standalone Cork GAA centre of excellence, fundraisers have been told in San Francisco.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

Montpellier bid to woo CJ Stander with €840,000-a-year offer

The cash-rich Top 14 outfit Montpellier, has tabled an astonishing €840,000 a year offer to CJ Stander in a bid to turn his head and dissuade him from signing a new contract with Munster and the IRFU.

Tue, 19 Dec, 2017

Gary O’Sullivan targets Billy Joe Saunders as world title dream lives on

Gary O’Sullivan is hoping to secure a rematch with old friend and foe Billy Joe Saunders, the WBO middleweight champion, after a shock victory in Canada put him right back in the world title frame.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

Land sale set to ease Cork’s €23m Páirc Uí Chaoimh debt

A 20-acre landbank on the northside of Cork city holds the key to paying off the €23m debt Cork GAA is left with following the redevelopment of Páirc Ui Chaoimh.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

No surgery for Nemo Rangers star Paul Kerrigan

Paul Kerrigan does not require surgery for the posterior cruciate ligament tear he suffered in Nemo’s Munster club SFC final win last Sunday, but he’s still a major doubt for the All-Ireland semi-final in February.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2017

‘I should retire because society says so?’: Kieran Donaghy confirms Kerry return

Kieran Donaghy is on board with the Kerry footballers for 2018, the four-time All Ireland winner has confirmed to Examiner Sport.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2017

Company begins fundraising trip to US in aid of Cork senior footballers and hurlers

Cork GAA chairman Ger Lane has given tacit approval to an independent company, featuring current and former inter-county players, which is set to begin a round of US fund-raising initiatives aimed at better resourcing the Cork senior footballers and hurlers.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017

Golf courses picking up the pieces after Ophelia’s rage

A month ago today, Ophelia made landfall across Ireland. Kevin Markham investigates the aftermath for golf clubs and courses.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2017

Austin Gleeson: ‘We’re very close, like a club team, but it’s more than a club team’

From that helmet tug to that goal, to his relationship with manager Derek McGrath... Waterford’s Austin Gleeson sat down with Examiner Sport.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2017

Basketball Ireland to fund Cork programme but row rumbles on

Chief executive Bernard O’Byrne has revealed that Basketball Ireland (BI) will stump up the €4,000 shortfall to continue a development officer programme in Cork, mired in controversy, through the rest of this year.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Is football’s playing field too level?

Attempts at fusion can be deadly. But when it comes off, a great light is shone.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Stuart Lancaster demands respect from players

If Stuart Lancaster doesn’t feel let down by his players, then he really should.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Lee drops down and eyes Mayweather

Andy Lee believes his step down in weight opens up a “whole new world of boxing” — one which includes the world’s leading fighter, Floyd Mayweather Jnr.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014