Organisation: Union Jack

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

gaa

Galway Goliath showing no signs of weakness

WEXFORD 0-17 GALWAY 1-23: The Union Jack fluttering by the roadside on the way up to Wexford on Saturday evening was no doubt linked to a polo match going on in the field beyond, and when your correspondent was coming home later in the evening it was still waving, while in the middle distance figures milled around a marquee, no doubt analysing the . . . I want to use the word ‘chukka’ . . . just ended.

general

Smooth return for Britpop legends Suede

Molyneaux, steadfast in pursuit of a single objective — the union

world

Former miners parade Thatcher effigy

news

Two arrested after stadium disorder

news

McIlroy: I don’t want to be tied to one flag or one allegiance

Vidal Sassoon dies at 84

Acclaimed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon has died at home surrounded by loved ones after losing a battle with leukaemia, his family said.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

It’s hard to forget British sins of the past

IS there anyone out there who feels like me? All the PC brigade will frown, but this upcoming royal visit sticks in my craw. I’ve heard all the “build a bridge and get over it” comments and how friendly and different things are now and history should be left in the past, but I still cannot swallow it.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011

Irish pastime back as time comes to rue Britannia

IT’S reassuring to see that, as usual, England’s preparations for a big tournament are going swimmingly.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2010

Confronting bigotry - GAA leads by example

IN WHAT has been a tremendous year for the GAA, the organisation is once again copper-fastening its place at the very centre of modern Ireland.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2007

McNish's diesel dream dies

Allan McNish’s dreams of motorsport history are in tatters after a string of problems ruined his chances of Le Mans 24 Hours glory.

Sun, 18 Jun, 2006

Button resigned to wait for first win

Jenson Button admits he may have to wait until 2008 to finally win a grand prix, but has vowed no let up in his quest.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Angry Fans 2/5/2006

The Examiner’s football correspondent Liam Mackey likes a good argument when he hears it, and he’s got strong views of his own.

Tue, 02 May, 2006

Garcia 'heartbroken' after Volvo Masters loss

Ian Poulter won a play-off with Sergio Garcia today to guarantee his season is remembered for more than funny trousers and a Ryder Cup cap.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2004

Whatever flag flew over them, our Olympians have done us proud

DURING the Cold War, governments used sport for political ends. The communists pointed to the successes of their athletes as proof of the superiority of their system.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Sunshine state brightens up Lonard's game

Australian Peter Lonard tomorrow hopes to celebrate his first European Tour title – thanks to his American good life.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Levet clings to lead at British Open

Thomas Levet is today clinging on to a slender lead in the second round of the British Open championship at Royal Troon.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2004

Time for GAA to forgive and forget

IT is ironic that even as four very typical GAA units prepare for the most special of all GAA club days, the rank and file members throughout the considerable GAA world who make up those clubs will be denied a very basic right - the right to debate an issue that has risen to the forefront of GAA thinking.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2004

Vandals target Union Jack

THE spirit of the Special Olympics has been severely dampened in Dungarvan where vandals dumped a Union Jack and a steel flag pole into the harbour.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003