Person: Cathal King

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Sinn Féin accused of throwing councillors 'under the bus' amid Paddy Holohan controversy

The party's activity in Dublin South West was last night suspended after the former MMA fighter was nominated for the position of mayor of South Dublin.

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Na Piarsaigh's win comes at a cost

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Win over Clonoulty-Rossmore sees Na Piarsaigh cruise into second successive Munster final

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‘There’s nothing to say we can’t do it, because we have done it’

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Make hay while the sun shines, declares Cathal King

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Na Piarsaigh soaring for success with their feet firmly planted on the ground

Nobody can be complacent in Na Piarsaigh panel, warns Shane O’Neill

Given the wealth of underage successes the club has enjoyed in recent years, the turnover in the Na Piarsaigh team shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Piarsaigh quick to turn on the turbo

This was a convincing return to fortunes for Na Piarsaigh whose fourth senior county title never really looked in doubt in the Gaelic Grounds.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2017

Ploughing fans set new crowd record

The attendance of 92,000 on the third and last day of the National Ploughing Championships brought the tally for the three days to 291,500, a new record for the event, writes John Sexton.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

Kerry and Donegal have proposed fines cut to €5,000 by CHC

Kerry and Donegal have had their proposed €7,500 fines reduced to €5,000 following a Central Hearings Committee (CHC) meeting in Croke Park on Wednesday night.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

David Dempsey propels Na Piarsaigh home

Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 2-15 Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-17: A fine goal by David Dempsey late on finally made this Munster club SHC semi-final safe for Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh, but it was a game overshadowed by the recent passing of Jack Griffin of Thurles Sarsfields.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Na Piarsaigh pounce late

Limerick SHC final

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Richie Hogan points way as classy Kilkenny outgun Limerick

Kilkenny 3-25 Limerick 0-16 (SH challenge): Kilkenny warmed up for the Leinster championship with an impressive win over Limerick in this inter-county challenge in Inistioge.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Cork opt to rotate against Tipperary

Cork have made four changes to their side for Sunday’s final Allianz HL Division 1A game against Tipperary at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Limerick win Waterford Crystal Cup for first time in nine years

Limerick scored all of their 3-20 tally from play, as they claimed the Waterford Crystal Cup for the first time since 2006, at Mallow GAA Club tonight.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

One goal allows Limerick to beat Waterford

Limerick 2-15 Waterford 1-15

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Water tax cuts in pipeline for low earners

Water charges will be further reduced for vulnerable groups and low earners in steps to be announced in the budget.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Socialist win ‘start of water tax revolt’

The surprise Socialist victory in the Dublin by-election should act as a springboard for a national boycott of water charges in the New Year, Joe Higgins has insisted.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Fitzmaurice returns from moving cattle to be declared TD

Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice clawed back a 1,114-vote deficit after the first count to emerge victorious in the Roscommon South Leitrim by-election this evening.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Murphy comes from behind to win Dublin SW by-election

Anti-Austerity Alliance candidate Paul Murphy has been elected to the Dáil, beating Sinn Féin poll topper Cathal King in the Dublin South West by-election.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Gap narrows to 291 votes after seventh count in Dublin SW

Socialist MEP Paul Murphy is now just 291 votes behind Sinn Féin candidate Cathal King after the seventh count in the Dublin South West by-election.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

First count sees SF top poll in Dublin South-West

Sinn Féin's topped the poll in the Dublin South West by-election, but faces a battle to win the seat with the Anti-Austerity-Alliance candidate just behind.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Two new TDs decided today in by-elections

Votes will be counted this morning in the two Dail by-elections.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Dublin South West too close to call

The byelection battle in Dublin South West is so tight that Sinn Féin sources are already talking about a recount.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

By-election result ‘not linked to FF leadership’

A failure to win a seat in today’s Dáil by-elections will not be linked to questions around Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil, according to the party’s finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath. 

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Tapping into people power in 2-horse race in Dublin South West

Whoever emerges as victor in tomorrow’s Dublin South West by-election, this particular poll could well be a weather vane for the shifting winds of politics, writes Michael Clifford

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Ming and Hayes to be replaced on October 10

By-elections in Roscommon-South Leitrim and Dublin South-West will be held on Friday, October 10, the Government has announced.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

U-turn as SF’s King decides to run in by-election

Sinn Féin has nominated councillor Cathal King as its candidate for the imminent Dublin South West by-election — just weeks after he insisted he would not run in order to make room for a female candidate.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

Adams says councillors will root out corruption

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has pledged that his councillors will root out corruption if elected and also claimed that a newspaper group is running a campaign against him and his party.

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Ryan: Cork game looks a winner-takes-all contest

While there are those in Limerick who bemoan the fact the Treaty are again plying their wares in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League, that is not a sentiment shared by first-year manager TJ Ryan.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2014

Polished Portumna leave Na Piarsaigh reeling

Portumna (Galway) 1-15 Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 1-11

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Stack slams fixture ’madness’

AIB ALL-IRELAND CLUB SHC SEMI-FINAL:

Sat, 08 Feb, 2014

My team of the Munster Club Championship

Goalkeeper: Eddie Lynch (Passage)

Tue, 26 Nov, 2013

Bridge could not answer the goal blitz

Timing is everything

Mon, 25 Nov, 2013

Powerful Piarsaigh’s blistering pace too much for tired Bridge

Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 4-14 Sixmilebridge (Clare) 0-8

Mon, 25 Nov, 2013

Treaty lads had leaders all over field

“Centre stage ...

Mon, 25 Nov, 2013

Na Piarsaigh end Kilmallock’s Limerick reign

Na Piarsaigh 2-13 Kilmallock 2-12

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Fascinating tactical battle between Limerick and Clare beckons

I was expecting a tactical battle from the throw-in last Sunday and I was surprised when it failed to materialise. I will be astonished if Clare and Limerick isn’t a tactical engagement.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Allen keeps faith with winning side

Limerick manager John Allen has selected an unchanged team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final showdown with Clare at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Allen keeping lid on hype as Limerick expectation grows

Limerick boss John Allen admits that managing expectations on Shannonside will be one of his biggest challenges after Sunday’s sensational victory over 2012 champions Tipperary.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2013