Person: Colm O’Shea

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Castlerea killing sparks memories of two gardaí murdered nearby 40 years ago

Detective Garda Colm Horkan’s death in Co Roscommon has brought back memories of the deaths of two other gardai in the county.

gaa

Ruaidhri Ó Beaglaoich shines brightest as Kerry claim Munster U20 crown under lights

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Munster aim to right the wrongs of last week

Peter Pringle is no death-row poster boy

rugby

Strong Munster line-up for Donncha O’Callaghan’s return with Worcester Warriors

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‘Solid start’ for Rassie Erasmus

Munster will turn to youth after Francis Saili injury setback

Rassie Erasmus has given Munster’s young midfield hopefuls two pre-season games to stake their claim to a starting place for the new campaign before looking to bring in a more experienced replacement for long-term injury victim Francis Saili.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

Leinster turn on the power to shake off Ealing Trailfinders

Leinster ‘A’ 45 Ealing Trailfinders 13: Leinster ‘A’ produced a strong second-half surge at Donnybrook last night, as they recorded a 32-point win over Ealing Trailfinders in Pool 1 of the British & Irish Cup.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Ireland call-ups disrupt Leinster preparations

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made five changes to his starting line-up as he aims to guide his new charges to a third consecutive Guinness Pro12 triumph against the Scarlets this evening (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Joe Schmidt denies shafting Matt O’Connor

Joe Schmidt has denied Ireland’s bosses had any involvement in the sacking of Leinster coach Matt O’Connor.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Jamie Heaslip expects special attention as Shane Jennings comes calling

When the Barbarians come to town, there is no promised script. That is what makes this invitational team so attractive in the rugby world.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Eoin Reddan: We’re well prepared to deliver at World Cup

Eoin Reddan believes Ireland can be more assured about what they will bring to the table at the World Cup in England later this year than was the case in New Zealand in 2011 or France eight years ago.

Tue, 26 May, 2015

Leinster kill off Edinburgh’s European hopes

Edinburgh 23 Leinster 36

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Leinster star Jack McGrath happy to be back in blue

Over the past two seasons, Leinster prop Jack McGrath had made a rapid progression on both club and international stages.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2015

O’Shea goal powers Laune Rangers into last 16

Kerry SFC: Rangers 1-15 St Brendan’s 0-12

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Leinster look to future as 21 players earn new deals

No Kane Douglas yet, but Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor was happy yesterday to confirm that the province had retained the services of 21 players on new IRFU contracts for next season.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Blues inspired by maestro Marsh

Leinster A 47 Munster A 15.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Dolphin’s surge too late

Dolphin 15 Clontarf 21

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

Champions Crokes can afford to take foot off gas

Dr Crokes 3-13 East Kerry 1-15

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Roche hero for Lansdowne

Mark Roche was the hero on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch on Saturday as Lansdowne FC made history by sealing their first Ulster Bank League top-tier title with a seven-point victory over Clontarf (32-25).

Mon, 01 Apr, 2013

Lansdowne capture AIL title for first time

Lansdowne 32 Clontarf 25

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Jailed garda killers have paid their debt

THERE are inmates of the Irish prison system who have been incarcerated for most of their lives.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

WEEKEND BIG READ: Surviving Ireland's death row

Peter Pringle was condemned to death for the murder of two gardaí, but was freed on appeal. In his book he claimed a miscarriage of justice. Not everyone agrees, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 09 Mar, 2013

Clinical Crokes march on

Dr Crokes 1-15 East Kerry 1-9

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Garda killer’s bid to overturn 40-year term fails

A man once sentenced to death for his role in the shooting dead of two gardaí following a botched robbery has had his bid for freedom dismissed by the High Court.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012

No casualties for Leinster after narrow win

Following Friday night's 16-13 victory over the Scarlets, there are no fresh injury concerns for the Leinster management ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 trip to Firhill to face the Glasgow Warriors (6pm).

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

Leinster to face Scarlets without Fitzgerald and Conway

Leinster will be without backline duo Luke Fitzgerald and Andrew Conway when they take on the Scarlets at the RDS in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Friday (7.35pm).

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

O’Shea to debut for Leinster

Dubliner Colm O’Shea will make his debut for Leinster in Thursday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Benetton Treviso in the RDS. (KO: 7.05pm)

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012

Schmidt names youthful Leinster side for Melbourne clash

In the absence of his senior international players, Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named a young side to face the Melbourne Rebels in tomorrow night’s opening fixture of the Bank of Ireland Series in Donnybrook, kick-off 7pm.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2011

Ruddock makes five changes to Ireland U20s

The Ireland Under 20 Team has been named for the final game of the RBS 6 Nations Championship against England Under 20 in Dubarry Park.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

Ruddock makes changes to get back on track in Scotland

MIKE RUDDOCK’S Ireland U20s will take the field in Inverness tonight (7.30pm) with relative confidence, despite the recent home defeat by high-flying France.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Mayo minors ease past Kerry to get to final

Mayo 3-13 Kerry 1-9

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008

O’Shea rescues Kingdom in thriller

A POINT from a free by Colin O’Shea in the 60th minute earned Kerry a draw in a splendid All-Ireland minor football championship semi-final at Croke Park yesterday.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2008

Kerry nick draw in MFC semi-final

Kerry 0-10 Mayo 1-07

Sun, 24 Aug, 2008

Kerry battle past brave Banner

BELIEF. That was the major difference between the teams in yesterday evening’s Munster MFC first-round game in Ennis. There were other differences; Kerry were that bit slicker in their movement, they had the better fielders in the middle of the park, they had more balance in their attack, but on this evening at least, had Clare had any belief in themselves they would have been much closer at the finish.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2008