Person: David Wilkinson

60-second report: Here's how Munster demolished Connacht

Rarely in recent memory has an interprovincial derby been as one-sided.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Cork Constitution buoyed for treble bid

Old Belvedere 13 Cork Constitution 18: Brian Hayes believes Cork Constitution will be at their battle-hardened best when they renew rivalries with defending champions Clontarf in next Sunday’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Aryzta shares pare huge losses as baker starts on overhaul

Shares in Aryzta fell more than 7% at one stage yesterday before sharply paring losses, as the troubled Irish-Swiss baked goods company said it plans to accelerate its management shake-up.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Major boost for Munster as Garryowen swept aside

Ulster Bank League Division 1A

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Leinster v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 6

Munster's defensive errors a manna from heaven for Leinster

Leinster 25 Munster 14: However preoccupied the coaching staff at Racing 92 may be as they deal with the fallout from leaked positive dope test results, a look at the tape of Munster’s defeat in Dublin will provide an altogether more welcome shot in the arm.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Today's Pro12 clash between Leinster and Munster in 60 seconds

The talking points from today's clash at the Aviva.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Leinster get back on track

Leinster bounced back from defeat by Glasgow last weekend to secure a bonus point win over Edinburgh at Murrayfield last night in a confidence-restoring performance.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Andy Wood hails defence as Clontarf book final place

Clontarf 24 UCD 10 Ulster Bank League Division 1A semi-final Castle Avenue

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Johnny Sexton is congratulated by teammates 2/4/2016

Pro 12 let down by declining standard of refereeing

After a brief respite, due to the unwelcome failure to qualify for the quarter-final phase of Champions Cup action, Munster and Ulster recommence their quest to join Leinster and Connacht in securing one of the seven slots available to the Guinness Pro 12 sides in next season’s tournament.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Bonus point win over Terenure moves Cork Con into third place

Cork Constitution 35 Terenure College 17: After this resounding win at Temple Hill on Saturday, Cork Constitution are close to where they want to be in the battle for the Ulster Bank League title, up from fourth to third and hoping for a home semi-final.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Jonny Sexton sends Leinster top with victory over Ospreys

Jonathan Sexton won his fly-half battle with Dan Biggar to help send Leinster to the top of the Guinness Pro12 table with victory over the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

We are all in this together, urges Anthony Foley

Munster head coach Anthony Foley was advising staff, players, and public alike in UL yesterday that it will take a concerted effort by all concerned if the team’s morale and well-being are to be restored after a bitterly disappointing run of bad results.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Munster V Leinster is a derby with huge ramifications, says Anthony Foley

It’s a derby that carries massive weight and ramifications for two provinces desperate to put weeks of disappointment behind them and, belatedly, kick-start a season that for both squads is quickly turning into a season of sorrows.

Sun, 27 Dec, 2015

Anthony Foley lauds ‘exceptional’ Conor Murray as Munster hold on against Edinburgh

Edinburgh 14 Munster 16

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Lansdowne pass massive test

LANSDOWNE 23 YOUNG MUNSTER 19: Lansdowne came through a huge test of their Ulster Bank League title credentials as they edged out Young Munster 23-19 in an absorbing Division 1A semi-final that went to extra-time on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Clubs stranded between a rock and a hard place

The changing names of those clubs filling out the fixtures and tables are to be welcomed on the basis that change is not to be feared.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Dougall kick starts Reds

Ospreys 11 Munster 25

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Tierney pride as Garryowen resist Cork Con storm

Cork Constitution 14 Garryowen 20

Mon, 07 Jan, 2013

Big match refs will adhere to current law trials

Referees officiating in the Heineken and Amlin Challenge Cup competitions will adhere to the law trials in operation in the Aviva Premiership, the Top 14 and the RaboDirect PRO12 competitions.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

Community mourns as young chemical engineer laid to rest

A young Waterford man who died in Co Cork after possibly taking a deadly drug was laid to rest yesterday.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2012

That’s gas: Dinosaur flatulence may have warmed the Earth

We might want to rename the Brachiosaurus with the moniker, Gassiosaurus, new research indicates.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

Stalemate for Dragons and Warriors

Newport Gwent Dragons 14 Glasgow Warriors 14

Sun, 04 Dec, 2011

Dolphin frustrated by another great Garryowen away day

THE odd story of Garryowen’s season has been that they can’t win at home and can’t lose away.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2011

Keatley cool as Munster dig deep to edge Cardiff

MUNSTER maintained their winning start to the season and while they conceded their first try of the season, another superb defensive display was the foundation for victory at Cardiff City Stadium last night.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2011

Cork Constitution overcome Limerick rivals to advance to final

Cork Constitution 19 Young Munster 9

Sun, 17 Apr, 2011

Munster play the get out of jail card

MUNSTER stretched their Magners League lead to seven points at the Galway Sportsground last night but had to withstand fierce Connacht pressure for the closing six minutes.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2010

Munster survive late onslaught to claim points at Connacht

Connacht 12 Munster 16

Mon, 27 Dec, 2010

Leinster rue moments of madness

Ospreys 19 Leinster 15

Mon, 29 Nov, 2010

Glasgow shock star-studded Ospreys to end four-match losing run

Glasgow 31 Ospreys 23

Mon, 25 Oct, 2010

Shannon secure comeback win

Shannon 16 Garryowen 9

Sat, 09 Oct, 2010

Munster wrap up pre-season on winning note

MUNSTER 15 GLOUCESTER 10

Fri, 27 Aug, 2010

Moves to wind up Zoe group go to High Court on Monday

MOVES to wind up companies in Liam Carroll’s insolvent property group, Zoe Developments, are to come before the High Court on Monday.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2009

Liam Carroll empire set to crumble after court ruling

LIAM Carroll’s construction empire looks set to crumble after the High Court yesterday rejected a second application for an examiner to be appointed to the heavily indebted consortium.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009

Farmers urge minister to rethink restrictive new gun licensing laws

FARMERS have called on Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to rethink gun laws that have just been introduced.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2009

IFA backs campaign to support your local business

IFA urges support for local businesses in this week’s major ‘Go Local’ information and activity campaign.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2008

Campaign set to encourage support for local produce and services

THE importance of supporting local services, produce and voluntary groups is to be highlighted in a week-long Go Local campaign starting on Sunday.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

Recycle waste at home, urges IFA

PEOPLE living in the countryside with large gardens or farms could save about €100 per year in bin charges by recycling organic waste at home.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2008

Flannery and Lawlor return will put smile on Kidney’s face

AFTER long spells out of action, International Gerry Flannery and Mossie Lawlor are back in the Munster picture with both named as reserves for the province’s A game against Leinster at Donnybrook today at 2pm.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2008

IFA sets up a lobby for the countryside

IN his letter headlined ‘It’s time to take a stand against rural decline’ (January 31), Michael Jones raised some very important points.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2008

Garryowen survive scare to beat 'Nure

Garryowen 12 Terenure College 10

Sat, 26 Jan, 2008

IFA should follow its own advice

THE IFA’s David Wilkinson is right to call on all drivers to be considerate to other road users (December 18).

Thu, 27 Dec, 2007

Call for consideration on rural roads

DRIVERS on busy commuter routes are being urged by the Irish Farmers’ Association to be more considerate of traffic entering and exiting small rural roads.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2007

IFA: Visit vulnerable neighbours

IFA Countryside Committee chairman David Wilkinson has called on all rural people to give time to visiting a vulnerable relative or neighbour especially during the dark winter months.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2007

IFA calls for law to cull pest birds

A DEROGATION to allow year-round culling of pest birds such as grey crows and magpies is being sought by the IFA.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2007