Person: Galbraith

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Rafferty cruises into last 32

Caolan Rafferty showed his title credentials as he beat Frenchman David Ravetto to cruise into the last 32 of the 122nd Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s, Sandwich on the Kent coast.

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Alex Gleeson digs deep for AIG Irish Amateur Close

Castle’s Alex Gleeson shrugged off some late resistance from Whitehead’s John-Ross Galbraith to win the AIG Irish Amateur Close title 3 and 1 on the majestic Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin.

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John-Ross Galbraith aims to maintain perfect ‘Close’ record

Whitehead’s John-Ross Galbraith claimed the leading qualifier’s silver medal at Ballyliffin and insisted he’s aiming to maintain his 100% record in the AIG Irish Amateur Close by winning it for the second time.

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Arthur Pierse belies his years at Lahinch

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Ben Best's dramatic final putt brings agony for Connacht

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Colm Campbell lauds Martin Kaymer's kind gesture

Colm Campbell, Jack Hume and John-Ross Galbraith to play Irish Open at the K Club

Newly crowned Flogas Irish Amateur Open champion Colm Campbell is one of three amateurs chosen to compete at this month’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the K Club.

Tue, 10 May, 2016

Stuart Grehan hunting history in West of Ireland Championship

Rory McIlroy might be in action in windy Texas, but his golfing heart-strings will feel the tug of the annual West of Ireland Championship which gets under way at a revamped Rosses Point today.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Irish ready to shine at Mount Wolseley

Two of Ireland’s most promising young stars are hoping to ride the feelgood factor from the Walker Cup and rack up big finishes in the Volopa Irish Challenge at Mount Wolseley this week.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Chinese dragon is now the elephant in the global room

As a rollercoaster week on the financial markets comes to an end, we appear to be right back where we started, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

PSNI issue appeal for man missing for more than a fortnight

Police in the North are seeking the public's help in finding a 66-year-old man missing from his home in Ballymoney in Co. Antrim.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Irish frustration as luckless Stuart Grehan suffers late defeat at Portrush

Ireland suffered an agonising tie with England as they opened the defence of their Amateur Home International series at Royal Portrush yesterday.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

New Zealand showdown to decide Ireland’s fate

A winner-take-all clash with New Zealand is Ireland’s prize for Saturday’s four-point victory (24-20) over Scotland in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship Pool game in Calvisano.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015

Boys saw father slashed in face at graveyard ‘ambush’

Two young boys saw their father repeatedly slashed across the face with a carpet knife in an unprovoked assault at a daylight “ambush” at a graveyard in Ennis two years ago.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

All to play for in the West as Brady ends Hume reign

There will be a new name on the cup at the Radisson-sponsored West of Ireland Golf Championship in Rosses Point this year.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD ... ‘That’s something that happens in spy movies...’

USA: A Utah man got a surprise when he stopped to pull a large orange bag off the road, fearing it would become a traffic hazard.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Kevin LeBlanc looks to tame wild West of Ireland Amateur Open in Sligo

Defending champion Jack Hume is the bookies’ favourite and Rosses Point’s Gary McDermott the home hope but young Dubliner Kevin LeBlanc could surprise some in the Radisson Blu-sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open at County Sligo.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015

Cheryl's husband wins privacy damages

The husband of X Factor judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has accepted undisclosed privacy damages over a magazine article which speculated about their “secret” wedding.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Star duo to miss South

The withdrawal of favourite Gary Hurley and Irish Close champion John Ross Galbraith has come as a major disappointment to organisers of the Clare Coast Hotels South of Ireland at Lahinch, which begins this morning.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Galbraith’s presence in Lahinch a sign South of Ireland back on the up

The draw for the West Clare hotels South of Ireland Championship beginning at Lahinch on Saturday suggests the event is again attracting some of the biggest names in amateur golf.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

Harry Potter returns... as a grown up

Harry Potter fans have been offered a glimpse into the teenage wizard’s future after JK Rowling resurrected her hero for a new short story that reunites him with his old friends at a Hogwarts School reunion.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Rowling story features Harry Potter as an older man

Tue, 08 Jul, 2014

Glory for Galbraith and a small killing with the bookies adds to joy

Whitehead’s John-Ross Galbraith made a small killing with the bookies as he put Pat Murray to the sword with a one-hole win in the AIG Irish Amateur Close Championship final at Seapoint.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Comeback king Murray faces huge task against in-form Campbell

Limerick’s Pat Murray overcame a sore shoulder and a stiff neck before coming back from the dead twice in one day to reach today’s semi-finals of the AIG Irish Amateur Close Championship at Seapoint.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Rowling to write Quidditch reports

‘Harry Potter’ creator JK Rowling is turning sports writer to pen a series of match reports from the fictional Quidditch World Cup.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2014

Booking a place among self-publishers

THE SUDDEN high is followed by a swift low.

Sun, 06 Oct, 2013

Students pile pain on 10-man Limerick

Limerick FC 1 UCD 3

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Limerick pile woe on City

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Sat, 03 Aug, 2013

Soldiers' Charity set for JK Rowling windfall

Best-selling author JK Rowling has accepted a substantial donation to charity from a law firm which breached her confidentiality by revealing she was writing under a pseudonym.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2013

Rowling wins court battle after pseudonym revealed

Author JK Rowling has accepted a substantial donation to charity from a law firm which breached her confidentiality by revealing she was writing under a pseudonym.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

McDaid the Derry ace

Limerick FC 0 Derry City 1

Mon, 29 Jul, 2013

JK Rowling speaks out about her 'secret' book

Author JK Rowling has revealed she had offers from two TV firms to bring the crime novel she wrote under a pseudonym to the screen even before she was “outed”.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

How the days of writing under a pseudonym may be numbered

YOU don’t want to get caught in the crosshairs of technology and gossip.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

Case cracked as Rowling revealed as ‘debut’ author

An ex-military man tries his hand at writing, publishes a debut detective novel, and wins critical acclaim. But here’s the twist in the tale: The true identity of the author is none other than Harry Potter creator JK Rowling.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Bossekota blast gives Limerick the points

Bohemians 0 Limerick 1

Sat, 06 Jul, 2013

Sheppard goal earns Rovers victory

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Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Inspired Ryan defies Sligo

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Sat, 25 May, 2013

O’Leary haunts City

Cork City 2 Limerick City 3

Tue, 07 May, 2013

Limerick out of luck as Derry deliver late

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Sat, 04 May, 2013

Drogs chief vows to ban troublemakers

Drogheda United chairman Jim Agnew has said any supporter who the club identify as playing a role in the crowd trouble which threatened to spoil Saturday night’s game at Sligo Rovers will be banned from Hunky Dorys Park for life.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Lethal Limerick crush Bray

Bray Wanderers 0 Limerick FC 4

Mon, 22 Apr, 2013

Battling Limerick earn draw

Limerick FC 1 Shamrock Rovers 1

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Rainsford’s first-half brace inspires Limerick

Limerick FC 3 UCD 1

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Blues held on big night

Limerick 0 Cork City 0

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

Ireland boys get poor start

Ireland’s hopes of regaining the R&A Trophy in the Boys Home International Championship at Co Louth were dealt an opening day blow when they suffered a 9½-5½ defeat to defending champions England.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2012

Gleeson three off pace

Alex Gleeson spearheads the Irish challenge after the first round of the prestigious Henry Cooper Junior Masters Championship over Kent’s Nizels course.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

Daly leads Dundee from front with winning brace

FT: Dundee Utd 3 Hibernian 1

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

Lennon set to ring the changes

Neil Lennon was ready to ring the changes for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Rennes at Parkhead even before yesterday’s goalless home draw against Hibernian.

Sun, 30 Oct, 2011

Holders Royal Portrush pushed hard before booking semi date

HOLDERS and hot favourites Royal Portrush play Claremorris in the Irish Senior Ladies Cup semi-final at Malone GC, Belfast today.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2011

Lennon’s Bhoys up and running

NEIL LENNON claimed his Celtic side surprised him with the quality of their performance in a commanding 2-0 win over Hibernian at Easter Road.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011