Person: Jon McCarthy

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Jon McCarthy Ireland’s best prospect of a strong Rás finish

The biggest event of the Irish cycling calendar, the Rás Tailteann, will begin from Drogheda tomorrow, with an international field battling over eight days. The race, in its 66th year, will see the top domestic riders take on teams from the United States, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Britain.

Sat, 19 May, 2018

Soccer: McIlroy fears pitch battle

Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy is concerned about what condition the Windsor Park pitch will be in for his team’s World Cup qualifier with Bulgaria on June 2.

Wed, 23 May, 2001

Soccer: Northern Irish ravaged by injuries

Northern Ireland's squad for the World Cup double-header against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria next month has been ravaged by injury before a ball has even been kicked.

Tue, 22 May, 2001

Francis handed McCarthy boost

Birmingham City manager Trevor Francis has been given a Worthington Cup semi-final boost with the news that key winger Jon McCarthy's nine-month injury nightmare is nearly over.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2001