Person: Michael Higgins

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan recently joined the Club Players Association (CPA) national executive committee, which have today said the GAA must use its rulebook to “protect the time allocated to clubs” between July 31 and October 11 and ensure there is parity of esteem with the county game so as to avoid long-term damage to the organisation

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Punish counties who abuse club window - Denis Coughlan

Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan has called on the GAA to take action against counties who don’t sufficiently use the 11-week club window.

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CPA was never welcomed by the GAA, says Griffin

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Five things the fixtures task force must do - and five more that are up for debate

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Cork and Dublin GAA chiefs on new fixtures task force

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Suspended sentence for woman who transferred employer's money to man who made 'implied threats'

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Widow of man who died as a result of asbestos exposure settles case against his employers

Education can guard against Alzheimer’s disease

Highly-educated people are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a study shows.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2017

Liam Griffin: The pathway to the top is broken in so many places

Former Wexford manager Liam Griffin believes the GAA’s will to help club players has been sabotaged by the structure of the association.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2017

Higgins: Dual GAA/CPA role won’t be conflict

The man embroiled in the conflict between the GAA and the Club Players Association (CPA) says his position should not be a conflict of interests.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Páraic Duffy: 'We’re not going to run the GAA by Twitter'

GAA director general Páraic Duffy claims the divide between the organisation’s administration and players has been “driven” by the Club Players Association (CPA) and insisted the GAA won’t be run by what is written on Twitter.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Taxi driver fined for circuitous route

A Dublin Airport taxi driver has been fined €250 after he was found guilty of failing to take an accountant on the shortest route to his home in Blackrock.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

Ireland and Scotland can provide 'ethical leadership', says President Higgins

Ireland and Scotland have been urged to play a key role in providing the "ethical leadership that is so needed at this moment in our history".

Wed, 29 Jun, 2016

Templenoe set up semi-final clash with Curraha

Templenoe (Kerry) 2-8 John Mitchels (Liverpool) 0-6: Killian Spillane hit 1-3 as Templenoe defeated British champions John Mitchels in yesterday’s All-Ireland Club JFC quarter-final at Páirc na hÉireann in Birmingham. 

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Family’s cat was shot with a screw

A cat was shot with a screw in the latest sickening attack on animals in the Cavan area.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Movie reviews: Maleficent, Edge of Tomorrow, Jimmy’s Hall

Maleficent ****

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Learn looks the percentage bet

Learn is a hopeful nap choice in the Michael Higgins And Co Race, on a very difficult programme at Naas tonight.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Mayo claim victory with four goals in eight minutes

Four goals in an eight-minute spell from Mayo's Danny Kirby was the highlight of the day in the Connacht FBD League as Mayo, Leitrim, Galway and Sligo claimed victories this afternoon.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2012

Candidates need to come clean

I READ Fergus Finlay’s piece (Opinion, Oct 11) and probably came to a different conclusion than he intended me to reach.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

Kilbrin’s early scoring spree proves decisive

KILBRIN have qualified to meet Charleville in the semi-final of the Cork JAHC following their two-point replay victory over St Oliver Plunkett’s at Coachford on Saturday.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011

Ghalanta can go one better

JIM BOLGER’S An Ghalanta is the nap choice in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Maiden at Naas tonight.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2011

Pair cleared in Omagh bombing appeal case

Two men have successfully appealed against a High Court ruling that held them responsible for the Omagh bombing today, but two others had their appeals dismissed.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2011

Tyrone power past Down in second replay

IT took almost four hours of energy-sapping action to separate them, but Tyrone finally triumphed to qualify for the Ulster U21 Football Championship semi-finals.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2011

Late drama as UCD stun holders

TEARS of joy for UCD Marian as they defeated hot favourites Killester in a pulsating Men’s SuperLeague national cup final at the National Basketball Arena yesterday.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011

Killester seek to put things right in new-look league

SOME old faces will be missing from the scene with the addition of some promising newcomers when the basketball’s Nivea for Men’s SuperLeague gets underway tonight.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2009

Call for end to performance related bonuses

MIDDLE-RANKING gardaí have called for an end to performance-related bonuses to senior officers.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2009

False start for punters... but spirits remain high

HARDY ANNUALS were in plentiful supply at Cheltenham yesterday as the racing and betting extravaganza got under way for 2008. Not in the flower beds, mind, but among the throng of national hunt fans who gathered for their annual splurge.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2008

Nicely balanced Ballinhassig turn on the power

A SHOW of strength from Ballinhassig at Ballygarvan yesterday, their second string proving too strong for Ballymartle’s second side in the teeming rain as they regained the South East J‘A’HC in fine style.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2006

Hate America? Let’s not confuse country with its foreign policy

MICHAEL HIGGINS (Irish Examiner letters, June 28) is correct — young American soldiers do not create America’s foreign policy. They are just exploited by it.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2006

US critics give solace to very wicked people

I WISH to support the opinions expressed by Bill Hurley (Irish Examiner letters, June 27) and Michael Higgins (June 28) with regard to our attitude to America.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006

No céad míle fáilte for Americans

SO now we arrest tired and lonely American soldiers walking the streets of Ennis while their plane is being repaired at Shannon airport.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Israel has the right to protect itself

I AM disturbed at the words of Michael Higgins (Irish Examiner letters, March 21).

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006

Govt urged to reject British control of Finucane murder inquiry

The Irish Government must strongly reject a British bid to control an inquiry into the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, it was claimed today.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2006

Harte's men ready to go to war against Down

Mickey Harte's All-Ireland champions Tyrone hope to retain their title by going through the back door and Down are the first obstacle they must overcome at Newry today.

Sat, 03 Jul, 2004

Down ring changes for Tyrone match

Down have rung the changes from the side that lost out to Cavan in Ulster for tomorrow's All-Ireland football qualifier with champions Tyrone at Newry.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004

McConnell retains place in Red Hand line-up for Down tie

ALL-IRELAND champions Tyrone have again replaced goalkeeper John Devine with Pascal McConnell for tomorrow’s Bank of Ireland qualifier with Down at Newry.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004

Down turn on drama for last-gasp equaliser

A dramatic equalising point in the fifth minute of injury time by defender John Clarke gave 14-man Down a second chance at Ulster Football Championship salvation at Casement Park.

Sun, 16 May, 2004

Marian bag first schools crown

MARIAN College earned their first Schools Cup title when winning the Boys U19 B Final at the National Basketball Arena yesterday.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

What is the airport board’s destination?

I FIND that the situation surrounding the break-up of Aer Rianta is still far from clear. I wonder why the Government is placing a member of staff of the US company Dell on the proposed new Shannon airport board (Irish Examiner, October 17).

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

Meath delegates will have final say on senior team manager

THE Meath County Board confirmed they will hold an election for the position of senior football manager.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2003

Anti-war lobby group hits back

The anti-war lobby hit back today at a government claim that their views were prompting anti-Americanism and hostility to Tony Blair.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2003