Person: Michael Shields’

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Seán Powter: ‘When I go into every game, I believe we’re going to win’

The bullish chap that he is, Seán Powter has no hesitation in proclaiming that promotion from Division 2 is the short-term goal for Cork footballers this year.

Tyrone must be less desperate to win

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Rebels make vital point

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Lightning fast Dubs leave Rebels reeling

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‘I got the chance to say thanks to a few people’

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Cork edge past battling Limerick

A Cork victory would be nice, but...

BECAUSE Cork’s priorities are of a higher order these days, I’m sure there are many of the county’s football supporters less interested in success tomorrow at Croke Park than in whether the final pieces of the jigsaw are coming together to ensure All-Ireland success later in the season.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2010

Jailed Liverpool fan pardoned

Liverpool football fan Michael Shields, who was jailed for 15 years in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, has been pardoned, his lawyer said today.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2009

Shields happy to have come full circle

TWELVE months on after his return from Australia and Michael Shields’ life radiates a warm glow.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

New Rebel crop won’t buckle

WHILE the rest of the GAA world had been concentrating on the puzzling volatility of Donegal football after defeat at home to Antrim only a few short weeks ago, John Joe Doherty was in the business of renewal and regeneration.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2009

Rebels ready for main event

IT’S not the trophy they crave, but yesterday’s NFL Division Two final success in Croke Park still gives the Cork footballers a nice fillip as they crank up their championship preparations.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2009

No FA punishment for Reds

The Football Association will not take any formal action against Liverpool after their players wore T-shirts carrying a message of support for a fan who was jailed for the attempted murder of a Bulgarian waiter in 2005.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008

O’Donoghue’s late point denies CSN

Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh 1-7 St Brendan’s 0-10

Mon, 21 Mar, 2005