Person: Micheal O’Hehir

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gaa

Noel Walsh: Farewell to a driver of change and fairness

N OEL WALSH loved his GAA history and talking about it, but at the same time he was very much of the present and always looking to the future.

"This is a concerning time for sport everywhere. It is a social outlet for people: to support, watch, vent, relate, mix, be it going to see your own club or county or merely looking at a screen in your front room or pub and urging on a Mo Salah who may not know you but you feel you know them.

columnists

Kieran Shannon: How there still will be Munster finals and All-Ireland finals this summer

We really are playing the long game now, writes Kieran Shannon

racing

A Grand National, and commentary, that survives the test of time

It’s 53 years to the day since the most famous Aintree Grand National winner of them all: Foinavon.

gaa

How fickle hand of fortune changed the course of Cork-Kilkenny history

gaa

Tommy Murphy so proud to play his part in Carlow rising

news

Cork newsagents MacCarthy’s shuts up shop after 105 years

Commentator Jimmy Magee dies - Now we have the memories

OF all the tributes paid to the sports broadcaster, Jimmy Magee, the most poignant and most memorable came from former president, Mary McAleese.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Horse Racing Ireland Award Winners Announced.

Faugheen and Don Cossack share top HRI award

In a ceremony presented by outspoken broadcaster and former minister Ivan Yates, it was the possessor of another distinctive, equally familiar and similarly ebullient voice, course commentator Dessie Scahill, whose contribution the racing industry was celebrated at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards yesterday afternoon at Leopardstown Pavilion.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015

Cats’ final triumph tinged with tragedy

As the 64,246 paying spectators made their way to Croke Park that blustery day nearly half a century ago, there was not one burning question of the day but two.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Artane Band typifies the sound of the summer

Jimmy Deenihan had developed a grá for the Artane Boys Band long before he set eyes on the red and blue uniform.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2013

When a hurling final made waves on the Indian Ocean

THREE sporting cheers for satellite and cable networks, and for the internet. Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling final will be seen by millions worldwide.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Wexford hang on in blast from past

Louth 1-15 Wexford 2-13

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

1975: The summer the West was stirred from its slumber

It was the day of the first 70-minute All Ireland final.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

Experts on call to help players cope

THE Gaelic Players’ Association (GPA) have launched a 24-hour confidential counselling helpline for its members during the festive period.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

Old warriors still in love with the game

IN their day, Jimmy Doyle and Eddie Keher played on two of the greatest teams of all time. Both were automatic selections on the GAA teams of the century and millennium, filling the corner-forward positions. They met and discussed those bygone days.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011

The magic of Philip Greene

IF imitation really is the sincerest form offlattery, then Philip Greene was never short ofthe highest praise over his long life and broadcasting career.

Mon, 16 May, 2011

Sporting ash

THE fallout from the Icelandic volcano brings to mind a favourite phrase of the late, great GAA commentator, Micheál O’Hehir: “The clash of the ash”.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2010

Injury woes delay Wexford selection

BECAUSE of injuries to three key players, Keith Rossiter, Darren Stamp and Ciarán Kenny, manager Colm Bonnar has deferred selection of the Wexford team for Sunday’s Allianz NHL Division Two final against Offaly at Semple Stadium, Thurles until tomorrow night.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2009

Uncertainty over GPA protest overshadows on-field drama

THE BIGGEST weekend of the 2006 GAA calendar looms large on the horizon, but the questions over relegation, promotion and semi-final spots continue to lie in the shade.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Marathon man’s final battle with cancer ends

HE battled cancer for 30 years, ran 20 marathons and raised over €1 million to fight the disease.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2006

Fighter pilot's war heroics honoured with special rose

An Irish fighter pilot who shot down 32 planes in the Second World War was officially honoured today for the first time in his own country.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2004

Kick the hand-pass habit, says Kerry legend

GAELIC football is in danger of becoming a bastardised version of basketball and needs an urgent and radical overhaul, according to former Kerry great Donie O’Sullivan.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2004

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