Person: St Oliver Plunkett

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Saint and sinner: Who was St Oliver Plunkett?

What do an award-winning street in Cork, an oak tree in Ardpatrick, and a church in Blackrock have in common?

gaa

McCarthy believes West Cork can finally blossom

The West Cork ladies footballers had some difficulty in securing a pitch to train on last Wednesday evening. Four days out from their county senior final date with Mourneabbey, it was hardly an ideal scenario to arise.

news

Bray Head fire uncovers World War Two 'EIRE' sign

A gorse fire that scorched Bray Head and forced an evacuation of local residents has revealed a World War Two-era sign.

news

Heatwave uncovers likely home of St Oliver Plunkett

gaa

Leinster medal win delays Conal Keaney’s decision

gaa

Leinster medal win delays Conal Keaney’s decision

Vincent’s reign supreme again

Dublin SFC final

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

Underdogs happy to move forward with ‘Donegal-esque’ approach

It was only earlier this month that Bernard Brogan was providing Jim McGuinness with a most back-handed sort of compliment on his departure as Donegal manager.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Connolly inspires Vincent’s

By Rónán Mac Lochlainn

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Westmeath fan gets banned for 48 weeks

A Westmeath hurling supporter has been banned for 48 weeks for clashing with a referee after the county senior hurling final.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

Plunkett’s topple champions

St Oliver Plunkett’s, from Mullingar, caused a major shock at Cusack Park, Mullingar, yesterday, beating champions Clonkill 1-9 to 1-8 to reach the Westmeath SHC final.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

CIT beat rain to blow past Carbery

Last year’s defeated Cork County SHC finalists CIT advanced to the fourth round of this year’s competition as they saw off Carbery at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2012

Drawing back the veil

NUNS in Cobh, Co Cork, are currently enjoying their 15 minutes of fame as part of a new documentary.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2011

McEntee hoping for a happy homecoming

WHEN Gerry McEntee strides out to patrol the Páirc Táilteann sideline tomorrow it will be a homecoming in more ways than one.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Begley: Club break would help Rules situation

Colm Begley believes that GAA authorities should put measures in place so that players who are selected for International Rules duty avoid any potential 'club versus country' rows.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2011

Club action may prevent Cluxton from leading Rules team

STEPHEN CLUXTON’S participation in the International Rules series looks increasingly questionable after Parnells qualified for the Dublin SFC quarter-finals following yesterday’s 1-18 to 2-9 extra-time win over St Sylvester’s in Swords.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Cork and Kerry previews

TODAY

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Brogan loss a blow to Rules hopes

IRELAND’S chances of regaining the Cormac McAnallen Trophy have been dented by confirmation Alan Brogan will be unable to make the trip to Australia for the International Rules tests in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.

Wed, 05 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

Long-range Daly point rescues Kilbrin at death

KILBRIN and St Oliver Plunkett’s will have to meet again following their exciting draw in the quarter-final of the Cork JAHC in Coachford on Saturday.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Daly to rescue for Kilbrin

KILBRIN and St Oliver Plunkett’s will have to meet again following their exciting draw in the quarter-final of the Cork JAHC in Coachford on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Saint’s head goes for €3,500 at auction

THE reputed head of a 14th-century Italian saint was sold for €3,500 at an auction in Co Meath yesterday.

Mon, 30 May, 2011

Miskella proving Cork’s biggest injury worry

JOHN MISKELLA is Cork’s biggest injury concern after Sunday’s league final win over Dublin, but will have to wait to assess the extent of the back problem he sustained in the Croke Park clash.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2011

Brogan aiming to end memorable season on a high

DUBLIN’S championship season may have ended with an All-Ireland SFC semi-final defeat to Cork but the next few months may rank as the best of Bernard Brogan’s outstanding career.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2010

Co Louth town wins Tidy Towns award

A Louth village closely linked to the legends of Cuchulainn won the coveted Tidy Towns 2010 for its idyllic charm today.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2010

Sherlock eyes Dublin return

The message was clear from Jason Sherlock, Dublin's darling of their last All-Ireland SFC success back in 1995 - I'm still ready, willing and able.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2010

Dublin make three changes for semi-final

Dublin manager Pat Gilroy has made three changes to his side for this Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Westmeath at Croke Park.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2009

Plunkett’s miss glory chance

St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh 0-13 Kilmacud Crokes 1-10

Fri, 24 Oct, 2008

Moran welcomes Gilroy appointment

Dublin defender Colin Moran says it is now time to look forward - and not dwell on a disappointing 2008 - following the appointment of Pat Gilroy as the Dubs' senior football manager last week.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

McConnell named in Dublin team

Ross McConnell has regained his starting place in the Dublin team for Saturday's GAA Football All-Ireland senior championship quarter-final clash with Tyrone at Croke Park, throw-in 4pm.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2008

Brogan looking foward to the chase for Sam Maguire

Dublin captain Alan Brogan sees the suspension of his team mates as an opportunity for fringe players to stake a claim in the Dublin first 15 that face Louth in their opening Leinster Championship tie in June.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2008

Dempsey targets silverware breakthrough

WHEN Luke Dempsey took over as Longford manager in the autumn of 2004, he made it clear a Leinster title was his target.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2008

Death or conscience? Test fit for a saint

YOU demur (Editorial, October 29) at the beatification in Rome of the 498 martyrs of the 1936-’39 Spanish civil war.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2007

UCD throw Crokes a lifeline

KILMACUD CROKES may yet be given the opportunity to defend their Dublin football title after their semi-final opponents UCD yesterday offered to rearrange the fixture.

Thu, 19 Oct, 2006

Pilgrims will retrace Saints' footsteps

A group of pilgrims will follow in the footsteps of martyrs and saints during a 10 day trip to Rome and Assisi.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2006

The next Pope will have to tackle distorted notions of liberalism

THE banners in St Peter’s Square on Friday last proclaimed “Santo Subito.” Translated, it means “a saint now.” The process may take a few years to start, but the faithful were returning their verdict much sooner.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

McAleese to commemorate founding of Irish College in Rome

President Mary McAleese is due to attend a ceremony today to commemorate the founding of the Irish College in Rome 375 years ago.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2003

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