Person: The Nire

Kerry have four survivors from last year’s final win

There are four survivors from last year’s All-Ireland-winning team on the Kerry side to face Clare in the Electric Ireland Munster MFC quarter-final in Tralee this evening (7pm).

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017

No arguments as Dr Crokes prove simply the best

Dr Crokes (Kerry) 3-15 The Nire (Waterford) 0-6: Whatever about the decision to play the Rose of Tralee shortly after the final whistle, there could be no arguing with the rendition of Simply the Best that greeted winning captain Johnny Buckley as he ambled towards the presentation area.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

The Nire find extra energy to outgun Carbery Rangers

Carbery Rangers (Cork) 1-13 The Nire (Waterford) 2-15: This lively Munster Club SFC semi-final at Clonakilty went to extra-time before The Nire’s hunger and work rate were finally rewarded, the Waterford champions seeing off Carbery Rangers of Cork with a burst of 1-4 to 0-2 in the additional period.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Carbery Rangers won’t be caught on the hop by The Nire

Waterford’s pre-eminent football clubs have always been viewed in a different light to the county’s flagship side.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Conor Gleeson and Liam Lawlor power Nire past Ballinacourty in Waterford SFC Final

The Nire 1-17 Ballinacourty 0-8

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Peter Keane happy to be over ‘first step’ as Kerry destroy Waterford

Kerry 2-21 Waterford 1-2: For Kerry, few questions were asked. For Waterford, the questions continue to stack up.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Tonight’s Munster Minor Football quarter-final match previews

A look ahead to tonight’s three games...

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Stephen Rochford introduced as manager of the Mayo senior football team

New boss Stephen Rochford names powerful Mayo side for visit to Cork

Despite being ravaged with injuries, new Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has been able to name nine survivors from last year’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin for tomorrow’s Allianz FL opener with Cork in Páirc Uí Rinn (2pm).

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

High School Clonmel on a high as victory points to Tipperary emergence

High School Clonmel 1-11 Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig 1-8: Further evidence that Tipperary football is on the rise was seen in this Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final victory at the all-weather pitch in Carriganore (WIT) yesterday as High School Clonmel got the better of Coláiste Choilm.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Cork footballers hope for fringe benefits

While pre-season competitions like the McGrath Cup exist as opportunities to win silverware, giving game-time to fringe players is the primary objective.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

Barron and O’Halloran set for Waterford debuts

Seán Barron and Michael O’Halloran are the two Waterford debutants for Sunday’s Munster SFC quarter-final against Tipperary in Semple Stadium (3.30pm).

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Whelan rues The Nire’s missed opportunity

For The Nire boss Benji Whelan, yesterday was all about what might have beens.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Sticky Stacks extricate themselves from another tight spot

Austin Stacks (Kerry) 3-5 The Nire (Waterford) 2-4

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Lawlor and The Nire relishing big occasion

AIB MUNSTER CLUB SFC FINAL:

Fri, 28 Nov, 2014

Holland’s early heroics paves way for Rochestown win

St Francis Col, Rochestown 1-8 CBS HS Clonmel 0-6

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

Austin Stacks and The Nire through to Munster SFC final

Extra-time was the order of the day, before Austin Stacks and The Nire advanced to the AIB Munster Club Senior Football Final in two weeks, after semi-final wins this afternoon.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2014

Walsh steps in to grab late Nire winner

An injury-time intervention from sub Shane Walsh guided The Nire past Kilrossanty (1-16 to 1-15) in a gripping quarter-final on Saturday night.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2013

Déise determined to change minds

It’s hard to pinpoint when it became unfashionable to be a Waterford footballer, but it wasn’t today or yesterday.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2013

Hurley back in Rebel attack for Tipperary clash

Michael Hurley has been named at in attack in the only change to the Cork side for this evening’s Electric Ireland Munster MFC semi-final with Tipperary in Semple Stadium (7.30).

Wed, 15 May, 2013

Moore says Nire won’t lack motivation against Stradbally

And so they meet again tomorrow.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Second-half goals pave way for Stradbally

Ballinacourty’s hopes of retaining their Waterford SFC title were ended by arch rivals Stradbally (2-12 to 0-12) in Saturday’s exciting semi-final at Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012

The Nire ease through to last eight

The Nire booked their place in the last eight of the Waterford senior football championship with a 1-13 to 1-5 victory over 2011 champions Ballinacourty in Saturday’s group stage clash at Fraher Field.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

14-man High School Clonmel dig deep to reach decider

High School, Clonmel, despite playing with 14 men for the majority of the second-half, held off St Flannan’s at Lattin yesterday to reach the Munster Colleges Frewen Cup (U16½ AFC) final.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

McGrath buoyed by Déise renaissance

JIM McGRATH knows all about the dog days of Waterford football.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2010

Family links aplenty to Déise footballers’ last Croker jaunt

TOMORROW’S NFL Division Four decider wouldn’t be Waterford’s first senior football appearance at Croke Park. In the 1971/72 league campaign, Waterford played Dublin at GAA headquarters in a Division One game, losing 3-6 to 0-6.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2010

McIvor tight-lipped

DONEGAL football manager Brian McIvor has refused to confirm that two of his most senior players, Brendan Devenney and Adrian Sweeney, have been axed from the panel ahead of the upcoming Ulster championship clash with Derry.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2008

O’Shea pays tribute to unfortunate Nire

THE reaction of The Nire supporters at the final whistle told the story of this game in Páirc Uí Chaoímh.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2006

Davis warning for Cork U21’s

CORK U21 football coach Anthony Davis has warned his side to be on guard against Waterford in tonight’s Munster semi-final at Walsh Park (6.30).

Thu, 28 Aug, 2003