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Walk on: A woman and two children make their way through a rapeseed field in Co Louth. Donal Lenihan says the amateur sporting landscape has been challenged but clubs will rise to the test. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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Donal Lenihan: Crisis shows the importance of clubs outside their sporting sphere

The coronavirus has set challenges for sports clubs and organisations across the spectrum. From a rugby perspective, the professional game is already in turmoil after only weeks of inactivity, while its amateur equivalent is also feeling the pain, writes Donal Lenihan.

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Dalton’s double helps UCC into semi-finals

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AIL Division 1A review: Exciting UCC go top of the class

rugby

Your weekend IRFU round-up

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Everything you need to know about this weekend's AIL action

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AIL round-up: Students from UCC and Dublin University both enjoy impressive wins

Gerry Hurley hails effort as Cork Con hit second spot behind Lansdowne

Cork Constitution 26 Buccaneers 0: Gerry Hurley was thrilled to have participated in one of Cork Constitution’s most impressive Ulster Bank League performances of the season at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Charting the development of modern Irish athletics

The weekly fun and games that flows from RTÉ’s Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment programme is a timely reminder of the importance of athletics in Irish sporting history. 

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Ulster Bank League review: Joe Schmidt’s son ensures bonus point for Terenure

Joe Schmidt’s young son Tim scored the bonus point try for Terenure College as they won their Dublin 6W derby with St. Mary’s College to continue their excellent start.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2017

Children shot on bouncy castle at birthday party

Local WSB-TV reported that investigators found at least 40 shell casings at the scene.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2017

LATEST: Three teenagers appear in court charged in connection with St Patrick's Day stabbing

Update - 2pm: Three teenagers have appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing incident in Longford Town on St Patrick's Day.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2017

OBITUARY: Bertie O’Hanlon, last surviving member of Ireland’s 1948 Grand Slam winning team

‘We hadn’t done it in 49 years, but we had great men in that team’

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

AIL review: Old Belvedere edge way to summit after rivals lose

The ultra-competitive fare in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has seen Old Belvedere edge their way to the summit.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

AIL review: Pack power ensures Lansdowne are the early pacesetters

A second successive bonus point win has moved Lansdowne three points clear at the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A, while St. Mary’s College, UCD and Garryowen all bounced back with their opening victories of the campaign on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Today’s Ulster Bank League previews

A look ahead to today’s action in Divisions 1A and 1B...

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Clontarf set for home advantage in play-offs

Clontarf are odds-on for home advantage in the Ulster Bank League play-offs after hammering bottom side Ballynahinch 31-13 at Ballymacarn Park on Saturday.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

AIL Preview: Munster derby shaping up to be one of the games of the day

DIVISION 1A

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

UCD just four points clear after run of six wins ends

UCD’s lead at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1A has been cut to four points. Lansdowne edged them 22-20 on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Ministers hail €450m pharma plan in Dublin

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has hailed plans by US company Alexion Pharmaceuticals to invest €450m in expanding its facility in west Dublin as one of the largest healthcare investments ever made in the State.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Terenure’s mid term woes continue as UCD dominate eight-try thriller

Terenure College’s mid-season slump continued at Lakelands Park on Saturday as they were outgunned 33-24 by UCD in an eight-try Ulster Bank League thriller.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Poet Theo Dorgan is making the most of it all

Theo Dorgan tells Alan O’Riordan about keeping busy on the incredible journey of life

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Ulster Bank League Division 1B roundup

Number 8 Michael Graham was the hero for Ballynahinch at College Park as his injury-time try helped Ballynahinch to a dramatic 28-21 victory over Dublin University.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Ballynahinch rack up huge win over Bruff

Ballynahinch showed no mercy to a demoralised Bruff team as they took another step closer to Division 1B honours with a 52-point victory in Limerick.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Win keeps students' title hopes alive

Tries from back rowers Pierce Dargan and Jack Kelly helped Dublin University defeat Dungannon 24-16 at Merrion Road as the students held onto second place in Ulster Bank League Division 1B.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Draw keeps 'Hinch top of Division 1B

Ballynahinch failed to win for the first time in this season’s Ulster Bank League, but they fought back well to draw with Malone and stay top of Division 1B.

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Quinn helps Ballynahinch to victory at UCD

A 14-point haul from Chris Quinn was crucial at the Belfield Bowl as Ballynahinch continued their excellent start to the Division 1B campaign with a hard-fought 24-13 win over UCD.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Maintenance work leads to water shortages in North Dublin

Fingal County Council is advising residents in parts of North Dublin that there will be water shortages today as maintenance is carried out.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2012

NUIG and UCC reach decider

BILLY CLERY is hoping to make it third time lucky and bridge a 12 years gap when his NUIG side take on UCC in today’s Irish Universities Collingwood Cup final at College Park (2.30).

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Caulfield up to his old tricks as UCC march on

JOHN CAULFIELD, the man with the golden touch when it comes to winning cups, seems to be working his magic once again after he steered his new side UCC into the semi-finals of the Collingwood Cup in his first season in charge.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011

Animal myths and bizarre human facts

AT Christmas, one finds time to walk and take the air and, perhaps, time to sit at home and read a book.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2010

Some cancellations to AIB League fixtures

Some AIB League rugby matches have been postponed today due to unplayable pitches.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2010

Trinity College gets first set of GAA goalposts

History has been made at Dublin's Trinity College with the instillation of a set of GAA goalposts at College Park allowing Gaelic games to be played on the city centre campus for the first time in its 418-year history.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2010

Cowen and Clinton asked to mark Finucane murder anniversary

Taoiseach Brian Cowen and former US President Bill Clinton are among several high-profile guests invited to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2009

Dublin University boost chances

Dublin University 38 County Carlow 10

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

New kid on the block

By his own admission, Jamie Heaslip faces the biggest challenge of his career when he faces Anthony Foley in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup semi-final at Lansdowne Road.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

Relegation fears mount for Dublin Uni

Dublin University 25 Buccaneers 31

Sat, 15 Apr, 2006

Dublin Uni v Co Carlow called off

Today's AIB League Division One match between Dublin University v County Carlow has been postponed due to an unplayable pitch at College Park.

Sun, 02 Apr, 2006

Dublin Uni loss keeps them near bottom

Dublin University 7 Ballymena 22

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006

Shannon come from behind to win

AIB LEAGUE DIVISION ONE FULL-TIME:

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006

Dungannon fall at Dublin Uni

Dublin University 25 Dungannon 12

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

Galwegians resurgence continues

Dublin University 23 Galwegians 26

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006

Con bounce back to beat beleaguered Trinity

Dublin University 6 Cork Constitution 13

Sat, 02 Apr, 2005

Kelly back in action with Con

JOHN KELLY returns to competitive rugby this afternoon when he lines out for Cork Constitution in the All-Ireland League Division One tie against Dublin University at College Park (2.30).

Sat, 22 Jan, 2005

Clontarf overturn Dublin University

Dublin University 11 Clontarf 14

Sat, 15 Jan, 2005

Dublin Uni's full-back gives them win

Dublin University 20 Buccaneers 12

Sat, 23 Oct, 2004

Dublin Uni hold on for final spot

DUBLIN UNIVERSITY 19 OLD BELVEDERE 16

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Greystones and Ards move into final

AIB LEAGUE RESULTS

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Old Belvedere, Greystones and Ards hold leads

AIB League latest:

Sat, 01 May, 2004

AIB League: Division Two Review

The oldest club in Ireland, Dublin University have just cause to re-start the celebrations of their 150th year in rugby, after they relegated Sunday’s Well 34-3, and in doing so reached top spot in Division Two on the final afternoon of the season.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2004

Champions Ballymena aim to spoil Quins party

AIB League champions Ballymena are ready to spoil the party arranged by Belfast Harlequins as they both bid to finish in the semi-finals of the competition.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2004