The Good
and the Bad of 2006
So how was it for you? How was the sporting year of 2005, the year
when Ireland’s soccer players failed dismally to qualify for the
World Cup finals and the rugby team blew their status as Grand Slam
favourites big time? more...
(Irish Voice) 21 December
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Kerr: Don’t Blame Failure on Me'
Brian Kerr has laid the blame for Ireland’s World Cup failure at
the feet of his players in a new RTE television documentary in a
move designed to protect his own reputation as he looks for a new
job. more...
(Irish Voice) 21 December
2005
Keane
Fulfills Dream, Signs for Celtic
Glasgow Celtic fans have found a hero and Roy Keane has found a
new home after Celtic boss Gordon Strachan unveiled the biggest
signing in the club’s history when the Corkonian walked through
the Parkhead doors last Thursday.
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 December
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Munster on Course for Heineken Cup'
Munster came from behind to finally see off the Newport Gwent Dragons
with a 30-18 win at Thomond Park on Saturday, a result that keeps
them on course for the knock-out stages of the Heineken Cup.
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 December
2005
Mickey
Is All Harte
Mickey Harte seems like a nice man. Anytime he speaks he always
has something interesting to say, anytime I’ve seen him in front
of an audience he has managed to hold the crowd with a mixture of
intelligence, sense and wit. more...
(Irish Voice) 14 December
2005
Croker
Is a Goer, Finally!
The news broke, quite appropriately as it happened, as the gates
opened to the most unlikely rugby venue of them all in Dublin’s
fair city on Saturday afternoon. more...
(Irish Voice) 14 December
2005
Sideline
Views
Roy Keane is about to announce his next port of call which explains
why a host of cameramen are still camped outside the door of his
Manchester home. more...
(Irish Voice) 14 December
2005
Sports Digest:
'Croker Votes to Host Soccer, Rugby'
Croke Park will host soccer and rugby internationals in just over
a year’s time after an historic vote by the GAA’s Central Council
to change the face of Irish sport forever.
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 December
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Celtic Lead Grows; Strachan Annoyed'
John Hartson scored twice as Celtic stretched their lead at the
top of the Scottish League thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win over Hibs
on Saturday, but manager Gordon Strachan was far from satisfied.
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 December
2005
Heaven
Can’t Wait for Best
Those who believe in such things — and there are many in a city
like Belfast where religion is a help and a hindrance in equal measures
— must believe that George Best went to heaven when they laid his
body to rest in the Roselawn Cemetery on Saturday morning.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Sideline Views
The GAA is to vote once again on the vexed issue of opening Croke
Park to non-national sports.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Dooley
Retains NY GAA Post
After a hotly contested campaign, the race for chairman of the New
York GAA came to a close when incumbent Seamus Dooley was re-elected
for a second term.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Playoffs
Set for Bronx Irish Soccer League
Harps, having secured the Bronx Irish Soccer League title for the
second year, began their pursuit of a double in the last competition
of the year, playing Ned Devine’s in the champions play-offs.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Drogheda United Wins FAI Cup'
Drogheda United captured the FAI Cup for the first time when second
half goals from Gavin Whelan and Declan O’Brien shocked Cork in
Sunday’s Lansdowne Road final.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Lennon May Retire After Season'
Celtic captain Neil Lennon has suggested he may retire at the end
of the season, but manager Gordon Strachan wants his main man to
stay at Parkhead and lead the Champions League charge next season.
more...
(Irish Voice) 7 December
2005
Dooley:
I’m Your Man for 2006
When you cut through the terribly negative comments of John Moore
regarding the New York County Board in last week’s Irish Voice,
it becomes very clear that as a prospective chairman he has nothing
new to offer the clubs of New York. more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
Sports Digest:
'Trabolgan Wins'
Trabolgan boosted his chances of a crack at the Cheltenham Gold
Cup after defying top weight in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup on
Saturday under jockey Mick Fitzgerald.
more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
Moore Plan
for a Better GAA
On Sunday, December 4 at the Riverdale Steakhouse, the New York
GAA will elect a new board and chairman to lead the association
for 2006. I have put together a plan for the next 12 months should
I be elected. more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
Rugby:
Ireland Finally Wins One
Ireland finally won an autumn test when two- try hero Andrew Trimble
led the 43-12 rout of Romania at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, but
coach Eddie O’Sullivan admitted afterwards that a big improvement
will be needed come the New Year.
more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
Ahern
Leads Best Tributes
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern and FAI Chief Executive
John Delaney led the tributes to George Best from south of the border.
more...
Sports
Digest; 'Keane Ponders Career Options'
Roy Keane could announce his next port of call this week after Celtic
boss Gordon Strachan all but issued a “come and join us” plea to
the former Manchester United captain.
more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
The Best
of Times Sadly End
The Premiership wannabes of the Dunshaughlin Youths under-12 team,
now resident in Division 12C of the Brenfer League, received their
Inter Milan-style Umbro jerseys for the new season complete with
the famous blue and black stripes a few months back.
more....
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
Sideline
Views
Eamonn Barry’s long-running feud with the Meath County Board could
yet cost him his job as Sean Boylan’s successor.
more...
(Irish Voice) 30 November
2005
I Survived
WWE Raw . . . Just!
Ever wondered what the worst sport in the world is? Ever considered
sitting through two and a bit hours of the most overrated and over-acted
sport in the history of the world? more...
(Irish Voice) 28 November
2005
Keane
Is Inconvenient Yet Again
It’s always a dilemma. You’re in the shower, singing the latest
Franz Ferdinand hit to your heart’s content, when the mobile phone
rings and you have to drop the shampoo microphone and make an on-the-spot
decision. more...
(Irish Voice) 28 November
2005
Keane
Ends Storied United Career
Roy Keane’s career as a Manchester United player, captain and legend
ended with a brief statement released on the club’s website on Friday
morning. more...
(Irish Voice) 28 November
2005
What’s His
Next Move?
Where next for Roy Keane? The former Manchester United captain,
axed unceremoniously by Alex Ferguson and shown the Old Trafford
door last Friday, can’t sign for another club until the transfer
window opens in January.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 November
2005
Sideline
Views
All the Roy Keane headlines have turned the media’s attention away
from the race to succeed Brian Kerr as Irish boss, so the only news
on that front concerns fresh attempts by the English FA to lure
the FAI’s number one choice Martin O’Neill away from Merrion Square.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 November
2005
Dooley
Reflects on GAA Success
Under the chairmanship of Seamus Dooley the New York GAA Board has
had vibrant year. The county teams in hurling and football played
more inter county games than ever before, culminating in the games
at the interprovincial hurling championship in Boston.
more...
Moore Ready
for GAA Challenge
All clubs and delegates now know that I am running for the job of
chairman of the New York GAA for 2006. The nomination process was
completed last Thursday night to a packed house in Riverdale.
more....
Leinster
End Ulster Run
Ulster were denied three consecutive interprovincial football titles
at the end of a thrilling decider at Parnell Park on Saturday night.
more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
O’Sullivan
Sticks With Players
Young Ulster center Andrew Trimble is the only change to the Irish
rugby team as Eddie O’Sullivan stands by the men who were walloped
by New Zealand last weekend for Saturday’s Lansdowne Road test against
Australia.
more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Clarke Wins
in Japan
Darren Clarke’s difficult year was forgotten temporarily when the
big Ulster man sank a 35-foot eagle putt to win the Visa Taiheiyo
Masters in Japan for the second year running on Sunday. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
All-Encompassing Win for Kiwis
The All-Blacks were back in the wars after Saturday’s emphatic Lansdowne
Road win over Ireland, with all the home ire turned on New Zealand
center Ma’a Nonu. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Strachan
Savors Old Firm Win
Gordon Strachan tasted his first Old Firm win over Rangers with
a 2-0 victory in the quarterfinal of the CIS Insurance Cup last
week, then set his sights on winning the first trophy of his Parkhead
reign. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Boring Wait for Kerr’s
Successor
Hands up all those who are now officially bored by the whole debate
surrounding the identity of the next Ireland manager. And you can
count me in. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Rugby
Future Full of Doubt
Tuesday afternoons for the bulk of November revolve around the Citywest
Hotel on the Naas dual carriageway and the Irish rugby team as test
fever grips the nation. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Sideline Views
GAA: It seems some people out there are still upset by the behavior
of the Aussie Rules thugs during the Compromise Rules series down
under. more...
(Irish Voice) 16 November
2005
Sports Digest:
O’Sullivan Ready for Kiwis
IRELAND coach Eddie O’Sullivan has shuffled his deck ahead of Saturday’s
mouth-watering season opener against New Zealand at Lansdowne Road
and appointed flanker Simon Easterby as his new captain. more...
(Irish Voice) 10 November
2005
Sports Digest:
McGeady Stars in Celtic Win
AIDEN McGeady bounced back into the headlines for Celtic on Sunday
with a goal and a starring role in the 3-0 demolition of Falkirk
as the Bhoys moved ahead of Hearts on goal difference at the top
of the Scottish League table.
Other stories: Kerr’s Hurt - Vote for Staunton - United Wins - Miller’s
Loan - Longford Rebuilds - Murphy Praised more...
(Irish Voice) 10 November
2005
Kerr Really
Is Delusional
BRIAN Kerr chose the platform of a Sky Sports interview the other
night, recorded in Heathrow Airport of all places, to bleat on about
the end of his time as Irish manager.more...
(Irish Voice) 10 November
2005
Dooley
Challenged for NYGAA Role
NEW York GAA Chairman Seamus Dooley will be challenged for his leadership
position this year by Westmeath native John Moore. more...
(Irish Voice) 10 November
2005
New York
All-Stars Named
NEW York named its first ever hurling and football all-stars awards
that honor those home-based players who have had an outstanding
season for their club and, in most cases, also representing New
York. more...
(Irish Voice) 10 November
2005
Aussies
Overstep Mark in Ugly Win
A one-sided conclusion to the second International Rules test in
Melbourne came as little surprise but violent, even reckless tactics
adopted by the Australian side puts the very future of the series
in serious doubt. more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
Keane
Censored from Ripping Utd Mates
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson refused to be drawn into the
latest Roy Keane row as the Red Devils flew out of England on Tuesday
afternoon for their Champions League date in France against Lille.
more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
Keane Tells it Like it is
It seemed only right, on a flying visit to Cork and the in-laws
for the bank holiday weekend just gone, to do as the locals do in
the self-appointed People’s Republic.more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
McGinley a Master in Spain
Paul McGinley ended his European Tour season in style and took another
huge leap towards a place on the home team for next year’s Ryder
Cup at the K Club when he triumphed in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama
in Spain on Sunday. more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
Sideline Views
GAA: The Ulster Council have denied that they will definitely play
matches at the proposed new national stadium for Northern Ireland
on the site of the former Maze prison at Long Kesh. Somehow playing
Gaelic football and hurling on the land that once housed the H Blocks
seems a strange prospect! more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
McGinley’s
Secret Driving Weapon
There's a great story doing the rounds about Eddie Jordan’s faith
in Paul McGinley to pull off the biggest win of his career in the
rather opulent surroundings of Valderrama on Sunday afternoon.
more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
Two Irish to Watch in Marathon
IT is that time of the year again when the runners take over the
streets of New York. Sunday, November 6 sees the 36th staging of
the ING New York City Marathon. more...
(Irish Voice) 02 November
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Charlton Says Keane Can’t Manage'
Jack Charlton has urged the Football Association of Ireland (FAI)
to ignore the managerial claims of recently retired midfielder Roy
Keane, and look instead at the likes of Bolton boss Sam Allardyce
or former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Irish
Flop Down Under
The GAA International Rules took an unexpected turn with the first
match in Perth last Friday. As holders of the Cormac McAnallen Trophy,
Ireland went in as favourites but were annihilated to such an extent
that Australia’s sole ambition by the fourth quarter was to reach
a three-figure score.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Smyth's
U.S. Life Saver
Ireland’s Ryder Cup vice captain Des Smyth has revealed how a chance
medical check-up in Texas last Thursday saved his life.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
New York’s
Defence Seals Win
New York hurlers had a well earned four point win over visitors
Westmeath at Gaelic Park last Sunday in the Eddie Burke Hurling
Cup, thanks to a tight defence and forwards who took advantage of
any scoring opportunity that came their way.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
NY Meltdown
Gives Tipp Win
New York footballers looked to be well on their way to giving the
home side a second win of the day, only to suffer a meltdown in
the final 10 minutes as they let a five point lead evaporate away
to lose in the end by three points.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Fallon,
O’Brien Set for Breeders’ Cup
Top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and his stable’s jockey, Kieren
Fallon, will compete in five Breeders’ Cup races in Belmont Park
in New York on Saturday, and Fallon says his horses are “ready to
run.” more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
FAI Guessing
Game at Full Speed
Someday soon it will all make sense, but right now the race to succeed
Brian Kerr has become just about as confusing as the various accounts
of Liam Lawlor’s death in a Moscow car crash last weekend.
more....
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Sideline
Views
Ireland’s Compromise Rules side were humiliated by the Aussies in
the opening game of the two test series in Perth on Friday night
when the performances of the local officials provoked more than
once dissenting voice within the Irish media.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Sports
Digest: 'Charlton Says Keane Can’t Manage'
Jack Charlton has urged the Football Association of Ireland (FAI)
to ignore the managerial claims of recently retired midfielder Roy
Keane, and look instead at the likes of Bolton boss Sam Allardyce
or former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Irish
Flop Down Under
The GAA International Rules took an unexpected turn with the first
match in Perth last Friday. As holders of the Cormac McAnallen Trophy,
Ireland went in as favourites but were annihilated to such an extent
that Australia’s sole ambition by the fourth quarter was to reach
a three-figure score.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Smyth's
U.S. Life Saver
Ireland’s Ryder Cup vice captain Des Smyth has revealed how a chance
medical check-up in Texas last Thursday saved his life.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
New York’s
Defence Seals Win
New York hurlers had a well earned four point win over visitors
Westmeath at Gaelic Park last Sunday in the Eddie Burke Hurling
Cup, thanks to a tight defence and forwards who took advantage of
any scoring opportunity that came their way.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
NY Meltdown
Gives Tipp Win
New York footballers looked to be well on their way to giving the
home side a second win of the day, only to suffer a meltdown in
the final 10 minutes as they let a five point lead evaporate away
to lose in the end by three points.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Fallon,
O’Brien Set for Breeders’ Cup
Top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and his stable’s jockey, Kieren
Fallon, will compete in five Breeders’ Cup races in Belmont Park
in New York on Saturday, and Fallon says his horses are “ready to
run.” more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
FAI Guessing
Game at Full Speed
Someday soon it will all make sense, but right now the race to succeed
Brian Kerr has become just about as confusing as the various accounts
of Liam Lawlor’s death in a Moscow car crash last weekend.
more....
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Sideline
Views
Ireland’s Compromise Rules side were humiliated by the Aussies in
the opening game of the two test series in Perth on Friday night
when the performances of the local officials provoked more than
once dissenting voice within the Irish media.
more...
(Irish Voice) 26 October
2005
Sports
Digest Dunne Wins IBC World Title - Tyrone’s Ups, Downs - Dricco’s
Return - All-Star Nods - Football Nods - Vote for Pro - Ulster Matches
- Rugby Worries - Boruc for Celtic - Lansdowne Cost - Fergie Keane
- Holland’s Heart - Limerick Leaders - GAA Shorts - Soccer Shorts
more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Gaelic Park Previews The season comes to a close at Gaelic Park on Sunday but
hopefully it’s a case of saving some of the best wine until last,
as we have two senior inter county teams out from Ireland to play
two New York selection. more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Host of Stars Quit
Ireland Team The fall-out from Ireland’s unsuccessful World Cup campaign
continued over the weekend when both Roy Keane and Stephen Carr
joined Kenny Cunningham in the retirement stable.
more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Sideline
Views
GAA: The GAA may pat themselves on the back regularly over the wonder
that is the new Croke Park more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Ireland Make Exit From
World Cup
Irish hopes of making the 2006 World Cup came to a shuddering halt
when they failed to beat Switzerland in Dublin last Wednesday in
a scoreless draw. more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Kerr Fired
Over World Cup Failure
Brian Kerr’s reign as Ireland manager officially ended on Tuesday
night when the FAI confirmed that they will not offer him the chance
to renew his contract. more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
O’Neill Favorite to Succeed Kerr
Martin O’Neill is the favorite to succeed Brian Kerr as Republic
of Ireland manager – if the FAI can persuade him to realize his
lifelong ambition. more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Lansdowne Trump Suffolk
The Lansdowne Rugby Club upped its season record to 5-1 this last
Saturday with a 65-0 victory over Suffolk County’s Bullmoose Rugby
Club. more...
Ladies
International Tourney a Success
The New York Ladies County team has just returned from their first
trip to the International Ladies Tournament where seven teams battled
in out all week
more...
(Irish Voice) 19 October
2005
Kerr Brushes
Off Critics, Media
Brian Kerr finally came out fighting on Monday, and promptly blamed
the media and his own players for the World Cup mess Ireland found
themselves in before the make or break game with Switzerland this
Wednesday night in Dublin. more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Chaos Rules
in Herr Kerr’s Planet
Bet you didn’t know that a 41-year-old former Dunshaughlin Dynamoes
sweeper with a dodgy knee and a beer belly Gazza himself would be
proud of played for Ireland in Saturday’s miserable 1-0 win against
Cyprus in Nicosia. more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Sideline Views
It’s not easy being an Irish fan. Last Friday my colleagues on the
Star highlighted the story of the supporters who were housed in
a hotel in Limassol that had operated as a brothel until just four
days before their arrival.
more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Given Saves
the Day for Irish
Shay Given was the hero of the night as Ireland kept their World
Cup alive with a slimline 1-0 win over Cyprus in a depressing 90
minutes of football in Nicosia’s GSP Stadium on Saturday night.
more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Ireland
Scrape Into Contention
Kenny Cunningham, Brian Kerr and Irish fans everywhere can thank
Shay Given for keeping hopes of qualifying for next year’s World
Cup alive. more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Barnabas
Wins Pulsating Final
St. Barnabas finally get to call themselves junior A football champions
after many years of coming close only to fall short in the home
stretch. more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
New York
Flatters to Deceive
Despite being understrength, New York were looking good in the FBD
League final game against GMIT, with Cavan’s Paddy (Tomo) Smith
in blistering form in the first half.
more....
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Lansdowne
Cuffs New York Cops
The Lansdowne Rugby Club upped their record to 4-1 this season with
a 41-0 victory over the NYPD Rugby Club this past Saturday in the
Bronx. more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Deadline
Looms for Randall’s Island
The City of New York has given the backers of the Gaelic sports
complex at Randall’s Island, commonly known as RIGS, until December
10 to prove that they have a financial commitment of $5 million,
or else the project faces elimination.
more...
(Irish Voice) 12 October
2005
Sports
Digest Compromise Team Lacks Kennelly - Hurling Stars - Kildare’s
Plan - Prix for Fallon - Burns Tipped - GAA Shorts - Sports Shorts
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
NY-GAA
Reports
Hungrier Kerry Are Kings of NY - Derry Wins B Title With Style
more...
Golf Outing The Riverdale Steak House, in conjunction with the New
York GAA, is hosting a golf outing on Monday, October 31 at Van
Cortlandt Golf Course. more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Sideline
Views SOCCER: Roy Keane made quite a stir last week, as always,
with his comments on his Manchester United future
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Lennon Eager for Celtic
Return
Celtic captain Neil Lennon completed his three match suspension
as he watched Saturday’s 5-0 win over Livingston from the stands.
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Ryan’s Narrowly Escapes
Kelly Ryan’s escaped with a 1-1 tie against Harps in the Bronx Irish
Soccer League thanks to a last minute penalty shot.
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Kerr Just Can’t Handle
the Job
Poached eggs, Portmarnock and wasted journeys. Welcome to another
week in the life of Irish football, potentially the final week of
the Brian Kerr era, alarmist as that may sound.
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Keane Bound for Celtic?
Roy Keane has again claimed that he believes his future lies away
from Old Trafford when his Manchester United contract expires next
summer more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Lansdowne Set for
Championship
The Lansdowne rugby club is off to a 3-1 start after defeating the
Old Blue C Side last weekend in Van Cortlandt Park.
more...
(Irish Voice) 5 October 2005
Happy Canavan
Ready to Retire
Peter Canavan was the talk of every town on the long road home as
Tyrone celebrated their second All-Ireland title in three years
on Monday night, but the Croke Park winner is adamant that his inter-county
career is now at an end. more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
O’Connor
Ponders Future in Kerry
Doubts remain over the future of Kerry boss Jack O’Connor after
Sunday’s All-Ireland final defeat to Tyrone in a pulsating Croke
Park tussle. more...
Cavan Wins
the War
Donegal and Cavan met for the second time in two weeks to decide
who would play Kerry in next weekend’s Senior A football final.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Armagh
Overcomes Saints
The first game of the day saw Armagh and St. Raymond’s square off
for the honour of meeting St. Barnabas in the Junior A final.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Derry Punish
Wasteful Meath
The final game of the day, the Senior B football semifinal, started
slowly, and it was seven minutes old before Rory McGuire scored
one from play and two from frees in the next eight minutes to get
Meath off the mark. more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Cork City
Fit; Top Ref for WC Clash
Cork City have been boosted by the return to fitness of top scorer
John O’Flynn ahead of Thursday’s intriguing UEFA Cup clash at home
to Slavia Prague.
more....
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Emerald
Guild Aids Katrina
The Emerald Guild Society, representing New York City building managers
and superintendents, will hold their seventh annual golf tournament
in memory of Timothy J.O’Connor, on Tuesday, October 4 at the Bonnie
Briar Country Club in Larchmont.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
McAnallen’s
Memory Honoured Forever
Mickey Harte, or so they tell me, is a man of few words. With some
men that can be a sign of shyness, with others it can hint at greatness,
at a man who needs few words to express himself and to inspire those
around him. more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Kerr’s Team
in Hour of Need
On Tuesday afternoon Brian Kerr named a 24 strong squad for the
forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus and Switzerland.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Sideline
Views
A wise looking old man from Wexford was in the papers on Monday
after attending his 105th All-Ireland final, or something like it,
as Tyrone beat Kerry in Sunday’s exciting football final.
more...
(Irish Voice) 28 September
2005
Sports
Digest Keane Breaks Bone; Irish Career Over? - McGinley Second
-Lennon’s Ban - Cork’s Job - Mick Wins
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
NY-GAA
Reports
Moran Master Class the Final Difference - Kerry Cruise Past Clare
- Cork Overcome Dogged Offaly more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Harte Likes Tyrone’s Chances Mickey Harte has again defended the way his Tyrone team
play football as the Ulster side prepare for Sunday’s All-Ireland
final against Kerry in Croke Park.
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
McBride Fight Date In Days Irish boxer Kevin McBride, expects to know within days
when he will take on John Ruiz in his quest to become the first
ever Irish-born heavyweight champion of the world.
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Sideline
Views
GAA: Kerry and Tyrone fans struggling for tickets for Sunday’s All-Ireland
final will be interested in the views of Fine Gael politician James
Bannon. more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Win
It for His Corkness
Roy Keane fans may fall off their seats at this one, but we must
be given the opportunity to see him in an Irish shirt at least one
more time. more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Delahunty for Fifth Mile
One of Ireland’s greatest unsung athletes, Sinead Delahunty Evans,
runs this Saturday, September 24, in the 2005 Continental Airlines
Fifth Avenue Mile. more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Canavan Will Go Out
on Top
There's a big notice hanging on the door of Kelly’s Inn, a popular
road house in the middle of the county of Tyrone, situated on the
main route that links Omagh and Ballygawley.
more...
(Irish Voice) 21 September
2005
Sports
Digest Sean Óg Rules the Day - Celtic's Tribute - Move Finals?
- Connolly's Hope - GAA Shorts - Golf Shorts - Soccer Shorts
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
NY-GAA
Reports
Donegal Win Dress Rehearsal - Offaly Conned by State's Bonny - The
Jersey Cats Lick Tipperary more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
Offaly Conquer Determined Dubs The Junior B championship at Gaelic Park on Sunday was
played in front of a large crowd and provided fantastic entertainment
for those who stayed late for the final game.
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
Mayo Victory
seals the Double Mayo ladies defeated Cavan on Sunday to win the Annie Kearney
Cup three times in a row and seal the double for the club this year.
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
Sideline
Views
SOCCER: Alex Ferguson paid the price for resting Roy Keane after
his World Cup duties and leaving the Corkman out of his side when
City drew 1-1 with United in Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old
Trafford. more...
Henry Bursts Irish
Bubble
French manager Raymond Domenech could afford to look cheerful in
the post-match press conference at Lansdowne Road last Wednesday
evening.more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
Rebels
On the Double
In the end the 2005 All-Ireland hurling final at Croke was all a
bit anti-climactic. more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
FAI Failures Doom
World Cup Dream
It's a funny old business, this sport. Plays with your senses, messes
with your emotions, turns all sorts of fellows into experts on everything
to do with the beautiful game and a few games that ain’t so beautiful.
more...
(Irish Voice) 14 September
2005
World Isn’t at Their Feet
Brian Kerr had done his best to put a brave face on it ever since,
but the ball is firmly in the French and Swiss courts as regards
Ireland’s World Cup qualification.
more...
NY-GAA
Reports
Barnabas Conquer Weakened Kingdom - Armagh Takes Stubborn Stamford
- Ray’s Goals Rattle Roscommon - Gael Force Dumps Down
more...
(Irish Voice) 07 September
2005
The Tribulations
of a Young Reporter Some things never change. Life moves on. The kids grow
up. The eldest goes to secondary school for the first time, as happened
this week. more...
(Irish Voice) 07 September
2005
Group
4 All to Play For Israel saw their own World Cup hopes suffer in Saturday’s
1-1 draw with Switzerland in the Group 4 qualifier in Basel.
more...
(Irish Voice) 07 September
2005
Sideline
Views SOCCER: Any Irish fans frustrated by the antics of Israeli
goalkeeper Dudu during the shocking 2-2 draw in Dublin last June
more...
(Irish Voice) 07 September
2005
GAAROUNDUP
It took an injury-time free-kick by Errigal veteran Peter Canavan
to separate Tyrone from Armagh at the end of an epic All-Ireland
semi at Croke Park on Sunday. more...
(Irish Voice) 07 September
2005
Celtic Win;
Rangers Lose
Gordon Strachan’s fortunes turned for the better last weekend when
Celtic hammered Dunfermline 4-0 and Rangers suffered a stunning
3-0 defeat at home to Hibernians. more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Cork Beats Swedish
Challenge
Cork City will meet Slavia Prague from the Czech Republic in the
first round proper of the UEFA Cup after a scoreless home draw last
Thursday night saw off Swedish league leaders Djurgarden on the
away goals rule. more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Majestic
Mayo Take NY Ladies Crown
Mayo comfortably won the New York Ladies Sean Faherty Cup final
against a lackluster Cavan team at Gaelic Park on Sunday.
more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Kerr Ready for
French Challenge
Brian Kerr wants his Irish players to have the last laugh on the
French and their manager Raymond Domenech at Lansdowne Road on Wednesday,
September 7. more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Sideline
Views
Celtic fans may still be smarting over their Champions League exit
to Artmedia Bratislava, but at least they can cheer for their conquerors
when the Slovakians play Rangers in the Group stages of the competition.
more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Soccer
Can’t Compare to Real Life
Life has a habit of putting things into perspective, so please hang
onto your horses before we all get carried away with the Ireland-France
hype that has currently gripped the nation.
more....
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Sports Digest:
'Harte Full of Praise for Mulligan'
Tyrone boss Mickey Harte led the compliments aimed at blond bombshell
Owen Mulligan after his Croke Park master class on Saturday destroyed
Dublin in the All-Ireland football quarterfinal replay.
more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
GAA Roundup:
'Kingdom Set for Final Defence'
After Cork’s spirited performance in the Munster final and impressive
victory over Galway there was some expectation that Alan Lynch’s
side would raise their game and really test the All-Ireland champions.
more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
NY GAA
Reports: 'Clare Too Classy for Leitrim'
Leitrim were hammered by Clare in this Senior A contest. A ruthless
pursuit of excellence by the Clare team made sure that Leitrim wouldn’t
come near them in this encounter.
more...
(Irish Voice) 31 August 2005
Sport Digest
: Carey, Codey on the Way Out? Kilkenny legend D.J. Carey and manager Brian Cody have
both refused to confirm or deny speculation that their respective
inter-county careers are over. more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
NY-GAA
Reports
Cork Sink as Derry Dominate - Tipperary on Top of Galway - Smith
Shoots Down Kerry - Saints Blitz Guts Gaels.
more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
Armagh
Send Another Warning For the opening 20 minutes of this senior football championship
quarterfinal Laois offered the possibility of an upset.
more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
Hurling
Beauty Speaks for Itself The GAA has never been slow to sign any deal that will
expand its potential market for hurling or football, at home or
abroad. more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
Sideline
Views
SOCCER: Roy Keane wasn’t in Dublin for last week’s friendly against
Italy but one of his biggest fans was there.
more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
What
to Do With O’Shea?
Brian Kerr used John O’Shea in midfield for much of last week’s
2-1 defeat to Italy at Lansdowne Road and may be prepared to throw
the Manchester United player back in there against France in the
crucial World Cup game.
more...
Lennon
Erupts, Faces Suspension
Celtic captain Neil Lennon faces a lengthy suspension and a fine
after his red card tantrum at the end of Saturday’s 3-1 Old Firm
defeat at Rangers. more...
(Irish Voice) 24 August 2005
Zidane Return
Has Players Buzzing
One man dominated the build-up to Ireland’s friendly against Italy
on Wednesday night – and French comeback king Zinedine Zidane was
oblivious to the fuss as he prepared for his international return
hundreds of miles away in Montpellier. more...
(Irish Voice) 17 August 2005
Irish Menu Is
French, Not Italian
It was always going to take something special to take the spotlight
off the French when Brian Kerr, Ian Harte and Clinton Morrison sat
down for Tuesday afternoon’s press conference at Lansdowne Road.
more...
(Irish Voice) 17 August 2005
Dubs Determined
to Excel
Croke Park is clearly the place to be at the moment as the GAA’s
summer reaches fever pitch, and football and hurling fans drool
at the action on offer.
more...
(Irish Voice) 17 August 2005
Sideline
Views
Paidi O Se has never been shy of a headline or two, so he jumped
at the chance to stir it when he appeared on a Mayo radio station
the other day as the guest of former Galway boss John O’Mahony on
his weekly sports show.
more...
Sports Digest:
'Whelan Fit for Dublin Action'
Dublin have received a boost ahead of their All-Ireland quarterfinal
replay against Tyrone on Saturday, August 27 with the news that
Ciaran Whelan will be fit for the game despite a rib injury.
more....
NY GAA Reports:
'Kerry Shoot Down Rangers'
Kerry overcame a surge late in the second half from a spirited Rangers
outfit in the junior A game. They fought for their place in the
quarterfinals with guts and managed to take the game by the skin
of their teeth. more...
(Irish Voice) 17 August 2005
Sport Digest
: Kerr Gives Keane a Break Brian Kerr has left Roy Keane out of his squad to face
Italy at Lansdowne Road next week to allow the Manchester United
captain as much rest as possible before the crunch World Cup clash
with France. more...
(Irish Voice) 10 August 2005
NY-GAA
Reports
Astoria Too Good for Armagh - Mighty Flynn Finishes Galway - Kerry
Collapse After Clare Charge - O’Shea Puts Cork Clear.
more...
(Irish Voice) 10 August 2005
NY Ladies
GAA Roundup On Sunday, August 14 at the Rockland GAA pitch, New York
Ladies will hold their Sean Faherty Championship semifinals.
more...
(Irish Voice) 10 August 2005
O’Shea
in for Balde at Celtic? John O’Shea has emerged as a transfer target for Celtic
boss Gordon Strachan despite confirmation that Bobo Balde has turned
down a move to French side Marseilles.
more...
(Irish Voice) 10 August 2005
Sideline
Views
SOCCER: Staying on the subject of Roy Keane his most ardent fans
will be delighted to learn that he’s just been voted the hardest
footballer ever in a poll of more than 2000 fans
more...
(Irish Voice) 10 August 2005
Maughan
Quits Mayo
So welcome back folks, how’s it going for you guys over the other
side of the Atlantic? Miss me last week?
more...
Strachan Signing Spree
Continues Celtic have finally added some Eastern promise to their
Parkhead squad and are now looking to reap the rewards on and off
the pitch with the capture of Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura
from Italian side Reggina.
more...
(Irish Voice) 27 July 2005
NY-GAA
Reports:
Graham a Cracker for Ros - Tipp Smash Crystal Men - McCormack Kicks
Cavan to Win - Meath Mauled by Offaly.
more...
Sideline
Views
GAA: The Ulster Council have tried to justify their decision to
stage their provincial final replay in Croke Park last Sunday but
really, what was the point in asking Armagh and Tyrone fans to travel
south for a second week in a row?more...
(Irish Voice) 27 July 2005
Nigerian
Footballer Is Irish at Heart
On more than one occasion in every bar room in Ireland there is
bound to have been a discussion about the affect of mass immigration
on local sport. more...
Delaney
Comeback Truly Inspiring
Every so often the language of sport and the imagery used by sportsmen
and even sports journalists becomes irritating, exaggerated and
all but irrelevant.
more...
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
Text Pest Gets
Just Reward!
There are always two possibilities in store when the mobile phone
beeps at two o’clock in the morning to inform you that a text message
awaits your bleary eyes – either someone has died or one of your
friends is out on the beer.
more...
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
Sideline
Views
Motherwell’s young Irish striker Richie Foran has a reputation as
a bit of a hothead, but he ain’t stupid as he proved in a pre-season
friendly against Everton on Sunday and was caught in a headlock
by one time Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson.
more...
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
Sports
Digest: 'Strachan Likes Sutton’s Versatility'
New Celtic boss Gordon Strachan hinted at his plans for the forthcoming
season when he played Chris Sutton in midfield in the scoreless
draw at Fulham on Saturday and praised the former England international
afterwards. more...
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
GAA Affirms
Support for Randall’s Island
The GAA in Ireland have given the green light on the Randall’s Island
project to proceed in New York, provided the necessary details can
be worked out to make the dream become a reality.
more....
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
NY GAA Reports
Stamford Slam Dreary Down - Simms Superb for Galway - Lethargic
Leitrim No Match - White Leaves Tyrone Blue.
more...
(Irish Voice) 20 July 2005
Kerry Toughs Out Cork Battle
All-Ireland champions Kerry were seldom in any real trouble against
Cork in Sunday’s Munster football final, but manager Jack O’Connor
was still quick to praise the efforts of Billy Morgan’s side.
more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
NY-GAA
Reports:
Donegal Grab Late Winner - Tipp Top Awful Offaly - Raymond’s
Outplay Armagh. more...
My Greatest Irish Soccer Team
Those stodgy old men in the Ireland on Sunday newspaper offices
with nothing better to do than scan the Irish Voice on the Internet
won’t find this section of my column new this week, so I apologize
in advance. more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
Harrington
Senior: A Real Champ
Padraig Harrington won’t be there when golf’s modern day greats
tee it up for the British Open at St. Andrews this week, and with
good reason. more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
NY Ladies
GAA Roundup:
Cavan Advance to Cup Final Cavan will play Mayo in the Annie Kearney
cup final as it took 120 minutes of football to separate these two
teams. more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
SHC: Clare Hit Decies for Four
We just needed a lift,” declared Clare manager Anthony Daly, fresh
from a morale-boosting victory over Waterford.
more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
Sideline
Views
Mick McCarthy wants his Sunderland players to take a leaf out of
his Irish book when he tackles the Premiership in a few weeks time.
more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
Sports
Digest
All Blacks Wipe Out Lions - Striker for Celtic - No Croker
- Clarke Second - Staunton Denies - Healy’s Offer
more...
(Irish Voice) 13 July 2005
Celtic Needs
Cash for Bellamy
Newcastle have told Celtic to pay up for Craig Bellamy and forget
about a season long loan for the Welsh striker. more...
(Irish Voice) 6 July 2005
Lennon’s
Strachan Lesson
Great story from Neil Lennon, who has revealed how he once tried
to “sort out” new Celtic boss Gordon Strachan – and learned a valuable
lesson at the hands of the former Scottish international early in
his career. more...
(Irish Voice) 6 July 2005
Life Means
More Than Golf
There are times in life when the word perspective looms large on
the sporting horizon but they are, it has to be said, few and far
between. more...
(Irish Voice) 6 July 2005
Sideline
Views
Tom Lehman led his team to victory in the pro-am at the Smurfit
European Open last Wednesday, but that was as good as it got for
the American Ryder Cup captain on his visit to the host venue for
next season’s event. more...
NY GAA Reports
Saints Easily Beat Armagh - Offaly Wins in a Thriller - Cavan, Westmeath
All Square. more...
(Irish Voice) 6 July 2005
Sideline Views
Dara O' Cinneide has gone up even further in my estimation after
revealing that he took guff in certain quarters for making his All-Ireland
final victory speech in Irish last September but wouldn't change
it for the world.more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
GAA Roundup: Rebels Take Munster Title
Reigning All-Ireland champions Cork added the Munster title to their
achievements with a polished first half performance at Páirc Uí
Chaoimh on Sunday. more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
He Won’t Rush Retirement
Liverpool legend Ian Rush was back on Sky Sports the other night,
playing for the reds in one of those masters football tournaments
that fill our screens at this time of year, but pretty soon the
Welsh striker could be playing against the team that made him a
legend. more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
NY GAA Reports
Gaels Score Goals Galore - Tipp Topped in Close Tie - Kingdom Clinch
Close Battle - Cork Overcome Monaghan
more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
NY Ladies
GAA Roundup : Na Fianna Edge Mayo in Thriller
The opening game of the New York Ladies GAA on Sunday demonstrated
everything positive about ladies football with constant action thrills
and spills played in blistering heat in Woodlawn.
more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
O’Driscoll’s
Injury Will Be Avenged
The date in the diary looks innocuous enough right now, some five
months before the appointed time when Ireland will tackle New Zealand
in a rugby international at Lansdowne Road.
more....
Sports
Digest : Celtic Still in Bellamy Race
Celtic have refused to rule themselves out of the race to sign loan
star Craig Bellamy despite the player’s insistence that he wants
to rebuild his career at Newcastle United.
more...
(Irish Voice) 29 June 2005
Hot Tickets,
But a Hotter Wife!
An e-mail went flying around the offices of the Irish Daily Star
here in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon, an e-mail that prompted a flurry
of similar requests. more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
Strachan
Anoints Lennon Celtic Captain
Gordon Strachan has made his first major move as Celtic manager
and persuaded Neil Lennon not just to stay at the club, but to assume
the captaincy as well. more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
Lennon Just
the Tonic for Celtic
Sitting at a beachside bar in Portugal the other night it seemed
only natural to ask Mick McCarthy about the recent vacancy at Glasgow
Celtic and a couple of stories — mostly at home in Ireland it has
to be said — linking him with the job vacated by Martin O’Neill.
more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
Sports Digest:
'Dublin’s O’ Shaughnessy Out for Year'
Dublin were left to count the cost of Sunday’s dramatic Leinster
senior football championship semi-final win over Wexford as young
defender Stephen O’Shaughnessy was all but ruled out for the rest
of the championship with a shoulder injury.
more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
GAA Roundup:
'Cavan Force Another Draw'
Cavan may become Ulster’s draw specialists after tying up a second
fixture this year. Sub Michael Lyng hit a pressure free eight minutes
into injury-time so that the Breffni men will get another crack
at displacing Tyrone in the Ulster SFC final.
more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
Sideline
Views
Dara O' Cinneide has gone up even further in my estimation after
revealing that he took guff in certain quarters for making his All-Ireland
final victory speech in Irish last September but wouldn’t change
it for the world. more....
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
NY GAA Reports
Barnabas Crowned Minor Champs - Cavan Overwhelms Mayo - Galway Rebounds
With Gusto - Clare Tops Luckless Westmeath.
more...
Harps Dominate
Moms
Harps continued their winning ways with a not too impressive 3-0
win over Parlour Moms in the Bronx Irish Soccer League.
more...
(Irish Voice) 22 June 2005
Kerr’s Future
Up in the Air
Brian Kerr has admitted for the first time that his future as Ireland
boss probably depends on World Cup qualification. more...
(Irish Voice) 15 June 2005
Gentle Giant
McBride Makes Us Proud
Many years ago Kevin McBride walked into the Daily Star office in
London in the company of his then manager Frank Maloney and offered
his hand in friendship. more...
(Irish Voice) 15 June 2005
Disco Fever
Reigns for Now
Glad to report that the atmosphere within the Irish camp is spot
on, no bother, going into the summer holidays, if events in Torshavn
last Wednesday night are anything to go by.
more...
(Irish Voice) 15 June 2005
NY GAA Reports:
'Offaly Overwhelms Galway'
Galway senior hurlers were out in numbers with a panel of 23, but
all they got were slim pickings. In sharp contrast Offaly found
the score sheet all day. more...
Sideline
Views
Gordon Strachan hasn’t taken long to make his presence felt at Parkhead.
Jackie McNamara may have received a hero’s welcome at his testimonial
last month but already he is surplus to requirements in the Strachan
scheme of things and is on his way to Wolves.
more....
(Irish Voice) 15 June 2005
Minor Board
Roundup: 'Brendan’s/Barnabas Under-12 a Scorcher'
Football fans who braved the heat and humidity last weekend were
treated to a fantastic display of underage football. Webster’s couldn’t
possibly define the gargantuan football witnessed at the first under-12
semifinal match up between S
