Sunday Sport
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Sunday Sport - Paul McCloskey Prepares To Take On The...
Paul McCloskey is preparing for the biggest fight of his life. On April 16th he'll face Amir Khan in the MEN Arena in Manchester with a World Title at stake. In an exclusive interview recorded in his family home he talks to RTE Sport's Barry O'Neill about the fight and his journey to the ring.
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Galway's - Killimor are All-Ireland Club Champions
Killimor outplayed Cork Champion's Inniscarra to claim their first ever All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie title at Croke Park, winning on a scoreline of 3-18 to Inniscarra's 1-4. A large attendance of 4,724 came through the stiles at Headquarters to watch Brenda Hanney lead the Galway Champion's to victory, while Derry Club ~ Eoghan Rua claimed the All-Ireland Intermediate honours defeating The Harps of Laois by 3-8 to 2-3. After the Senior decider, RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter, Mike...
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Kilkenny move to top of NHL ~ James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick
Kilkenny took over at the top of Allianz National Hurling League Division 1 following a 2-16 to 17 Points victory over Wexford at Nowlan Park. Goals from TJ Reid and James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick proved to be the difference and speaking after the match to RTE Radio One Reporter, Brian Carthy, James 'Cha' Fitpatrick said that he is pleased with the progress that his team are making
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Cork defeat Galway in NHL ~ Pat Horgan
Cork inflicted a first defeat on Galway in a high tempo NHL Division One tie at Pirc U Chaoimh, the Rebels winning by 1-20 to 1-17. Cork are right back in the title race, and appear to have the appetite to push on following this morale-boosting victory. Following the game, RTE Radio One Reporter, Adrian Eames spoke with Cork Corner Forward, Pat Horgan
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Ireland defeated in Davis Cup
Ireland lost their Davis Cup tie with Luxembourg after Conor Niland was beaten in straight set by Gilles Muller at Riverview. Niland went down in 6-4, 6-4 6-4 against the talented Muller. In the final dead singles match, James McGee beat Mike Vermeer 6-1 6-2. RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter spoke with Conor Niland following the defeat
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Sports News ~ 6th March 2011
RTE Radio One Sunday Sport News with Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley brings you all the reports and reaction of the day while Michael Corcoran reads the scorelines
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Sunday Sport Column with Miguel Delaney
Journalist Miguel Delaney was the Special Guest Columnist for RTE Radio One Sunday Sport and he looks forward to what will be an interesting week in Champion's League Soccer
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Kenny Dalglish Interview with Damien O'Meara
Kenny Dalglish won ever honour in the game at the club, he's just released a new book,"My Liverpool Home" where he reflects on his 33 year association with the club, first as a player, later as manager and now as its Head Of Football Development.He spoke to Damien O'Meara on Sunday Sport about his special relationship with Liverppool football club.
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Sport At Seven with Darragh Maloney Thursday 18th...
Jim Glennon analyses the Irish Rugby Team to Play the All Blacks on Saturday, Donn McClean and Colm Murray discuss who, if anyone, will succeed Johnny Murtagh as stable jockey at Ballydoyle and journalist and goalkeeper Christy O’Connor talks about his new book The Club which chronicles a season in the life of his club--Saint Josephs/Doora Barefield.
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Sunday Sportsnews with Damien O'Meara, Sunday 7th...
Damien O'Meara presents a comprehensive review of a busy Sunday in Provincial Club football, the FA Premiership, Racing, golf and a lot more.
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Barney and Jack reflect on International Rules
Former All-Stars and Ireland players - Barney Rock and Jack O'Shea reflect on Ireland's performance in the recent International Rules Series that Australia won by a 10 Points aggregate margin at Croke Park on Saturday 30th October at Croke Park, They were speaking to RTE Radio One "Sunday Sport" Presenter ~ Damien O'Meara
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SPORTSNEWS ROUND-UP - Sunday 31st October 2010
Sunday Sport Presenter - Damien O'Meara rounds up all of the Sportsnews, with reports and reaction to Gaelic Games, Soccer, Golf and Motorsport with the results of the day read by Paul O'Neill
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Colm Begley - Ireland's best performer
Ireland's heroic effort fell short at Croke Park before a crowd of 61,842 spectators, losing the Second Test in the closing minutes on a score of 55 Points to 52, with the Australians claiming the Series by an aggregate margin of 10 Points. Colm Begley of Laois, was later voted Ireland's player of the series and gave this reaction to RTE Sport
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Ireland Captain - Stevie McDonnell
Following Ireland's second test gallant effort against Australia at Croke Park on Saturday night, Ireland Captain ~ Stevie McDonnell gave this reaction to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter - Barry O'Neill
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Johnny is the Coalisland hero
Coalisland Goalkeeper ~ Johnny Curran scored a point from a 45 and in injury-time he pulled-off a superb finger-tips save to deny Roslea Shamrocks an Ulster Club Football Championship Quarter Final Replay, instead it was a 3 Points win for the Tyrone Champions. After the match on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport, Johnny Curran gave this reaction to our Reporter - Ger Tracey
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Oisin McConville as Cross' defeat Champs - St. Gall's
Crossmaglen Rangers stalwart - Oisin McConville was gave his reaction to RTE Sport Gaelic Games Correspondent - Brian Carthy following their Ulster Club Football Championship Quarter Final victory over reigning Provincial and All-Ireland Champion's - St. Gall's of Belfast. The Armagh Champions winning by 1-12 to 9 Points
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DERMOT WELD on Melbourne Cup
Dermot Weld is the only European trainer to have ever tasted success by winning the Melbourne Cup with "Vintage Crop" in 1995 and won it again in 2002 with "Media Puzzle". Mr. Weld was a guest on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport this week and in advance of this years Melbourne Cup on Tuesday morning gave his thoughts on the chances for his mare "Profound Beauty" who will be partnered by Jockey Pat Smullen at Flemington Park this Tuesday morning (at 4am Irish Time). Mr. Weld was in conversation...
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Michel Muircheartaigh's Final Commentary
Listen here for a highlights package of Michel Muircheartaigh's Final Match Commentary from the Second Test of the International Rules between Ireland v Australia at Croke Park on Saturday 30th October 2010. On Commentary with Michael was former Meath Football Star - Bernard Flynn. The Package was prepared by RTE's Barry O'Neill
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DECLAN KIDNEY INTERVIEW
Irish Rugby Coach ~ Declan Kidney was a guest to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport and gave this thoughts on the Ireland team progress ahead of the Autumn Series with games to come in Nove3mber against as his side gets set to take on South Africa, Samoa, New Zealand and Argentina. Sunday Sport Presentrer - Damien O'Meara was in conversation with Mr. Kidney
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SPORTSNEWS ROUND-UP - Sunday 24th October 2010
Sunday Sport Presenter - Damien O'Meara rounds up all of the Sportsnews, with reports and reaction to Gaeloc Games, Soccer, Golf and Motorsport
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Dennis Taylor on Sunday Sport
Dennis Taylor was a guest to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport on 24th October 2010. A six times Irish professional champion and the winner of the World Championship in 1985. Sunday Sport Presenter - Damien O'Meara spoke to the Tyrone native and firstly discovered what it was that brought him and some other famous sports names to Dublin
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PFAI Chief fears illegal payments
PFAI Chief Stephen McGuinness was a guest on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport and expressed fears that League of Ireland Clubs could return to a system of paying players illegally due to financial concerns. Mr. McGuinness spoke with Programme Presenter Damien O'Meara
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TONY McCOY records 100th win
Champion Jockey Tony McCoy clocked up his 100th win of the season with a double at Ludlow this week and the 36 year-old joined Presenter - Damien O'Meara on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport. With six months of the jumps campaign left, the 15-time champion is 20 wins clear of nearest rival Richard Johnson
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Colm O'Rourke and Eugene McGee on International Rules
Former Ireland International Rules Managers - Colm O'Rourke and Eugene McGee join RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Presenter - Damien O'Meara to reflect on Ireland's first test loss to Australia at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday night. Australia take a seven points lead into the second Test following their International Rules victory over Ireland in Limerick
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Sunday Sport Interview ~ BARRY McGUIGAN
Ireland's World Featherweight Champion of 25 years ago ~ Barry McGuigan was our Special Guest as part of the 'Sunday Sport Focus Interview' as the Clones man reflected on that success in 1985 but also speaks to Sunday Sport Presenter ~ Joanne Cantwell about his entry back into the ring as a Boxing Promoter
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European Rugby Review
There were first round Heineken Cup victories for Ulster and Leinster, while Munster's losing streak continues but did salvage a losing bonus point at London Irish while Connacht had adisappointing start to their Amlin Challenge Cup Campaign. Brent Pope and Michael Corcoran reviewed the action on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport with Joanne Cantwell
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Eamon Collins and Eoin Hand assess the Airtricity...
RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Presenter ~ Joanne Cantwell is joined by Eamon Collins and Eoin Hand to look at the significant movement this weekend in Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division and also look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's next European Championship Qualifier against Slovakia on Tuesday 12th October 2010
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FOOTBALL ALL-STARS DISCUSSION
Former All-Star legends ~ Barney Rock, Pat Spillane and Martin McHugh join RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Presenter ~ Joanne Cantwell to look ahead to the 2010 Football All-Star Team announcement and give their predictions as to who the lucky 15 might be to make the cut when the team is announced at City West Hotel on Friday 15th October 2010
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HURLING ALL-STARS DISCUSSION
Humprhrey Kelleher, Tom Dempsey and Brian Carthy join RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Presenter ~ Joanne Cantwell to look ahead to the 2010 Hurling All-Star Team announcement and give their predictions as to who the lucky 15 might be to make the cut when the team is announced this week
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DONAL O'GRADY on County Final Day
Donal O'Grady was at the Gaelic Grounds to watch the Limerick Senior Hurling Final between Kilmallock and the South divisional side Emmets. The recently appointed Manager of the Limerick Hurling team watched the County showpiece along with his three selectors, all ex-county players, Pat Heffernan, Ciarn Carey and TJ Ryan. Mr. O'Grady spoke to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter - Pat McAuliffe about his appointment and the year ahead
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BOSTON BRUINS come to Belfast
Belfast City celebrated 10 years of professional Ice Hockey when the Boston Bruins - one of the six founding Clubs of North America's National Hockey League - played a challenge match against a Belfast Giants select at the City's purpose built Odyssey Arena. Sampling the atmosphere for RTE Radio One Sunday Sport was our Reporter Padraig Coyle
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WORKFORCE wins the Arc at Longchamp
The Sir Michael Stoute Trained "Workforce" cxlaimed the honours in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with the best Irish finisher "Fame and Glory" in fifth place for Aidan O'Brien. On RTE Radio One Sunday Sport after the race Racing Reporter - Liam Nash and Irish Field Magazine Editor - Leo Powell reflect on one of the big days on the French Sports Calendar
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PAUL McCLOSKEY overcomes Morrison
Paul McCloskey produced a polished European light-welterweight title defence as he stopped Scotland's Barry Morrison in seven rounds at Letterkenny's Aura Leisure Centre. It was McCloskey's second defence of his title and his 22nd straight win. RTE Radio One Sunday Sport reflected on the memorable win for the Dungiven man
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BRIAN KERR looks ahead to European Qualifiers
Faroe Islands Manager Brian Kerr joined RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy before taking his flight from Dublin Airport to prepare for games against Slovenia and Northern Ireland, but firstly gave his opinion on Giovanni Trappatoni's Irish team
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Roddy and Rico talk Soccer
Roddy Collins and Damien Richardson were guests on RTE Radio One 'Sunday Sport' and as well as looking forward to the Republic of Ireland's upcoming European Championship Qualifiers against Russia and Slovakia, they look at the state of play in the Airtricity League Premier Division
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Brent Pope and Michael Corcoran review Leinster's win...
Leinster secured their fifth-straight win over Munster and brought to an end their arch rivals' unbeaten start to the Magners League season on Saturday night at a packed Aviva Stadium. Brent Pope and Michael Corcoran reviewed the match on RTE Radio One 'Sunday Sport'
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Ladies Football President ~ Pat Quill
On RTE Radio One Sunday Sport, Uachtaran Cumann Peil Gael na mban, Mr. Pat Quill joins Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy in the Hogan Stand in advance of the start of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals to speak about his day, the growth of the Association and the teams competing in the Finals
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Gerry McGill leads Dublin to first title
Dublin Ladies Football Manager - Gerry McGill expressed his delight following the final whistle Das his team defeated Tyrone to claim a first ever All-Ireland for the Metropolitans. Mr. McGill gave his reaction to RTE Radio One's Sunday Sport Programme to our Reporter - Siobhan Madigan
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Dublin Captain Denise Masterson
Dublin's Ladies footballers claimed their first ever All-Ireland Senior Championship title after registering a comprehensive 16-point win over first-time finalists Tyrone before a Croke Park attendance of 21,750 spectators. A delighted winning Dublin Captain - Denise Masterson gave her reaction on RTE Radio One's Sunday Sport Programme to our Reporter - Siobhan Madigan
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Christy Cooney at Asian Games
President of the GAA - Christy Cooney was a guest at the Asian Gaelic Games Finals in Hong Kong and when speaking on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Programme from Hong Kong while reflecting on a successful games that featured teams from 27 different countries
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GAA Championship Talking Points Discussion
Former Meath Footballer - Bernard Flynn, Former Antrim Hurler - Terence 'Sambo' McNaughton and current Sligo Football Captain - Charlie Harrison joined Con Murphy & Jacqui Hurley on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport to discuss many of the talking points and the more controversial moments in the 2010 Football & Hurling Championships
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Controversy surrounding League Cup Medals
The EA Sports Cup Final took place in Sligo on Saturday night (25th September 2010), where Sligo Rovers defeated Monaghan United by a goal to Nil to land their first silverware since 1998. However, there was some controversy surrounding the payment for the medals for the winners and runners up as it emerged mid-week that the Clubs would have to incur the costs. Barry O'Neill followed the story at the Showgrounds last night
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Michael O'Muireartaigh's Commentary on All-Ireland...
Wexford overcame a resolute Galway team by 1-12 to Galway's 1-10 to claim the Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie title for the first time since 2007. Listen to Michael O'Muireartaigh's Second Half Commentary here
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Michael O'Muireartaigh's Commentary on All-Ireland...
Wexford overcame a resolute Galway team by 1-12 to Galway's 1-10 to claim the Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie title for the first time since 2007. Listen to Michael O'Muireartaigh's First Half Commentary here
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1-2 for Conor Fahy in Irish Greyhound Derby
Shelbourne Park staged the Ladbrokes.com Irish Greyhound Derby Final and the 120,000 euro prize money went to Conor Fahy's "Tyrur McGuigan". It was a memorable 1-2 for the Fahy kennel as "Tyrur Big Mike" (Evens), a full litter brother to the winner, took second place. Michael O'Muireartaigh describes the action while afterwards winning Trainer Conor Fahy gave his reaction to Our Reporter Martin Kiely
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KILKENNY CAMOGIE HEROES HONOURED
The historic 7 in a row All-Ireland winning Kilkenny Camogie team of the 1980's and early 1990's were honoured at Croke Park on Sunday 12th September 2010. The Downey sisters Angela and Anne played a major part in their success at that time. Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran look back at that Golden Era for Kilkenny Camogie in the Company of Angela Downey
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JOAN O'FLYNN Camogie Assoctiation President on Finals Day
On RTE Radio One Sunday Sport, Uachtaran Cumann Camogiochta na nGael Joan O'Flynn joins Jacqui Hurley and Damien O'Meara in the Hogan Stand in advance of the start of the Gala Camogie Finals to speak about her day, the growth of the Association and the teams competing in the Finals
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All-Ireland Surf Lifesaving Championships
Over 400 Life Guards from throughout Ireland competed in the annual All-Ireland Surf Lifesaving Championships at Rossnowlagh Beach in County Donegal on the 11th & 12th September. Our Reporter Barry O'Neill went along to find out more about the Championships
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COLM O'ROURKE on Meath Management
Former All-Star Meath Footballer and RTE Gaelic Games Pundit Colm O'Rourke tells our Reporter Martin Kiely that Eamon O'Brien and his selectors got a disappointing discharge from their positions. Mr. O'Rourke added that he would like to manage in the future but the time at present wasn't just right
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Sunday Sport - All Ireland Hurling Final second half
Micheal O'Muircheartaigh and Anthony Daly with commentary and reaction on the second half of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
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Sunday Sport - Hurling Final first half
Michael O'Muircheartaigh and Anthony Daly with commentary on the first half of the All Ireland senior hurling final
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MICK KINANE - to be honoured with Exhibition
The Curragh Racecourse in association with Horse Racing Ireland are set to celebrate the magnificent achievements of one of the Greatest Flat Jockeys of all-time ~ Michael Kinane, by staging an exhibition of his racing successes during the Autumn Festival of Racing on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September. This exhibition will honour Kinane's many victorioes over three decades with a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a magnificent collection of memorabilia which will highlight his...
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Midas Touch wins Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
Midas Touch gave Aidan O'Brien his eighth success in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial when landing the Group Two contest at Leopardstown. The son of 2001 winner Galileo came from last to first under a confident ride from Johnny Murtagh to beat fellow 2 to 1 joint-favourite Address Unknown by two lengths. RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Racing Commentator Peadar Flanaghan describes the closing stages
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SHANE LOWRY - Life as a Professional
The 2009 Irish Open winner Shane Lowry was an interesting spectator at the Irish Amateur Open this week at Royal Dublin, where he spoke to Greg Allen about a successful first season in the Professional ranks, and breaking into the top 100 Professionals in the World
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Dublin Senior Football Captain Paul Griffin
Dublin footballers will have to plan their Championship campaign without their captain, Paul Griffin, who sustained a cruciate ligament injury while playing against Monaghan in a League game last March. Our Gaelic Games Correspondent, Brian Carthy spoke with Griffin and first asked him how he was coping with the setback
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Ireland's leading female Referee
Well known female Soccer Referee Rhona Daly was a guest on Sunday Sport outlining her role as a top Women's Soccer Referee and indeed a Referees Assistant in the Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division, who is setting her sights at possibly refereeing at the London Olympic Games Womens Soccer Tournament
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SPORTS HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS
RTE's Ed Leahy joined Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley to explore holidays and Sports Tours Packages that are on offer for enthusiasts seeking to experience an activity sports based holiday in 2010
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Countdown to FIFA World Cup
The BBC's Andrew Harding and RTE World Cup Soccer Analyst Damien Richardson look forward to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa and give their predictions as to who might be lifting the Jules Rimet trophy on 11th July in Johannesburg
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GAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW
Monaghan Senior Football Manager Seamus McEneaney, former Dublin midfielder Ciaran Whelan and Sunday Independent GAA Journalist Damian Lawlor look ahead to the forthcoming GAA Senior Football Championship
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SPORTSNEWS ~ 9th May 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters
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CORK GOALSCORER ~ Daniel Goulding
Cork recorded a comprehensive victory over Mayo in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park. Daniel Goulding effectively blew the final whistle on Mayo's chances after he crashed the ball to the westerners net for the Cork goal. After the match Daniel gave this reaction to our Reporter Siobhan Madigan
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CORK MANAGER - Conor Counihan
Cork recorded a comprehensive victory over Mayo in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final in front of 27,005 spectators at Croke Park on Sunday.Cork Manager Conor Counihan expressed his satisfaction with the victory when speaking to RTE Radio Sunday Sport Reporter Siobhan Madigan
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DEREK KAVANAGH - Cork
Cork recorded a comprehensive victory over Mayo in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final in front of 27,005 spectators at Croke Park on Sunday. Immediately after the match Cork substitute Derek Kavanagh expressed what the win means to the Munster men
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DOWN MANAGER - James McCartan
After a good run in Division 2 of the Allianz National Football League, Down lost to Armagh by just two points in Croke Park, however while speaking to our Reporter Siobhan Madigan, the Down Manager James McCartan said that he could have no complaints on a day when his team lost to a determined Armagh
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ARMAGH CAPTAIN - Steven McDonnell
Armagh clinched the Allianz National Football League Division 2 title following a narrow 2 Points win over rivals Down, in a match where Armagh Team Captain Steven McDonnell scored 6 Points. After receiving the Division 2 Cup, Steven spoke with our Reporter Siobhan Madigan
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MAYO MANAGER - John O'Mahoney
Following Mayo's comprehensive 1-17 to 12 Points defeat at the hands of Cork in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final, Mayo Manager John O'Mahoney conceded that his team were second best in the decider, when speaking to our Reporter Siobhan Madigan
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SPORTSNEWS ~ Sunday 25th April 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Barry O'Neill
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Sunday Sport - Anthony Daly
The Dublin hurlers retained their Division 1 status with a 6-30 to 2-111 annihialtion of the now relegated Limerick at Parnell Park. Brian Carthy got the reaction of Dublin manager Anthony Daly.
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Sunday Sport - John McIntyre
Galway finished top of Division in the National Hurling League thanks to a 3-17 to 2-13 over Cork in Salthill. Afterwards, Adrian Eames got the thoughts of Galway manager John McIntyre.
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Sunday Sport - Brian Cody
Kilkenny completed their National Hurling League campaign with a 1-20 to 2-12 win over Waterford in front of almost 7,000 fans at Nowlan Park. After the game, Kilkenny manager Brian Cody gave his reaction to Michel O'Muircheartaigh.
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Sunday Sport - Celtic's slide
Scottish soccer expert Roddy Forsyth joins Con and Jacqui to discuss recent events at Celtic whose season hit rock bottom with a 2-0 cup semi final defeat against Ross County.
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Sunday Sport - GAA Congress
Con and Jacqui discuss the Annual GAA Congress with Damian Lawlor of the Sunday Independent, former Dublin hurling manager Humphrey Kelleher, referee John Bannon and Wexford County Secretary Margaret Doyle
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Sunday Sport - Sports News
Con, Jacqui and our team of reporters round up all the day's sports news with results read by John Kenny. Note that After we went off air, Munster completed an 18-12 win over Connacht in the Magners League.
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WATERFORD Promoted to Division 3
Waterford's Gary Hurney recently parted company with the counties hurlers but today scored 7 Points against Clare to help the counties Footballers to a Division 4 League Final and Promotion - He spoke to our reporter Padd McKenna at Dungarvan
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SLIGO gain promotion
Sligo's Senior Footballers contiue to make progress, as a 7 Points win over Roscommon at Markievicz Park sealed their place in the Allianz National Football League Division 3 Final against Antrim and promotion to Division 2 next season. Sligo Selector Paul Taylor spoke to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport
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MONAGHAN RELIEF - McEneaney
Monaghan were celebrating in Kerry, despite a 4 Points loss to the Kingdom as the Farneymen remain in Division 1 as their greater scoring total has relegated Derry, with bottom side Tyrone also bowing out of the top flight. Tyrone had a -15 scoring difference and both Monaghan and Derry had -11, but Monaghan's 8-92 haul over the seven-match league campaign, as against Derry's 5-85, sees them stay up. Monaghan Manager - Seamus McEneaney was thrilled
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Tyrone Relegated - Mickey Harte
Tyrone fell to a 2-13 to 1-11 defeat to Dublin in Omagh in what was Mickey Harte's 140th game in charge of Tyrone, as they as a result get relegated to Division 2
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Armagh Manager - Paddy O'Rourke
Armagh stormed into the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final, with a 2-16 to 6 Points hammering of Donegal in Letterkenny, but Armagh Manager Paddy O'Rourke conceded that it was all to easy against Donegal, but playing rivals Down in the decider will be a different proposition
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CORK MANAGER - Conor Counihan
Cork had somewhat of a dress rehearsal with Mayo for the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final, but Cork Manager Conor Counihan wasn't pleased with the performance of his players today and believes the Final with Mayo will be tough
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Mayo Manager - John O'Mahoney
Mayo completed the task set out in their final Division 1 game, registering a 5 Points victory over Cork to qualify for the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final, where they will meet Cork. John O'Mahoney, Mayo Manager was pleased with the result at Pairc Ui Chaoimh
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TOMMY LYONS on National Football League
Tommy Lyons was our Sunday Sport Studio Guest and he reflects on the Allianz National Football Leagues over the four divisions and also looks ahead to the interesting pairings for the Football League Finals
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SPORTSNEWS ~ Sunday 11th April 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Darren Frehill
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SHANE BYRNE on European Rugby
Former Irish International and Sunday Sport Rugby Analyst - Shane Byrne joined Con & Jacqui in studio to review a great weekend for the Irish Provinces in Europe, with Heineken Cup Quarter Final wins for Leinster & Munster while Connacht beat Boutrgoin to qualify for the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Finals
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Sport at Seven with Darragh Maloney, Wednesday 7th April...
Tonight, Greg Allen reports live from Augusta from the First Round of the US Masters. Eamon Dunphy is along to give his English Premier League and FA Cup Preview and his big tips of course, while Down Senior Football Manager James McCaratn speaks on the success of his team in the Allianz National Football League having already qualified for the Division 2 decider. With the Leinster Rugby team being named today ahead of their weekend Heineken Cup crunch tie, we get reaction to the team...
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Walsh leads Rebels back to League decider
Cork overcame their Munster rivals Tipperary for the first time since 2006 before a 9,291 strong crowd at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Cork winning on a scoreline of 1-16 to Tipp's 1-15. After the match, Cork Manager Denis Walsh gave his reaction to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter Pat McAuliffe
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Galway qualify for NHL Final
Galway booked their place in the Allianz NHL Division 1 Final, after overcoming a determined Dublin at Perase Stadium, Salthill on a scoreline of 17 Points to 15. Galway Manager - John McIntyre while speaking on RTE radio One Sunday Sport was pleased to advance to the decider
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Ex. Saw Doctors Drummer - Johnny Donnelly in Sahara...
Former Saw Doctor Johnny Donnelly is this week participating in his 38th Marathon, but its no ordinary Marathon - its the Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert. A gruelling 253 kilometre marathon over 6 days where competitors have to carry everything they need for the duration of the race in a rucksack. Johnny has set himself an overall challenge to run over 1500 miles in four years to raise money for the Charity - Seachange.He joined Sunday Sport Presenters - Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy...
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Hooked on the Jab - The Eastwood Story
Barney Eastwood is the subject of a new book, written by Denis O’Hara formerly of the Irish News and Belfast Newsletter Newspapers in Belfast. Denis joined us on Sunday Sport from our Belfast Studios to take a look at the man behind the name Barney Eastwood
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Where is the future for underage Irish International...
Following the departure of Don Givens from his position as Republic of Ireland U-21 Manager after a disappointing results culminating in a 2-1 defeat at home to Armenia last month, No decision has been reached about who Given’s replacement will be, but the role of nurturing under age talent in Ireland is a hugely important one.Paul Doolin – the recently appointed Under 23 International Manager and Paul Lennon, Soccer Writer with the Irish Daily Star Newspaper, were our guests on RTE Radio...
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SPORTS NEWS ~ 4th April 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paul O'Neill
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GAA say no to Inter - County Referees over 50 !!!
The new ruling that inter-county referees must retire at the age of 50 has been criticised in some quarters and has led to claims of ageism, however the GAA have defended the move saying the decision was necessary because of the increased physical pressures on officials and the need to make room for younger up-and-coming referees. However, the move was challenged this weekend, as a mix of veteran Referees, footballers and Journalists set out to prove that 50 year-old men can easily be fit...
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Sunday Sport - Harry Carpenter tribute
Sunday Sport's Barry O'Neill recalls the voice and career of Harry Carpenter, the famous British sports broadcaster who died this week.
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Sunday Sport - Joe Coll feature
Sixteen-year old goalkeeper Joe Coll from Donegal has just signed a three-year contract with Manchester United. Sunday Sport's Barry O'Neill caught up with the player and club officials.
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Sunday Sport - James McCartan interview
Down secured promotion to division one of the National Football League with an easy win over Westmeath in Mullingar. After the game, Paddy McKenna got the reaction of Down manager James McCartan.
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Sunday Sport - Joe Dooley interview
Offaly look to have secured their Division 1 hurling status with a narrow victory over Limerick in Tullamore. Siobhan Madigan got the reaction of Offaly manager Joe Dooley.
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Sunday Sport - Sen g O'hAilpn interview
Cork went to the top of National Hurling League division 1 with a hard fought victory over Dublin at Parnell Park. After the match, Des Cahill got the reaction of veteran cork star Sen g O'hAilpn.
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Sunday Sport - Liam Sheedy interview
Following Tipperary's 1-19 to 2-16 draw with Waterford in the National Hurling League, Pat McAiuliffe got the reaction of Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy
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Sunday Sport - Dan Shanahan
Following Waterford's 2-16 to 1-19 draw with Tipperary in the National Hurling League, Pat McAuliffe got the reaction of Waterford forward Dan Shanahan
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Sunday Sport - John McIntyre
Following Galway's 2-21 to 1-23 win over Kilkenny in the National Hurling League, Brian Carthy got the reaction of winning manager, John McIntyre.
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Sunday Sport - GAA discussion
Director General Pauric Duffy highlighted the issue of managers being paid in the annual report published this week. Con and Jacqui spoke at length to former manager John Maughan and Irish Independent journalist Colm Keys about the GAA and its "amateur ethos"
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Sunday Sport - Sports News 28th March 2010
Con, Jacqui and our team of reporters round up the day's sports news with results read by Paul O'Neill
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Sunday Sport - Denis Walsh interview
After Cork went top of the National Hurling League with victory over Kilkenny, Rebels manager Denis Walsh gave his reaction to Sunday Sport.
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Sunday Sport - Oliver Brady interview
Trainer Oliver Brady gives us a typically upbeat and offbeat assessment of his chances of success at the Cheltenham Festival
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Sunday Sport - David Gillick interview
A day after his disqualification at the world indoor athletics championship, an emotional David Gillick held nothing back in an exclusive interview with Greg Allen
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Sunday Sport - RBS Six Nations review
Sunday Sport's Six Nations analyst Shane Byrne discusses weekend four of the championship when Ireland remained on course for the Triple Crown and France moved within one victory of the Grand Slam
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Sports News, March 14th, 2010
Gary, Jacqui and our team of reporters round up the day's sports news with results ready by Siobhan Madigan
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ATHLETICS - Byrne strides to Women's title
Linda Byrne from Dundrum South Dublin AC eased to victory from Siobhan O’Doherty of Borisokane AC with Annette Kealy from Raheny Shamrock AC, for Byrne to claim the Senior Women's Inter Counties Cross Country title at Phoenix Park. It was a good day all round for DSD, as they also won the team title.
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ATHLETICS - Keneally wins Men's Inter Counties
The smile on Mark Kenneally’s face said it all after winning the Woodie’s DIY senior race at the inter club cross country championships at the Phoenix Park. The Clonliffe Harriers man took the lead shortly after the start of the six lap race and cruised to a comfortable win. This was his first senior gold after a run of seven silvers both over the country and on track.
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O'Connor expresses disappointment in Central Hearings...
Kerry Manager Jack O'Connor hit out at the GAA's Central Hearings Committee's refusal to overturn Paul Galvin's eight-week ban, while speaking on RTE Radio Sunday Sport. Galvin was handed the suspension for allegedly striking Cork's Eoin Cadogan during his side's defeat to the Rebels. Cadogan was charged with a similar offence and hit with a four week ban, but because it was Galvin's second infraction in 48 weeks, his ban was double that.
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Dermot Carlin - Tyrone
Monaghan edged victory in the Allianz NFL Division 1 basement battle at Inniskeen as Tyrone remain bottom of the table following a one point loss to the Farney men. Tyrone defender Dermot Carlin believes his county have a lot of work to do in the weeks ahead
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Seamus McEneaney - Monaghan
Monaghan won their Allianz National Football League Division One basement battle against Tyrone to leave Mickey Harte's side in deep trouble with no points after three games. However for Monaghan Manager, Seamus McEneaney was pleased with the 1-14 to 16 Points win.
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SPORTS NEWS ~ 7th March 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Diarmaid Byrne
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World Indoor Athletics Championship Preview
Former Irish Olympian Jerry Kiernan and Irish Sprinter Paul Hession look ahead to the World Indoor Championships that take place next week in Doha (12th to 14th March) and assess the Irish chances for possible World glory
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ANTHONY RAINBOW - Longest Serving Inter County Footballer
On RTE Radio Sunday Sport - Kildare's Anthony Rainbow joined Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy and Studio Guest Dessie Dolan of Westmeath following Kildare's win over Donegal in Newbridge. Anthony speaks about his 19 years in the Lilywhites jersey to date reflecting on the highs and lows and looking forwards to another season at the top level
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Sunday Sport - John McIntyre interview
Following Galway's 4-15 to 1-15 win over Waterford in Division 1 of the National Hurling League, winning manager John McIntyre gave his reaction to Sunday Sport
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Sunday Sport - Anthony Daly interview
Following Dublin's surprise nine-point win over over Tipperary in Division 1 of the National Hurling League, winning manager Anthony Daly gave his reaction to Sunday Sport
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Sunday Sport - Brian Cody interview
Following Kilkenny's 1-17 to 0-12 win over Offaly in Division 1 of the National Hurling League, winning manager Brian Cody gave his reaction to Sunday Sport
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Sunday Sport - soccer chat
With the Republic of Ireland facing Brazil and the new domestic season kicking off next week, we talk to Drogheda United manager Alan Matthews and our soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue
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Sunday Sport - RBS Six Nations review
Following Ireland's 20-16 win over England in the Six Nations, we hear from coaches Declan Kidney and Martin Johnson and get the views of our rugby commentator Michael Corcoran and Sunday Sport's Six Nations analyst Shane Byrne.
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Sunday Sport - Sports News 28th Feb
Con, Jacqui and our team of reporters round up the day's sports news with results of the day read by Paul O'Neill
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GAA Reaction - Waterford Manager - Davy Fitzgerald
Waterford defeated Dublin by 4-13 to 12 Points in their opening Allianz National Hurling League Division 1 match at Walsh Park. The Deise were inspired by forward Kevin Moran while Dublin lost All-Star Alan McCrabbe to what looked like a serious leg injury, although early x-ray results reveal the leg hasn't been broken. After the match Sunday Sport GAA Commentator Michael O'Muireartaigh spoke with a pleased Waterford Manager - Davy Fitzgerald
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All-Ireland Club Football Reaction - John Mulligan
Clare Champion's Kilmurry-Ibrickane staged somewhat of a shock as they defeated Portlaoise in the first of the AIB All-Ireland Club Senior Football Semi Finals by 1-14 to 8 Points. After the match a disappointed Portlaoise Manager - John Mulligan gave his reaction to Pauric Lodge
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GAA Reaction ~ Galway's - David Collins
A troubled Limerick GAA Board fielded a youthful Senior Hurling team against Galway in their first outing of the Allianz National Hurling League and the Limerick players pushed Galway throughout, but several key changes saw Galway win out by 1-18 to 1-11 at Kilmallock. RTE Gaelic Games Correspondent Brian Carthy got reaction from the Galway Captain who came off the bench today - David Collins
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GAA Reaction - Cork's - John Gardiner
Cork made a winning start to their Allianz National Hurling League Division One Campaign with a 1-22 to 1-11 victory over Offaly at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Following the game - Cork Midfielder - John Gardiner spoke with our reporter Pat McAuliffe
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Sports Column with Caroline Murphy
During the week, the Irish Sports Council announced their funding for high performance sport for 2010 with €6 million going towards sports bodies for their high performance plans, while a further €2.5 million has been alocated to individual athletes under the carding scheme.RTE Broadcaster Caroline Murphy, who is a member of the High Performance commitee, brings us behind the scenes, for some insight into the development of genuinely combined thinking in Irish Sport
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SPORTS NEWS ~ 21st February 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paul O'Neill
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WINTER OLYMPICS with Eoin O'Callaghan
Our Reporter Eoin O'Callaghan reports from the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and discusses the performances by the Irish Team Members to date and assesses the controversy surrounding the Irish Ladies Bobsleigh team who compete in the coming days
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CORK CITY FC - Takeover ???
Jim McCarthy a Dircetor of the Quintas Group spoke with Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy to explain the bid by his Group to takeover Cork City FC, the deadlines, the Licence Application and the role of Foras. Mr. McCarthy expressed his disappointment regarding the communicatio with the outgoing Club owners
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TRIATHLON - Bryan Keane aiming towards London 2012
Corkman - Bryan Keane joined Sunday Sport Presenters Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley in studio to discuss the increase in participation in Triathlon's across Ireland. Keane is hoping to represent Ireland at the London 2012 Olympic Games and speaks about the dedication of being a full time athlete with the assistance of an Irish Sports Council Grant
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CIARA MAGEEAN in conversation with Greg Allen
Up and coming Irish Youth Athlete Ciara Mageean in conversation with Greg Allen about her success in 2009, training under Sonia O'Sullivan and being compared with the great Cobh athlete
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Sunday Sport - Patsy McGonagle interview
Irish athletics team manager Patsy McGonagle discusses the form of Ireland's world championship hopefuls following the UK Championships in Sheffield
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Sunday Sport - Sports News
Con, Gary and our team of reporters round up all the day's sports news with results read by Siobhan Madigan
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Sunday Sport - Shane Byrne
Former Irish international Shane Byrne gives his analysis of the second weekend of the RBS Six Nations Championship including Ireland's 33-10 defeat away to France
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DOWN MANAGER - James McCartan
There was an impressive opening day win for the Down Senior Footballers in Newbridge as big performances from Ambrose Rodgers at midfield, Martin Clarke at centre-half forward and his brother John at full-forward saw the Mournemen win by 1-16 to Kildare's 8 Points. Down Manager James McCartan while speaking to RTE Radio One Sunday Sport Reporter Des Cahill said his team will remain focused
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CORK MANAGER - Conor Counihan
There was a goal-feast in Scotstown as visitors Cork claimed a 3-13 to 3-12 win over Monaghan thanks to a winning score from Rebels substitute John Hayes, who scored the winning point late on. Cork Manager Conor Counihan while speaking to John Kenny on RTE Radio Sunday Sport was pleased with the away win
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DUBLIN MANAGER - Pat Gilroy
Defending National League Champions Kerry were left slightly shocked after Dublin raided Killarney to take home a first win in the Kingdom in some 27 years, winning by 1-12 to Kerry's 1-10, a result that pleased Dublin Manager Pat Gilroy
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MAYO MANAGER - John O'Mahoney
Mayo got their NFL Division 1 Campaign off to a winning start with a 2-14 to 1-10 win over arch-rivals Galway in Castlebar. Mayo Manager - John O'Mahoney gave this reactio to our GAA Correspondent Brian Carthy on RTE Radio One Sunday Sport
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No 10 for O'Rourke at National Indoor Championships
Derval O'Rourke got her indoor season off to a winning start claiming victory in the Women's 60 metres hurdles in a time of 8.18 seconds to land her 10th National title at the Woodie's DIY Senior Indoor Championships. Greg Allen was at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast for RTE Radio One Sunday Sport
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DUNGUIB continues good form at Leopardstown
The Philip Fenton trained DUNGUIB won the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown with young jockey Brian O'Connell steering the seven year old to success
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Joncol Jockey - Alain Cawley claims victory
Jockey Alain Cawley was delighted with his ride aboard Joncol in claiming the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown, speaking there to Sunday Sport Reporter Pauric Lodge
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Joncol Trainer - Paul Nolan expresses his delight
Winning Hennessy Gold Cup Trainer Paul Nolan was pleased with the victory for Joncol
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Joncol wins Hennessy Gold Cup
Joncol provided Jockey Alain Cawley with the biggest success of his career in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown, calling them home on RTE Radio One's Sunday Sport Programme was Peadar Flanaghan with betting from Pauric Lodge
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Reaction to Euro 2012 Qualifying Draw
Ireland have been drawn in Group B alongside Russia, Slovakia, FYR Macedonia, Armenia and Andorra for the qualification stages of the 2012 European Championships. On RTE Radio One Sunday Sport - Ireland Manager Giovanni Trapattoni, FAI Chief Executive John Delaney and Faroe Islands Manager Brian Kerr gave their reaction to the draws when speaking to our Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue
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Six Nations Rugby Review ~ Shane Byrne
With defending champion's Ireland defeating Italy in their opening match, Shane Byrne joined Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy in Studio to review the weekend RBS Six Nations Championship action
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SPORTSNEWS ~ 7th February 2010
Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley rounds up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paul O'Neill
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Sunday Sport - Sportsnews
Con and our team of reporters round up the day's sports news with results read by Siobhan Madigan
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Sunday Sport - Australian Open
Following Roger Federer's final win over Andy Murray we hear both player's immediate reaction and reflect on the tournament with James Martin, editor of Tennis Magazine
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Sunday Sport - Column
In our latest column, Liam Horan muses on 'the man who picks the team in January'
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Sunday Sport - Padraig Harrington
Greg Allen talks to Padraig Harrington as the three-time major winner gets ready for his first tournament of 2010
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SPORTSNEWS ~ 24th January 2010
Con Murphy rounds up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Siobhan Madigan
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7 Players see Red in Portlaoise
There were regrettable scenes in the O'Byrne Cup at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise today as 7 Players received Red Cards where Kildare eventually defeated Laois by 11 Points to 8. Five players got their marching orders following a mass brawl after a half hour and by the end of the game, Laois were reduced to eleven players and Kildare twelve players. Sunday Sport Presenter Con Murphy spoke with Laois based Journalist - Jack Nolan who attended the game at O'Moore Park
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An Cathaoir Mor wins the Arkle Perpetual Cup
An Cathaoir Mor registered a dramatic success as he came from well off the pace in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. When Sports Line hit the front for Ruby Walsh at the third-last fence, An Cathaoir Mor hit back from fourth under David Casey. An Cathaoir Mor outran the favourite in the shadow of the post, going a length and a quarter clear at the finish.
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DAVY RUSSELL delighted with Solwhit victory
Solwhit confirmed himself a top-class horse with victory in the Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. Jockey Davy Russell guided the 5 to 6 favourite victory and was delighted with the success
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SOLWHIT wins Irish Champion Hurdle
Solwhit confirmed himself a top-class horse with victory in the Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. The Charles Byrnes-trained 5 to 6 favourite ran out strongly for a four-and-a-half-length success over Donnas Palm, who edged the gallant Sublimity for second.
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RUGBY REVIEW with Brent Pope and Shane Byrne
With defending champion's Leinster and Munster marching onto the Heineken Cup Quarter Finals, Ulster making their exit and Connacht's progress to the Quarter Finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup, Brent Pope and Shane Byrne joined Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy to review the weekend action
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SHANE LOWRY in Top 5 at Abu Dhabi Championship
Reigning Irish Open Champion Shane Lowry posted his best finish on the European Tour since turning professional with his bogey-free 67 securing fourth palce at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Germany's Martin Kaymer birdied the final hole to edge out Ian Poulter by a shot and win his second title in three years.
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RORY McILROY finishes third at Abu Dhabi Championship
Rory McIlroy dropped just one shot on his way to a five-under 67 to claim third place at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Germany's Martin Kaymer birdied the final hole to edge out Ian Poulter by a shot and win his second title in three years.
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WESTMEATH FOOTBALL may have a knock-out in its Backroom
Its around this time of year when GAA supporters the length and breath of the country begin to look forward to the new season. Its a time to be optimistic and hope for a long summer. Westmeath football supporters are hoping to put an extremely disappointing 2009 behind them. This time round they have a new Manager in Brendan Hackett and a new backroom team which includes a former Olympic Champion. Darren Frehill had this report for RTE Radio One's Sunday Sport
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KEVIN DOYLE on Sunday Sport
Republic of Ireland and Wolves striker Kevin Doyle this week sat down with Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Con Murphy to reflect on a disappointing end to 2009 in Paris, but the Wexford man told Sunday Sport that he is looking forward to the Premier League challenges with Wolves, the European Championships Draw and a particular special date that he has in June
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Downey Sisters enter Hall of Fame
Celebrated Camogie sisters Angela and Ann Downey of Kilkenny received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for their inter-county careers at the Irish Times / Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2009 awards this week. Sunday Sport Presenter Jacqui Hurley reflected with the Downey's on their successful Inter County and Club Careers
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SPORTSNEWS - 17th January 2010
Gary Moran rounds up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paddy McKenna
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GAA Referees set to challenge Congress
The GAA Congress in April is set to discuss a motion proposing that the Central Competitions Control Committee should not be allowed to ask referees to revisit controversial decisions made in the course of games. Legan Sarsfields - the club of former All-Ireland referee John Bannon have tabled the motion following the Longford County Convention. Referee Pat McEneaney and Longford County Board Chairman Pat Cahill discussed the motion on Sunday Sport
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Why Irish Sport Matters ?
With the current economic downturn forcing cuts just about everywhere, sport was always going to come under scrutiny in the Bord Snip Nua report and in last month's Budget. With that in mind, executives from Ireland's major sporting bodies came together to form the association "Why Irish Sport Matters" - in the hope that cuts could be prevented where possible from our sporting bodies. To discuss their progress, the Executive Director of the Federation of Irish Sport, Sarah O'Connor and Matt...
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Patsy McGonagle appointed Irish Athletics Team Manager
Patsy McGonagle will head up the Athletics Ireland squad of Team Managers and Deputy Managers for international competitions during the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. The Donegal Man gave his reaction to the appointment to Sunday Sport and reflected on the recent team training camp in Portugal
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European Rugby Review with Brent Pope
With defending champion's Leinster, Munster and Ulster all recording significant wins in the Heineken Cup and Connacht's significant win over Montpellier, Brent Pope joined Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran in Studio to review the weekend action
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SHANE LOWRY prepares for 2010
Today marks the end of the European Golf Tour's winter visit to South Africa and now it is on to the Middle East for the next three weeks of the Desert Swing as it is called. The first of three consecutive events in the Arabian desert, begins next Thursday (28th Jan 2010). The tournament will also mark the beginning of Irish Open Champion Shane Lowry's first full year in the professional ranks and after a fine conclusion to his 2009 campaign, he's been telling Greg Allen just how much he's...
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GAA FIGHT NIGHT - Old Scores Settled in Dundalk
There was a Fight Night with a difference in County Louth last night as top GAA Players from across Ulster and Leinster participated in 10 Boxing bouts to raise funds for the Dromintee GAA Club in Armagh. Some 1500 people attended the glamour event in Dundalk and our Reporter Barry O'Neill was among the large crowd paying particular attention to two of Ulster's Football Stars of the last decade
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Brian Kerr talks Soccer 2010
Former Republic of Ireland Manager Brian Kerr joined Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran to review the forthcoming World Cup Soccer Finals, the Euro Championships Draw, the tragic start to the African Cup of Nations and also spares a sympathetic word for Bohemian's Manager Pat Fenlon, as Pat's shattered dream to Manage in British Football looks to have come to an end for now with Dundee United
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Irish Squash Star ~ Madeline Perry
Consistently over the last 5 years, Madeline Perry has been competing among the World's Top 10 Female Squash players and after a superb 2009 reaching two finals including the prestigous British Open decider and on her way to that final defeated the Malaysian World Number 1, Nicole David. The 33 year old spoke with Greg Allen on Sunday Sport
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Ryan turns to Hurling for the Dubs
Former Dublin Footballer Shane Ryan has his intercoutny boots back on this winter, because he's lining out for the Dublin hurlers for the first time in 9 years. On Sunday Sport, Shane spoke about his return to the blue jersey with our Gaelic Games Correspondent Brian Carthy
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Drugs threat to Golf
The issue of performance enhancing drugs in Golf could possibly threaten the credability of the Sport. Back in November, a player very much on the fringes of the PGA Tour, Doug Barron, became the first man that we know of to be banned under the PGA Tour's drug testing programme. One journalist who has paid a lot of attention to this subject for a couple of years is Matt Rudy from Golf Digest. He spoke to Gary Moran and first explained just what drugs can do to enhance a golfer's performance
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Richard Connelly on Africa Cup Attack
The Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Angola tonight, but so far all the talk has been about events off the pitch, following a gun attack on Togo's team bus on Friday, in which 3 people were killed. To discuss the weekend's events and to preview the tournament, we we're joined to Sunday Sport by Richard Connelly of the BBC, who is in Angola
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Racing Industry suffers financial lost to weather
We looked ar the implication the cold snap is having on the racing industry. So to discuss the problems the industry may face we're joined in studio by Tom Ryan, the Naas racecourse manager, Leo Powell, Managing Editor of Irish Field Newspaper and we'll also shortly be speaking to the CEO of the Irish Jockey's Association, Andrew Coonan
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Irish athletes prepare for Winter Olympic Games
With the Winter Olympic Games getting underway in Vancouver, Canada on 12th February 2010, a small team of Irish Olympians are preparing in the hope of making the final qualification standards. Alpine Skier Shane O'Connor and well known Olympic Rower Paul Griffin who is hoping to compete in Cross Country Sking, both joined Jacqui and Con on Sunday Sport
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SPORTSNEWS ~ Sunday 3rd January 2010
Jacqui Hurley rounds up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paddy McKenna
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GARY MURPHY back on the Tour
Next Thursday, the first event of the 2010 European Tour golf year gets underway on South Africa's Eastern Cape. The Africa Open will feature five Irish players, among them Gary Murphy whose battle to retain his card towards the end of last season was a story which ran until the final event when he finished 16,000 Euro short of the target. After seven consecutive seasons on the main tour, Murphy then went back to the European Tour Qualifying School, where after six rounds of toil, he gained...
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"HARDY EUSTACE" RETIRES
Racing Trainer Dessie Hughes paid tribute to two-time Champion Hurdler "Hardy Eustace" on Sunday Sport following the announcement of the 13-year-old's retirement this week. As well as the two victories in 2004 and 2005 at Cheltenham, "Hardy Eustace" also won the 2003 Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle at the Festival. Jockey Conor O'Dwyer also reflects on the career of a great Champion
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SHANE BYRNE ~ Former Ireland Rugby International
Shane Byrne was our Studio Guest on Sunday Sport and reflects on the emergence of Irish Rugby and the raise to prominence of the Irish Provinces in Europe. Shane speaks with our Presenters Con Murphy and Jacqui Hurley and joining them to speak on the appointment of Josef Schmidt as the New Leinster Coach for 2010 / 2011 is French Journalist Valery Lefort
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Sunday Sport - Sports News
Con and our team of reporters round up all the day's Sports News.
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Sunday Sport - Philip Noone
The Dakar rally gets underway next week and Irishman Philip Noone is set to take part in one of the world's most gruelling motorsport events. He spoke to Con on Sunday Sport.
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Sunday sport - John McDonnell
Greg Allen talks to John McDonnell, the athletics coach who emigrated from Mayo and achieved legendary status at the University of Arkansas.
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SPORTSNEWS ~ Sunday 20th December 2009
Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran round up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Siobhan Madigan
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RTE'S Colm Murray looks ahead to Festive Racing
Colm Murray joined Sunday Sport Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran to look forward to the big Christmas Racing Festival at Leoparstown to assess the 4 day cards
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GARY CAHILL ~ Technical Director with Tennis Ireland
Gary Cahill was one of our Studio Guests on Sunday Sport to discuss the progress with the Tennis Academy now based at DCU
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Munster win away at Perpignan analysed by BRENT POPE
Our Sunday Sport Rugby Analyst Brent Pope reviews todays Heineken Cup win for Munster over Perpignan in France
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TONY McGAHAN reacts to Munster win at Perpignan
French Champions Perpignan had won 16 successive European ties at the Stade Aime Giral, having not been beaten in the south of France since London Wasps tasted success in 2004. However, Munster swept to a 37 Points to 14 win in Perpignans backyard, a result that pleased their Coach Tony McGahan
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RONAN O'GARA reacts to Munster win at Perpignan
Munster recorded one of the finest away victories in Heineken Cup history with a thrilling bonus-point win at Perpignan. After the match our Rugby Commentator Michael Corcoran got this reaction from Ronan O'Gara
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Leinster beat Llannelli Scarlets analysed by BRENT POPE
Our Sunday Sport Rugby Analyst Brent Pope reflects on yesterdays Heineken Cup win for Leinster over the Llannelli Scarlets at the RDS
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WEEKLY SPORTS COLUMN ~ Jimmy Magee
RTE SPORT'S Broadcasting Legend Jimmy Magee looks back at the highs and lows of Irish Sport in 2009
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Leinster Coach Michael Cheika on their win over Scarlets
Leinster Coach Michael Cheika praised his side for taking their chances after they defeated Llannelli Scarlets by 39 Points to 7 at the RDS yesterday. He was speaking with our Rugby Commentator Michael Corcoran
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Sunday Sport Discussion on Mark Hughes departure from...
Manchester City sacked Mark Hughes after 18 months in charge and named Roberto Mancini as his successor, with Brian Kidd appointed his assistant. On Sunday Sport - Presenters Jacqui Hurley and Gary Moran were joined by Manchester City based reporter Dominic McGuinness
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SPORTSNEWS ~ Sunday 13th December 2009
Jacqui Hurley rounds up all the news of the day with our team of reporters and results of the are read by Paddy McKenna
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND ~ 90% of players out of contract
The players Union, the PFAI have had a busy year between players unpaid wages and various contract issues. The latest problem the League now faces is the news that over 90% of the League's players are currently out of contract. Sunday Sport Presenter Jacqui Hurley spoke to PFAI Chairman and Shamrock Rovers player Stephen Rice about the ongoing controversies and first asked him how he is enjoying his new position
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European Rugby Review ~ Four Provinces record victories
With defending champion's Leinster, Munster and Ulster all recording significant wins in the Heineken Cup and Connacht's significant win over Worcester, Brent Pope joined Sunday Sport Presenter Jacqui Hurley in Studio to review the weekend action
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SUNDAY SPORT ~ Tribute to Mick Kinnane
This week, veteran jockey Mick Kinane announced his retirement, ending a 34-year career in the saddle. The 50-year-old bows out on a high after a truly memorable 2009 which saw him partner wonder horse Sea The Stars to six Group One wins, including an unprecedented 2000 Guineas-Derby-Arc treble
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PAUL NOLAN on Shinrock Paddy win at Navan
The feature race of the day at Navan was the Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Grade 1 Novice Hurdle. Shinrock Paddy ran out a 15th length winner and following the race, the winning trainer Paul Noaln expressed his satisfaction at the result speaking with our reporter Siobhan Madigan
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European Cross Country Championship Reaction ~ Ciara...
Ciara Mageean came home in 9th place for Ireland in the Junior Women’s Race at the European Cross Country Championships. The Lisburn AC athlete performed well overall and is underage again for next years Championship's. She spoke with our Athletics Commentator Greg Allen
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European Cross Country Championship Reaction ~ Mark...
Mark Kenneally put in the performance of his life to take 8th place in the Men’s Senior Race at the European Cross Country Championships. Kenneally came home in a time of 31 minutes and 42 seconds. After the race he spoke with our commentator Greg Allen
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European Cross Country Championship Reaction ~ Anne...
Despite home advantage, the great home support and the superb Santry Course, there were to be no medals for the Irish Athletes at the European Cross Country Championships 2009, Irish Team Manager Anne Keenan Buckley reflects on the Irish performances, speaking with Greg Allen
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Sunday Sport - Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup will come to Ireland in 2011. Roddy Carr is a director of host venue Killeen Castle and he is also advising one of Ireland's best hopes for a place on the European team, Rebecca Coakley. Sunday Sport heard from both Roddy and Rebecca today.
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