Sport
GOFFS THYESTES CHASE 2023
By Michael O’Leary Thyestes Day in Gowran Park is one of the most prestigous days on the Racing Calendar and has a long standing tradition since The Thyestes Chase was first run in 1954. It’s a very special day in Gowran Village as each year – apart from the Covid Enforced Regulations in 2021 where …
The physical fitness of jockeys at Goffs Thyestes Chase
By Eoin Everard How physically fit must you be to ride a horse? Many an armchair analyst has lamented that a rider wasn’t stronger over the final furlong or blamed the jockey when they see their horse fall at the last. But having enough core strength to be able to balance on a horse for …
“And Tee Off!!! for Goffs Thyestes Chase Day 2023”
Racing enthusiasts from all over Ireland are expected to descend upon Gowran Park Racecourse for the time honoured Goffs Thyestes Chase on Thursday January 26th, but yesterday ahead of the flagship meeting some of the biggest names in Irish racing were joined by friends to launch the 2023 Goffs Thyestes Day with a Golf competition …
Shamrocks ready for Cuchullains battle!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Season finale could bring just rewards AIB ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CLUB HURLING FINAL CROKE PARK, SUNDAY JANUARY 22nd Shamrocks Ballyhale vs Dunloy Cuchullains >> Sherry Says Final Preview…. All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday when the pride of Kilkenny, Shamrocks Ballyhale go in search of a 9th All-Ireland club …
Goals galore as Cats rip Laois apart
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Avoid defeat in Wexford and we’ll see Henry in Croker! Walsh Cup (Round 2) Rathdowney, Co. Laois Laois 2-21 Kilkenny 3-31 It’s two from two for Derek Lyng’s Kilkenny as the Cats came away with the points following a comprehensive 13-point win over Laois in Rathdowney last weekend. It sets …
Lyng’s reign starts brightly
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Post-Cody era starts with Walsh Cup win over Offaly Walsh Cup John Locke Park, Callan Kilkenny 2-19 Offaly 0-21 Kilkenny hurlers recorded their first win under new bainisteoir Derek Lyng as they defeated a gallant Offaly side by 4-points in Callan last weekend. Emeralds club man Lyng’s first senior selection …
Cats back in action!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Walsh Cup see’s post-Cody era begin Kilkenny vs Offaly John Locke Park, Callan And just like that it’s back. Inter-County hurling returns for Kilkenny as Derek Lyng looks to build what he hopes will be another dynasty for the black and amber. July 17th doesn’t seem that long ago, Brian …
Shamrocks sink ‘Gunner in epic tussle
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR January’s final vs Dunloy awaits Hoban’s men AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-16 Ballygunner 0-16 It goes around, it comes around. Shamrocks Ballyhale defeated reigning All-Ireland club champions Ballygunner to set-up a final clash with Ulster champions and St Thomas’s conqueror’s, Dunloy in around a …
Village fall to Carr driven Yella’s in Croker final
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR All photos: INPHO Down’s Clonduff too strong for James Stephens AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie Championship Final Clonduff 0-12 James Stephens 1-6 There was to be no silver lining for James Stephens Camog’s as their All-Ireland Intermediate journey ended in defeat to a stronger and more experienced Clonduff side at …
Battle of the Bally’s as Shamrocks seek revenge on ‘Gunner!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Croker clash could be very, very tasty AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final Shamrocks Ballyhale vs Ballygunner Sunday 18th December, Croke Park (Throw-in 3:30pm) It’s the clash that everyone was hoping for, a repeat of last season’s All-Ireland Club Hurling Final, Leinster’s finest, Shamrocks Ballyhale and Munster’s big …
