St Pats Dochas Eireann 2–8 NUI Galway 1–9 By Michael O Connor A heartbreaking last minute defeat, or a stunning smash and grab victory? Two perspectives on what was an extremely entertaining college intermediate final, played in Mallow on championship weekend. NUI Galway had executed a two-point win over UCC in the penultimate round, as St Pats Dochas Eireann overcame … [Read more...] about All Ireland Third Level Intermediate Football Final: St Pats win thriller as Fahey-led NUI Galway denied
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Rice for England: Nothing more than a career move
By Markus Krug In a matter of minutes, Declan Rice went from the hope of a nation to a traitor in the eyes of many Irish football fans. When he issued a statement on his social media accounts on 13 February, informing the public that he would transfer his international registration from the Republic of Ireland to England, many were stunned but even more people were outraged … [Read more...] about Rice for England: Nothing more than a career move
Should Mick McCarthy utilise the granny rule or focus on home grown talents?
Note: This article was originally published in SIN before Declan Rice announced his decision to declare for England By Darren Casserly Love it or hate it, the granny rule has played a key role in the Irish national team set up for decades. From Ray Houghton putting the ball in the back of the English net, to dreaming of a team of Gary Breens, there have been many great … [Read more...] about Should Mick McCarthy utilise the granny rule or focus on home grown talents?
Champions League round of 16 preview
By Paul O’Malley The Champions League is back, and SIN have taken a look at all the fixtures and given our verdict on what might happen in the round of 16. Schalke v Manchester City Schalke have been unimpressive in the Bundesliga this season and are currently sitting in 12th place. They made it through a relatively easy group along with Porto, overcoming … [Read more...] about Champions League round of 16 preview
Crokes and Corofin favourites to advance but underdogs keen to cause upsets
By Mark Lynch A unique pairing of semi-finals is on the horizon in the AIB All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship, with two relative underdogs attempting to break through to the echelon of All-Ireland winners. They find themselves up against two dynasties of the championship, but it’d be naïve to assume both semi-finals are foregone conclusions. Both taking … [Read more...] about Crokes and Corofin favourites to advance but underdogs keen to cause upsets