LimerickIndependent.com Sport Feed http://www.limerickindependent.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:24:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.limerickindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.limerickindependent.com LimerickIndependent.com Sport Feed http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11249&Itemid=90 FOR the third consecutive occasion inside a fortnight, Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís and defending champions Thurles CBS will clash at McDonagh Park, Nenagh tomorrow (Thursday), 2.30pm, to decide the destination of the prized Dr. Harty Cup Senior Schools’ Munster Hurling Championship title for 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:11:47 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11248&Itemid=90 AHEAD of next week’s Cheltenham Festival, Limerick’s Greenmount Park will host two excellent National Hunt cards on Saturday and Sunday next. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:11:25 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11247&Itemid=90 Proud Welsh descend on Croke Park Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11246&Itemid=90 Another close Harty Cup battle in prospect Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:10:19 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11245&Itemid=90 LIMERICK FC will have an early opportunity to gauge what type of support they are likely to receive in the new league when Derry City come to Jackman Park on Friday (7.45). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:09:38 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11244&Itemid=90 IN A DETERMINED recruitment drive, Limerick County GC has announced an array of new Annual Subscriptions for 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:09:13 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11243&Itemid=90 Eddie McEnery: ‘Cement’ Captain Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11242&Itemid=90 OUR first round heats of the Dave Cremin Engineering A5 sweep were run at the Market’s Field on Saturday. This is a dual distance event but unlike the last sweep of this kind the semi-finals next Saturday will again be over 525 with the final on Saturday week being over 550 yards. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:21 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11147&Itemid=90 LIMERICK’S Ardscoil Rís will have another tilt at Dr. Harty Cup (Senior Colleges Hurling) glory when they replay their final with Thurles CBS at McDonagh Park in Nenagh next Saturday (3pm). Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:22:12 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11146&Itemid=90 One hundred not out for ‘The Bull’ Hayes Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:21:48 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11145&Itemid=90 ‘Disturbing crises’ in county hurling Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:57 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11144&Itemid=90 More top names sign up for JP McManus Pro-Am event Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:31 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11143&Itemid=90 Camogie great O’Dea takes the ‘society’ reins at Curraghchase Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:19:58 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11142&Itemid=90 DESPITE the counter attraction of the Limerick-Cork hurling game there was a big attendance at the Market’s Field on Saturday with many visitors from all parts of the country and abroad who were here for the Irish Cup at Clounanna. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:19:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11060&Itemid=90 ARDSCOIL Ris of Limerick bump into holders Thurles CBS in the coveted Dr Harty Cup (Munster) Senior Colleges’ Hurling Final at McDonagh Park, Nenagh next Sunday, at 2.30pm. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:49:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11059&Itemid=90 JUSTIN McCarthy’s Limerick rookies will make their national television debut when Setanta Ireland screen live from the Gaelic Grounds the Allianz National Hurling League clash with Cork on Saturday next (7.30pm). Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11058&Itemid=90 LIMERICK’S Greenmount Park Racecourse will stage the latest edition of the long-running and valuable (€80,000) JP McManus Irish Cup Coursing Meeting next weekend, Friday through to Sunday, with first dogs in slips each morning at 11.30am. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:27 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11057&Itemid=90 A TERRIFIC night of racing is planned for the Market’s Field on Saturday with the finals of a number of sweeps headed by the Vetsearch International Kennedy Cup and the final of the Limerick FC Buster sweep. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:05 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11056&Itemid=90 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:46:21 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11055&Itemid=90 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:45:33 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10993&Itemid=90 FROM absolutely nowhere, Blackrock have emerged as deserving winners of the AIB All-Ireland Junior Hurling Champions of 2010. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:08:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10992&Itemid=90 Ireland need to set new targets Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:08:20 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10991&Itemid=90 NOT for many years have so few meetings been held by mid February but the second round of the Vetsearch International Kennedy Cup went ahead as planned last Saturday. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:07:31 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10990&Itemid=90 Pressure mounts on McCarthy to deliver Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:06:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10989&Itemid=90 A magical strike by Tony Byrnes at Rathbane Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:04:38 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10988&Itemid=90 Jackie captains Munster Press Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10987&Itemid=90 LIMERICK FC are continuing their preparations for the new season and last Saturday night they impressed when having a 1-1 draw with premier side St Patrick’s Athletic. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:59:29 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10986&Itemid=90 2008 WINNERS Crescent College have been paired with Rockwell College in the semi-final of the prized Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Senior Cup, a reward for their tremendous 14-11 victory over holders Christian Brothers Cork (CBC) at Greenfields. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:48:11 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10930&Itemid=90 AN AWESOME gap that yawns all the way back to 1897 will be bridged at Croke Park next St Valentine’s Eve (Saturday) if Blackrock of Limerick triumph over Tyrone’s Naomh Colm Chille in the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:42:24 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10929&Itemid=90 Marcus Horan an unsung hero Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:42:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10928&Itemid=90 MUNSTER has just completed the signing of Ireland ‘A’ winger Johne Murphy from Leicester Tigers. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:41:31 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10927&Itemid=90 When last it happened… Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:41:13 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10926&Itemid=90 IN SENIOR soccer, Limerick FC continue to strengthen their squad with over four weeks to the start of the new League of Ireland season. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:40:37 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10925&Itemid=90 PATRICKSWELL Powerlifting Club is hosting the European Powerlifting Championships from June 27 to July 3 in Limerick’s Kilmurry Lodge Hotel. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:40:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10924&Itemid=90 Stryker Swing Into New Season Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:39:41 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10923&Itemid=90 Eagles apiece for the Ryan brothers Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:39:10 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10922&Itemid=90 THE GLAMOUR tie of this Wednesday’s quarter-finals (round two) of the Avonomore Milk Munster Schools’ Senior Cup is the derby meeting of Crescent College Comprehensive and St. Munchin’s College at Garryowen FC – the game has a later than normal kick-off time of 3.30pm. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:38:34 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10921&Itemid=90 POWERSTOWN Park in Clonmel earlier in the week saw thousands of people converge from all parts of Ireland and further a field for the 85th National Coursing meeting. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:38:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10858&Itemid=90 WITH Limerick at a near all-time low on the county senior hurling front, Blackrock has given the county a much-needed boost with qualification for an historic St Valentine’s Weekend All-Ireland Junior Final appearance against Naomh Colum Cille (Tyrone) at Croke Park. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:14:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10857&Itemid=90 Ireland kicks off its Six Nations campaignIreland kicks off its Six Nations campaign Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:14:30 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10856&Itemid=90 NFL starts for Limerick with a London trip Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:13:38 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10855&Itemid=90 ANDREW McNamara’s fine performance aboard Luska Lad (7/2) in the €40,000 Grade Two Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle was a highlight of the weekend Punchestown Meeting. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:48 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10854&Itemid=90 LIMERICK FC is going to the dogs… and that’s official! Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10853&Itemid=90 Veterans Open championship at Tipp County to attract Limerick interest Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:11:14 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10852&Itemid=90 The friendly Adare Seniors Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:10:38 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10851&Itemid=90 WHEN Mrs Noreen McManus decided to sponsor the Con Kirby Memorial Open 550 yards sweep at the Markets Field, it is unlikely that she thought she would end up as a joint winning owner. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:09:42 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10787&Itemid=90 LIMERICK’S hard-pressed business community continues to toast Munster Rugby with the prospect of another multi-million euro boost in April. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:49:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10786&Itemid=90 Saints come marching back again Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:48:42 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10785&Itemid=90 Crisis refuses to blow over for McCarthy Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:48:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10784&Itemid=90 LIMERICK FC continue to make a number of signings ahead of the March 5th kick-off to the season. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:47:31 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10783&Itemid=90 STONEHALL Harriers will host Limerick’s opening point-to-point fixture at Askeaton next Saturday (12.30pm). Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:47:03 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10782&Itemid=90 No shortage of offers for all comers Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:46:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10781&Itemid=90 Moose bound for Dubai? Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:46:07 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10780&Itemid=90 AFTER all the preparations for the Limerick-Clare GOBA big night at the Markets Field last Saturday, fog intervened to force a postponement until next Saturday. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:45:02 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10697&Itemid=90 AHEAD of last night’s opening County Board Meeting of 2010 at Claughaun, there was immense pressure on Limerick Senior Hurling Manager Justin McCarthy to step down from his position. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:47:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10696&Itemid=90 The Heineken Cup Experience Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:47:29 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10695&Itemid=90 HORSE Racing Ireland has assigned 19 fixtures to Limerick’s Greenmount Park for 2010 – the action commences in Patrickswell with a quality National Hunt Card on Sunday next (1.30pm), with another similar meeting at the venue seven days later. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:46:53 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10694&Itemid=90 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:46:30 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10693&Itemid=90 McCarthy pleased with draw against Wexford Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:45:43 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10692&Itemid=90 Limerick golfers return to the fairways after their extended break for Winter Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:45:09 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10691&Itemid=90 Vistakon Golf Society Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:44:37 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10690&Itemid=90 RACING resumed at the Markets Field with a flourish, in what is likely to be the last year of racing at the stadium. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:44:01 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10587&Itemid=90 SPORTS officials across all codes are hoping for a quick upturn in weather conditions that have wreaked havoc with fixtures since the start of the New Year. Early year schedules have been ripped apart following the bitter cold snap that has hit the country for the last few weeks. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:26:27 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10586&Itemid=90 Farewell to Shannon stalwart, Pat O’Connor Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:26:04 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10585&Itemid=90 LIONS skipper Paul O’Connell is viewed as a live contender to win the 2009 Irish Independent Sports Star of the Year Award, votes for which closed yesterday (Tuesday) – the winner will be announced at the end of this month. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:25:32 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10584&Itemid=90 Limerick hopes to get going in McGrath Cup this Thursday Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:24:12 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10583&Itemid=90 National Award for Pat Murray Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:23:42 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10582&Itemid=90 Limerick Insurance Golf Society Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:22:40 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10581&Itemid=90 AN inspection is taking place at Limerick track today to determine when it will be possible to resume racing which has not taken place at the venue this year.. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:20:35 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10580&Itemid=90 WITH the League of Ireland not set to begin until the first weekend in March, Limerick FC manager, Pat Scully is anxious to sign a number of new players to bolster a squad that he hopes will be strong contenders for promotion to the Premier division. Not for many years has there been such a serene close season for the club and by the time the first ball is kicked in March everything should be in order. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:19:53 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10507&Itemid=90 ONE of the most anticipated sporting highlights is nigh with the commencement of the 9th Guinness Four Day Christmas Festival of Racing at magnificent Greenmount Park in Patrcickswell on Saturday next, St. Stephen’s Day – the brilliant National Hunt Programme will continue daily until the following Tuesday (inclusive) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:39:20 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10506&Itemid=90 MUNSTER captain Paul O’Connell, a determined look in his eyes, led his team from the pitch at Stade Aime Giral. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:38:31 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10505&Itemid=90 McCarthy wins the support of clubs, for now Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:37:51 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10504&Itemid=90 DESPITE the frost a number of key games went ahead in the city on Sunday. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:36:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10503&Itemid=90 THE season certainly came to a busy conclusion at the Market’s Field with several sweepstakes getting underway as the build-up continues for what promise to be a great few weeks in January. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:35:53 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10502&Itemid=90 Hollywood stars to tee off in Adare Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:34:59 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10501&Itemid=90 Society Golfers Love Christmas Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:34:06 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10443&Itemid=90 UNFLAPPABLE Munster remain on course for an astonishing 12th consecutive appearance in the knock-out stages of the prized Heineken European Cup. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:08:30 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10442&Itemid=90 No Christmas presents in Perpignan Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:08:04 +0100 http://www.limerickindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10441&Itemid=90 FORMER Munster and Ireland International rugby player Johnny Moroney died in Waterford Regional Hospital last weekend. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:07:28 +0100