Sports Desk Blog

Sun, sea, sand but no surf to go with it

clock May 25, 2012 11:16 by author Brian
The weekend has every ingredient, but the most important one - surf!, but don't let that put you off, writes Richard O'Connor [More]


Irish quintet with more than a chance

clock May 19, 2012 23:15 by author Brian
Though many Irish riders will line up for the start of the An Post Rás in Dunboyne tomorrow, only a select few have a chance of winning a stage. Here, Brian Canty profiles five who can dare to dream [More]


McLaughlin geared up for tilt at Rás title

clock May 17, 2012 20:34 by author Brian
Donegal-born professional cyclist Ronan McLaughlin admits he can't wait to roll out of Dunboyne on Sunday for the 60th edition of the An Post Rás [More]


Surf's up in Sligo as wild east eases off

clock April 28, 2012 09:57 by author Brian
After the turbulent week of weather, most people will be glad to hear the rain is set to ease off for the weekend. [More]


Lahinch the place to be if winds in favour

clock April 20, 2012 12:07 by author Brian
This weekend sees Lahinch hosting the annual Irish Surfing Championships, so head west for a taste of the best the country has to offer - and bring the wind if you can. [More]


The three worst letters for a cyclist - DNF

clock April 9, 2012 19:07 by author Brian
It may not have ended like I would have liked but I've no regrets from the 2012 Rás Mumhan [More]


'It’s a split second decision, do I sprint or do I wait in hope?'

clock April 8, 2012 22:26 by author Brian
Three days down at the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan and it's not getting any easier, writes Brian Canty [More]


I knew my petrol light was on but I’d passed the last filling station

clock April 7, 2012 21:50 by author Brian
Day two at the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan was another epic, with the Connor Pass wreaking havoc with the peloton, writes Brian Canty [More]


Opening day nerves and those brutal Kerry roads

clock April 6, 2012 22:19 by author Brian
Stage one of the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan was an eventful one, writes Brian Canty [More]


A Q&A with cyclist Ciarán Power

clock April 5, 2012 13:20 by author Brian
Brian Canty talks to Ciaran Power about his cycling career [More]




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