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    Socrates-Heartbeat Of Brazil Side Of 82 -RIP
    Share He smoked more fags than Rab C Nesbitt & could sell a dummy better than Gok, the soccer world is mourning the loss of one ots greatest philosophers, thinkers and players. He was the answer to a red herring quiz question which claimed that he played for UCD when completing his medical training but like so much else with Socrates that was a bluff.. “With...
    by at December 4th, 2011 at 11:12 am
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    Gruppo di Morte As Trap Draws His Home Nation
    Share Hearts were almost in mouths this evening as the Irish dreamed of being drawn alongside England in Euro 2012 but it wasnt to be. The Republic of Ireland have got a group of death in group C alongside reigning champions Spain, Italy and Croatia. The boys in green will play their first game of the group on June 10th against Croatia in Poznan. Traps men drew 0-0 in...
    by at December 2nd, 2011 at 06:12 pm
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    O’Neill Is The Black Cat Who Gets The Cream
    Share Martin O’Neill will replace Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager as he finally manages the club he has supported all his life.O’Neill has edged out Mark Hughes who was also interested in the job and makes his return after 18 months on the sidelines. Interestingly he is the third Irish manager to be in charge since the Stadium Of light became the club’s...
    by at December 2nd, 2011 at 09:12 am
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    Happy Trap Signs Up For Two More Years At Helm Of Irish National Team
    Share The Football Association of Ireland today (November 29) announced that it has agreed a new contract with Giovanni Trapattoni and Marco Tardelli which will run from July 2012 for the FIFA World Cup 2014 campaign. Denis O’Brien has agreed to continue his generous support to the FAI which has enabled the new agreement with Giovanni Trapattoni. Announcing the new...
    by at November 29th, 2011 at 08:11 am
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    Thomond Park Chosen As Rugby League World Cup Venue
    Share Shannon Development and the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau are delighted to announce that Limerick has been named as a host venue for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. After submitting a strong bid, Limerick beat off stiff competition from rival applications across Europe to stage matches in the 14-nation tournament in two years’ time. The RFL...
    by at November 28th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    Gary Speed RIP
    Share Tributes are flooding in for former Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield player and current Wales national team manager Gary Speed who has been found dead in his home aged 42. Gary Speed won 85 caps playing for Wales and took over as manager in December 2010. The Football Association of Wales confirmed the news just after mid day today. A statement from...
    by at November 27th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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    Video Killed The Radio Star But Will It Breathe New Life Into The EPL?
    Share the Buggles had a massive hit when the EPL was only a glint in the big clubs’ eyes, but at last it looks as though soccer could follow Cricket,Rugby & tennis by using technology to decide crucial scoring decisions. In an interview with BBC Sport a leading bean counter at the English FA has revealed that goal line technology might figure as early as next...
    by at November 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am
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    Ireland World Cup 2014 Fixtures Agreed
    Share The Football Association of Ireland today (November 18) announced that it has reached agreement on fixtures for UEFA qualification Group C for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014. In order to reach final agreement, the participating teams agreed to play one match, Faroe Islands v Austria in early June 2012. This proposal has been supported by UEFA. Ireland’s fixtures...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 11:11 am
  • Massive Queue’s Expected At Credit Unions As Ireland Qualify For Euros
    Share Republic of Ireland 1 – 1 Estonia                      (5 – 1 Agg)     The Republic of Ireland confirmed their place as if it wasn’t confirmed already in Euro 2012 with a 1-1 draw with Estonia in the Aviva Stadium with Traps men already leading 4-0 from the first leg in Tallin so the Republic take the play off 5-1 on aggregate. Ireland...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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    3 Changes In Ireland Team for Second Leg
    Share John O’Shea, Stephen Hunt and Kevin Doyle have been recalled to the Republic of Ireland starting team for tomorrow nights Euro 2012 Play-off second leg tie with Estonia at the Aviva Stadium. John O Shea’s recovery from a hamstring injury has come well timed as Stephen Kelly was forced to pull out of the tie with a groin problem, many would have said...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 09:11 pm