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An Irishwoman's Diary
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
THE WRITER Jean Giono could have had a short enough career in newspapers - or so one would hope - if he had decided to take that route as a wordsmith, writes Lorna Siggins.
Ireland
Opinions
Mourinho targets Lampard
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
JOSE MOURINHO has told the Internazionale president, Massimo Moratti, that he wishes to make Frank Lampard, the Chelsea midfielder, his priority signing as he begins the latest chapter of his whirlwind managerial career.
Ireland
Sports
Ryan's men firmly focused on goals
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
GAELIC GAMES NEWS ROUND-UP THE AGE of Wexford football manager Jason Ryan does not make a difference anymore. He's 32, by the way, and only left the Waterford panel to take up this position last November.
Ireland
Sports
Pádraig stands alone
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
ALONE HE stands, or rather will stand. Pádraig Harrington will be the sole Irish player in the field for next week's US Open at Torrey Pines, after his Ryder Cup team-mate Paul McGinley and tour rookie Rory McIlroy failed to come through the 36-hole international qualifying at Walton Heath outside London yesterday.
Ireland
Sports
Manchester City hope to agree Hughes deal
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
MANCHESTER CITY were last night trying to agree a compromise with Blackburn Rovers that would allow Mark Hughes to replace the sacked Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager. Hughes will not come cheap, with four members of his coaching staff expected to follow him, but that will not be a problem for a man of Thaksin Shinawatra's wealth and the City owner hopes to conclude the deal before the end of the week.
Ireland
Sports
Beckham calls on Ronaldo to reject Real
02.06.2008 23:29
ireland.com
DAVID BECKHAM has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to reject any overtures from Real Madrid and commit to Manchester United with the European champions braced for the footballer of the year to clarify his career plans.
Ireland
Sports
FAI 'unaware' of any change to Fifa's eligibility rules
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
THE FAI claim they are unaware of any change to Fifa rules that permit players born in Northern Ireland to play for the Republic.
Ireland
Sports
Trapattoni volume is timely and welcome
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
EMMET MALONE ON SOCCERYou could do worse than read the republished book on the newly installed Irish boss
Ireland
Sports
Bradley set to unleash his winning formula
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
IRELAND TOUR TO NZ WINNERS ALRIGHT, and winners all round. In unveiling his hand to play the All Blacks in Wellington this Saturday, caretaker coach Michael Bradley will most likely name 14 or even 15 players who finished the season with winners' medals in their back pockets of either a European, Celtic or English hue.
Ireland
Sports
Pressure still mounting on Henry
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
NOT THAT he would let it show, but Graham Henry and his coaching ticket are men under pressure. Next Saturday marks the All Blacks' first foray into the Test arena since the national disaster that was the World Cup quarter-final defeat eight months ago and, in a curious way, the Canterbury Crusaders seventh "Super" rugby title in nine years merely turned up the heat.
Ireland
Sports
England call up Varndell
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
TOM VARNDELL has been called to replace injured wing Paul Sackey on England's tour of New Zealand. Varndell will be joined on the trip by Wasps centre Dominic Waldouck, who has also been promoted from the England Saxons squad after Leicester Tigers' Dan Hipkiss suffered a fractured cheekbone in Saturday's Guinness Premiership final.
Ireland
Sports
RTÉ awaiting decision by Leinster Council
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
RTÉ SPORT are awaiting confirmation from the Leinster Council regarding the televising of two championship matches over the next two weekends but it is almost certain the Westmeath versus Offaly football quarter-final will not be shown live next Saturday due to a clash with the European Championships soccer tournament.
Ireland
Sports
Wicklow reject O'Dwyer view
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
MICK O'DWYER'S comments on the Sunday Game that Wicklow would enter a junior team into the Tommy Murphy Cup have been rejected by the county board.
Ireland
Sports
Aussies need to change, says Joyce
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
FORMER IRELAND captain and selector Padraic Joyce believes the proposed International Rules series later this year will be the last unless there is a serious attitude change by the Australians.
Ireland
Sports
Turnout surprises O'Gorman
02.06.2008 23:28
ireland.com
PROVINCIAL CHAIRMAN Jimmy O'Gorman has admitted disappointment with last Sunday's 17,365 attendance at the Gaelic Grounds for the Clare v Waterford Munster SHC showdown. O'Gorman expected to see 23-25,000 in Limerick for the quarter-final tie but supporters from his native Waterford did not travel in their usually high numbers as they were unhappy with the choice of venue. However, O'Gorman, although sympathising to an extent, insisted that the decision to play the game in Limerick was taken democratically.
Ireland
Sports
English