There might have been more naturally skilled players than Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, but few have maximised their strengths as much as he did, writes Denis Hurley.
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The Irish Country Living team is cycling 720km across the three days of this year’s National Ploughing Championships, to raise awareness for mental health issues in rural Ireland.
Next year's fixture lists are already providing a frisson of excitement for sports fans, writes Denis Hurley.
A wonderful effort from Team Ireland underlines how hard work and investment pays off, writes Denis Hurley.
We want big players influencing finals – Tony Kelly certainly ticked that box, writes Denis Hurley.
We expect sporting dynasties to last forever – Dublin fell last week, can Limerick stay on top, asks Denis Hurley.
Offaly and Laois vie for a place at hurling’s top table this weekend – but is elitism a major barrier to progress, asks Denis Hurley.
There are just nine games left in the hurling championship – can the football thrill us more in the meantime, asks Denis Hurley.
Cork’s win over Limerick may be pivotal or may count for nothing, but it was a special occasion for those present, writes Denis Hurley.
