Offaly Independent | Sport Headlines http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:34:33 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 77 Offaly Independent | Sport Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/oi_logo_500x75.png http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/ Offaly hurlers face huge test against fancied Galway side KEVIN EGAN previews this Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final and contends that while an Offaly victory over Galway may seem a bridge too far, it is vital that the Faithful County produce a competitive performance against the Tribesmen. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997961-offaly-hurlers-face-huge-test-against-fancied-galway-side/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997961-offaly-hurlers-face-huge-test-against-fancied-galway-side/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:06 +0100 Sport Offaly delay naming team as Galway make two changes Offaly hurling manager Joe Dooley has decided to delay naming his team for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Galway due to injury concerns over James Rigney and Derek Molloy. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997960-offaly-delay-naming-team-as-galway-make-two-changes/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997960-offaly-delay-naming-team-as-galway-make-two-changes/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:13:06 +0100 Sport Offaly to host Clare in football qualifiers Offaly will host Clare in the first round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers on Saturday week in O'Connor Park, Tullamore, at 5pm, after the times and venues for most of first round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers were announced earlier this week. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997959-offaly-to-host-clare-in-football-qualifiers/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997959-offaly-to-host-clare-in-football-qualifiers/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:10:09 +0100 Sport Cúltec synthetic hurley secures place in GAA museum The first synthetic hurley - made by Offaly company Cúltec - to be used at Croke Park has secured a spot in the GAA museum. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997958-cltec-synthetic-hurley-secures-place-in-gaa-museum/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997958-cltec-synthetic-hurley-secures-place-in-gaa-museum/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:08:07 +0100 Sport Offaly GAA Fixtures See below for upcoming Offaly GAA fixtures http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997957-offaly-gaa-fixtures/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997957-offaly-gaa-fixtures/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:06:02 +0100 Sport Success for Offaly Rowing Club at Metro Regatta Offaly Rowing Club recently travelled to Blessington Lake, Co. Wicklow to compete in the Metro (Metropolitan) Regatta, a six lane course. There were a total of three wins for Offaly Rowing Club in both the senior women's and junior men's categories. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997956-success-for-offaly-rowing-club-at-metro-regatta/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997956-success-for-offaly-rowing-club-at-metro-regatta/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:04:23 +0100 Sport Dolan's team the winners of club track and field league The second round of the Club Track and Field League was run off on a lovely summer's evening last Tuesday. Competition was keen in all events with the result in doubt up to the last event. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997955-dolans-team-the-winners-of-club-track-and-field-league/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997955-dolans-team-the-winners-of-club-track-and-field-league/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:01:44 +0100 Sport No glorious 12th for Meath! Meath hurlers achieved the least likely result from their Christy Ring Cup clash against Kerry on Saturday (12th July). http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/07/12/28726-no-glorious-12th-for-meath/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/07/12/28726-no-glorious-12th-for-meath/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0100 Sport New GM for racecourse http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/101-new-gm-for-racecourse/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/101-new-gm-for-racecourse/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Royalists book semi final berth http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/99-royalists-book-semi-final-berth/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/99-royalists-book-semi-final-berth/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Late siege steals the points WINDSOR & Eton FC boss Keith Scott believes his side were full value for their 2-1 league win at Bridgwater Town on Saturday, despite relying on two goals in the last five minutes to snatch the points. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/98-late-siege-steals-the-points/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/98-late-siege-steals-the-points/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Scott eyes playoff push http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/96-scott-eyes-playoff-push/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/96-scott-eyes-playoff-push/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport O'Connor fills Bubb's boots http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/95-oconnor-fills-bubbs-boots/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/95-oconnor-fills-bubbs-boots/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Shock result for Holyport http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/94-shock-result-for-holyport/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/94-shock-result-for-holyport/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Hippolyte's unusual way of dealing with poor Magpies form http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/93-hippolytes-unusual-way-of-dealing-with-poor-magpies-form/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/93-hippolytes-unusual-way-of-dealing-with-poor-magpies-form/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport United's poor form continues http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/92-uniteds-poor-form-continues/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/92-uniteds-poor-form-continues/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Round of all the latest footie news http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/91-round-of-all-the-latest-footie-news/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/91-round-of-all-the-latest-footie-news/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport All Betts are off! http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/90-all-betts-are-off/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/90-all-betts-are-off/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Cup disappointment for Sandhurst http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/77-cup-disappointment-for-sandhurst/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/77-cup-disappointment-for-sandhurst/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Fizzers ready for Chertsey challenge http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/76-fizzers-ready-for-chertsey-challenge/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/76-fizzers-ready-for-chertsey-challenge/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Controversy over Ferguson fury http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/74-controversy-over-ferguson-fury/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/74-controversy-over-ferguson-fury/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Reading lick wound after 2-0 defeat http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/72-reading-lick-wound-after-20-defeat/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/72-reading-lick-wound-after-20-defeat/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Murty hope for England http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/71-murty-hope-for-england/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/71-murty-hope-for-england/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport A Little end of season boost http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/70-a-little-end-of-season-boost/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/70-a-little-end-of-season-boost/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport Relegation woes for Hahnemann http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/69-relegation-woes-for-hahnemann/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2008/01/25/69-relegation-woes-for-hahnemann/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 Sport