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Sport Digest
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sport Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

Late penalty denies UCD colours glory
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Late penalty denies UCD colours glory

Dublin University 23-20 UCD: An unforgettable last ten minutes saw Trinity snatch glory from under their Dublin 4 rivals noses, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Tribesmen leave UCD wondering where it all went wrong
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Tribesmen leave UCD wondering where it all went wrong

UCD 0-1 Galway United: A last day victory secured safety for Galway United at the expense of already relegated UCD, writes Fearghal Kerin.

“At times I think Dunphy is half-mad”
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
“At times I think Dunphy is half-mad”

Sunderland Chairman, Irish soccer legend and all round nice guy, Niall Quinn talks to Fearghal Kerin about sport, the media and life in the boardroom.

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

End of an era as home defeat relegates Students
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
End of an era as home defeat relegates Students

UCD 0 – 1 Bohemians: A dire defeat at the hands of Bohemians saw UCD consigned to relegation, reports Fearghal Kerin.

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

Race is on to become Lion king
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Race is on to become Lion king

The forthcoming British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa brings with it much fervour and debate. Fearghal Kerin examines the cases of the potential captains.

Eircom League status precarious after dismal defeat
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Eircom League status precarious after dismal defeat

Cobh Ramblers 2-0 UCD: As UCD endure yet another defeat, their place in the Eircom League looks ever more uncertain, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

Fighting Irish ready for International Rules battle
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Fighting Irish ready for International Rules battle

Despite controversy over the previous Test Series, International Rules still has a place in the sporting calendar, according to Fearghal Kerin.

Bonus Point for Belvo in Battle of Dublin 4
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Bonus Point for Belvo in Battle of Dublin 4

Old Belvedere 30 – 14 UCD: UCD got off to the worst start possible at the beginning of the new AIB League season against local rivals Old Belvedere, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Losing streak ends with victory over reigning champions Drogs
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Losing streak ends with victory over reigning champions Drogs

UCD 1 – 0 Drogheda United: An early goal gave UCD a much-needed victory in their battle for survival, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

Cockney mafia bare brunt of Toon frustrations
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Cockney mafia bare brunt of Toon frustrations

The recent appointment of Joe Kinnear has done little to placate the passionate fans of Newcastle United, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Early Sligo Rovers Penalty Undoes UCD
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Early Sligo Rovers Penalty Undoes UCD

UCD 0 – 1 Sligo Rovers – A first half penalty at the Belfield Bowl consigned a sorry UCD side to their fourth consecutive Eircom League, writes Fearghal Kerin.

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

with Fearghal Kerin.

Uphill task for heroic Armstrong to prove detractors wrong
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Uphill task for heroic Armstrong to prove detractors wrong

Record breaking cyclist Lance Armstrong’s decision to return to professional cycling at the age of 37 has provoked more questions than answers, writes Fearghal Kerin.