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Interview: Managing expectations
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:06 | Comments Off
Interview: Managing expectations

The UCD soccer team have the most inexperienced squad in the Airtricity League. Micheál Halton met up with their manager, Martin Russell, to discuss the current state of the club

The road to Mumbai
Tuesday, 1 Mar, 2011 – 14:02 | Comments Off
The road to Mumbai

Victory eluded them in their opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup campaign, but their face-off with England will surely revitalise the Irish spirit, writes Micheál Halton

UCD progress to quarter-finals despite loss
Tuesday, 15 Feb, 2011 – 18:00 | Comments Off
UCD progress to quarter-finals despite loss

Limerick I.T. 1-15  – UCD 0-15
UCD progressed to the quarter-finals but need to improve if they are to continue further, writes Micheál Halton

More misery for Murray
Tuesday, 1 Feb, 2011 – 14:01 | Comments Off
More misery for Murray

An Australian Open title once again eluded Andy Murray on Sunday and the Scot must improve his mental strength if he is to ever attain a Grand Slam, writes Michael Halton

Rally, steady, go
Tuesday, 18 Jan, 2011 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Rally, steady, go

While the Dakar Rally no longer limits itself to a North African route, the event remains a major attraction for the best racers in motor sports, writes Michael Halton

Winner Takes It All
Tuesday, 16 Nov, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Winner Takes It All

With the climax of the ATP World Tour taking place in London next week, Michael Halton takes a look at what we can expect from the fifth biggest tournament of the year

All Starry Starry Night
Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
All Starry Starry Night

With the lack of Cork representation in this year’s GAA All Stars awards causing debate, Micheal Halton discusses these controversial choices

Sports Digest
Tuesday, 21 Sep, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Sports Digest

Gaelic Games: UCD defeated St. Peregrine’s in the Dublin SFC at O’Toole Park with a score of 2-13 to 0-6 to advance to a quarter-final meeting with St. Brigid’s this weekend. John Heslin and Ciaran …

Galway snatch draw at the death
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Galway snatch draw at the death

In their second group game of the Fitzgibbon Cup, UCD showed flashes of their best form only to lose their slender lead in the last minute, writes Micheal Halton 

Lyng and Magee fire UCD to victory
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Lyng and Magee fire UCD to victory

UCD 0-16, IT Carlow 0-10: UCD continued their good start to the season with their second win in the All-Ireland League, as Micheal Halton looked on

Harrington’s erratic form nothing Major
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Harrington’s erratic form nothing Major

It has been an inconsistent year for Padraig Harrington, with the Irish golfer only showing flashes of his talent, writes Micheal Halton