Longford Leader - National Sport Feed

O'Brien targets series win

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:17:30 GMT

All-rounder Kevin O'Brien is confident Ireland can claim a series win over Pakistan after Thursday's dramatic tie in the first RSA Insurance one-day international in Dublin.

McIlroy slips down leaderboard

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:48:47 GMT

Rory McIlroy started well at the BMW PGA Championship and had been three under after 12 holes but he bogeyed five of the last six to be home in 41 for a two-over 74 after the first round.

Ireland draw exciting opener

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:35:01 GMT

Ireland fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing nation in Dublin as the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan ended in a tie.

Hodgson plea to fans over chants

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:57:52 GMT

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:16 GMT

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

O'Brien quartet head for Guineas

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:10 GMT

Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Viztoria primed for Classic tilt

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:36:00 GMT

Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria on course for the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.

Keane free to face England

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:53 GMT

Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Ireland squad.

Ten-year ban for rider Ahern

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:51 GMT

Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.

Simmons already looking ahead

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:03 GMT

Coach Phil Simmons has admitted this week's RSA Insurance one-day international series against Pakistan is not the main priority of a summer in which Ireland will bid to secure their place at a third consecutive World Cup.

DCAL to defend Windsor Park plans

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:12 GMT

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland will "robustly" defend its plans to redevelop Windsor Park in the wake of Crusaders' attempts to launch a judicial review of the case.

Lion O'Brien healing quickly

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:30 GMT

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.

Camelot headlines Tattersalls list

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:16 GMT

Last year's dual Derby hero Camelot tops five Aidan O'Brien-trained possibles for Sunday's Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Judge leads 1000 Guineas charge

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:15 GMT

Just The Judge, narrowly denied by Sky Lantern in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, is among 18 remaining entries for the Etihad Airways-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Olympic ruled out of Curragh bid

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:14 GMT

Richard Hannon has ruled Olympic Glory out of Saturday's Etihad Airways Irish 2000 Guineas.

Gray pens new Stanley deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:28 GMT

Accrington striker James Gray has committed his future to the club by agreeing a contract extension for a further 12 months.

Mayo crush Galway

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:26 GMT

Mayo handed out a humiliating 17-point defeat to arch rivals Galway in the Connacht SFC at Salthill.

Best to lead Ireland on tour

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:25 GMT

Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.

Weld on rain watch for Break

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:24 GMT

Dermot Weld wants to see some rain ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.

Loch likely to take Classic chance

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:22 GMT

Loch Garman and Trading Leather are among a team of four from Jim Bolger's stable left in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.