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	Sport in Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The sport is organised on an all-island basis and is overseen by the Irish Cricket Union, founded in its present incarnation in 1923.
		Ireland's most famous cyclists are Stephen Roche, who won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1987; and Sean Kelly, who won the Vuelta a España in 1988, the sprinter's green jersey in the Tour de France four times, and numerous single-day classics.
		Ireland, being an island on the western edge of Europe and on the continental shelf, is perfectly suited for the sport of SCUBA diving.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sport_in_Ireland (3896 words)

	Ireland national rugby union team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ireland compete annually in the Six Nations Championship (which they have won 10 times outright and of which they have shared the championship eight times) and in the Rugby World Cup every four years where they have been eliminated at the quarter-final stage in all but one competition.
		Historically, Ireland have been the weakest of the rugby union home nations, with just a single Grand Slam to their name in 1948 and a regular recipient of the wooden spoon in the predecessor tournaments to the Six Nations.
		Ireland lost their first test match against England 7-0 at the Oval on the 15th February 1875, but it was not until 1881 that they first won a test, against Scotland at Ormeau in Belfast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ireland_national_rugby_union_team (1867 words)

	CCRU: Sport and Community Relations in Northern Ireland
		As such it is the views of senior administrators of sport which are represented and it cannot be guaranteed that their views accurately reflect the social context of sport in Northem Ireland, particularly as it is experienced at a grass roots level.
		Sports' administrators and athletes themselves are generally pragmatic when it comes to avoiding becoming embroiled in social and political disputes in the wider society.
		Sport in Northern Ireland is unavoidably drawn into the political realm on the international stage through the confusion which exists over the national identity of the province's population.
	www.ccruni.gov.uk /research/csc/sport.htm (5563 words)

	Encyclopedia article on Ireland [EncycloZine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is composed of the Republic of Ireland which covers five sixths of the island (south, east and west) and Northern Ireland, a region of the United Kingdom which covers the northeastern sixth of the island.
		The major religions, the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland and the Presbyterian Church of Ireland, are organised on an all-island basis.
		92% of the population of the Republic of Ireland are Roman Catholic, and 40% in Northern Ireland.
	encyclozine.com /Ireland (3540 words)

	Hurling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The game, played primarily in Ireland, is arguably the world's fastest field team sport in terms of game play (however the ball travels faster in other field games such as hockey).
		County Antrim in northeast Ireland is considered an isolated "hurling county" but has never won the Liam McCarthy Cup.
		Significant hurling matches are those between the counties of Ireland in each of the four national provinces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hurling (1713 words)

	Sport \| Ireland
		After a few dodgy experiences in '87 and '95, Ireland were supposed to skate past the south American minnows in 1999 and into a quarter-final in Dublin.
		An ex-farmer, when he withdrew from warm-up matches because of a "damaged calf" no one knew if it was a young cow or the man himself that was in trouble.
		Ireland's Call (specially composed for the rugby team): in response to a signal, men with internal organs made of ferrous metal arrive from various well-known local topographical features and vow not to disintegrate.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4765881-111667,00.html (644 words)

	Sport \| Unfancied Ireland shock Surrey
		Ireland have beaten Surrey with 10 balls to spare to record a famous win in the C&G Trophy at Clontarf.
		Ireland captain Jason Molins set about chasing Surrey's 261 overnight total with relish, scoring at just over a run a ball before Azhar Mahmood bowled the opening batsman for 58.
		But Ireland maintained the required run-rate of just over 5.5 per over, thanks largely to Gerald Dros who smashed five boundaries, including a mammoth six, before he was caught off Martin Bicknell's bowling for 45.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4918096-108356,00.html (320 words)

	Irish Quarterly Review - Studies - Sport in Ireland
		In this way the GAA contributed greatly to the development Irish self-identity and the nationalist movement that eventually was successful in obtaining political freedom for 26 of the 32 Irish counties.
		Indeed when sport moves from being simply for the benefit of the participants to providing entertainment, for which people are prepared to pay, then professionalism enters.
		As Katie Liston points out in her article when sport becomes commercialised, the athletes become ‘producers of a commodity that can be exchanged for money and spectators become consumers of the commodity’.
	www.jesuit.ie /studies/articles/2001/010901e.htm (589 words)

	Sport in Ireland - Irish Quarterly Review - Studies
		To explain : research evidence suggests increasingly that expertise in sport is attributable more to the mind of the performer (e.g., "software" processes such as anticipation and concentration skills) than to his or her distinctive physical characteristics (or "hardware").
		The dichotomy is growing between "sport" meaning a personal activity undertaken on health or relaxation grounds - and "sport" meaning a spectator activity.
		The basic sporting map of Northern Ireland divides into, on the one side, the Gaelic Athletic Association and its enclave of nationalist supporters, and, on the other side, the rugby circle supported by unionist sympathizers - with, straddling both camps, the flash-point world of soccer.
	www.jesuit.ie /studies/articles/2001/010903.htm (1744 words)

	SPORT IN IRELAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ireland has a pretty good reputation for sport in international circles, especially in Soccer and Rugby.
		Gaelic Football and Gaelic Hurling are two of the most popular sports in the country.
		Ireland has 28 courses, offering racing over 230 days of the year.
	www.aurora.komvux.norrkoping.se /crumlin/remain/04/sport.htm (185 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Rugby: Ireland A win Triple Crown
		Ireland A have narrowly won the Triple Crown with a victory over Wales.
		The young out-half was in sparkling form, contributing twenty points to Ireland's total score.
		Wales earlier suffered the blow of a further eligiblity crisis, Cardiff wing Nick Walent was left out of the team, and awaits an IRB ruling on his three year residency, before he will be permitting to rejoin the team.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2000/0331/rugby2.html (164 words)

	Sport (Ireland)
		Sporting Tours Ireland english -.Sporting Tours Ireland can offer the best possible deal to suit your budget in all tour arrangements...Kinsale and Cork, Dublin area, Galway and Kerry/Limerick.
		Walking Ireland Climbing -The Climbers Inn english - We would be more than happy to arrange activities for you • Hill walking Guide maps and route info at the Inn.
		Scuba Diving Ireland english - The Irish Underwater Council (CFT) was formed in 1963 as the governing body for scuba diving and snorkeling clubs in Ireland, of which there were 6 at the time.
	www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/eur2/ireland/sport.htm (506 words)

	Ananova - Sport - RugbyU - Ireland
		Gordon D'Arcy, Ireland's man of the match in their 37-16 victory over Scotland, admitted the country would "go nuts" after their first Triple Crown triumph for 19 years.
		Ireland props John Hayes and Marcus Horan have been given the all-clear for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland.
		Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has called on the RBS 6 Nations committee to review their policy of appointing inexperienced southern hemisphere referees.
	www.ananova.com /sport?keywords=RugbyU,Ireland (235 words)

	Activities and Sport in Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		sport for the angler course, game and sea.Irish game angling is top class and offers the search for wild fish in a natural environment with the comforts of modern life at the beginning and end of each days fishing.
		Our Hotels can assist you in planning your route,hiring bikes and advise you on every aspect of your holiday, plus we ensure that at the end of a long day of touring and cycling, that there is a warm welcome, fine food and good craic awaiting you at the Hotel.
		olf in Ireland is a special experience, links natures dramatic seaside with sand-dune terrain can be enjoyed in the splendour of scenic settings along hundreds of craggy cliff heads and sand skirted bays.
	www.whites-hotelsireland.com /activities.html (639 words)

	Multi-Sport in Ireland - Beyond the Blarney
		If you've visited Ireland, one or all of those ventures were probably requisite components of your vacation.
		And, the hefty salmon plying the Shannon River are enhancing rural Ireland's reputation as one of Europe's hottest fishing destinations.
		First, unlike America's system of public-access state and national parks, Ireland is largely a country of private property, which had traditionally kept much of its land technically off limits.
	away.com /tripideas/ireland-multi-sport-308954.html (440 words)

	Ireland - Sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the championship there are matches between each county of the 4 provinces and winners play finals in the All-Ireland matches that take place at the end of summer, beginning of autumn, at Croke Park, in Dublin, and are the most followed sport event during the year.
		The ball can be held with the mace or in hand and passed hitting it with the hand's palm.
		Much diffused are also Horse Races (there are splendid stud farms in many areas of Ireland and numerous races on which you can bet during all the year) and Golf.
	www.emmedici.com /journeys/eire/cultura/varie/esport.htm (294 words)

	The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Ireland triumphs
		WINDHOEK : Ireland pulled off a memorable victory in the final of the Intercontinental Cup here on Saturday as it beat Kenya by six wickets on the third and final day.
		Ireland bowled out Kenya for just 156 in its second innings to leave itself a target of 245 to win and reached its objective mid-way through the final session.
		Ant Botha was unbeaten on 43, his second important innings of the match following the first innings 78 which enabled the declaration by Trent Johnston, the Ireland captain.That gamble was rewarded with a superb effort from the Irish attack, as it took the remaining seven Kenya wickets for just 48 runs.
	www.hindu.com /2005/10/31/stories/2005103107581700.htm (256 words)

	Child Abuse & uk Sport - Indymedia Ireland
		Sport which offers youngsters so much on so many levels (individual physical development, team skills, healthy competive values), is also increasingly seen as the primary medium through which racism and non-social values are learnt and spread.
		Unless otherwise stated by the author, all content is free for non-commercial reuse, reprint, and rebroadcast, on the net and elsewhere.
		Opinions are those of the contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Independent Media Centre Ireland.
	www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=72038 (302 words)

	Ananova - Sport - Northern Ireland
		FT: Northern Ireland 1 Serbia and Montenegro 1
		Lawrie Sanchez was beaming after Northern Ireland ended a 16 game wait for a victory with a 1-0 win over Estonia.
		Lawrie Sanchez marked his second game in charge of Northern Ireland by steering the team to a 1-0 victory over Estonia - their first win in 16 matches.
	www.ananova.com /sport?keywords=Northern+Ireland&nav_src=more_on (233 words)

	O'Connor's Travel - Sport in Ireland
		Hurling, for example, is not just the oldest of all the Irish sports, with its roots in pre-Christian times, it is also one of the fastest field games in the world.
		Each part of Ireland is proud of its particular traditional style, so much so that fans believe their teams have the Spirit of Leinster, the Courage of Ulster, the Heart of Munster or the Strength of Connaught.
		The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland teams are followed by thousands of good-natured fans wherever and whenever they play.
	www.oconnors.com /info/info-gaa_etc.cfm (216 words)

	ireland.com and The Irish Times, Ireland's Online Newspaper
		The first bid by the Northern Ireland Assembly to elect the Reverend Ian Paisley as First Minister and Sinn Féin's Martin McGuiness as Deputy First Minister was today rejected by the DUP leader.
		The week-long hunger strike by 41 Afghan asylum seekers has revealed Ireland's immigration policy to be one of the fairest and most transparent in Europe, the Minister for Justice has said.
		Darren Clarke's first action when he wades into the heavy rough to the right of the ninth fairway on the Montgomerie Course at Carton House for today's resumption of the Nissan Irish Open will be to replace his ball.
	www.ireland.com (493 words)

	Sport in Ireland
		From it's worldwide success at spectator sports, including: rugby, football, golf, boxing, cycling, horse racing, running and snooker, to its popular spots for golf, fishing, cycling, walking and water sports, Ireland has something to offer all of it's sports-minded visitors.
		Football is one of Ireland's most popular sports, with more than 180 000 people playing at various levels.
		Whether you are interested in watching sport, or taking part in outdoor activities, Ireland has something to offer all of its visitors.
	www.irishaccommodationguide.com /aboutsportinireland.htm (337 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Northern Ireland \| Despair for Dunloy
		Dunloy's All-Ireland ambitions were emphatically swept aside by a rampant Birr side in Monday's club decider at Croke Park.
		Birr boss Pad Joe Whelahan was forced by the GAC to remain in the stand for the game but he celebrated heartily with his players out on the pitch after the final whistle.
		Meanwhile, Nemo Rangers lifted the All-Ireland club football championship title for the seventh time after a dramatic 0-14 to 1-09 victory over Crossmolina.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/low/northern_ireland/2857235.stm (441 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Northern Ireland humiliate England
		England plumbed new depths of embarrassment as their World Cup qualification hopes took a battering in Belfast, with David Healy firing Northern Ireland to a 1-0 win - perhaps the greatest victory in their history.
		Make no mistake, this Northern Ireland side may have made history and deserve every accolade coming their way after a performance which will be remembered for decades.
		However, their weekend win against Azerbaijan was their first competitive victory in almost four years.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/0907/nireland.html (491 words)

	ISAF - Sport In Ireland
		Following the initial success of the Ireland's International Sports Tourism Initiative, the Irish Government has reaffirmed their substantial commitment to attracting major international sporting events to Ireland in Wednesday's Budget 2002.
		The International Sports Tourism Initiative, which has secured major events such as the American Express World Championships 2002 and the European Cross Country Championships 2002, will be extended by a further two years till 2007.
		The International Sport Tourism Initiative was pioneered by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Dr. James McDaid TD in 2000.
	www.sailing.org /?id=je7F406A&MenuID=&Tkn=159059 (310 words)

	Ireland Sport
		Lisbon - South Africa striker Benni McCarthy has raised the stakes in his face-off with Porto by telling the former European champions he will not renew his current con...
		Ireland's Padraig Harrington today hoped to shake off the rust in his game in the delayed second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.
		An influential religious figure in the Arab world, based in Qatar, whose fame as a Sunni scholar has been spread by appearances on al-Jaz...
	archive.wn.com /2005/08/04/1400/irelandsport (425 words)

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