Galway won the all ireland minors hurling title after a 3-14 to 0-12 defeat of Kilkenny
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The 2019 World Weightlifting Championships will begin next Monday, the 16th of September. This year’s competition will take place in Pattaya, Thailand. The competition will run for 9 days, beginning at 8AM on the 16th, and ending at 5PM on the 25th. Four Irish competitors will take part in this year’s competition. Ireland will be represented by Sean Brown, Katey Byrd, Seamus O’Conchubhair and Sean Rigsby in Pattaya.
Competitors in the World Weightlifting Championships will have to perform two types of lifts, in the competition, the snatch and the clean and jerk. The maximum weight which competitors were able to use to complete both of these lifts will then be added together. The added weight total for both of these lifts will give lifters their total for the competition.
Sean Brown is Ireland’s top ranked lifter, according to Weightlifting Ireland. Brown will be competing in the 81kg category. Brown holds Irish records in both the 81kg and 89kg weight categories. Brown has set the Irish record for both the snatch and the clean and jerk, as well as the total, in the 81kg category. Brown set both the snatch and total records, at this year’s Irish Senior Championships, which took place on February 2nd. Brown’s snatch record stands at 146kg, while his total record stands at 316kg. Meanwhile, Brown set his clean and jerk record in April at the European Senior Championships. At the European Championships in Georgia, Brown set the clean and jerk record at 171kg. Hopefully, the Ireland football team have as much success in Georgia next month bookies have them slight favourites to get a win.
Brown holds both the snatch and total records in the 89kg weight category. He set both records just over two months ago at the 2019 Irish Club Championships. His 89kg snatch record is 135kg. While his 89kg total record is 295kg. Brown is the head coach of CrossfitIreland Weightlifting Club, and is unquestionably the most impressive lifter in Ireland at present. If you want to see Brown compete in the 2019 World Weightlifting Championships, he is currently estimated to be competing on Sunday the 22nd, at either 10AM or 2:45PM (local time).
Katey Byrd is Ireland’s only female participant in this year’s World Weightlifting Championships. Byrd will be competing in the 71kg weight category. Byrd is currently based in the UK. As well as being an accomplished weightlifter, Byrd is also an accomplished strength and conditioning coach. Her best ever total, according to Weightlifting Ireland, is 171kg. Byrd is currently estimated to be lifting on Sunday the 22nd, at 10:30PM (local time).
Seamus O’Conchubhair will be competing in 102kg weight category. He is currently unattached to a specific club. O’Conchubhair holds the Irish record for the clean and jerk at 102kg. He set the record on the 14th of July, at the Leinster Open Championships. His record clean and jerk stands at 172kg. O’Conchubhair’s best ever total is 314kg. As of now, he is estimated to be lifting on Wednesday the 25th, at 8AM (local time).
Sean rigsby is the fourth and final Irish competitor taking part in this year’s World Weightlifting Championships. Rigsby will be competing in the 109kg weight category. He is affiliated with Dublin based ‘Capital Strength Weightlifting Club’. However, Rigsby is currently based in the USA.
Rigsby holds the Irish record for both the clean and jerk, and the total in the 109kg weight category. He set these records on the 7th of July at the American Open Series 2. Rigsby set the Irish clean and jerk record at 186kg. Meanwhile, he set the total record at 326kg. He also holds the Irish record for the clean and jerk in the over 109kg weight category. He set this record in March of this year at the Las Vegas International. Rigsby’s clean and jerk record at 109+kg is 182kg.
Rigsby detailed his pride at representing Ireland in the upcoming World Weightlifting Championships in a blog post. Rigsby stated that it is “the honour of (his) life” to represent his country in the upcoming tournament. Rigsby also goes into detail about his journey in weightlifting, and what the sport means to him, in the eye-opening piece. At the moment, similarly to fellow Irish competitor Seamus O’Conchubhair, Rigsby is estimated to be lifting on Wednesday the 25th, at 8AM (local time).
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Republic of Ireland U16 squad for friendlies in England
Republic of Ireland Under-16 Head Coach has announced a 20-man squad ahead of friendlies against Denmark and England next week.
The Boys in Green travel to England on Friday and face the Danes at the English FA’s headquarters of St George’s Park on Tuesday (August 20) before taking on the hosts on Thursday (August 22).
Eighteen players from six SSE Airtricity League clubs make up the squad with St Patrick’s Athletic forward Tom Lonergan receiving a first international call-up.
The Under-16 Head Coach said: “We’ve a lot of good players in the squad and it’s possibly the first squad in the last few years we’ve had to leave players out because of the high standard. Those players who have missed out were very lucky but there seems to be an abundance of quality players at this particular age group.”
Osam also looked towards the two games in England and the challenges that the Irish squad will face. He added: “Denmark are a nation who play attractive football and they have been formidable at both underage and senior level and it will be a good test for us.
“Traditionally England have a massive pool of players to choose from so they have the pick of the crop and they always have very strong underage teams. We’re going in to win the game, be positive, play on the front foot and cause England as many problems as they may cause us.”
Republic of Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Jack Ross (Bray Wanderers), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur)
Defenders: Tommy Fogarty (Birmingham City), John Ryan (Shamrock Rovers), Darragh Reilly (Sligo Rovers), Ben Curtis (Shamrock Rovers), Sean Grehan (Bohemians), James Abankwah (St Patrick’s Athletic), Aaron O’Reilly (St Patrick’s Athletic)
Midfielders: Luke McGlynn (Finn Harps), Glory Nzingo (St Patrick’s Athletic), Jamie Mullins (Bohemians), John Joe Power (Burton Albion)
Forwards: Cian Kelly (Bohemians), Ben Quinn (St Patrick’s Athletic), Edwin Agbaje (Shamrock Rovers), Sean Fitzpatrick (Wexford Youths), Evan Ferguson (Bohemians), Michael Leddy (Shamrock Rovers), Tom Lonergan (St Patrick’s Athletic)
Results
UEFA Development Tournament
• 29/04/19, Israel 1-2 Ireland
• 01/05/19, Fiji 0-3 Ireland
• 03/05/19, Ireland 1-2 Ukraine
Fixtures
International Tournament
• 20/08/19, Ireland v Denmark, KO 1pm, St George’s Park, England
• 22/08/19, England v Ireland, KO 2pm, St George’s Park, England
Clare v limerick
Limerick v Clare preview team news and live score updates. We have live score updates from today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final, its should be a great clash between the two Munster teams Limerick and Clare.
Preview
The second All-Ireland hurling semi-final will take place on Sunday as local rivals go toe to toe for a place in the All-Ireland final with Cork. Both sides will fancy their chances and hold no fear of each other. They are both young sides coming into the game with form and momentum on their sides. They faced each other three times in 2012 with Clare winning two outings, but Limerick winning the all important championship tie. It really is a tough one to call.
Everybody saw the scenes at the final whistle when Limerick won their first Munster title since 1996. There were joyous scenes at the final whistle and Limerick had won a title defeating the two traditional big teams in Munster; Tipperary and Cork. They played a very good brand of hurling and they will be full of confidence. The biggest question for me is the five week lay-off. It must be said thought that they also had a five week lay-off between the Munster semi-final and final which didn’t seem to have a huge impact but since then some Clare players have had two championship games, so they may be at a disadvantage.
The Limerick have played club games in between so there will be a freshness in returning to the intercounty scene. Clare on the other hand have huge momentum on their side. They have bounced back from defeat to Cork and this young team is growing with the more time they are spending on the pitch. The under-21 scene has also provided extra momentum for a number of their players so the confidence in these players is an all-time high. Both managers have named unchanged teams but the tactical battle will be intriguing.
Limerick’s defence have been very good so far. Each of their six defenders have excelled and it will be interesting what type of match-up’s they will go for with Clare’s forwards. Limerick have also faced orthodox forwards lines so far and it will be interesting to see what they will do with the roaming players like Tony Kelly and Padraic Collins. They had an extra man in defence for the second-half against Cork and they used it to almost perfection so it will be interesting to see if they take the same approach to a two-man full-forward that Clare will likely deploy.
Clare overused tactics against Cork but they have certainly learned from this. With Darach Honan and Conor McGrath, they have a dangerous inside line that need to be given service. They are very strong in the middle third, players like Colm Galvin and Tony Kelly provide pace and mobility, while John Conlon and Conor Ryan provide the physicality. They also have a good defence. It will be interesting to see if they double-up on Declan Hannon, like they did with Joe Canning against Galway. Either way I imagine that Cian Dillon will be Hannon’s direct opponent. David McInerney is in great form at the moment while the Clare half-back line is very strong.
This is such an even contest. The more I look at it, the more teams seem to cancel each other out. It’s a first game in Croke Park for the majority of these players so there is no real advantage to either side. A lot may depend on which side uses the wider spaces more efficiently. Will Clare be able to use their pace and mobility to stretch Limerick around the field, or will Limerick be able to dominate physically? It promises to be a cracking encounter and I think it will go right down to the final whistle. Limerick’s goals were the difference last year and maybe the team that scores the most goals may come out on top again here.
Teams
Limerick; Nicky Quaid, Stephen Walsh, Richie McCarthy, Tom Condon, Paudie O’Brien, Wayne McNamara, Gavin O’Mahony, Donal O’Grady, Paul Browne, David Breen, James Ryan, Seamus Hickey, Graeme Mulcahy, Declan Hannon, Seanie Tobin
Clare; Patrick Kelly, Domhnall O’Donovan, David McInerney, Cian Dillon; Brendan Bugler, Patrick Donnellan, Patrick O’Connor; Colm Galvin, Colin Ryan; John Conlon, Tony Kelly, Conor Ryan; Pádraic Collins, Darach Honan, Conor McGrath
Players to Watch
Cian Dillon – He is a very good defender who is having a very good season. He missed the start of the league but he has returned for the championship and played very well. I would predict that he will be given the job of trying to nullify Declan Hannon and if he can achieve this, I think Clare will have a great chance.
Gavin O’Mahony – He was outstanding when these sides faced each other in a qualifier in 2012 and Limerick will want a similar performance. He showed great leadership in that game and he inspired those around him. He is one of their experienced players and he will need to organise the middle third for Limerick in this game. He will have a big role to play.
Betting Advice
The bookmakers have this priced very evenly and understandably so. There are a lot of alternative handicap prices available. It’s very tough to call but I fancy Clare. I think they have more momentum on their side.
Clare v Limerick preview team news and live score updates
Clare v Limerick preview team news and live score updates. We have live score updates from todays All-Ireland hurling semi-final, its should be a great clash between the two Munster teams Limerick and Clare.
Preview
The second All-Ireland hurling semi-final will take place on Sunday as local rivals go toe to toe for a place in the All-Ireland final with Cork. Both sides will fancy their chances and hold no fear of each other. They are both young sides coming into the game with form and momentum on their sides. They faced each other three times in 2012 with Clare winning two outings, but Limerick winning the all important championship tie. It really is a tough one to call.
Everybody saw the scenes at the final whistle when Limerick won their first Munster title since 1996. There were joyous scenes at the final whistle and Limerick had won a title defeating the two traditional big teams in Munster; Tipperary and Cork. They played a very good brand of hurling and they will be full of confidence. The biggest question for me is the five week lay-off. It must be said thought that they also had a five week lay-off between the Munster semi-final and final which didn’t seem to have a huge impact but since then some Clare players have had two championship games, so they may be at a disadvantage.
The Limerick have played club games in between so there will be a freshness in returning to the intercounty scene. Clare on the other hand have huge momentum on their side. They have bounced back from defeat to Cork and this young team is growing with the more time they are spending on the pitch. The under-21 scene has also provided extra momentum for a number of their players so the confidence in these players is an all-time high. Both managers have named unchanged teams but the tactical battle will be intriguing.
Limerick’s defence have been very good so far. Each of their six defenders have excelled and it will be interesting what type of match-up’s they will go for with Clare’s forwards. Limerick have also faced orthodox forwards lines so far and it will be interesting to see what they will do with the roaming players like Tony Kelly and Padraic Collins. They had an extra man in defence for the second-half against Cork and they used it to almost perfection so it will be interesting to see if they take the same approach to a two-man full-forward that Clare will likely deploy.
Clare overused tactics against Cork but they have certainly learned from this. With Darach Honan and Conor McGrath, they have a dangerous inside line that need to be given service. They are very strong in the middle third, players like Colm Galvin and Tony Kelly provide pace and mobility, while John Conlon and Conor Ryan provide the physicality. They also have a good defence. It will be interesting to see if they double-up on Declan Hannon, like they did with Joe Canning against Galway. Either way I imagine that Cian Dillon will be Hannon’s direct opponent. David McInerney is in great form at the moment while the Clare half-back line is very strong.
This is such an even contest. The more I look at it, the more teams seem to cancel each other out. It’s a first game in Croke Park for the majority of these players so there is no real advantage to either side. A lot may depend on which side uses the wider spaces more efficiently. Will Clare be able to use their pace and mobility to stretch Limerick around the field, or will Limerick be able to dominate physically? It promises to be a cracking encounter and I think it will go right down to the final whistle. Limerick’s goals were the difference last year and maybe the team that scores the most goals may come out on top again here.
Teams
Limerick; Nicky Quaid, Stephen Walsh, Richie McCarthy, Tom Condon, Paudie O’Brien, Wayne McNamara, Gavin O’Mahony, Donal O’Grady, Paul Browne, David Breen, James Ryan, Seamus Hickey, Graeme Mulcahy, Declan Hannon, Seanie Tobin
Clare; Patrick Kelly, Domhnall O’Donovan, David McInerney, Cian Dillon; Brendan Bugler, Patrick Donnellan, Patrick O’Connor; Colm Galvin, Colin Ryan; John Conlon, Tony Kelly, Conor Ryan; Pádraic Collins, Darach Honan, Conor McGrath
Players to Watch
Cian Dillon – He is a very good defender who is having a very good season. He missed the start of the league but he has returned for the championship and played very well. I would predict that he will be given the job of trying to nullify Declan Hannon and if he can achieve this, I think Clare will have a great chance.
Gavin O’Mahony – He was outstanding when these sides faced each other in a qualifier in 2012 and Limerick will want a similar performance. He showed great leadership in that game and he inspired those around him. He is one of their experienced players and he will need to organise the middle third for Limerick in this game. He will have a big role to play.
Betting Advice
The bookmakers have this priced very evenly and understandably so. There are a lot of alternative handicap prices available. It’s very tough to call but I fancy Clare. I think they have more momentum on their side.
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Sigerson Cup Results – Wins for Garda College & IT Sligo
IT Sligo began their Sigerson Cup campaign in Tuam Stadium on Thursday with a comprehensive 3-13 to 2-7 victory over GMIT.
James Shaughnessy was their top scorer with 1-6 and Bryan Walsh got another goal to give the Sligo college a 2-5 to 1-6 half-time lead.
Joseph Donnellan struck the major for the home side and added a second after the break. But with Jamie Brennan netting a third for the visitors, IT Sligo ran out comfortable nine-point winners.
Garda College kicked off their campaign with an 0-8 to 0-3 win in Templemore against Cork IT. Building a sizeable first-half lead, Seamus O’Carroll, Eoin Cleary and Thomas McDaniel all kicked two points each for a 0-6 to 0-1 advantage. Thomas Featherstone, Peadar Morris and Brian Coakley managed Cork IT points but the host side’s lead was never under threat.
On Wednesday, last year’s runners-up DCU began with an easy 3-10 to 0-3 win over Queen’s University in Belfast. After leading 0-6 to 0-2 at half-time, the Dublin outfit pulled away after Ryan Burns got a 39th minute goal. Niall Murphy and Enda Smith struck the other majors.
NUIG were comfortable winners against Trinity College by 4-12 to 1-7. Adam Gallagher, Sean Kelly, Colm Kelly and Matt McClean got the goals for the Tribesmen to advance.
And University Limerick (UL) won a thriller after extra-time against Maynooth University by 3-19 to 4-15. Maynooth lead by nine points through Ryan O’Rourke and two Joey Wallace majors with Daniel Flynn adding a fourth later. Jack Goulding had gotten an early UL goal and Gearoid Hegarty got their second. Michael Geaney got the third from a penalty as the Munster college came from four behind in the added period to get over the line.