Battle
# battle - Monday 22 April, 2013
JT McNamara transferred to Dublin hospital to continue recovery
The amateur jockey suffered a neck injury in a serious fall at Cheltenham last month.
# battle - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
France withdraws first batch of soldiers from Mali
The country will gradually pull its soldiers out of the country, leaving a permanent 1,000 strong-force to fight terrorism.
# battle - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Legendary human rights activist Inez McCormack dies
The veteran trade unionist and founder of the Participation and Practice of Rights organisation died following a short illness.
# battle - Friday 14 December, 2012
Hacker McKinnon won’t be charged in Britain
Gary McKinnon is wanted in the United States for breaking into military computer systems.
# battle - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
President to launch 1913 Lockout tapestry project
The tapestry commemorates the historic event, which saw workers fighting for their rights almost a century ago.
# battle - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
The Lance Armstrong report is due this week… what will be in it?
USADA is expected to include detailed evidence — including witness names and specific allegations.
# battle - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Scars of the Easter Rising you can still see on Dublin streets
From bullet holes in masonry to trenches in St Stephen’s Green, we take a look at the physical remnants of the 1916 Easter Rising.
# battle - Sunday 9 September, 2012
Daithi Regan’s Key Duel: The midfield battle of Galway and Kilkenny
Ahead of today’s All-Ireland final, TheScore.ie’s hurling analyst looks at one of the key match-up’s that could decide the meeting of Galway and Kilkenny.
# battle - Friday 31 August, 2012
McDonald and Cosgrove recall infamous Hill 16 warm-up
The ex Mayo and Dublin forwards share their memories of what ensued before throw-in in that memorable 2006 All-Ireland semi-final.
# battle - Thursday 2 August, 2012
On the mend: Petrov leukaemia in remission, say Aston Villa
Petrov was diagnosed with the condition just over four months ago, after which followed his immediate withdrawal from first-team duties.
# battle - Monday 9 July, 2012
Egypt president’s order “start of a battle”
The president’s call for the parliament to reconvene could plenge the country into a new bout of instability, say activists.
# battle - Saturday 16 June, 2012
As it happened: New Zealand v Ireland, Second Test
Rugby League Park in Christchurch was the setting for what could be a punishing affair for the Irish unless they could up their game significantly.
# battle - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Springboks maintain Test dominance over England
The hosts secured a 22-17 victory earlier today, to hand Heyneke Meyer a winning start as coach.
# battle - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
High Court dismisses Doherty complaint against Referendum Commission
The High Court rules that there is not sufficient clarity between Irish and EU laws about how countries ratify certain measures.
SF welcomes High Court’s agreement on ‘legitimate room for debate’
Gerry Adams says the court’s findings are “a far leap” from the Yes side’s belief that the ESM was “set in stone”.
Court to rule on Pearse Doherty’s challenge against Referendum Commission comments
Doherty claims that the Referendum Commission changed its stance on Ireland’s veto of the ESM – and did not seek equal publicity for its second statement. The Commission rejects the claims.
# battle - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
High Court dismisses first part of Sinn Féin challenge to Referendum Commission
The High Court will hold a special late-night sitting this evening to hear the second part of Sinn Féin’s call for a judicial review.
# battle - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Roberto Mancini: The league is probably still United’s to lose
The Manchester City manager was remaining downbeat after his team’s 2-0 win over Wolves brought them within three points of top spot.
# battle - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Petrov will remain defiant, says McLeish
“I spoke to him about half an hour ago. He’s typical Stan, defiant, but I think obviously he’s concerned about how it’s affected his loved ones.”
# battle - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
WATCH: Chinese soldiers pass around a live grenade
Don’t try this one at home…
# battle - Wednesday 2 November, 2011
WATCH: Jim Stynes talks about his struggle with cancer
The legendary Irish ex-AFL star continues to defy doctors’ predictions that his death is imminent.
# battle - Thursday 15 September, 2011
Kerry v Dublin: Where will the key battles take place at Croker on Sunday?
With the destination of Sam Maguire set to be decided on Sunday afternoon at Headquarters, we take a look at the factors that will decide the game…
# battle - Saturday 23 July, 2011
Keane/Viera: there’s a little bit of rivalry there
As Patrick Vieira takes up his new coaching role at Eastlands, Paul Ring reflects on his era-defining rivalry with a legend from the other half of Manchester.
# battle - Monday 27 June, 2011
Ger Loughnane undergoing treatment for cancer
Former All-Ireland winning manager Ger Loughnane has been diagnosed with leukaemia.
# battle - Wednesday 16 March, 2011
Bryan Robson battling cancer
Former Manchester united skipper undergoes surgery in Bangkok after tumour discovered in throat.












































