Peter Branigan

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Dublin into last eight after surviving stern Rebel test

6 days ago | q102.ie | Peter Branigan

Dublin survived a stern test to advance to the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland football championship this evening, beating Cork by 1-19 to 1-16 at Croke Park. They’ll learn their last eight fate on Monday morning but this was a win achieved without Con O’Callaghan - who was pulled shortly before throw in - and having to come from behind at the break.
Superb Dublin shock Limerick to reach All-Ireland semi-finals

6 days ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

Dublin pulled off their best victory of the decade as they shocked Limerick to reach the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals on a 2-24 to 0-28 scoreline at Croke Park. Completely written off beforehand, owing to the Treaty men’s current status in the game, the Dubs brought a level of fight and intensity that they hadn’t shown yet in 2025. They were three up at the break before goals from John Hetherton and Cian O’Sullivan gave them a lead to protect mid-way through the second half.
Dublin have too much for Kildare as they book quarter final spot

2 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

All Dublin GAA Dublin safely secured passage to the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland hurling championship with an 3-25 to 0-13 victory over Kildare at Newbridge. The Dubs are the only county to come through a provincial championship and lose to Joe McDonagh Cup opposition - that happened against Laois in 2019 - but there was never a risk of a repeat in biblical rain at Kildare GAA HQ.
Shamrock Rovers leave Shelbourneโs title defence hanging by a thread after victory at Tolka

2 weeks ago | q102.ie | Peter Branigan

All Sport Shamrock Rovers dealt a fatal blow to Shelbourne’s SSS Airtricity Men’s Premier Division title defence with a 2-1 victory at Tolka Park this evening. The victory leaves 12 points between them sides with 16 games to play this season, but Rovers know they still have plenty of competition for the title with their gap over Bohemians - who beat Cork City - standing at six points.
Leinster Croke Park bound after dethroning Glasgow

3 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

Leinster will cross the Liffey next weekend after dethroning Glasgow in today's BKT URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. Much has been made of the gap back to the province's last piece of silveware in 2021 but they're now just one win away from ending that four year drought. They'll face South African opposition, with Bulls and Sharks facing off later in Pretoria.
Ireland hold on to draw with Senegal in Dublin

3 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

All Sport Ireland held on to draw 1-1 with Senegal in front of 32,478 supporters at a chilly Aviva Stadium this evening. Kasey McAteer, on his first start, put the Boys in Green ahead with just over 20 minutes on the clock in a low intensity first half in Dublin 4. Ireland were the better team in those opening 45 minutes but it was a different story after the break.
Quinn secures WST two-year tour card through Q School

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Peter Branigan

Fergal Quinn has secured a two year card on the World Snooker Tour after coming through Q School over the weekend. He defeated world number 96 Dean Young 4-1 in Leicester in the deciding match, having earlier seen off Ashley Carty - who finished last season at 68 in the world rankings - Keith Keldie, Sean O'Sullivan and Ronnie Sullivan.
Shamrock Rovers maintain league lead despite Galway stalemate

4 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

All Sport Shamrock Rovers missed the chance to extend the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division lead but Stephen Bradley will be more than satisfied to see his team six points clear going into the summer break. They were held to a scoreless draw by Galway at Tallaght Stadium this evening - a third consecutive draw between the clubs at the west Dublin venue - but Bradley will know his side could have taken all the points on offer.
Dublin miss out on Leinster final after failing to fire against Galway

1 month ago | q102.ie | Peter Branigan

Dublin have missed out on a place in the Leinster final after coming up short by 29 points to 3-15 against Galway at Parnell Park. The Dubs produced a dud day at just the wrong time in a game they had to win to make the decider, with some poor shooting, and wayward long balls letting the visitors off the hook.
Battling Dublin outgunned by Kilkenny in Leinster Championship

1 month ago | fm104.ie | Peter Branigan

All Sport Dublin showed some battling qualities before ultimately falling to Kilkenny on a 5-19 to 3-21 scoreline in their Leinster round-robin clash at UPMC Nowlan Park. The Dubs travelled in hope rather than expectation having won their opening three games in the province, but four first-half goals from the Cats put them in complete control of the contest until mid-way through the second half.