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Tiger Woods has been having a hard time recently, not just because his transgression was discovered but because things got out of hand for him in his world a long time ago and its finally time for things to level out.

Thierry Henry has been taking a hiding in the worldwide media over the last 2 weeks, but the fact remains his hand of God antics have ruled Ireland out of the World Cup in a competition that is becoming ever increasingly dominated by the big guns

williamhill.com have announced the six books that are still in the running for the 2009 Irish Sports of the year award.

Sports clubs and organisations throughout County Limerick are being urged to submit nominations for the inaugural ‘Contribution to Sport Award 2009’ ahead of a November 20th deadline.

A number of well known sporting personalities will participate in a 90km cycle through the Burren in County Clare this coming weekend.

An awards scheme honouring a Limerick man who died shortly after becoming the first Irish person to climb K2 - the world’s most dangerous mountain – was officially launched at Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel in Adare today.

Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy has warmly congratulated the county’s Intermediate Ladies Football side following their All-Ireland final victory in Croke Park at the weekend.

This October sees the return to Ireland of Tai Chi Master John Ding. Sifu Ding will present a weekend of workshops covering various Tai Chi principles and concepts. The workshops run over three days and are open to all.

Some of Clare’s best-known sporting personalities will participate in a 90km cycle through the Burren next month.

Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy this evening congratulated the Clare Under 21 Hurling Team on defeating Kilkenny in the All Ireland Final at Croke Park.

Niche Social Network Hobeze.com has created a powerful new Football Network that provides football fans with live match scores, football videos, football forums, a dedicated profile for all their football videos and photos and a whole lot more.

Members of Ennis Town Council today unanimously passed a motion that will see boxing legend Muhammad Ali being named as the first Honorary Freeman of the Clare County Capital.

Muhammad Ali has accepted an invitation from Ennis Town Council to visit his ancestral Irish home next month, it has been confirmed.

Niche Social Network Hobeze.com has launched a powerful new Golf Social Network that promises to educate, connect, thrill and inspire Golfers worldwide. The site not only connects golfers but educates them with excellent video golf lessons.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has been invited by Ennis Town Council to visit his ancestral Irish home.

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The Prebait Team Ireland will compete in the CIPS World Coarse Fishing Championships in Holland against teams from 40 countries in September as well as the Celtic Cup in Ireland against teams from Scotland, Wales in August. 2009

“Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind…what we sow is what we reap. And when we choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, the fruit of our karma is happiness and love” Deepak Chopra

Andrew Watson, BSc. GSR, CSCS Sports Rehabilitator at the Raglan Clinic, Dublin, has now added DEEP OSCILLATION® therapy to the services provided for Musculo-skeletal, sports and occupational injuries.

A unique cycling event will be held in the centre of one of the world’s most famous tourist locations, it was announced today.

BB’s Coffee & Muffins ‘Mothership’ has landed in Ireland – a one of a kind roving BB’s café which delivers all your favourite delicacies to your favourite sporting event, concerts and festivals across Ireland.

Tuesday, 27 January 2009 – Clare County Development Board today launched a blueprint for the future development of sport and recreation in County Clare.

Tuesday, 12 August 2008 – The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council has praised the organisers and participants of the 2008 Limerick Women’s Mini-Marathon.

Children and adults throughout Ireland can experience the world’s first outdoor electronic gaming platform for free at the Life Play Ireland NEOS (TM) road show coming to a fair near you soon!

Promising to make the Festival more festive, Life Play Ireland invites you to experience the latest and most revolutionary outdoor electronic game ever. The festival beckons. NEOS awaits. Be there!

With a vision to bring the most revolutionary innovations in play and recreation to the Irish market, Life Play Ireland, announces its exclusive partnership with PlayWorld Systems for Ireland.

February 2008 director of IrishGreenFees.ie, Shay Bollard partnered with Dublin business woman Noemi Beres, ReservaCar Dublin Airport.

County Limerick, 11th February 2008 - Some of Ireland’s fittest Lifesavers will compete in Irish Water Safety’s National Pool Lifesaving Championships at the National University of Limerick’s 50-metre Arena Pool on Saturday 16th February 2008.

Askeaton, County Limerick, 21st January 2008 - A long established history of organised swimming in West Limerick was celebrated today (Monday) with the official opening of Askeaton Pool And Leisure Centre by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

Two of Limerick's greatest sporting achievements of 2007 will be officially recognised by Limerick County Council at a Civic Reception later today.

Limerick, IRELAND, 18th Sept 07 - Grand Slam winners Garryowen F.C. are to be honoured by Limerick County Council at a Civic Reception on Monday next 24th September at County Hall, Dooradoyle.

A former Limerick Sports Star Of the Year who last week became the first Irish overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Yacht Race is to be honoured by Limerick County Council next month.

A true GAA legend who played with fifty-two clubs in eleven cities and in four countries was honoured by has native County in Chicago last night.

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources Tony Killeen today confirmed that Ennis Town Council is to receive additional funding of EUR39k under the RAPID programme to fund Sports Capital Programs in the town.

Clare inter-county senior hurler Tony Griffin will today complete the Canadian leg of his 7,000km charity cycle in memory of his father Jerome, who died of cancer in December 2005.

Clare inter-county senior hurler Tony Griffin will this weekend complete the Canadian leg of his 7,000km charity cycle in memory of his father Jerome, who died of cancer in December 2005.