RTÉ Sport: Greatest Irish Sportsperson Ever

Donnellys Hollow · September 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/greatest.html

'The Greatest Irish Sportsperson Ever!' is a one hour television special that will be broadcast on RTÉ One this Christmas and will count down the TOP 10 Irish Sportspeople, as voted by YOU, the Irish public.

This is your chance to decide which sportsperson is our greatest ever.

We have produced a long line of great Olympians, footballers, hurlers, athletes, boxers, trainers and riders... but who in our pantheon of sporting greats reigns supreme? And how do the greats of today cut it with the greats of the past?

We want you to pick the individual you feel is Ireland's Greatest Sportsperson Ever! from the long shortlist of 'nominees' which we have put together... from Sonia to Padraig, from Gilesy to Christy Ring, from Brian O'Driscoll to Vincent O'Brien.

Your job is to simply VOTE for your FAVOURITE.

Once you have voted for your favourite, we'd like you to tell us what you think was the Most Memorable Moment in Irish sporting history - maybe it was Ray Houghton's stunning goal against Italy in New York in 1994 or maybe it was when Ireland finally completed the Grand Slam in 2009.

We would also like you to pinpoint the most heartbreaking 'So Near and Yet So Far Moment' in Irish sporting history - maybe it was Sonia's stomach upset at the 5,000m Olympic final in Atlanta in 1996 or possibly Wim Kieft's fluke against Packie Bonner at Euro '88. The choice is yours.

Voting will close on Sunday 27th September 2009 at 23:59.
Please be aware multiple votes will be discounted - voting is one vote per person.

The Real Laoislad · September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM

Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

the Deel Rover · September 08, 2009, 05:47:53 PM

Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on September 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/greatest.html

'The Greatest Irish Sportsperson Ever!' is a one hour television special that will be broadcast on RTÉ One this Christmas and will count down the TOP 10 Irish Sportspeople, as voted by YOU, the Irish public.

This is your chance to decide which sportsperson is our greatest ever.

We have produced a long line of great Olympians, footballers, hurlers, athletes, boxers, trainers and riders... but who in our pantheon of sporting greats reigns supreme? And how do the greats of today cut it with the greats of the past?

We want you to pick the individual you feel is Ireland's Greatest Sportsperson Ever! from the long shortlist of 'nominees' which we have put together... from Sonia to Padraig, from Gilesy to Christy Ring, from Brian O'Driscoll to Vincent O'Brien.

Your job is to simply VOTE for your FAVOURITE.

Once you have voted for your favourite, we'd like you to tell us what you think was the Most Memorable Moment in Irish sporting history - maybe it was Ray Houghton's stunning goal against Italy in New York in 1994 or maybe it was when Ireland finally completed the Grand Slam in 2009.

We would also like you to pinpoint the most heartbreaking 'So Near and Yet So Far Moment' in Irish sporting history - maybe it was Sonia's stomach upset at the 5,000m Olympic final in Atlanta in 1996 or possibly Wim Kieft's fluke against Packie Bonner at Euro '88. The choice is yours.

Voting will close on Sunday 27th September 2009 at 23:59.
Please be aware multiple votes will be discounted - voting is one vote per person.

has to be colm coyles 65 yard kick that bounced over the bar otherwise mayo would have one the Ai in 1996 and be going for 14 in a row on sunday week. so near to winning sam yet so far

The Watcher Pat · September 08, 2009, 05:48:28 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

You should have posted that in the wind up the Nordies thread!

Donnellys Hollow · September 08, 2009, 05:51:04 PM

Greatest Irish Sportsperson of all time

Vincent O'Brien for me. The only Irish person who could truly claim to be the best ever in the world at his sport (apart from Christy Ring and Mick O'Connell obviously!)

Greatest Irish Sporting Moment

Dawn Run's Cheltenham Gold Cup.

'So Near And Yet So Far' Irish Sporting Moment

1991 Rugby World Cup against Australia. The place went absolutely mental after Hamilton's try and only a minute later Michael Lynagh broke our hearts.

Donnellys Hollow · September 08, 2009, 05:57:09 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

Why isn't Hughie Emerson in the running LL? Feckin Nordie bias!

The Real Laoislad · September 08, 2009, 05:58:36 PM

Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on September 08, 2009, 05:57:09 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

Why isn't Hughie Emerson in the running LL? Feckin Nordie bias!

No Leo Turley either

The Real Laoislad · September 08, 2009, 06:00:28 PM

Greatest Irish Sportsperson of all time

Muhammad Ali....(he is from Clare

)
If not him then some jockey or other I suppose..

Greatest Irish Sporting Moment

1/4 Finals of Italia '90

'So Near And Yet So Far' Irish Sporting Moment

Losing on peno's to Spain in 2002

Donnellys Hollow · September 08, 2009, 06:03:29 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:58:36 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on September 08, 2009, 05:57:09 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

Why isn't Hughie Emerson in the running LL? Feckin Nordie bias!
No Leo Turley either

The sight of that bald head bursting through the Kildare defence in '96 still haunts me!

AFS · September 08, 2009, 06:08:18 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Will defiantly have to be either a Tyrone or Armagh footballer

Greatest Irish Sportsperson of all time

Kieran McGeeney

Greatest Irish Sporting Moment

2002 All Ireland Football Final, the day football was born!

So Near And Yet So Far' Irish Sporting Moment

2003 All Ireland Football Final, the day cheaters did prosper

stiffler · September 08, 2009, 06:23:23 PM

George best

5 Sams · September 08, 2009, 06:27:28 PM

Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on September 08, 2009, 05:51:04 PM
Greatest Irish Sportsperson of all time

Vincent O'Brien for me. The only Irish person who could truly claim to be the best ever in the world at his sport (apart from Christy Ring and Mick O'Connell obviously!)

Greatest Irish Sporting Moment

Dawn Run's Cheltenham Gold Cup.

'So Near And Yet So Far' Irish Sporting Moment

1991 Rugby World Cup against Australia. The place went absolutely mental after Hamilton's try and only a minute later Michael Lynagh broke our hearts.

Have to disagree Donnelly's Hollow....the first man on the list would have a serious claim to being the best (excuse the pun) in the world at one stage.

WTF is Michelle Smith doing there though $:-\$

pintsofguinness · September 08, 2009, 06:30:58 PM

I cant believe this thread is nearly a hour old and no one has mentioned Peter Canavan or organised a campaign to get him to win it.

The Real Laoislad · September 08, 2009, 06:31:09 PM

Quote from: 5 Sams on September 08, 2009, 06:27:28 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on September 08, 2009, 05:51:04 PM
Greatest Irish Sportsperson of all time

Vincent O'Brien for me. The only Irish person who could truly claim to be the best ever in the world at his sport (apart from Christy Ring and Mick O'Connell obviously!)

Greatest Irish Sporting Moment

Dawn Run's Cheltenham Gold Cup.

'So Near And Yet So Far' Irish Sporting Moment

1991 Rugby World Cup against Australia. The place went absolutely mental after Hamilton's try and only a minute later Michael Lynagh broke our hearts.

Have to disagree Donnelly's Hollow....the first man on the list would have a serious claim to being the best (excuse the pun) in the world at one stage.

WTF is Michelle Smith doing there though $:-\$

She won 3 Golds and 1 Bronze at the Olympics...Why wouldn't she be there?
She still has the medals she was never stripped of them

The Real Laoislad · September 08, 2009, 06:32:28 PM

wtf is Roy Keane doing on it ?