February

Bill Clinton wasn't the only one set to quit office prematurely. Filing for ennui, DJ Carey hung up his genius. Kilkenny wept.

Ireland's hopes of a Triple Crown flew west after the first Five Nations game against Scotland. Coach Brian Ashton washed his hands of it, hinting that the blueprint of his gameplan had been smeared beyond recognition. Said blueprint was sent for forensic examination and Kenneth Starr flew into town to investigate the precise relationship between Ashton and Pa Whelan. Ashton quit office. Ruud Gullit left Chelsea. Castlehaven exited the club football championship after a last-ditch shot by Erin's Isle's Niall Crossan ping-balled off both posts, briefly crossing the goal line en route.