Irish midfielder Jack Byrne has been given a major boost to his international ambitions after being drafted into Ireland’s squad for the upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers. Byrne has been rewarded for his impressive form domestically by being given a call-up to Mick McCarthy’s squad as they take on Gibraltar and Georgia to kick off their qualifying campaign. The move to …
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James McClean has fired shots at the English FA after once again coming under abuse from QPR fans as they played Stoke City over the weekend. It wasn’t the first time the Derry-native has been forced to make himself heard following attacks from rival fans and all things considered, it likely won’t be the last. His Stoke side were involved …
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Conor McGregor has been released after being arrested in Miami earlier on Monday. The mixed martial artist, who is holidaying in Miami with his family, was arrested after an altercation with a fan. The Miami Beach Police report said that the Irish MMA star was leaving the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel at around 5am on Monday when the fan attempted to take …
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Kayley Woollacott speaks about the process that led her horse Lalor to being bought as they make their final preparations ahead of his appearance at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Woollacott will be taking on her first full season as a National Hunt trainer following the tragic loss of her husband Richard in January 2018. She was able to guide her …
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Kayley Woollacott gives an insight into her plans for 2019 as she embarks on her first full season as a National Hunt trainer. This year will be a huge one for Devon trainer Woollacott as she takes a huge step in her career after the tragic loss of her husband Richard in January of 2018. Stable star Lalor was able …
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On Saturday 19th January 2019 golf clubs across Ireland will vote on a proposal to establish a new governing body for golf – Golf Ireland. This new body will replace the Golfing Union of Ireland, Irish Ladies Golf Union and The Confederation of Golf in Ireland with a single organisation. Clubs across the island of Ireland are now being asked …
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The NFL has amended its regulations to protect the well-being of its players, but how have these changes affected the game? The road to this year’s Super Bowl LII on September 6, was a showdown between current champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. But with this season opener, came some important changes …
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Brought to you by Setanta College Ever wanted to be a Personal Trainer? Well, now you can be thanks to Setanta College Ireland’s leading sports college are offering one lucky person a chance to win a full scholarship to their Personal Training course worth €3,300. Whether it is a new career you are looking for, a chance to upskill or just …
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This article is brought to you by Renault. Irish golfer Peter Lawrie was put to the test as he took part in a series of challenges to celebrate the release of the new Renault Kadjar. The 2008 Open de Espana winner was paired up against Rory McInerney of FFS Gyms for a three-part challenge that tested their knowledge, ability …
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The FPL Fairy is back with his top picks ahead of the Gameweek 17 deadline. Gameweek 16 produced some huge FPL scores across the board, many of which were due to owning a certain premium Liverpool midfield asset. I personally captained Harry Kane for the second gameweek in a row and until the 73rd minute of Spurs win over Leicester, …
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In partnership with Setanta College Rower, Athlete, World Champion, Mom… Sanita Pušpure was born in Latvia whom she represented at junior level before moving to Ireland in 2006 after her husband Kaspar secured a job in Dublin and by 2010 she was competing for Ireland’s rowing team on the world stage, going on to become the country’s sole rowing competitor …
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Mourneabbey 1-13 Foxrock-Cabinteely 1-7 _____ Driven on by the heartbreak of final defeats in three out of the past four seasons, Mourneabbey were finally crowned All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club Football champions with an emphatic triumph over Foxrock-Cabinteely at Parnell Park. The Cork outfit came up short in the 2014, 2015 and 2017 deciders, but with Doireann O’Sullivan (0-6) in outstanding form …
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A recent move out of home may have denied Foxrock/Cabinteely captain Amy Ring the chance of in-depth footballing discussions her father and team manager Pat, but she’s not getting to vent with her new housemates either. Ring and her Foxrock-Cabinteely team-mates are on the march towards their first ever Ladies football senior club title, with Cork champions Mourneabbey awaiting in Saturday’s All-Ireland final, but …
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Shane Ronayne is in his sixth year as manager of Cork side Mourneabbey, and after All-Ireland defeats in 2014, ’15 and ’17, he’s had enough of being second best. Last year the Cork and Munster champions defeated Saturday’s opponents, Foxrock-Cabinteely, in the tightest semi-final imaginable, but there was no stopping Carnacon in the final and Mourneabbey’s wait for a maiden …
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Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) 1-08 Foxrock-Cabinteely (Dublin) 2-08 By Aisling Clery in Bray Emmets Substitute Roisin McGovern proved the match-winner for Foxrock-Cabinteely at sun-drenched Bray Emmets as her late, late goal sent the Dublin and Leinster champions into their first All-Ireland Senior Ladies Club Football Final since 2016. In a dramatic finish, the sides were level at 1-8 each when Donaghmoyne’s Cathriona …
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Pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Amelia provided Cathriona McConnell with a fresh perspective on life and football. The Donaghmoyne sharpshooter and former Monaghan star watched on from the sidelines last year when St Macartan’s provided an Ulster final shock. Amelia was born nine months ago and while football remains vitally important to McConnell, she returned to the game on …
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AND then there were six. The race for All-Ireland club glory in the senior, intermediate and junior grades has reached the semi-final stage. All six ties are down for decision over the weekend, beginning on Saturday with the clash of Emmet Óg (Monaghan) and Edinburgh-based visitors Dunedin Connollys in the Intermediate last-four tie. That game will have a 1pm start …
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Bríd O’Sullivan may decide to ease off on the homework next week if Mourneabbey make it through to another All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club Football Final. That’s because captain O’Sullivan teaches six of her club-mates at St Mary’s Secondary School in Mallow! Aisling Cronin, Kate O’Brien, Ciara O’Callaghan, Ciara Lawlee, Eva Langford and Anna Ryan are all members of the Mourneabbey …
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