‘I’m glad I decided to keep playing even though it was difficult’
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- December 12, 2019, 06:00
Derry captain Cáit Glass faced a choice between GAA ambition and starting a family
Jean Kleyn primed to renew power battle with Sacarens pack
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- December 12, 2019, 06:00
Munster lock believes province is becoming a hard-edged outfit
Tara Donoghue has ice in her veins as well as a thirst for speed
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- December 12, 2019, 06:00
Netherlands-based 17-year-old remains Ireland’s only elite long-track speed skater
Ryan and McSharry at the vanguard of Irish swimming revolution
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- December 11, 2019, 17:45
Glasgow European Championships showed Ireland’s consistent development in the pool
Naseem Shah shines as Test match cricket returns to Pakistan
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- December 11, 2019, 16:02
16-year-old takes two Sri Lankan wickets on a competitive opening day in Rawalpindi
Shane Sutton accused of Coke can cover-up during Tour of Ireland
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- December 10, 2019, 15:47
Doctor claims Coke can containing urine was used to try to cover up a doping offence
Vladimir Putin believes Russia have ‘reason to appeal’ Wada ban
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- December 10, 2019, 10:21
Anti-doping agency banned country from major events for four years on Monday
From Alamosa to Lisbon: tracing the trail of Ireland’s European medal haul
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- December 10, 2019, 06:00
Perseverance pays off handsomely for Cotter and the Flanagan sisters
Angling Notes: A Fine Line – gripping tales of a lifetime of wild brown trout fishing
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- December 9, 2019, 13:53
George Barron’s book captures the author’s 50 years’ experience of memorable days
Equestrian: Darragh Kenny takes fourth in Paris
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- December 9, 2019, 13:23
Kenny was also crowned the Royal Dublin Society international rider of the year over the weekend
Russia banned from major sporting events for four years
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- December 9, 2019, 10:34
Euro 2020 not included in ban which does take in 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup
Joshua v Ruiz does little to gloss over fight for rights in Saudi Arabia
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- December 9, 2019, 10:11
Some locals say things are changing but evidence suggests they are doing so slowly
McCay’s late strike completes Pegasus fightback against Pembroke Wanderers
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- December 9, 2019, 01:00
UCD end Three Rock Rovers’s remarkable run in Irish Senior Cup
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- December 9, 2019, 01:00
Michael Styles’ student side hold on for a 3-2 success in the Irish Senior Cup quarter-finals
Shane Ryan swims to second championship bronze
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- December 8, 2019, 20:59
Brendan Hyland reaches first major international final in men’s 200m butterfly
Anthony Joshua has his belts back, now what comes next?
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- December 8, 2019, 19:34
British fighter has a range of potential opponents after victory over Andy Ruiz
Record four medals for Ireland at European Cross Country
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- December 8, 2019, 15:12
Efrem Gidey was the first to win bronze only days after being told he could compete
Joshua’s class and Ruiz’s weight made for damp Saudi squib
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- December 8, 2019, 14:12
Spectre of country’s human rights record heavily glossed over on uneventful night
Irish crews miss out on Olympic qualification in Auckland
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- December 8, 2019, 13:35
New Zealand’s Peter Burling and Blair Tuke won their fifth world title on Sunday
Dennis Hogan suffers seventh round knockout in New York
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- December 8, 2019, 11:37
34-year-old struggles with the step up to middleweight against Jermall Charlo
Joshua regains heavyweight titles as he outclasses Ruiz in the desert
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- December 7, 2019, 22:43
English fighter claims unanimous points win over Mexican in Saudi Arabia
Ireland’s Lydia Gurley wins bronze at UCI World Cup event in Christchurch
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- December 7, 2019, 22:12
Irish rider makes podium in scratch race on penultimate day of competition
Ireland’s Mona McSharry just edged out of medals in 100m final
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- December 7, 2019, 19:34
Sligo swimmer finishes fourth in Glasgow as Irish swimmers continue to set new national records
Fionnuala McCormack back to front Irish medal hopes in Lisbon
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- December 7, 2019, 06:00
Wicklow woman will make a record 16th appearance in European Cross Country
Slimmed-down Anthony Joshua unfazed by Andy Ruiz’s burgeoning weight
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- December 6, 2019, 22:30
American-Mexican tips scales at 20st 3lb for WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title fight
Ian O'Riordan: Efrem Gidey is not switching nationality but finding one
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- December 6, 2019, 20:00
Irish runner from Eritrea is now free to compete in European Cross Country Championships
Mona McSharry qualifies in top spot for Glasgow final
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- December 6, 2019, 19:48
Sligo swimmer will go for gold on Saturday; Shane Ryan finishes sixth in final of 100m backstroke
Ireland goalkeeper David Harte hoping to land IOC role
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- December 6, 2019, 14:07
Two-time World Hockey ’keeper of the Year seeking place on IOC Athletes’ Commission
New €50,000 sailing incentive scheme aims to get more under-25s on board
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- December 6, 2019, 06:00
Clubs taking part will get initial grant of €1,500 and funds for coaching and mentoring
Rowing: Head of the Shannon event the focus for Irish rowers
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- December 6, 2019, 01:00
Grant of €40,000 a welcome boost for Get Going, Get Rowing programme
Cycling: Bennett’s move could lead to his best season yet – Kelly
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- December 6, 2019, 01:00
Switch to Deceuninck-QuickStep team can create more opportunities for Irish sprinter
Basketball: DCU Mercy face tough test against Glanmire
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- December 5, 2019, 20:20
Fr Mathews will be out for Cup revenge as they welcome Killester to Cork
Anthony Joshua: Saudi Arabia is ‘trying to do a good job politically’
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- December 5, 2019, 18:22
British heavyweight fights Andy Ruiz Jr in controversial Riyadh rematch on Saturday
Women’s Hockey: Ireland step up preparations for European Indoor Championships
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- December 5, 2019, 17:48
Passmore’s squad beaten 2-1 in South Africa in first game of a six-match series
Men’s Hockey: Return of Ireland indoor squads a boost for the sport
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- December 5, 2019, 17:20
Men’s squad heading to Santander in January for the Euro Indoor Championships
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s UK Championship hopes ended by Ding Junhui
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- December 5, 2019, 16:57
Defending back-to-back champion dumped out on his 44th birthday at York’s Barbican
Sailing: Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove stay in Olympic contention in Auckland
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- December 5, 2019, 10:58
World under-23 bronze medalists are now Ireland’s best chance for Tokyo 2020
Keeping up with junior athlete of the year Maeve Gallagher? You can try
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- December 5, 2019, 06:00
Mayo triathlete caps off a great year with place at European Cross Country in Lisbon
Mona McSharry storms home to take European bronze in Glasgow
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- December 4, 2019, 19:51
Sligo teenager wins 50m breaststroke medal from outside lane
Irish crews remain in strong position to make gold division in Auckland
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- December 4, 2019, 18:06
Thursday’s races will decide the make-up of the leading group for Olympic qualifier
Dave Hannigan: Public clamour forces Rutgers to play ball with Schiano
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- December 4, 2019, 17:45
University agrees to coach’s exorbitant demands in an effort to revive the glory days
Former England cricket captain Bob Willis dies aged 70
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- December 4, 2019, 17:02
Fast bowler turned pundit played a key role in memorable 1981 Ashes Test at Headingley
Sam Bennett completes ‘dream come true’ move to Deceuninck-QuickStep
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- December 3, 2019, 20:57
Waterford sprint specialist in line for return to Tour de France after four-year absence
Kenya eyes jail sentences for athletes caught doping under new legislation
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- December 3, 2019, 19:21
West African nation has had a string of high-profile doping scandals involving athletes
Dickson and Waddilove enjoy dream winning start in Auckland
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- December 3, 2019, 17:19
49er duo take opening race of World Championship on debut at top level
Dennis Hogan is the unheralded Irish boxer on the brink of a world title
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- December 3, 2019, 13:20
Kilcullen native has built quite a profile in Australia and fights in New York this weekend
Rain forces draw and series defeat for England in New Zealand
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- December 3, 2019, 06:43
Just five overs had been bowled after lunch before the heavy rain came in
Joe Root’s double century gives England a fighting chance in New Zealand
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- December 2, 2019, 06:57
Captain scored 226 to set up an intriguing final day at Seddon Park
Monkstown close the gap at the top to just two points behind Lisnagarvey
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- December 1, 2019, 17:18
Lewis Hamilton caps stellar season with victory in Abu Dhabi
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- December 1, 2019, 16:12
Mercedes driver started in pole and went unchallenged to finish with a win
Pegasus stage comeback to stun UCD in Hockey League
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- December 1, 2019, 15:48
Reigning champions’ victory keeps pressure on league leaders Pembroke Wanderers
Paul Pollock qualifies for Tokyo Olympics marathon after PB in Valencia
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- December 1, 2019, 14:20
Carl Frampton aiming for world title shot after beating Tyler McCreary
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- December 1, 2019, 13:20
Northern Irishman could win third world title if given opportunity after victory in Vegas
Joe Root ends poor run as century moves England to within striking distance
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- December 1, 2019, 12:58
Rory Burns scores his second Test century in Hamilton as England close 106 runs behind
New Zealand’s bowlers get off to fast start to torment England
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- November 30, 2019, 11:56
After bowling the hosts out for 375, England saw two early wickets fall before close of play
Two Irish women went stride for stride towards athletic greatness
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- November 29, 2019, 22:38
McKiernan and O’Sullivan appeared when Irish women’s athletics was crying out for a star
Ole Miss miss out on Golden Egg after hit and miss celebration backfires
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- November 29, 2019, 20:13
Wide receiver Elijah Moore’s touchdown celebration proves costly in big college derby clash
Equestrian: Horse Sport Ireland launch rebrand
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- November 29, 2019, 12:31
Ireland bowler Tim Murtagh announces international retirement
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- November 29, 2019, 11:31
Seamer will forever be on honours board at Lord’s after five wicket haul last summer
Tom Latham’s century gets New Zealand on the road against England
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- November 29, 2019, 06:51
It was a struggle agaian for the visitors on day one before rain stopped play in Hamilton
Further details emerge about new-look Rás Tailteann
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- November 29, 2019, 06:01
Organisers say there will be international presence despite race losing UCI status
Ciara Mageean a fitting winner of the Athlete of the Year award
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- November 29, 2019, 06:00
Sonia O’Sullivan inducted into the Athletics Ireland Hall of Fame on her 50th birthday
Sailing: Bumper series of events planned for Royal Cork’s tricentenary
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- November 29, 2019, 01:00
RORC’s Morgan Cup race fleet to cross the Celtic Sea to Cork for the first time ever
Killester ready to ‘give everything they have’ against Tralee in Cup quarter-final
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- November 29, 2019, 01:00
Reigning champions come into tought game on back of disappointing defeat
Angling Notes: Doora NS from Clare claim national competition honours
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- November 29, 2019, 00:03
Men’s Hockey: Death of Marius Gallagher a sad loss for hockey
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- November 28, 2019, 20:20
Former umpire went on to serve the sport with distinction in an administrative capacity
Ciara Mageean star of the show at Athletics Ireland awards 2019
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- November 28, 2019, 16:00
27-year-old named Athlete of the Year, Sonia O’Sullivan inducted into the Hall of Fame
Pembroke Wanderers will aim to remain in pole position
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- November 28, 2019, 14:46
Women’s Hockey League: Pegasus return to Dublin after defeat to Loreto for testing game against UCD
A golden year in the life: Sonia O’Sullivan’s unrivalled run of 1995
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- November 27, 2019, 18:35
25 races, 23 wins and a momentous World Championship gold medal run in Gothenburg
Babe Ruth baseball bat expected to fetch over $1million at auction
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- November 27, 2019, 08:25
Of top 20 highest priced sports memorabilia items, nine have Ruth’s name attached
Four-year ban will not effect Russia’s Euro 2020 participation
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- November 26, 2019, 19:29
Country does face being barred from all Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020 and 2022
Five pre-Christmas runs to end the year with a kick
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- November 26, 2019, 06:00
From Santa dashes to woodland races there’s plenty to keep you active before the festivities
Wada panel recommends four-year Olympics ban for Russia
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- November 25, 2019, 21:56
Russian athletes would be forced to compete as neutrals in next year’s games in Tokyo
Jofra Archer says he was racially abused in first New Zealand Test
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- November 25, 2019, 21:14
England and New Zealand cricket boards launch probe into incident at Bay Oval
Casey and Cremen keep the Olympic dream alive
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- November 25, 2019, 20:06
Ireland high performance director pleased with women’s four and pairs he trialled
Brother Colm O’Connell regrets tainting of Kenyan distance running
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- November 25, 2019, 19:56
71-year-old has been given the World Athletics Coaching Achievement award for 2019
Work ready to commence on new UCD athletics track
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- November 25, 2019, 17:09
Construction ready to start next Monday nearly two years after €3 million donation
Fionnuala McCormack to extend record of Irish running vests
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- November 25, 2019, 14:03
Nine-time national champion will lead Ireland team to Europeans in Lisbon
New Zealand’s patience ends with crushing defeat of England
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- November 25, 2019, 12:09
Stuart Broad’s side failed to hold out in first Test as they sunk to an innings defeat
