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# amateur

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2022
# amateur
In Ireland, commitment, passion and progress, but still no pay for elite female footballers
The Women’s National League kicks off this weekend, and the fight for semi-professional status remains a big talking point.
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Mar 5th 2022, 8:00 AM
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# Pot Luck
'I'm from a small town and when you’re young, people are saying ‘When will you be playing on the telly?’'
Tipperary native Brendan O’Donoghue on the ups and downs that go hand-in-hand with a career in snooker.
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Apr 25th 2020, 8:00 AM
# international
Ex-Munster centre Cian Bohane to lead Ireland Students against Scotland
The 26-year-old is the star name in a talented Irish team to travel to Edinburgh this weekend.
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Mar 8th 2018, 3:38 PM
# Analysis
How different is professional rugby to the good old days of amateurism?
We’ve taken a look at the Ireland v Scotland games from the 1995 Five Nations and 2016 Six Nations.
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Jan 30th 2017, 8:00 AM
# bittersweet victory
'I won the fight and didn't get the recognition but that's the way boxing is going. It's sickening'
Christina Desmond knows she should have won more than European bronze in Sofia last week but isn’t letting a contentious judge’s decision deter her ambitions of reaching the top.
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Nov 27th 2016, 8:00 PM
# changing focus
Former European amateur champion boxer announces he's turning pro
Mayo’s Ray Moylette will not be attempting to qualify for Tokyo 2020.
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Sep 6th 2016, 12:27 PM
# Part-timers
A farmer, a bicycle shop salesman and the Namibian amateurs to take on the All Blacks
8 members of the Welwitschias squad have taken time off work to play in the Rugby World Cup.
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Sep 24th 2015, 6:00 AM
# steady as she goes
'Turning pro is where I want to be,' but Maguire patiently plotting Olympic route in the mean time
The Maguire twins talked with us about the temptation of turning pro and the structured life of a collegiate athlete.
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Aug 1st 2015, 6:00 PM
# Beautiful Moments
10 brilliant 'spontaneous moment' photos from the National Geographic Traveller photo contest
There’s still time to enter…
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May 24th 2015, 10:00 PM
# go pro
Gaelic football could be 'much better if it went professional' says this double All-Ireland winner
However, Philly McMahon says the GAA’s amateur ethos has its benefits.
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May 15th 2015, 12:05 AM
# a letter to home
A Meathman made this incredible short surfing film to make you all insanely jealous
Take 17 minutes to immerse yourself in Maxie Hill’s wonderful postcard.
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Jul 10th 2014, 1:45 PM
# going pro
Jason Quigley turns pro after signing up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy
The Donegal boxer surrendered his national title in February, sparking speculation he was to leave the amateur ranks.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 10:33 AM
# Reel stories
Sports Film of the Week: The Good, the Bad and the Rugby
We go old school this week with the behind-the-scenes doc of the 1989 All Blacks’ tour to Ireland and Wales.
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Dec 29th 2013, 9:30 PM
# Young gun
Irish amateur Kevin Phelan 4 shots off Mickelson and US Open lead
The Waterford golfer has kept his wits about him on a stormy day in Philadelphia.
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Jun 13th 2013, 10:45 PM
# team ireland
John Joe going pro? Nevin to announce decision tonight
The Olympic silver medallist will reveal news about his future on the Brendan O’Connor Show tonight.
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Oct 6th 2012, 1:05 PM
# Cavan Cailín
Ladies Irish Open: Level par round for Leona Maguire as Matthews leads the way
The 17-year-old amateur from Cavan carded a fine 72 but is well behind a low-scoring duo from Scotland.
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Aug 4th 2012, 7:34 PM
# carly booth
Ladies Irish Open: Matthew leads the way with English duo close behind
Local amatuer stars Lisa and Leona Maguire endured tough opening rounds at Killeen Castle.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 6:32 PM
# medal hunter
Double bogeys cost amateur golfer Alan Dunbar on his Open debut
The 22-year-old was left cursing three mismanaged holes but still outscored his compatriot, a ‘disgusted’ Darren Clarke.
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Jul 19th 2012, 5:45 PM