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# Appointment

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2023
# Appointment
Tactically astute with a personal touch - What John O'Shea brings to Ireland
Stephen Kenny’s latest coaching appointment bridges the gap between established players and the emerging crop in the squad.
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Feb 26th 2023, 8:00 AM
# Appointment
Munster appoint Costello as first-ever Head of Rugby Operations
The new role will involve player development, succession planning, and recruitment.
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Jan 26th 2023, 4:33 PM
Last year
2022
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Chelsea confirm former RB Leipzig technical director as Petr Cech's replacement
Christopher Vivell proud to be joining ‘the most exciting project in global football’.
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Dec 21st 2022, 10:47 AM
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Major boost for Dublin footballers as former boss Pat Gilroy joins backroom team
The 2011 All-Ireland winning manager was linked in recent weeks with a role in Dessie Farrell’s setup, and defender Lee Gannon has confirmed the news.
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Nov 16th 2022, 1:44 PM
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New Cork minor ladies football manager confirmed
Jamie Cronin is taking charge of the All-Ireland champions.
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Nov 15th 2022, 1:07 PM
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Michael Carrick confirmed as Middlesbrough boss as Jonathan Woodgate also returns
The club are 21st in the Championship table, just one point above the relegation zone.
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Oct 24th 2022, 4:03 PM
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Michael Carrick set to be confirmed as Middlesbrough manager 'within days'
The former Manchester United midfielder briefly took charge at Old Trafford in the wake of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure.
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Oct 18th 2022, 3:47 PM
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Tipperary GAA announce Loughmore-Castleiney man Murtagh Brennan as new CEO
Brennan, who also has a significant background in GAA coaching and S&C, currently manages 564 multi-national soldiers in Lebanon.
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Oct 14th 2022, 6:21 PM
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Chelsea expected to name RB Salzburg’s Christoph Freund as new sporting director
New Blues co-controlling owner Todd Boehly has filled the role on an interim basis since arriving this summer.
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Sep 19th 2022, 10:00 AM
# AIL
Former Connacht head coach Michael Bradley takes over at UCC
The vastly-experienced Cork native will be joined by fellow ex-Ireland internationals Ken O’Connell and Paul McCarthy, plus former Munster out-half Scott Deasy.
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Sep 14th 2022, 5:09 PM
# Taking Over
Stephen Kenny hopes that new Ireland first-team coach will be appointed by next month
The Ireland manager insists there is no ill-will towards John Eustace who left the role.
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Aug 2nd 2022, 5:18 PM
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Cork hope lightning can strike twice as referee Ray Kelly takes charge of camogie showpiece
The Kildare official was the man in the middle when the Leesiders edged out Waterford in the semi-final earlier this month
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Jul 29th 2022, 3:48 PM
# huge task
The key issues Ten Hag needs to resolve at Man United
The 52-year-old was announced as the new Red Devils manager today, and will take up the job this summer.
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Apr 21st 2022, 3:04 PM
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# Appointment
David Courell leaves English FA to take up key FAI role
The Castlebar native will succeed Rea Walshe as Chief Operating Officer of the Football Association of Ireland.
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Dec 10th 2021, 6:21 PM
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Government seeks applicants to help lead 2030 Fifa World Cup bid
Work on the bid, which will be launched in tandem with the UK, is ‘gathering pace’, says Jack Chambers.
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Nov 9th 2021, 6:31 PM
# Announcement
Basketball Ireland appoint former Six Nations boss Feehan as new chief executive
‘There is huge scope for growth,’ says Bernard O’Byrne’s successor.
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Oct 18th 2021, 12:36 PM
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Tomás Ó Sé joins Offaly management team as John Maughan set to stay on
Michael Fennelly will also be retained for another year in charge of the county’s senior hurlers.
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Sep 1st 2021, 2:59 PM
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Title-winning former Benfica manager confirmed as new Wolves boss
Bruno Lage takes charge at Molineux.
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Jun 9th 2021, 10:45 AM
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Assistant manager's role in League One for ex-Ireland striker Noel Hunt
The 38-year-old Waterford native has been reunited with Richie Wellens at Doncaster Rovers.
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May 21st 2021, 1:20 PM
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New gaffer for the Irish contingent at Ipswich Town as Paul Cook returns to management
The former Sligo Rovers boss is back in the game.
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Mar 2nd 2021, 1:30 PM
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Two-time Ashbourne Cup winning manager takes over Dublin camogie
Adrian O’Sullivan will be joined by Donie Fox in the set-up.
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Jan 23rd 2021, 10:14 AM
# Top Job
Former Northern Ireland midfielder Magilton confirmed as Dundalk's new sporting director
The Belfast native begins his new role on Monday after seven years at the Irish Football Association.
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Dec 9th 2020, 12:57 PM
# TMO
Joy Neville makes more history as Nigel Owens gets 100th Test appointment
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell’s Ireland have learned who will be refereeing them this autumn.
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Sep 24th 2020, 3:45 PM
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Clare Balding replaces ex-Arsenal captain Tony Adams as Rugby Football League president
The BBC broadcaster says she is ‘thrilled’ and ‘excited’ about her new role, and intends to develop the women’s game.
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Jul 15th 2020, 2:56 PM
# Delays
Concerns over fall in cancer referrals and operation cancellations during Covid-19 crisis
GP referrals for suspected cancer cases have dropped by more than a half.
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May 2nd 2020, 7:00 PM
# Irish Eye
Ex-Ireland and Liverpool winger Kennedy named head coach of Macclesfield Town
The 43-year-old has taken over at the struggling League Two club.
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Jan 16th 2020, 11:53 AM
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Sol Campbell has a new job
The former Arsenal and Tottenham star has been hired as manager of third tier strugglers Southend.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 9:16 PM
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Lyon replace ex-Arsenal and Barca defender with former Roma boss Garcia
The Ligue 1 club sacked Brazilian coach Sylvinho after their terrible start to the season.
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Oct 14th 2019, 4:06 PM
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Cork GAA appoint Munster Rugby coach as new high-performance manager
Aidan O’Connell previously worked with the Cork senior footballers.
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Aug 26th 2019, 3:05 PM
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Ireland U20 head coach McNamara named as new Leinster academy manager
McNamara takes over from Peter Smyth.
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Jul 9th 2019, 11:16 AM
# Top Job
England U17s World Cup-winning coach Cooper named new Swansea boss
Steve Cooper will fill the role left by Graham Potter, now at Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Jun 13th 2019, 7:20 PM
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Bilic back in English football as he takes charge of Championship club
The former Croatian manager takes over at West Brom.
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Jun 13th 2019, 2:04 PM
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Ex-Fulham winger Boa Morte named new Everton assistant manager
The 41-year-old is back in English football as Marco Silva’s number two at Goodison.
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Jun 7th 2019, 4:25 PM
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Ex-Ireland international Nora Stapleton appointed to lead new Women in Sport policy
She will leave her current position as the IRFU women’s and girls rugby development manager.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 12:26 PM
# stepping down
Dr Crokes' All-Ireland winning manager Pat O'Shea steps down after three years in charge
The club said the 52-year-old made his own decision to step away this weekend.
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Mar 23rd 2019, 3:13 PM
# you're hired
Ex-Brentford and QPR chief executive appointed by Dundalk
Mark Devlin brings 20 years of experience to the role at Oriel Park.
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Mar 20th 2019, 6:05 PM
# Claim
'It's far too early' - Gary Neville warns United against Solskjaer appointment
The Norwegian’s credentials will become clearer after facing PSG, Chelsea and Liverpool according to the ex-England defender.
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Feb 4th 2019, 12:02 AM
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'I've made no secret of my desire to take over': Dubliner appointed manager of Bristol Rovers
Former Bray Wanderers and Plymouth defender Graham Coughlan has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal.
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Jan 6th 2019, 12:06 PM
# Vote of Confidence
Geordan Murphy appointed Leicester head coach despite poor run
‘It is a huge honour to be asked to be head coach at a club I know so well.’
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Dec 18th 2018, 4:29 PM
# Appointment
Animal Planet president becomes first female Premier League chief
Susanna Dinnage will replace Richard Scudamore as the head of English football’s top division.
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Nov 13th 2018, 6:21 PM
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