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# Bowing out

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Eddie Brennan: 'These are the days that are the cruellest but you learn the most from'
Laois exited but battled until the finish against favourites Tipperary.
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Jul 15th 2019, 6:00 AM
Madagascar fairytale ends in Africa Cup of Nations quarters
Tunisia swept aside their opponents to reach the semi-finals.
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Jul 11th 2019, 10:30 PM
'A disappointing day' - Concussion forces former Galway footballer to retire
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
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Jun 11th 2019, 3:00 PM
Eden Hazard confirms Chelsea exit plan after Europa League final brace
The Belgian attacker has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
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May 29th 2019, 10:08 PM
'We had a few beers and Paul was crying on the tour bus. He kept saying: I cannot believe I've won an All-Ireland'
With six All-Irelands, 10 Leinster titles, five National Leagues and four consecutive All-Stars, Paul Flynn is set to be remembered as one of Dublin’s all-time greats.
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May 25th 2019, 10:00 AM
I've lived my dreams: Wallabies' George Smith calls time on 20-year rugby career
Veteran flanker won 111 caps for Australia.
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May 21st 2019, 8:57 AM
Former Ireland international Darren O'Dea sent off 19 minutes into final professional appearance
The defender was dismissed early on as Dundee FC suffered a 3-2 defeat to St Mirren.
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May 18th 2019, 3:14 PM
Champion winning jockey Smullen retires from racing on medical advice
The jockey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018.
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May 7th 2019, 2:02 PM
Emotional Rory Best: 'It's so strange being here after so many years'
The Ulster and Ireland captain struggled to contain his emotions at a press conference to announce his retirement this afternoon.
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Apr 18th 2019, 5:38 PM
Dundalk captain O'Donnell retires as he takes up role on club's backroom team
The 32-year-old has called time on a glittering playing career, after winning six League of Ireland titles.
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Jan 10th 2019, 6:39 PM
Dublin's 2013 Leinster-winning captain calls time on inter-county hurling career
Johnny McCaffrey made his senior debut in 2006.
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Dec 6th 2018, 4:54 PM
Derry star forward and former captain Lynch calls it a day after 15 years
Mark Lynch has retired from inter-county football.
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Dec 6th 2018, 9:29 AM
Limerick hurling stalwart Hickey announces his inter-county retirement
Seamus Hickey made his debut for the county back in 2006.
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Dec 4th 2018, 9:26 AM
Wales' most capped player to retire this weekend due to 'chronic' knee injury
Gethin Jenkins will call time on his decorated career after Cardiff’s Pro14 clash against Zebre on Sunday.
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Oct 31st 2018, 10:03 AM
Two-time world champion Alonso announces Formula One retirement
The 37-year-old Spaniard has 32 Grand Prix wins to his name in 17 seasons.
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Aug 14th 2018, 7:25 PM
Departing Graham Burke signs off with another goal as Rovers leave Limerick with the spoils
Preston-bound Burke netted once and hit the post with a rasper as he ended his final Hoops game in victory.
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Jun 15th 2018, 9:57 PM
'He hits like an absolute train' - Stockdale lauds retiring mentor Trimble
The 33-year-old Ulsterman announced his retirement from professional rugby earlier today.
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May 3rd 2018, 8:00 PM
Nina Carberry joins Katie Walsh in retirement after Punchestown victory
The 33-year-old signs off with seven Cheltenham winners and an Irish Grand National triumph to her credit.
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Apr 28th 2018, 4:56 PM
Ireland's hopes of making World Rugby Sevens Series cruelly dashed with injury time defeat
Anthony Eddy’s side suffered a late 12-7 loss at the hands of Japan.
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Apr 8th 2018, 12:12 PM
Wales and Ospreys winger forced to retire at 25 after back surgery
Eli Walker made his international debut against Ireland back in 2015.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 4:18 PM
'One of the true greats' - Praise for Jamie Heaslip after he calls time on rugby career
The Leinster and Ireland player announced his retirement today.
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Feb 26th 2018, 7:48 PM
End of an era as long-serving Limerick duo call time on their inter-county careers
Johnny McCarthy and Seanie Buckley have called it a day.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 12:03 PM
Gerald Fleming on why he's finishing up at Met Éireann (but bringing the weather with him)
Gerald Fleming is bowing out as Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann.
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Dec 30th 2017, 9:45 AM
'Warrior. Leader. Inspiration. Legend. Gentleman' - Tributes to Tyrone's Sean Cavanagh
The Red Hand colossus has bowed out of inter-county football after making 89 senior championship appearances.
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Aug 28th 2017, 12:44 PM
Shamrock Rovers' European campaign ends with a whimper in Czech Republic
Stephen Bradley’s men were unable to overturn the first leg deficit as they lost 2-0 tonight.
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Jul 20th 2017, 7:14 PM
Leinster lock's France move is off as Mike McCarthy is forced to retire due to injury
The 35-year-old has ended his rugby career on medical advice.
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May 17th 2017, 8:18 PM
One of Laois' best-known hurlers retires from inter-county game at just 28
Hip injuries have forced Willie Hyland to step away.
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Nov 17th 2016, 6:10 PM
Two former Roscommon captains have retired from inter-county football
Manager Kevin McStay has paid tribute to Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty.
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Nov 7th 2016, 5:58 PM
Kilmacud Crokes end Ballyboden's reign as All-Ireland senior club football champions
Dublin All-Ireland winner Paul Mannion scored the crucial goal for the winners.
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Oct 8th 2016, 6:15 PM
There'll be new county senior hurling champions in Clare this year
Sixmilebridge were knocked out at the weekend.
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Sep 5th 2016, 2:49 PM
'It was maybe a bit emotional for our boys coming home' - Longford's great run ends
Denis Connerton felt recent exertions finally caught up on his side.
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Jul 18th 2016, 10:22 AM
Swansea hold City, but Pellegrini delivers Champions League place for Pep
Andre Ayew’s deflected free-kick made for a nervy second half, but CIty kept a firm grip on the result they needed.
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May 15th 2016, 5:00 PM
One of the best Meath forwards of the last decade has retired
“Big loss” as Allstar Stephen Bray calls it a day.
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Sep 29th 2015, 2:53 PM
Pennetta wins US Open - and then immediately announces her retirement
“This is how I say goodbye to tennis.”
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Sep 12th 2015, 10:40 PM
UCD's European adventure comes to an end with heavy defeat
The Students bow out of the Europa League but not without another valiant display.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 7:59 PM
Kildare shook by the loss of 2 more players who are leaving for the States
It’s the latest in a long line of departures from Jason Ryan’s panel.
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Jul 1st 2015, 9:41 AM
'We had a few drinks...': Barbarian spirit still alive, but Jennings praises professional balance
The openside is enjoying his last week as a professional, but not too much.
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May 29th 2015, 7:07 PM
Shane Jennings captains Barbarians XV containing Pienaar, Gopperth and Rokocoko
Robbie Deans has named four uncapped players to start in Thomond Park, including Jimmy Gopperth and Toulon’s David Smith.
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May 26th 2015, 12:48 PM
'The career has to become my priority' - All-Ireland-winning camogie captain retires at 27
Cork’s Anna Geary has announced the surprise decision this evening.
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May 5th 2015, 9:30 PM
Some of the GAA's biggest names explain why Henry was, quite simply, The King
The GAA has produced a superb tribute that sums up all that was great about Shefflin.
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Mar 25th 2015, 4:12 PM
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