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# Bowing out

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# Bowing out
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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
# Bowing out
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
# Bowing out
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
# career cut short
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
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'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
# Bowing out
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
# Everywhere he goes
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
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'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
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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
# Bowing out
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
# End of the road
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
# Bowing out
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
# Bowing out
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
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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
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'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
# fourth
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
# Bowing out
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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
# captain jenno
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
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'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
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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
# Bowing out
'I knew this was my last year, so I was able to enjoy every moment' - JJ Delaney
The Kilkenny star says, whatever happened, 2014 was going to be his final season.
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Dec 5th 2014, 5:27 PM
# Bowing out
Former Dublin captain Stephen Hiney retires from inter-county hurling
Team-mates pay tribute to an “inspirational leader” and “warrior.”
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Dec 4th 2014, 12:00 PM
# Bowing out
Kilkenny's All-Ireland winning goalkeeper David Herity announces his retirement
“I am so proud to have represented my county during such a historic era for Kilkenny hurling.”
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Nov 24th 2014, 12:08 PM
# Bowing out
'Basketball saved me' - First openly gay player retires at 35
“I needed to live the past few years as an openly gay basketball player in order to be at peace retiring today.”
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Nov 20th 2014, 2:26 PM
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McGinley vows to bow out 'undefeated like a good heavyweight champion'
The Irish Ryder Cup captain won’t be back again in two years.
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Sep 29th 2014, 4:29 PM
# last in line
Tindall bows out to complete England '03 World Cup squad retirement
The 35-year-old announced his decision on Twitter this morning.
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Jul 15th 2014, 9:41 AM
# Bowing out
Munster club champions Dr Crokes see Kerry five-in-a-row title dream end
James O’Donoghue helped Legion claim a 0-17 to 0-15 win over Kerry kingpins Dr Crokes.
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Jul 14th 2014, 9:42 AM
# fat lady sings
Last of the 2001 Lions retires as Iain Balshaw bows out
The 35-year-old has endured a 16-month struggle with a knee injury.
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Jul 11th 2014, 7:46 PM
# Legend
Westmeath's Dessie Dolan announces retirement from inter-county football
The 34-year-old, who was an All Star in 2004, has played his last game for his county.
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Jun 29th 2014, 3:18 PM
# Bowing out
No Wimbledon this year for Irish duo McGee and Sorensen after qualifying defeats today
An early exit for Irish duo James McGee and Louk Sorensen.
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Jun 16th 2014, 8:55 PM
# Major Gone
Enjoy Commander Hadfield's Space Oddity? Watch it quickly- it's being taken down
Hadfield spent months getting the rights, but Bowie only gave him a year to keep the video up.
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May 13th 2014, 10:22 PM
# Bowing out
In pictures: Ulster captain Johann Muller says goodbye to Ravenhill
Loosehead prop Tom Court also took the chance to bid the northern province’s home fans farewell.
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May 3rd 2014, 1:37 PM
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