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2022
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Cork's Cathal Heffernan signs permanent deal with Italian giants AC Milan
The Irish underage star joined Milan on loan in January.
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Jun 20th 2022, 2:15 PM
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'It's an extraordinary achievement... their first win in France since 2012'
The Ireland U20s had a thrilling win over France last weekend.
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Feb 14th 2022, 4:05 PM
All time
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Brighton sign ‘exciting’ Ecuador international Moises Caicedo
The 19-year-old has signed a contract until June 2025 at Albion.
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Feb 1st 2021, 4:50 PM
# Cherry picked
'This is just the start for him' - Irish midfielder Kilkenny rewarded with new deal at Bournemouth
The teenager has put pen to paper with the Premier League club.
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Dec 12th 2019, 4:22 PM
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JVG excited by O'Sullivan's potential after long-awaited Munster debut
The number eight is hoping to make a big impression this season after a serious knee injury.
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Sep 18th 2019, 5:44 PM
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Irish U19s finish successful Euro qualifiers with impressive win against Russia
Tom Mohan’s side head to this summer’s tournament in Armenia with a perfect record.
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Mar 26th 2019, 4:20 PM
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Senior Cup star Healy ready to seize his opportunities en route to the top
Having guided Glenstal Abbey to their first-ever Munster Senior Schools Cup success, the out-half wants to make his mark for Ireland U20s.
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Mar 8th 2019, 6:30 AM
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Irish teenager celebrates birthday by signing first pro contract with Spurs
Troy Parrott is highly-rated by the Premier League club after starring for their underage sides.
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Feb 4th 2019, 2:07 PM
# Young gun
Arsenal open to calling back 18-year-old loanee who’s tearing it up in the Bundesliga
English teenager Reiss Nelson has scored five goals in 10 appearances for Hoffenheim.
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Nov 8th 2018, 11:44 AM
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Ireland keep Euro hopes alive with goals from Man United and Southampton prospects
Ireland secured a much-needed win against Kosovo on Saturday to keep alive their chances of reaching the Uefa U19 Championships in Finland.
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Mar 24th 2018, 5:08 PM
# The Future is Bright
5 Irish rugby players to watch out for in 2018
There are some seriously talented players at each of the four provinces.
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Dec 28th 2017, 3:22 PM
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18 for 18: Ireland's teenage sharpshooter set for big year on and off the pitch
Hockey player Ben Walker is one of the most-talented young players in the country and has already won 13 senior caps.
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Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 AM
# tipped for the top
Celtic star Tierney happy to keep Premier League big guns waiting after penning new deal
The highly-rated defender been linked with a big-money move to the Premier League, but he is in no rush after committing to a new six-year contract.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 9:36 PM
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Liverpool striker's second consecutive hat-trick sends England into the U17 World Cup final
A 3-1 win over Brazil means they will now face Spain or Mali in Saturday’s showcase.
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Oct 25th 2017, 3:03 PM
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Excitement builds over Stockdale as Ulster's young star continues flying form
The winger hopes to continue in a similar vain ahead of next month’s Autumn internationals.
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Oct 16th 2017, 1:43 PM
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Celtic teenage prodigy Dembele shines in Dublin to claim Player of the Tournament
The 14-year-old winger caught the attention at the Hibernia Trophy over the weekend.
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Aug 21st 2017, 11:30 AM
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Delaney wins Player of the Month after establishing himself as one of the LOI's finest defenders
Cork City’s on-loan centre-half has been recognised for his displays in John Caulfield’s side.
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Jun 20th 2017, 5:13 PM
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Kim becomes youngest-ever Players champion as McIlroy heads for MRI scan
The 21-year-old South Korean saw off Ian Poulter and Louis Oosthuizen in Florida.
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May 15th 2017, 8:22 AM
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Ulster confirm new deals for promising trio of Stockdale, Lyttle and Kane
The exciting trio have impressed in their breakthrough seasons at senior level.
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Apr 5th 2017, 11:39 AM
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All Blacks teen sensation Rieko Ioane racks up a hat-trick in thrilling Super Rugby opener
The 19-year-old centre ran riot as the Blues thrashed the Rebels in Melbourne.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 11:40 AM
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Dual-international Larmour looks to make a name for himself in a green shirt
Big things are expected of the Ireland U20 winger after impressive performances at schoolboy and provincial level.
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Feb 8th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Interview
'I had to pick between soccer and Gaelic football but this is the dream' - Chiedozie Ogbene
We caught up with the 19-year-old Cork City winger to discuss his breakout season.
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Dec 27th 2016, 7:44 PM
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Irish teenager signs new contract with Ipswich after making Championship debut last year
Adam McDonnell is hoping to break into the first-team this season.
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Jul 12th 2016, 4:33 PM
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Ireland's Deegan nominated for U20 Player of the Tournament award
The Lansdowne man needs your vote.
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Jun 23rd 2016, 11:37 AM
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Trevor Brennan's son, Daniel, signs two-year contract with Toulouse
The prop is already an underage international for France.
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Jun 3rd 2016, 4:25 PM
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Two more of Connacht's exciting academy players promoted to senior deals
Sean O’Brien and Peter Robb have both impressed under Pat Lam this season.
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Jan 4th 2016, 11:57 AM
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Munster's halfback woes, Ringrose, and more Thomond Park talking points
The 20-year-old Leinster centre set up the eastern province’s first try.
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Dec 27th 2015, 7:39 PM
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The Irish company set to make a fortune from selling bike lights
Irish bike technology firm lights up Kickstarter by smashing funding target.
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Nov 5th 2015, 6:00 AM
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'The Galway Sportsground is a place teams don't like coming to'
Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion was speaking at the launch of the province’s new European jersey.
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Sep 24th 2015, 4:10 PM
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'Dream come true' for Grealish as Villa reward him with four-year deal
The Ireland U21 winger is over the moon after committing his future to his boyhood club.
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Oct 14th 2014, 4:02 PM
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'You need to get that move before you get recognised in the international squad' - Caulfield
The Cork City boss is delighted his former player has been called up as a late addition to Martin O’Neill’s squad six weeks after leaving Turner’s Cross.
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Oct 7th 2014, 4:54 PM
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Majority of indigenous tech companies expect revenue to grow
Over 81 per cent of companies said they were more confident about their business than they were three months ago.
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Jun 30th 2014, 6:30 AM
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'Januzaj is as good as Giggs at that age'
Manchester United coach Nicky Butt believes the Belgian youngster is set for great things.
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Jun 11th 2014, 9:51 PM
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"I have learnt so much from being involved" - Robbie Henshaw
19 months ago, Robbie Henshaw sat his Leaving Certificate.
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Apr 8th 2014, 7:00 AM
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Oxlade-Chamberlain double sends Gunners back to the top
The 20-year-old scored twice in the second half as Arsenal claimed victory over Crystal Palace.
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Feb 2nd 2014, 6:00 PM
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RG3 rested for remainder of NFL season
Time for Kirk Cousins to step up again.
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Dec 11th 2013, 11:22 PM
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Madigan extends his stay at Leinster with new contract
The province have tied down their talented out-half until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.
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Aug 28th 2013, 3:51 PM
# Cycling
'A Bright Future for a Changed Sport' - McQuaid launches re-election manifesto
The current president maintains he is the right man to lead cycling forward.
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Jul 9th 2013, 7:00 AM
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VIDEO: Spectacular goal from u15 striker
Who cares if he meant the first touch or not. The second is sensational.
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Apr 17th 2012, 10:59 AM