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# Class Act

This year
2023
Katie McCabe hits another stunner to boost Arsenal Champions League hopes
Chelsea also look set to go to the top of the Women’s Super League.
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May 17th 2023, 10:41 PM
'He is a world-class player. He’s important, he is a giver' - Munster's Snyman hailed
Graham Rowntree says the return of the World Cup winner after his injury nightmare is the perfect boost
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Mar 6th 2023, 6:00 AM
Praise for Harry Byrne after impressive display in Leinster win
The star has struggled with injury problems in recent times.
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Feb 20th 2023, 6:00 AM
Tipperary star's 13-point haul fires University of Limerick to victory
Gearoid O’Connor helps UL to squeeze past SETU Waterford and into the Fitzgibbon Cup final.
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Feb 16th 2023, 9:47 PM
Gavi masterclass against Real Madrid seals Xavi's first trophy of Barcelona reign
The teenager scored one and assisted two goals in a 3-1 win to lift the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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Jan 15th 2023, 9:27 PM
Last year
2022
Mark O'Dwyer is Monaleen's man of the moment as they take Munster crown
He hit 0-15 to ensure a shock win over Roscrea and help them become the first Limerick club to win the province’s intermediate title in 11 years.
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Dec 4th 2022, 3:13 PM
Ireland's Hogan wins plaudits as he closes in on Championship top scorers
The 30-year-old’s sixth goal of the season earned Birmingham a point last night.
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Oct 20th 2022, 5:51 PM
Andrew Omobamidele in cruise control as Norwich City build momentum
The Ireland international was a class act at the back while striker Josh Sargent was the hero to secure 2-0 win over Millwall.
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Aug 19th 2022, 11:16 PM
Lionel Messi turns on the style as PSG begin Ligue 1 title defence
Christophe Galtier’s first league game at the helm was achieved without Kylian Mbappe.
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Aug 6th 2022, 10:08 PM
'Dylan is on another level. That performance is up with the very best you will see'
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley hails midfielder Dylan Watts as the Hoops eye further progress in Europe this season.
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Jul 6th 2022, 12:00 PM
Samooja is Kalle as you like to overturn seven-shot deficit for first DP World Tour title
An emotional Samooja, 34, fought back tears after securing victory.
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Jun 5th 2022, 8:32 PM
Carlo Ancelotti puts historical managerial achievement down to luck
The Real Madrid coach now stands alone as the only manager to win four Champions League titles, surpassing Bob Paisley’s three with Liverpool and Zinedine Zidane’s hat-trick
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May 28th 2022, 11:50 PM
'I know I'm better than ever, but that doesn't guarantee victory'
Annemiek van Vleuten, the veteran Movistar rider, finished strongly to take her second Liege-Bastogne-Liege women’s race victory.
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Apr 24th 2022, 2:42 PM
Galopin Des Champs oozes class at Leopardstown
Mullins-trained six-year-old cruises to victory in Ladbrokes Novice Chase.
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Feb 6th 2022, 3:15 PM
All time
Natalya Coyle to carry Irish flag at Olympics closing ceremony
‘A good end to my Games,’ the three-time Olympian says.
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Aug 7th 2021, 7:54 AM
Antoine Dupont becomes first French winner of EPCR European Player of the Year award
The scrum-half was presented with the Anthony Foley Memorial Trophy after today’s Champions Cup final.
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May 22nd 2021, 8:59 PM
A long way from Tipperary, O'Dwyer shines on the biggest stage in third top-level sport
The multi-talented 22-year-old starred as Brisbane Lions were crowned AFLW Premiers for the first time.
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Apr 17th 2021, 2:51 PM
Man United sign Dutch midfielder Van de Beek for a reported €40m
The 23-year-old joins from Ajax and is the Premier League club’s first summer arrival.
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Sep 2nd 2020, 5:44 PM
Conor Hourihane grabs winner to boost relegation-threatened Aston Villa
The Ireland international came off the bench to score the only goal in his side’s game with Norwich.
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Dec 26th 2019, 5:13 PM
Amy O’Connor runs riot as 2019 All-Stars prevail
The most recent award winners secured the bragging rights.
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Nov 24th 2019, 12:34 AM
Coleman visited the Spurs dressing room to console Son after Gomes' horror injury
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino thanked the Toffees captain for his actions yesterday.
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Nov 4th 2019, 10:42 AM
Analysis: Peerless Conor Murray's box kicking key to Ireland's big win
The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.
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Sep 25th 2019, 5:00 PM
In-form Niamh Briggs shines once again as UL Bohs beat Railway Union
Meanwhile, there were wins for Cooke and Blackrock in the Women’s AIL.
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Feb 11th 2019, 8:26 AM
Analysis: Murray's arc-running influence vital in guiding Munster over the line
The 29-year-old scrum-half provided two assists in the southern province’s win over Castres.
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Dec 10th 2018, 5:40 PM
James McClean praised after paying for number of homeless people to stay in Derry hotel
The 29 year-old and his wife Erin paid for accommodation and food for six people.
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Dec 4th 2018, 7:39 AM
Going for gold! Harrington books second World Championship final with stunning performance
A class act.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 12:52 PM
Kellie Harrington bags another World medal as she guarantees bronze in India
The Dubliner powered into the semi-finals this morning.
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Nov 20th 2018, 10:11 AM
Watch: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes sensational 147 break at the English Open
It’s a 15th career maximum for The Rocket.
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Oct 17th 2018, 4:17 PM
Vincent Kompany to donate testimonial money to Manchester homelessness fund
He celebrates his testimonial with City this season and has launched a charity push to address homelessness.
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Sep 27th 2018, 2:04 PM
Class act! Celtic's Irish star saves the day for young Rangers fan targeted by bullies
Brilliant.
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Sep 26th 2018, 12:05 PM
'I don't feel like I lost it, Andrea won it for sure' - Harrington heaps praise on Pavan following battle in Prague
The Dubliner lost out in his quest at the Czech Masters to Italy’s Andrea Pavan on Sunday.
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Aug 26th 2018, 10:32 PM
'A huge career ahead of her' - 13-year-old sensation called into Ireland training camp
Jessie Stapleton – remember the name.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 8:09 AM
Analysis: A moment that shows Johnny Sexton's crucial defensive brilliance
The Ireland out-half did superbly to contribute towards Scotland butchering a clear try-scoring chance.
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Mar 12th 2018, 5:00 PM
People are loving Courtney Act for 'eloquently' educating the CBB housemates on LGBT issues
The RuPaul’s Drag Race queen is quickly becoming a favourite with Celebrity Big Brother viewers.
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Jan 8th 2018, 6:55 PM
Heartwarming scenes as Rooney visits children's charities with huge donations
He donated £750,000 in total to the three Liverpool-based charities.
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Dec 24th 2017, 12:28 PM
Ex-UFC champion Eddie Alvarez visits Gaelic footballer involved in serious car accident
Tyrone man Aaron Elliot was left severely-injured after being struck by a vehicle in Philadelphia.
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Sep 12th 2017, 3:45 PM
Seamus Coleman makes Everton supporters' dream come true with incredible €2,000 donation
The man is simply a class act.
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Aug 20th 2017, 2:31 PM
Arsenal star donates £50 for every minute he played at Euros to Grenfell fire fund
Hector Bellerin pledges £19,050 to help British Red Cross efforts following London fire.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 12:25 PM
David Clifford rips Cork minors to shreds with 2-8 as Kerry remain on course for 5th straight Munster title
It was a brilliant team performance from Peter Keane’s side.
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May 10th 2017, 8:32 PM
'The memories I have are just out of this world and bring happiness to me straight away'
Tommy Walsh is the next player to go under the Laochra Gael spotlight on TG4.
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Apr 12th 2017, 11:40 AM
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