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# Commitment

This year
2023
Irish players seeing the benefits of sacrificing holidays - O'Dowda
The Irish players have put in plenty of extra days in order to prepare for Friday’s Euro 2024 clash with Greece.
Jake Flannery among three more players to extend contracts with Ulster
The 23-year-old will remain at the northern province until 2026.
Last year
2022
'I'm not coming down here, giving up my life, my family... And finishing 6th'
Declan Devine outlines his ambitions after being appointed the new manager of Bohemians.
'I absolutely want to be here... I see myself as a Munster man'
Johann van Graan has stressed his commitment to Munster until the end of the season.
All time
McGeady targets promotion after signing new contract at Sunderland
The veteran Ireland winger has committed for another season with the League One club.
Motherwell boss 'delighted' as Irish left-back Carroll signs new deal
The former St Patrick’s Athletic man has extended his contract with the Scottish Premiership club.
New deal at Newcastle United for 'talented' Ireland international Clark
The 31-year-old defender has committed the next two years of his career to the Premier League club.
England star Vunipola 'definitely staying' at Saracens despite relegation
The reigning Premiership champions will be relegated from the top-flight at the end of the campaign.
Schmeichel and De Gea praise young Irish goalkeeper training out his back garden
The aspiring stopper found a way to practice on his own while in self isolation.
'They reacted unbelievably': Schmidt praises trio for staying with squad
Kieran Marmion, Will Addison and Jordi Murphy have trained with Ireland this week despite missing out on the World Cup squad.
Bilbao tie down striker to 9-year contract with €135 million release clause
Inaki Williams has committed to Athletic Bilbao until 2028.
More good news for Connacht as Irish-capped duo pen new deals
Niyi Adeolokun and Dave Heffernan become the latest players to commit their future to the western province.
'He arrived in from Lebanon and was training two days later'
Ireland’s Defence Forces are in the Netherlands where they will aim to book a place at next year’s World Military Games.
'I think he should come to Denmark now that he's made that commitment'
Martin O’Neill indicated Michael Obafemi was likely to travel to Aarhus, but has warned against expecting too much of the 18-year-old.
Ireland agrees to take in 25 migrants from stranded Lifeline ship
The Lifeline boat has 234 migrants on board and has been refused permission to dock in a number of countries.
Peterborough defender Steven Taylor resorts to sweeping snow off the pitch mid-game
It was well worth the effort in the end as the Posh claimed a 2-1 win.
'I felt my commitment levels have been judged a little bit unfairly'
After putting in a man-of-the-match display in tonight’s win over Uruguay, Harry Arter says he’s willing to play through the pain-barrier against Austria.
Man United extend Marouane Fellaini's contract
Jose Mourinho has put great faith in the 29-year-old midfielder despite negativity from fans.
Clare's Podge Collins will focus solely on inter-county hurling in 2017
The 24-year-old helped the senior footballers reach the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland SFC earlier this year.
'Warrior' James McClean played tonight with a torn back muscle
Ireland’s match-winner added that “playing for this country means everything”.
'Lads saying "In my day we did it"? Bullshit, that's just not good enough anymore'
Bressie recognises that commitment levels in the GAA are higher than ever before.
Rooney: I will never play for another Premier League club
The England captain has been awarded a testimonial match by United in August.
Enda Kenny sat on a bench with a homeless man for 20 minutes this weekend
He told the story during the Fine Gael presidential dinner yesterday evening.
This Irish lad went to great lengths to trick his colleagues into thinking there was milk
HOW did they make tea?
Kenny Cunningham says Ireland should forget about Grealish... and BOD agrees
Two ex-Ireland captains have waded into the debate.
'I've no need to question anyone's passion' - O'Neill defends McCarthy after Brady criticism
The Everton midfielder may not be as committed as he should be, according to ex-international Brady.
This guy built a secret tunnel through Toronto because he wanted somewhere to watch TV
So much effort turned into so much controversy.
The Peamount U9s showed their commitment to the cause tonight
The team trained tonight despite some fairly adverse conditions.
It seems Raheem Sterling is not going anywhere soon despite links with Real Madrid
The winger insists he is happy at Anfield.
So just what is the government doing about homelessness?
The coalition has committed to ending long term homelessness by 2016. But we’ve been here before…
Karl Lacey on his thesis, nine-hour round trips to training and the birth of his son
The 2012 Footballer of the Year also reveals how he played on against Armagh despite feeling a slight tear in his hamstring early on.
In pics: Schools rugby players brave the elements
The clash between Wesley College and Maynooth Post Primary was played in muddy conditions.
Rory Best threw himself into a ruck 30 seconds AFTER fracturing his arm
The hooker was forced off the pitch yesterday after scoring Ireland’s wonderful second try.
Reilly: Everyone will have free GP care by 2016, IMO: There’s no hope of that
Reilly also said that he will legislate in the new year to crackdown on private health insurance providers offering plans which exclude treatment at certain hospitals.
Gilmore: ‘Same-sex marriage referendum will be held before the end of the lifetime of this government’
The Tánaiste said that he hoped a referendum would be held next year, but it could be in the spring of 2015.
Consideration on Bethany Home redress to be concluded 'in weeks'
Bethany survivor Derek Leinster said it is “breathtaking” and “great news” that an apology and redress could be on its way.
Fellaini says he will see out his Everton contract
The Belgian returns for Wednesday’s clash with Newcastle, following his suspension for headbutting Ryan Shawcross.
Harte lauds the commitment of All-Ireland champions Donegal
The Tyrone manager also admits he is surprised by the level of progress Donegal have made over the past 12 months.
Woman celebrates marriage to... herself
Yoga teacher in the US made promises to herself during wedding ceremony.
Ribery wants to stay at Bayern forever and ever and ever
Our money is on a switch to Chelsea before the start of next season.