# Contrasting Fortunes

This year

2023

No place for sentiment as groundbreaking Irish players left on other side of history

There is something to be admired in the way head coach Vera Pauw had an openness to being won over by outsiders.

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Jun 28th 2023, 4:36 PM

Last year

2022

# Contrasting Fortunes

Favourable result for Republic of Ireland, but the North's World Cup hopes suffer blow

Finland were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovakia last night, ahead of the Girls In Green’s trip to Gothenburg.

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Apr 9th 2022, 11:19 AM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Saints starting from scratch after a winter of discontent leaves a bitter taste

St Pat’s looked set for another title challenge until an acrimonious managerial exit and raft of player departures left them playing catch up to champions Shamrock Rovers.

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Mar 4th 2022, 7:45 AM

All time

# Contrasting Fortunes

Harrington in the hunt and Sharvin just a shot further behind, but McIlroy misses cut at Scottish Open

The Ryder Cup captain and McIlroy’s fellow Co. Down man are well in contention heading into Saturday at the Renaissance Club.

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Jul 9th 2021, 11:00 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Irish duo close in on Olympic place in Lanzarote, Lanigan-O'Keeffe falls short at World Cup

A day of mixed outcomes for Irish Tokyo 2021 hopefuls.

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Mar 25th 2021, 9:34 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Everton into 2nd as Blades become first top-flight team in 118 years to be winless after 26 December

Only Burnley in 1889-90 and Bolton in 1902-03 have gone as long without a win after Gylfi Sigurdsson netted a late clincher for the Toffees.

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Dec 26th 2020, 10:53 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Hazard injury adds to Real Madrid misery in shock defeat, while Atletico join Real Sociedad atop La Liga

A Thibaut Courtois error contributed to Real Madrid’s home defeat to Alaves, which also came at the cost of an injury to his Belgian international team-mate.

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Nov 28th 2020, 11:07 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Ryan De Vries the late hero as Sligo seal big win and heap more misery on Derry

Liam Buckley’s men took the all-important points on offer at the Showgrounds.

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Sep 29th 2020, 10:31 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Tribesmen top Division 1 after handing relegated Kildare a seventh straight defeat

The Lilywhites have endured a nightmare league campaign this year, while Galway face a decider with Dublin next weekend.

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Mar 25th 2018, 6:33 PM

# All aboard

Despite a year of strike threats, we took millions more journeys on public transport

The NTA said the 2016 passenger figures show a “clear demand for a safe, efficient and reliable public transport service”.

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Jan 5th 2017, 6:35 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Who were the biggest winners and losers from Deadline Day?

Some clubs will feel pleased with their work while others will be bitterly disappointed.

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Sep 1st 2016, 5:41 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

'It's a different atmosphere' - Clark glad to put relegation woes to one side and focus on Ireland

The defender is happy to get a break away from life at the Premier League’s basement club Aston Villa.

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Mar 28th 2016, 8:11 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Spieth crashes out as aggressive McIlroy stays in the mix

World number one staying positive despite uncharacteristic early exit.

5.8k

Feb 20th 2016, 10:23 AM

# Contrasting Fortunes

3 winners and 3 losers from the January Transfer Window

Louis van Gaal and others who will be feeling unimpressed from the past month of action.

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Feb 2nd 2016, 7:15 AM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Newcastle win fourth straight game as Liverpool stumble once again

Alan Pardew has turned things around massively with Newcastle over the last few weeks.

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Nov 1st 2014, 2:58 PM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Tiger in the hunt as Harrington falls away in California

The former world number one continues to impress with his new swing as another Major winner drops off the pace.

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Feb 12th 2012, 10:35 AM