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Tuesday 27 October 2020
There was the usual heartbreak for Mayo fans but also a lot of positives.
Carlow had a strong year on the rugby front, while there was plenty of horse racing glory.
Plenty of GAA success in Roscommon this year.
There was a Rugby World Cup star in there as well.
Also, Leo Cullen retired and Paul McShane played in an FA Cup final at Wembley.
Jason Smyth lit up the Paralympics world yet again this year.
Warning: GAA features heavily.
Leitrim U21 footballer Feilim McHugh is a firm favourite thanks to his driving test antics.
It was a memorable year for the Deise.
It was also a very good year for Paddy Barnes, Tony McCoy and cycling enthusiasts.
Memorable days in Thomond Park, camogie champions and beating the Black Ferns.
Longford Town and their hurlers brought home silverware in 2014.
The Mourne men and ladies had plenty to smile about over the past 12 months.
Cathal Barrett winning Young Hurler of the Year and other memorable occasions.
A first piece of GAA silverware in nearly 20 years was the highlight of 2013.
Featuring Niamh Kavanagh, Shane Lowry, Tullamore Rugby and Kilcormac-Killoughey among others.
It was a good year for GAA in the Breffni county.
Grand Slams, cricket scores and taking Australia by storm..
The U21 footballers beat a talented Dublin side, Town’s David O’Sullivan scored for fun and Pat Fitzgerald was named IRFU president.
It’s the turn of the Premier County.
Robbie Henshaw, John Joe Nevin and John Heslin all caught the eye this year.
Inter-county struggles, but plenty to shout about at club level across the Shannon.
The Christy Ring Cup is having a cosy Christmas with the Mournemen while Rory McIlroy got back to winning ways.
No inter-county silverware, but plenty in the ring, rugby field and on the road.
There were plenty of reasons to be cheerful despite another All-Ireland heartache.
Barry Geraghty, Grace Davitt, Marie Louise Reilly and Devin Toner were amongst the Royal County stars who shone in 2013.
It wasn’t exactly 1996 but here’s how things went in the Model County this year.
Sure, Cork are Cork.
Was it a good year for the capital? You bet.
From thrashing Laois to Premier League appearances and rugby brothers; it’s Louth’s best bits of the year.
We’ve picked out some of the most memorable bits of Fermanagh’s year in sport.
Sean Cavanagh, Darren Clarke and Damian Casey all feature as we review The Red Hand County’s 2013.
From a world record and gold medal to a Grand Prix and Grand Slam, it’s been a decent sporting year for the Lilywhites.
Cody’s Cats may not have lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup but there were plenty of other achievements to shout about.
What sort of year was it for the Oak Leaf County?
Munster hurling wins, Munster schools rugby wins and Paulie in starring form for Munster.
Eight-goal routs, prodigal sons, and success in Scotland were among the standout moments for the Orchard County this year.
It was a memorable year for the Banner County for a number of reasons.
Lions, seagulls and silverware (oh my) — there was lots for Wicklow sports fans to smile about this year.
There was plenty of silverware, a rising star in horse racing, and a football legend who said farewell.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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