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# family-affair - Thursday 19 November, 2020
# family-affair - Sunday 30 August, 2020
McGrath factor is key for Loughmore as they book Tipp senior hurling semi-final spot
They join Kiladangan and Nenagh Éire Óg in the semi-finals.
# family-affair - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
'I'd be happier if we won it for him' - seeking glory for Galway club with two-time All-Ireland winner Dad
Sarsfields are looking to dethrone the All-Ireland champions Slaughtneil in the senior camogie club decider.
# family-affair - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
'It brings back your identity you maybe lost' - Returning to camogie after having kids and playing with four sisters
Former Wexford star Claire O’Connor, her sisters and the Rathnure camogie team take centre stage on TG4′s Ár gClub tonight.
# family-affair - Monday 10 February, 2020
Catherine Martin's husband to join her in the Dáil
Catherine Martin topped the poll in Dublin Rathdown.
# family-affair - Friday 1 November, 2019
'They'll be sitting just behind me in the dugout. I wouldn't want to enjoy these experiences without them'
Tom Elmes and his Wexford Youths side are defending the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. But it’s about much more than that.
# family-affair - Monday 28 October, 2019
Stevenson calls for family unification after beating his girlfriend's brother in world-title fight
The American beat the estranged older brother of his girlfriend, Jajaira Gonzalez, to win the vacant WBO featherweight title on Saturday.
# family-affair - Sunday 6 October, 2019
Family affair as local lad revels in Newcastle debut
Matty Longstaff marked his first top-flight start with the 72nd-minute rocket.
# family-affair - Sunday 18 August, 2019
'I have two very special girls. They gave me a card this morning that said, 'Dad, go and do it''
Liam Sheedy was joined by his family as Tipp kick-started their All-Ireland party.
# family-affair - Thursday 15 August, 2019
'Surreal' for Kilkenny to be back in All-Ireland final, says 2009 winning-captain Fennelly
Sunday’s showdown against Tipperary is a family affair for ex-Cats star Michael Fennelly.
# family-affair - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Dundalk sweating over star man Duffy's arrival for today's Champions League showdown
The Lilywhites are due to face Riga FC at 5.30pm.
# family-affair - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Sam Allardyce - grandson of the man himself - signs for League One side Oxford
The club say that the 18-year-old is an ‘old-school defender’.
# family-affair - Friday 10 May, 2019
Clermont crowned Challenge Cup champions after one-sided final victory
They had 20 points to spare over Top 14 rivals La Rochelle on Friday night.
# family-affair - Thursday 2 May, 2019
'He’s enjoying himself out there. He’s playing a bit of rugby and drinking a few pints'
Joe Canning says that his nephew Jack is having a good time with the Northern Suburbs Rugby Club in Sydney.
# family-affair - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
'It's something as a child you dream of. To do that alongside my sister in Australia is class'
From the west of Ireland to the West Coast Eagles, Mayo sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly on seizing the opportunity of a lifetime.
# family-affair - Monday 25 March, 2019
'Everyone who knows my dad knows the amount of work and effort he puts into it'
Shane McEntee and his father, manager Andy, have helped Meath back into the top flight of the league.
# family-affair - Saturday 12 January, 2019
'The circle of life' - Big day for three generations of Fultons as ever-rising Star chase history
Adrian is head coach, Danny is in the backroom team and 16-year-old sensation CJ will be on the court.
# family-affair - Thursday 15 November, 2018
'She had to make a conscious decision' - Fox-Cab boss Ring praises injury-plagued daughter
Former Dublin star Amy Ring had to call time on her inter-county career after sustaining tendonitis in both knees.
# family-affair - Saturday 18 August, 2018
'I'm glad I didn't throw the towel in and I was able to give my family something to cheer about'
There are sporting upsets and then there is the story of the Irish women’s hockey team at the World Cup. This is what it meant to those involved.
# family-affair - Monday 9 July, 2018
North West is set to star in her first fashion campaign with mum Kim Kardashian and Grandma Kris
Swag Hags for Bags.
# family-affair - Friday 1 June, 2018
'I want to give my father a few more good days in the sun' - Aoife Murray on a 17th season with Cork
The veteran goalkeeper will captain Cork this summer as they look to retain their All-Ireland crown.
# family-affair - Saturday 14 April, 2018
O'Sullivan and Walsh: Husband and wife team chasing 'fairytale' Grand National run
Kildare trainer Ross O’Sullivan will have his first ever Aintree Grand National runner today, with his wife Katie Walsh riding Baie Des Iles in the iconic race.
# family-affair - Friday 9 February, 2018
Injured trio Clifford, O'Shea and Crowley miss out as Kerry face Monaghan
Andrew Barry will join his brother Jack in the Kerry team for Sunday’s game.
# family-affair - Thursday 2 November, 2017
Memories of his late brother keep Morrissey striving for more: 'He was my Ronaldo'
A double is at stake this weekend for midfielder Gearoid Morrissey and his City team-mates.
# family-affair - Thursday 5 October, 2017
Father and son: Liam Kinsella aiming to reach the heights of ex-Ireland midfielder Mark
The pair are working together with the U21s ahead of tonight’s European Championships qualifier against Norway.
# family-affair - Monday 25 September, 2017
On the double! Two All-Ireland medals in one week for the McCaffreys of Clontarf
Sarah McCaffrey starred yesterday as her brother Jack enjoyed the celebrations in the stands.
# family-affair - Thursday 21 September, 2017
Domhnall Gleeson called dad Brendan "an amazing father" and gave us all the feels
Go ring your dad immediately.
# family-affair - Sunday 10 September, 2017
'Our household is manic on the best of days, but on All-Ireland day it's a complete joke!'
Anna Farrell is lining out alongside two of her sisters in today’s All-Ireland senior camogie final as Kilkenny eye a back-to-back double.
# family-affair - Sunday 25 June, 2017
'When you know what he went through to get the green jersey, words can't describe the emotions'
The summer of 2017 is one the Longs won’t forget in a hurry.
# family-affair - Friday 9 June, 2017
Sister Act! Farrells to the fore as Kilkenny eye back-to-back double
The reigning champions, captained by Anna Farrell, face Waterford in their All-Ireland championship opener tomorrow.
# family-affair - Sunday 4 June, 2017
'It was special' - Gatland's son causes the Lions a whole lot of problems
The 22-year-old Barbarians out-half was excellent in Whangarei.
# family-affair - Friday 2 June, 2017
Gatland's son puts family first for Lions tour
Bryn Gatland only wants the Lions to lose one game on Tour, the one he’s playing against them.
# family-affair - Saturday 4 March, 2017
Family affair as four Sarsfields sisters and their dad eye historic All-Ireland glory
Managed by their father ‘Hopper’ McGrath, the Galway side face Slaughtneil in the senior camogie club final.
# family-affair - Monday 5 September, 2016
A remarkable day for Tipp hurling, a remarkable day for the McGrath family
Noel, John and Brian McGrath were all celebrating All-Ireland wins on Sunday night.
# family-affair - Saturday 23 July, 2016
Family affair as Podge Collins celebrates Clare victory with father and mother
The dual star featured in his side’s memorable victory earlier.
# family-affair - Tuesday 26 April, 2016
'It was the first time my two kids were at the game, it was a real emotional feeling'
It was a special day for Sean Cavanagh at Croke Park over the weekend.
# family-affair - Saturday 2 April, 2016
Niall Quinn had a special reason to celebrate Dublin's Leinster U21 title win
The Irish soccer great saw his son Mikey win as part of the Dublin U21 panel.
# family-affair - Monday 21 March, 2016
'It's very tough knowing you're standing on the track with potential drug cheats'
It’s been a contrasting few years for hurdling siblings Thomas and Jessie Barr.
# family-affair - Tuesday 8 December, 2015
Dean Walsh wants uncle Billy back in his corner for Friday's national final
The reigning Irish light-welterweight champ defends his title this weekend.
# family-affair - Sunday 27 September, 2015
Brothers win out against father in Galway semi-final to set up decider with All-Ireland champs
Michael and John Daly won out with Mountbellew-Moylough and the Salthill-Knocknacarra team managed by their father Val.