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# Feature

Last year
2023
Letter from Sydney: The calm before the storm ahead of World Cup D-Day
Letter from Brisbane: 'Let them eat sh*t' and a whirlwind 24 hours
The people and places that shaped Louise Quinn - from the family shop in Blessington to northern Sweden
The rise of Katie McCabe, and the influence and inspiration of an U12s coach
'Unbelievable' - The growth of women's football in Creeslough, Dunfanaghy and rural Donegal
Pilates, one-on-one extras, and yoghurts: The secret to Irish stars' Championship consistency
When All-Ireland ambition meets Hoop Dreams: Kerry's football / basketball crossover
USA invite reflecting Ireland's growth, World Cup second coming and All-Star support
'There's no point in sugarcoating it, there is racism in Ireland'
Footballers’ lives: A glimpse into the struggle, fortune and enduring beauty of the game
All time
'It feels really special' - A trip down memory lane with Irish football's next centurion
Dispatches from Ukraine: A student, a rabbi and a burlesque club manager in wartime Odesa
'Pinch me' moments, high praise for new coaching additions, and the Japan challenge
'I remember sitting in my hotel room, bawling crying, being like, 'I'm not ready for this''
David Clifford on dealing with expectation, life away from Kerry and missing soccer
Role model status, talented young sister playing for Ireland, and growth of the game
'I've learned how to play with no fear. I've been through a lot football-wise'
'I did my cruciate on 99 games. There was a massive thing in the paper the next day about the 100th'
The Irish contingent central to Liverpool's promotion bid and FA Cup dream
Damien Dempsey: 'I feel lucky that I do what I do - and other people get a lift from it'
'We're ready for it' - well-travelled Shels star braced for two massive weekends
'I'm just enjoying it. Life's great' - Ireland's Liverpool star back on top after tough times
Coscoran targeting 'next level' for both himself and Irish athletics after Tokyo breakthrough
'It's not straightforward. It's been worth the ups and downs, and mistakes'
'It means so much to me and my whole family' - Ireland's US-born Everton goalkeeper
'That's what I liked: When I was in the water, I was as good as all the able-bodied guys'
'Turning a corner' after nightmare concussion struggles, and an interesting Gaelic games venture
Breakout Ireland star 'focusing on Peamount and loving it' as top-of-the-table clash 'just another game'
The rise of Katie McCabe, Ireland's youngest-ever captain and world-class Arsenal star
'If the phone rings at training, I have to answer it. If there’s an emergency I have to go'
The quiet leader in the Bohs dressing room who's back stronger after a cruel knee injury
The dynamic duo fronting European football coverage and inspiring the next generation
Facing The Master: The brilliance of Eamonn Ryan - by those who tried to beat him
'I'm lucky to be able to play both and represent Cork' - the highs and lows of one of the country's top dual stars
Super Saturday on the cards as resurgent Cavan look to bag second All-Ireland title in three weeks
'I couldn't believe it' - unlikely Australian adventure to look forward to but football first for now
'We want to create a space where everyone is absolutely welcome' - GAA to register first LGBTQ+ club
'We're hungry for more after getting that bit of silverware' - All-Ireland semi up next in comeback year
The four siblings hoping to lead Armagh to glory - one having just returned from a serious knee injury
'It's always a pinch me moment' - fronting the TV coverage through a GAA season like no other