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# Fighting Irish

This year
2023
'No regrets' - Denise O'Sullivan and Ireland hungry for more after World Cup taste
History-making Girls In Green targetting win over Nigeria to finish first major tournament on a high.
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Jul 29th 2023, 6:00 AM
Ireland's 'bees' provide positive buzz for women's rugby with landmark Olympic qualification
Lucy Mulhall described sports psychologist Siobhain McArdle’s work with the team as a ‘turning point’ as Ireland stamped their ticket for Paris 2024.
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May 14th 2023, 1:35 PM
Last year
2022
Ireland fall short after pushing New Zealand all the way in Sevens World Cup semi-final
Elsewhere, the Ireland women delivered an impressive performance against England to secure a seventh-place finish.
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Sep 11th 2022, 5:20 PM
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Three Irish dates announced for Cage Warriors in 2020
The promotion is coming to Belfast and Cork next year.
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Nov 11th 2019, 5:14 PM
'We're going out there to win and we will win. That's our attitude'
There’s a nice Laois flavour to the Ireland Women as they gear up for a huge clash in Scotland tonight.
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Feb 8th 2019, 7:00 AM
Boom-Boom Kennedy and the magic behind the Celtic Warrior gym
Garda Niall Kennedy will fight in Boston this weekend along with fellow Irish boxers Katie Taylor, Sean McComb and James Tennyson.
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Oct 20th 2018, 10:00 AM
Big night ahead for Gallagher as unbeaten 21-year-old eyes world title shot in Dublin
A shot at the bantamweight belt is at stake at Bellator 204, according to the Irish fighter.
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Aug 17th 2018, 6:45 AM
UFC still not ruling out Dublin return in 2018 despite Liverpool detour
The MMA organisation’s reported event in the Irish capital on 27 May is set to take place in Liverpool instead.
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Mar 20th 2018, 4:29 PM
Opinion: Suggesting the 'Fighting Irish' mascot of Notre Dame is offensive is neglectful to history
Notre Dame is an iconic marker of the various expressions of Irishness in this country, writes Eugene O’Driscoll.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 7:01 AM
Is the Notre Dame 'Fighting Irish' mascot offensive? This US sports broadcaster thinks so
“Pernicious, negative stereotypes of marginalised people that offend even some among them should be changed.”
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Jan 31st 2018, 4:22 PM
'It would probably be bad for boxing if McGregor won, but f**k it, I'm an Irishman!'
Michael Conlan will join Conor McGregor’s camp ahead of the Mayweather fight, but remains realistic about his chances.
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Jun 21st 2017, 2:59 PM
This photo of Conor McGregor and Katie Taylor meeting for the first time will make all Irish people smile
The lads!
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May 13th 2017, 3:24 PM
Coldplay introduced a Christy Moore classic to their Boston crowd
Riiiiiiide on.
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Aug 1st 2016, 4:10 PM
Ireland v Mexico: Frampton/Santa Cruz only the latest in a long history of fights
In anticipation of this weekend’s big fight, we take a look back at some of the most notable fights between both countries.
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Jul 28th 2016, 7:00 AM
Where could McGregor vs. Mendes rank among the greatest Irish fights of all time?
McGregor headlines the UFC 189 in Las Vegas next weekend.
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Jul 4th 2015, 7:15 AM
A Waterford MMA fighter is becoming a big name in South Africa
Peter Queally is a team-mate of Conor McGregor’s.
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Mar 24th 2015, 1:52 PM
New York bar causes uproar with 'no Irish drunks' sign
The bar’s owner was forced to change it to something a bit… lighter.
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Jul 26th 2014, 4:02 PM
LeBron James gives cool new uniforms to his old high school
Those helmets are sweet.
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Aug 12th 2013, 7:05 PM
Notre Dame football unveils its flashy new 'Shamrock Series' uniform
We want a pair of these gloves for our Junior C games.
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Aug 6th 2013, 3:53 PM
Croke Park set to host 'multiple' American football college games
It is believed that GAA headquarters could host as many as three games in the next five years.
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Jul 9th 2013, 8:00 AM
What would an Irish NFL team be called?
From the Cowboy Builders to the Dublin Bus, we take a look at possible Irish NFL teams
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Feb 21st 2013, 1:08 PM
ESPN obtain phone records appearing to back up Manti Te'o story
An unnamed source presented data to corroborate Te’o's tale of long calls with Lennay Kekua.
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Jan 24th 2013, 8:32 AM
Notre Dame v Alabama, BCS National Championship preview
Can the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame hold back Alabama’s Crimson Tide to claim college football’s BCS National Championship?
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Jan 7th 2013, 7:20 AM
VIDEO: Notre Dame and Alabama season highlights
Hype video released to promote Monday’s BCS National Championship game.
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Jan 6th 2013, 12:00 PM
Fighting might have led to evolution of fists
Humans are the “poster children for violence” say researchers.
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Dec 20th 2012, 5:48 PM
Notre Dame's Brian Kelly named Coach of the Year
Fighting Irish coach honoured for guiding his side to an undefeated season.
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Dec 16th 2012, 5:59 PM
VIDEO: Highlights of Notre Dame's undefeated season
With less than a month until their BCS National Championship game, someone has put together a highlight package.
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Dec 16th 2012, 2:15 PM
Small increase in number of overseas visitors to Ireland
Figures for August to October show a 1.6 per cent increase in visitors when compared to the same period in 2011.
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Nov 28th 2012, 1:47 PM
Trojan effort gives unbeaten Notre Dame a fighting title shot
Their season began in Dublin but will conclude with a BCS championship game in Miami, Florida.
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Nov 25th 2012, 10:36 AM
Luck of the Irish: Notre Dame beats Pittsburgh in triple overtime
Coach Brian Kelly admitted his side “overcame a lot tonight” following their dramatic win.
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Nov 4th 2012, 12:11 PM
Record breaking Fighting Irish march on
Notre Dame make their best start to an NCAA football season in a decade.
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Oct 7th 2012, 11:55 AM
VIDEO: Two players carry the ball in for a touchdown
Only one of them could be credited with the score though.
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Sep 23rd 2012, 10:58 AM
VIDEO: Notre Dame's marching band plays 'Call Me Maybe' in Dublin
The Fighting Irish’s marching band was one of the star attractions at the Aviva Stadium yesterday.
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Sep 2nd 2012, 12:10 PM
49,000 fans watch on as Notre Dame cruise to victory in Aviva
It is expected that today’s Emerald Isle Classic will be worth in the region of €100m to the Irish economy.
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Sep 1st 2012, 6:06 PM
Pictures: Mass held for Notre Dame fans at Dublin Castle
A grand bit of mass for our American visitors this morning…
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Sep 1st 2012, 1:24 PM
The Irish hit Ireland: Notre Dame's footballers touch down in Dublin
VIDEO: After a pleasant six-and-a-half hour jaunt across the Atlantic, Brian Kelly and his men are in town ahead of Saturday’s Aviva Stadium showdown.
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Aug 30th 2012, 3:08 PM
Fighting Irish: Rugby brawl results in two red cards
London Irish ran in six tries against Gloucester this weekend but it’s the punches everyone will remember.
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May 7th 2012, 11:30 AM
Irish maintain Baku form with two more wins
Darren O’Neill and David Oliver Joyce were in action on Saturday and both came through their respective bouts with little difficulty.
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Oct 1st 2011, 6:03 PM