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# Flying High

This year
2023
Kane scores from own half, bags hat-trick as Bayern hit Darmstadt for 8
The England captain has now scored two hat-tricks in nine Bundesliga games this season.
Dublin Airport records busiest-ever day with over 120,000 passengers passing through
Some 3.4 million people went through the airport in July.
The rise of Marcus Rashford – the story behind his stunning goalscoring streak
The England forward has scored in all seven of his appearances for Manchester United since the World Cup.
Last year
2022
Hansen: 'When we're doing our things right we know no team can handle it'
The winger finished a brilliant team move to score Ireland second try against South Africa on Saturday.
Back-to-back Cork titles and winning player of the match award after scoring 2-8 in final
Amy O’Connor helped Seandún to defend their county senior camogie title at the weekend.
'She has been super important' - high praise as Vikki Wall scores sixth goal of the season
Elsewhere, Orla O’Dwyer helped top-of-the-table Brisbane to a comprehensive win.
'A magical feeling' - a first Limerick senior hurling semi-final since 1985
Barry Nash’s South Liberties enjoyed a shock win over Patrickswell.
Irish duo Wall and Tighe score a brace each, McDonagh makes AFLW debut
Round four of the Women’s AFL season saw Irish goalscorers and another debut.
Five-star O'Gorman leads the way as Peamount fire eight goals past Cork City
Elsewhere, DLR Waves recorded a big result against champions Shelbourne.
All time
Kearney fires course-record 65 to storm into lead at Dutch Open
The 33-year-old Dubliner shot a bogey-free, seven-under-par opening round and leads by a shot heading into Friday.
Ryanair boss warns of ‘dramatically higher’ air fares next summer
Michael O’Leary said today that huge demand for holidays would coincide with fewer flights next year.
Ryanair sees strong recovery in summer bookings
The announcement came as the company reported a loss of €273 million.
'I’m not sure I’ve been part of a squad with such a squad ethos' - Kerry savour latest Munster win
The experienced midfielder saw his team storm to Munster final glory today in Killarney.
Athlone win in Cork to go top of the table
James Doona’s cool finish with 12 minutes to go proved to be the difference between the two sides
10 games unbeaten for Mick McCarthy's Cardiff after four-goal win over Wayne Rooney's Derby side
Cardiff have taken 24 points from Mick McCarthy’s 10 games in charge.
'Sometimes you like to say things that are not true' - Mourinho bites back as he praises Bale's display
The Spurs boss says the 31-year-old is back to his best.
Tipp's O'Dwyer bags goal for leaders Brisbane Lions as Premiership battle heats up
O’Dwyer’s side are now seven points clear at the top of the AFLW ladder following their win over Fremantle Dockers.
Liverpool trip couldn't come at a better time - Solskjaer
Manchester Untied have now replaced Liverpool at the top of the league ahead of their trip to Anfield on Sunday.
Januzaj pulls the strings as Real Sociedad extend their La Liga lead
The former Manchester United winger created the winning goal for Alexander Isak today against Cadiz.
James Rodriguez-inspired Everton reclaim Premier League top spot
The Toffees convincingly overcame Brighton this afternoon.
Wolves in Champions League contention 'isn’t a huge shock' to Matt Doherty
‘With the manager and players we have we’re quite an ambitious team,’ the Ireland international says.
'I’m going to leave Tokyo with Olympic gold'
Pressure, pride, adrenaline, despair, peaks, troughs, heartache – Garry Doyle speaks to four Irish athletes heading to Tokyo to find out what it’s really like to qualify for the Olympics.
Irish Aviation Authority warns drone users to follow the rules or face 'very serious consequences'
There are a number of regulations associated with using drones in Ireland and they must be registered with the IAA.
Troy Parrott and Jack Byrne to start for Ireland in friendly with New Zealand
The Spurs striker will become Ireland’s third-youngest senior international tomorrow night.
Bournemouth go third in the Premier League with win away to Southampton
It was their first win at the Saints’s home at the 16th attempt.
Frenchman uses his jet-powered hoverboard to cross the channel after initial failure
The five turbines on the former jet-ski champion’s craft propel him at speeds of up to 190 kilometres an hour.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary earned almost €10,000 a day in the past year
In the 12 months to March 2019, O’Leary pay package totalled €3.38 million.
Monaghan's Aaron McKenna moves to 8-0 with second round stoppage win in California
The 19-year-old maintained his perfect record with a one-sided victory against Daniel Perales.
Norwich see off Swansea to move five points clear in the Championship
The Canaries cranked up the pressure on Leeds United and Sheffield United with a fourth consecutive win.
Impressive Arsenal make it nine wins on the bounce as Emery's men thump Fulham in London derby
The Gunners eased past Fulham at Craven Cottage with a dominant 5-1 win on Sunday.
Dublin's CityJet is merging with a Spanish airline to form Europe's biggest regional carrier
The combined companies will have a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft.
Remember the name! Teenager Sommer Lecky through to World high jump final
It was another brilliant morning for the Irish team in Finland.
Ireland achieve highest-ever points total in latest World Rugby rankings
Joe Schmidt’s side won 10 of their 11 Tests last season.
Ireland's Sam Bennett sprints to impressive third place finish at stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia
The Bora-Hansgrohe rider finished in third place during the six hour stage from Penne to Gualdo Tadino.
First ever permanent exhibition on the Irish flag to open at GPO
The new exhibition opens later this month.
Nick Foles and the Eagles soar to the Super Bowl as they sink the Vikings
It was a dominant performance from Philadelphia as they won their first NFC Championship since 2005.
Four-try Exeter hammer Leicester to end year with 10-point Premiership lead
The Chiefs’ title defence is building further momentum.
Big shock in Leopardstown Christmas Chase as Michael O'Leary horses finish 1-2-3
Gigginstown House Stud celebrated four winners on the third day of the Christmas Festival.
Just one prosecution over illegal drone use since regulations introduced
Experts say the popularity of these devices in both commercial and domestic markets has skyrocketed in recent years.
Leinster's Champions Cup opponents capitalise on Saracens defeat to top Premiership
The Premiership has a new leader after Exeter Chiefs beat Harlequins earlier.