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# Flying the flag

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2023
# Flying the flag
Rhys McClenaghan qualifies for European Championships final in first place
Irish Olympian advances in Antalya.
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Apr 11th 2023, 9:26 PM
# irish pride
Pádraig Harrington to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
‘This is a deep-down satisfaction, and I’m very proud to be included,’ the Dubliner said.
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Mar 8th 2023, 9:33 PM
# Flying the flag
Lowry joint leader in Abu Dhabi as Harrington rolls back the years
The Irish pair impressed in the third round.
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Jan 21st 2023, 3:00 PM
# Flying the flag
Irish referee Michelle O'Neill selected for this summer's World Cup
The Wexford official will join Vera Pauw’s history-makers Down Under.
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Jan 9th 2023, 4:03 PM
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2022
# Flying the flag
History-making Passmore rounds off brilliant week at World Junior Diving Championships
The 17-year-old finished fifth in the 3M Springboard final, having won Ireland’s first-ever world-level diving medal on Tuesday.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 11:39 AM
# Flying the flag
Meath, Armagh, Leitrim and Mayo stars nominated for AFLW awards
Vikki Wall and Blaithin Mackin are up for Best First-Year Player, with Áine Tighe and Aileen Gilroy in the running for MVP.
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Nov 21st 2022, 10:20 PM
# Flying the flag
Leona Maguire and Seamus Power make strong starts Stateside
The Irish duo put down successful opening rounds at the LPGA Tour Championship and the RSM Classic.
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Nov 17th 2022, 10:47 PM
# Flying the flag
Nine Irish players left in AFLW race with Mayo showdown in store this weekend
There’s two finals series games down for decision on Saturday.
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Nov 10th 2022, 6:31 PM
# Flying the flag
Seamus Power 'over the moon' after second PGA Tour win in Bermuda
The Waterford man has moved up to 32nd in the world rankings.
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Oct 31st 2022, 10:33 AM
# Flying the flag
Lowry fires 67 after hour's drive to buy putter, McIlroy and Power also going well at CJ Cup
It was a successful second round for the Irish in South Carolina.
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Oct 21st 2022, 11:47 PM
# Flying the flag
Two more Irish boxers advance to European Championship quarter-finals
Shannon Sweeney and Caitlin Fryers brought the number of Irish one win away from a medal in Montenegro to nine.
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Oct 17th 2022, 6:55 PM
# Irish Eye
Man United go top of WSL as Ireland's World Cup history-makers return to club duty
From own goals to absentees, there was no shortage of talking points.
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Oct 16th 2022, 9:38 PM
# Flying the flag
Joy Neville to referee big clash of Six Nations rivals at World Cup
The Limerick woman will be on duty for England-France and Japan-Canada next month.
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Sep 21st 2022, 5:48 PM
# Flying the flag
Meath and Cork stars confirmed for AFLW debuts on Saturday
Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea will both feature for North Melbourne.
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Aug 24th 2022, 3:57 PM
# Flying the flag
The 22 Irish stars set for the new AFLW season
They’re spread across 12 teams and hail from 12 different counties.
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Aug 24th 2022, 6:45 AM
# Rebel Roar
Mixed emotions for Ireland striker Noonan after Championship debut goal
‘To get the goal, I was delighted. At the end of the day, it’s the three points that we want and we didn’t get them.’
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Aug 22nd 2022, 5:11 PM
# medal alert
Ciara Mageean wins 1500m silver at European Championships
Just beforehand, Mark English qualified for the 800m final as an automatic qualifier.
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Aug 19th 2022, 7:54 PM
# Euro Vision
No injury doubts for Shels as King optimistic ahead of Champions League clash
The Women’s National League champions are in Slovenia, where they face ZNK Pomurje tomorrow.
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Aug 17th 2022, 4:07 PM
# Flying the flag
'Over the moon' - Two golds and bronze wrap up successful World Championships for Ireland
Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal secured a sixth World Championship title.
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Aug 15th 2022, 6:28 PM
# Flying the flag
Ireland's Kelly Murphy sets new national record at European Championships
Ryan Henderson produced a top 10 finish in the BMX Freestyle final.
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Aug 13th 2022, 9:54 PM
# success
Irish show jumping team qualify for 2024 Olympics
Michael Blake’s crew finished fourth at the World Championships in Herning last night.
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Aug 13th 2022, 10:20 AM
# Flying the flag
'Dream come true' as Conor Coventry makes Premier League debut
The Republic of Ireland U21 captain came on in the closing minutes of West Ham’s defeat to Manchester City.
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Aug 8th 2022, 12:58 PM
# Flying the flag
Gold for Lavin, season's best for Coscoran as both Irish Olympians win medals
Limerick star Lavin won the 100m hurdles final in Anhalt.
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May 25th 2022, 9:31 PM
# irish down under
Clare's Considine crowned AFLW champion again after Grand final win with Adelaide
The Crows saw off Melbourne in the decider, with Sinéad Goldrick excellent in defeat.
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Apr 9th 2022, 12:46 PM
# Irish reds
'Nothing but good things to say' - praise for Liverpool's Irish trio after title success
Lovely words for Niamh Fahey, Leanne Kiernan and Megan Campbell in Matt Beard’s guide to his squad.
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Apr 7th 2022, 3:27 PM
# Flying the flag
More recognition for Staunton and O'Dwyer as Irish duo nominated for AFLW MVP
Bríd Stack is also in the running for Most Courageous Player.
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Apr 4th 2022, 12:46 PM
# Flying the flag
Two Irish stars in line for top All-Australian honours
Cora Staunton and Orla O’Dwyer are in the initial 40-strong squad.
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Mar 30th 2022, 11:24 AM
# Flying the flag
Irish disappointment as Chelsea and City reach FA Cup semi-finals, Barrett brilliant in Germany
Super sub Amber Barrett scored two and assisted one as FC Koln all but secured their place in the Frauen-Bundesliga for another year.
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Mar 20th 2022, 6:38 PM
# The42 Reads
Giant ambitions as Eagle soars: the Irish leaders making an impact in Australia
Cora Staunton and Aisling McCarthy are important figures at GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles respectively.
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Mar 6th 2022, 10:00 AM
# Flying the flag
The Irish contingent central to Liverpool's promotion bid and FA Cup dream
Niamh Fahey, Leanne Kiernan, Megan Campbell and S&C coach Colm Smith are having a big influence on Merseyside.
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Feb 27th 2022, 10:23 AM
# Flying the flag
Two new Irish records set on World Indoor Tour
Georgie Hartigan and Sarah Healy had a day to remember in Birmingham.
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Feb 19th 2022, 4:50 PM
# Making moves
Leona Maguire and Séamus Power shoot up world rankings after weekend exploits
Maguire hits a career-high of 20th following her maiden LPGA Tour win.
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Feb 8th 2022, 12:00 PM
# Flying the flag
Brilliant Coscoran wins World Indoor Tour mile in New York, with McCann third
‘We’re back, baby!’
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Feb 7th 2022, 11:41 AM
# Flying the flag
Two Irish stars named in AFLW Team of the Week
Mayo’s Aileen Gilroy and Áine Tighe of Leitrim have really impressed Down Under.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 6:11 PM
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# Preview
Katie McCabe's Arsenal face Chelsea in today's historic FA Cup final at Wembley
The Republic of Ireland captain will fly the flag on the big stage.
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Dec 5th 2021, 7:00 AM
# Flying the flag
'It's been a phenomenal year for Irish women in sport'
Leona Maguire was one of many to excel on the world stage in 2021.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 10:00 AM
# We've got McCabe
Ireland captain and Arsenal star McCabe named WSL Player of the Month for October
Katie McCabe has been in stellar form of late.
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Nov 4th 2021, 11:33 AM
# Flying the flag
'A phenomenal athlete' - Irish teen Slevin finishes 19th at World Gymnastics Championships
The Galway native made history earlier this week in Japan.
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Oct 21st 2021, 2:20 PM
# Flying the flag
Kiernan continues Liverpool goal-scoring form, Connolly downs Birmingham's Irish Seven
There were two Irish scorers on a busy night of Continental Cup action.
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Oct 13th 2021, 10:15 PM
# Flying the flag
'Representing Ireland in Europe is a huge honour' - Champions League adventure begins
Peamount United face Serbian champions Spartak Subotica in tomorrow’s Qualifying Round.
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Aug 17th 2021, 10:39 AM
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