# Flying the flag

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# 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

# Flying the flag

McIlroy relieved just to make the cut at the Open, Lowry in contenion after stunning 65

‘I’m just trying to play my own game and not even look at the board,’ says McIlroy.

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Jul 16th 2021, 8:29 PM

# Comeback is on

Fremantle show faith in Leitrim star with new deal despite two injury-ravaged seasons

Áine Tighe will look to make her AFLW debut next season after a nightmare run of knee injuries.

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Jun 18th 2021, 9:56 AM

# Going Well

Ireland's Aine Donegan eliminates leading qualifier to reach last 32 of Amateur Championship

The Lahinch golfer led the charge on a good day for the Irish contingent.

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Jun 9th 2021, 9:07 PM

# Flying the flag

Tipp's Premiership champion O'Dwyer among Irish stars returning to AFLW next season

Dublin duo Sinéad Goldrick and Lauren Magee will also head back to Melbourne.

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Jun 9th 2021, 5:06 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland duo impress at World Cup as Coyle finishes fifth and Brassil edges closer to Olympic qualification

‘I’m absolutely delighted with a fifth place in the World Cup final,’ Coyle said. ‘It’s a competition that replicates the Olympics so I’m delighted I’m coming into form.’

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May 14th 2021, 7:59 PM

# History makers

Ireland Women's 4x200m team take second with stunning national record in World Relays final

And having qualified for the Olympics yesterday, Ireland’s mixed 4x400m team finished seventh in their final.

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May 2nd 2021, 7:13 PM

# One to Watch

Irish heptathlete O'Connor 'so excited for what's next' after stunning second and national record in Italy

The 20-year-old’s first heptathlon in two years was one to remember.

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Apr 26th 2021, 9:21 AM

# Flying the flag

The Irish stars and clubs to watch as the 2021 AFLW finals kick off tomorrow

With nine players involved across the six teams remaining, we’re guaranteed another Irish Premiership winner.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 7:15 AM

# Green army

'This is our first Olympics so there's still an element that other countries will think of us as underdogs'

Chloe Watkins and the Irish women’s hockey team are aiming for another memorable summer.

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Mar 31st 2021, 8:10 PM

# Flying the flag

Huge performances from 'first-class' McCabe and 'magnificent' Moloney bode well for Ireland

Louise Quinn was also on the scoresheet in Italy over the weekend.

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Mar 30th 2021, 3:53 PM

# Flying the flag

'The best way to make us achieve and to bring home medals is for people to get behind us'

Tokyo-targeting Colin Judge and Martin Gordon hope Paralympics Ireland’s fundraiser helps them – and others – to The Next Level.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 4:42 PM

# Cheltenham 2021

Two good wins for Irish trainers as Vanillier triumphs in Albert Bartlett

Beforehand, Belfast Banter sprung a 33-1 surprise in the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle.

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Mar 19th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Flying the flag

'We’re really happy to have the Irish girls. They just play sport how it’s meant to be played'

Aisling McCarthy and Niamh and Grace Kelly starred for West Coast Eagles in their big win yesterday.

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Mar 16th 2021, 9:49 AM

# Going Well

In-form Irish duo Lavin and Tobin clock huge PBs to advance at European Indoors

Nadia Power, Mark English, Cian McPhillips and Phil Healy are all in action in the business end of their respective events this evening.

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Mar 6th 2021, 12:40 PM

# Winning

Power's stunning form continues on successful day for Irish women's middle-distance running

The Dubliner produced another impressive 800m win in Belgium, while Síofra Cléirigh Büttner ran a big 1500m in Boston.

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Feb 13th 2021, 9:50 PM

# Flying the flag

'Awesome!' - Darren Clarke wins second straight PGA Tour Champions title

The 2011 Open champion won again in Hualalai.

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Jan 24th 2021, 9:25 PM

# Sam the man

Bennett becomes first Irishman in 31 years to wear green jersey at Tour de France

The Deceuninck–Quick-Step rider had a third-place finish, with Wout van Aert claiming Stage 5.

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Sep 2nd 2020, 4:59 PM

# Flying the flag

Big milestone ahead as Zach Tuohy set to go second on AFL appearance list for Irish players

The Laois star and Kerry’s Mark O’Connor are in line for a big clash with Geelong.

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Aug 13th 2020, 12:03 PM

# Land down under

Irish trio set to lead West Coast's line as Mayo Sister Act sign contract extensions

Grace and Niamh Kelly will return to the Eagles after impressing in their debut season.

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Aug 4th 2020, 9:59 AM

# Back in business

No joy for the Irish in Germany as Donegal striker Barrett sees red on Bundesliga restart

The focus switches to Claire O’Riordan and her MSV Duisburg side today.

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May 30th 2020, 9:28 AM

# famous five

'The attitude they showed coming back in was the most pleasing of all' - Cullen hails Leinster's Ireland crew

Leinster’s returning international quintet played their part in securing another win for the province at the RDS on Saturday.

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Feb 17th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Irish Eye

More winning debuts, goals and county teammates going head-to-head on AFLW opening weekend

Tipperary star Aisling McCarthy led the Irish contingent Down Under.

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Feb 10th 2020, 10:19 AM

# Flying the flag

Irish duo Meadow and Maguire on the hunt in Oz as McDowell the pick of the bunch at Pebble Beach

The pair are both in the top 20 at the Vic Open as part of the LGPA tour.

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Feb 7th 2020, 8:15 PM

# Flying the flag

Joy for Irish duo as Arsenal beat City to book League Cup final date with Chelsea

Katie McCabe played the full game for the Gunners.

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Jan 29th 2020, 10:32 PM

# Flying the flag

Kay bags bronze for Ireland at Track Cycling World Cup in Canada

A strong showing from Team Ireland across the pond.

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Jan 27th 2020, 10:29 AM

# Around The World

'As hard as it is, you just embrace it' - A Kerryman's solo cycle home from New Zealand

Tomás Mac an t-Saoir has already conquered Africa and America. His attention now turns to the rest of the world.

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Jan 19th 2020, 7:30 AM

# The Arts

Over €1.85 million in funding announced to promote Irish artists abroad in more than 40 countries

The funding will help put Irish talent on ‘the world’s finest stages’ in the coming months.

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Jan 9th 2020, 3:39 PM

# terrific teehan

Dream debut for Cork 20-year-old as Teehan stuns Smith at Ally Pally

The Irish youngster made his World Darts Championship bow one to remember, while Fermanagh’s Brendan Dolan also prevailed.

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Dec 15th 2019, 9:30 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland captain helps champions Arsenal stay top of the league for Christmas

A look back on today’s Women’s Super League action.

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Dec 15th 2019, 8:34 PM

# Making A Splash

Brilliant bronze for Shane Ryan ensures Ireland's big week at Europeans ends on a high

Ryan bagged bronze in the 50m backstroke at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow.

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Dec 8th 2019, 7:53 PM

# bronze age

European bronze for McSharry as Sligo 19-year-old clocks new Irish senior record

The teen sensation rounded off a successful day for Team Ireland in Glasgow.

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Dec 4th 2019, 6:53 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland international trials with West Ham on busy day of representation across the water

Meanwhile, Girls in Green goalkeeper Grace Moloney hit the 150 mark at Reading.

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Nov 4th 2019, 11:09 AM

# Euro Vision

Champions League joy for Irish trio as Arsenal and Glasgow march into quarter-finals

Louise Quinn and Katie McCabe’s Gunners and Clare Shine’s Glasgow City reached the last eight tonight.

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Oct 31st 2019, 10:49 PM

# Flying the flag

18 Irish players ready to go as 2020 AFLW season set in stone following ugly dispute

All has been resolved with fixtures in place for next year.

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Oct 29th 2019, 3:24 PM

# the big time

'The dream has always been to get onto the LPGA. If a girl from Cavan can do it, then anybody can'

Leona Maguire is primed for the world’s biggest stage in 2020 after her remarkable rise to the top.

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Oct 15th 2019, 8:29 PM

# World Class

Back-to-back champion Sanita Puspure one of five Irish up for prestigious World Rowing Awards

New crew of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy and fellow Corkman Ronan Byrne are also nominated.

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Oct 15th 2019, 11:38 AM