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#Flying the flag

# flying-the-flag - Tuesday 21 May, 2019

Ireland trio named in Barbarians squad to face England in historic Twickenham clash
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# Flying The Flag

Ireland trio named in Barbarians squad to face England in historic Twickenham clash

May 21st 2019, 3:28 PM 11,076 Views 1 Comment

The Baa Baas women’s side face the Red Roses as part of a double-header in London next month.

The Fremantle-bound Irish duo ready to represent Louth and Leitrim Down Under
# CrossCoders
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# CrossCoders

The Fremantle-bound Irish duo ready to represent Louth and Leitrim Down Under

May 21st 2019, 7:15 AM 8,047 Views 0 Comments

Kate Flood and Áine Tighe were both delighted to put pen to paper and sign for Trent Cooper’s Freo.

# flying-the-flag - Saturday 18 May, 2019

Three-try Ospreys beat Scarlets to take final Champions Cup spot
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Three-try Ospreys beat Scarlets to take final Champions Cup spot

May 18th 2019, 10:40 PM 8,441 Views 5 Comments

Scarlets will have to make do with a place in the Challenge Cup next season.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 22 April, 2019

'It's been encouraging' - Lowry and Power take 'many positives' from top-six finishes
# Irish Eye
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# Irish Eye

'It's been encouraging' - Lowry and Power take 'many positives' from top-six finishes

Apr 22nd 2019, 1:24 PM 6,420 Views 7 Comments

So close, but yet so far at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

# flying-the-flag - Friday 5 April, 2019

Down's Olivia Mehaffey makes history as she qualifies for final round at Augusta
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Down's Olivia Mehaffey makes history as she qualifies for final round at Augusta

Apr 5th 2019, 1:31 PM 3,953 Views 0 Comments

Tied for 11th, the 21-year-old will now compete at the home of the Masters.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 1 April, 2019

Wait for first pro win continues as Maguire finishes two shots behind in California
# Irish Eye
From The42
# Irish Eye

Wait for first pro win continues as Maguire finishes two shots behind in California

Apr 1st 2019, 1:26 PM 3,253 Views 4 Comments

The Cavan golfer slipped up on the final day at the IOA Championship.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 31 March, 2019

Ulster duo Maguire and McDowell lead in California and Dominican Republic
# On The Cusp
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# On The Cusp

Ulster duo Maguire and McDowell lead in California and Dominican Republic

Mar 31st 2019, 11:45 AM 4,895 Views 0 Comments

Leona Maguire and Graeme McDowell both front their respective fields going into their final rounds.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 14 February, 2019

Hoey leads the way in Perth but early disappointment for Dunne and Moynihan
# Land Down Under
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# Land Down Under

Hoey leads the way in Perth but early disappointment for Dunne and Moynihan

Feb 14th 2019, 1:07 PM 2,512 Views 0 Comments

It’s been a mixed opening round in Australia.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 7 February, 2019

Quinn hits landmark as Irish duo help Arsenal past United into League Cup final
# Gunning For Glory
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# Gunning For Glory

Quinn hits landmark as Irish duo help Arsenal past United into League Cup final

Feb 7th 2019, 10:37 PM 4,356 Views 1 Comment

The Gunners now face City in a repeat of the 2018 decider.

Tipp star in line for AFLW debut while four other Irish set to start this weekend
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Tipp star in line for AFLW debut while four other Irish set to start this weekend

Feb 7th 2019, 4:02 PM 4,497 Views 2 Comments

Aisling McCarthy has made the Western Bulldogs cut with her ‘power, speed and ball-handling ability’ impressing.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Two on target as Bonner scoring on debut the highlight of big weekend for Irish in Oz
# Irish Eye
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# Irish Eye

Two on target as Bonner scoring on debut the highlight of big weekend for Irish in Oz

Feb 3rd 2019, 10:02 PM 7,646 Views 1 Comment

The Donegal star kicked a goal, while Cora Staunton finished with two.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 31 January, 2019

Three Irish stars set for dream starts as new AFLW season kicks off this weekend
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Three Irish stars set for dream starts as new AFLW season kicks off this weekend

Jan 31st 2019, 11:19 AM 8,035 Views 1 Comment

Donegal star forward Yvonne Bonner and Mayo duo Sarah Rowe and Cora Staunton all start.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 21 January, 2019

'She’s got plenty of tricks' - Rowe catches the eye on big weekend for Irish in Oz
# Crossing Codes
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# Crossing Codes

'She’s got plenty of tricks' - Rowe catches the eye on big weekend for Irish in Oz

Jan 21st 2019, 10:47 AM 9,492 Views 0 Comments

The Mayo star impressed in her first AFLW run-out, as did Donegal’s Yvonne Bonner.

# flying-the-flag - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

Leona Maguire still in the hunt for European Tour card after another strong round in Morocco
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Leona Maguire still in the hunt for European Tour card after another strong round in Morocco

Dec 19th 2018, 9:38 AM 4,550 Views 0 Comments

The Cavan golfer is five shots off the lead at the Lalla Aicha Tour School.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 17 December, 2018

All positive as Leona Maguire stays well on course for European Tour card in Morocco
# Irish Eye
From The42
# Irish Eye

All positive as Leona Maguire stays well on course for European Tour card in Morocco

Dec 17th 2018, 5:27 PM 5,280 Views 0 Comments

After carding 68 and 70 in the opening two rounds, the Cavan golfer’s bid is going to plan.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 3 December, 2018

Irish referee O'Neill selected for next year's Women's World Cup
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Irish referee O'Neill selected for next year's Women's World Cup

Dec 3rd 2018, 4:00 PM 12,532 Views 5 Comments

The Wexford native will officiate at next summer’s tournament in France.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 22 November, 2018

Going for gold! Harrington books second World Championship final with stunning performance
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Going for gold! Harrington books second World Championship final with stunning performance

Nov 22nd 2018, 12:52 PM 3,595 Views 2 Comments

A class act.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 11 October, 2018

Dublin teen Niamh Coyne storms to stunning silver at Youth Olympic Games
# Swim Good
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# Swim Good

Dublin teen Niamh Coyne storms to stunning silver at Youth Olympic Games

Oct 11th 2018, 12:22 AM 3,264 Views 7 Comments

Mona McSharry just missed out on the podium.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 20 August, 2018

Ireland captain McCabe leads the way with Arsenal brace on busy day across the water
# Irish Eye
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# Irish Eye

Ireland captain McCabe leads the way with Arsenal brace on busy day across the water

Aug 20th 2018, 12:23 PM 3,798 Views 1 Comment

There was plenty of Irish involvement in the group stages of the Women’s Super League Continental Cup.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 9 August, 2018

Good news for Irish duo in Oz as Nash and O'Connor elevated for same AFL game
# Head To Head
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# Head To Head

Good news for Irish duo in Oz as Nash and O'Connor elevated for same AFL game

Aug 9th 2018, 3:19 PM 5,488 Views 1 Comment

Meath’s Conor Nash is set for his AFL debut while Kerry’s Mark O’Connor has also been promoted as Hawthorn and Geelong face off.

# flying-the-flag - Saturday 4 August, 2018

Busy evening ahead as Ireland's McSharry and Hyland progress at European Champs
# Smoke On The Water
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# Smoke On The Water

Busy evening ahead as Ireland's McSharry and Hyland progress at European Champs

Aug 4th 2018, 3:12 PM 4,068 Views 1 Comment

Shane Ryan is also in action in the 50m backstroke final.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 2 August, 2018

Good day for Team Ireland in Glasgow as O'Donovans power into European semis
# Skibbereen Success
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# Skibbereen Success

Good day for Team Ireland in Glasgow as O'Donovans power into European semis

Aug 2nd 2018, 4:23 PM 4,173 Views 2 Comments

There was success for Gary and Paul, while Mark O’Donovan and Shane O’Driscoll also qualified for semi-finals.

'If you told us before that we'd get to a quarter-final, we'd have bit your hand off'
# World Cup Fever
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# World Cup Fever

'If you told us before that we'd get to a quarter-final, we'd have bit your hand off'

Aug 2nd 2018, 9:55 AM 3,968 Views 2 Comments

Ireland look to go one further this evening as their Hockey World Cup dream continues.

# flying-the-flag - Tuesday 31 July, 2018

Ireland's Hockey World Cup quarter-final against India will be shown live on RTÉ
# Green Army
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# Green Army

Ireland's Hockey World Cup quarter-final against India will be shown live on RTÉ

Jul 31st 2018, 7:28 PM 22,593 Views 25 Comments

Graham Shaw’s side will hope to add to their incredible journey on Thursday evening.

Key Ireland midfielder O'Sullivan helps US side past Lyon to historic silverware
# World Beaters
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# World Beaters

Key Ireland midfielder O'Sullivan helps US side past Lyon to historic silverware

Jul 31st 2018, 6:59 PM 7,491 Views 0 Comments

North Carolina Courage lifted the inaugural Women’s International Champions Cup crown.

# flying-the-flag - Saturday 7 July, 2018

Debut goal for Burke and Maguire hat-trick - Successful day for Preston's Irish
# Deadly Duo
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# Deadly Duo

Debut goal for Burke and Maguire hat-trick - Successful day for Preston's Irish

Jul 7th 2018, 3:47 PM 10,929 Views 3 Comments

Not bad, not bad….

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 5 July, 2018

Sophie O'Sullivan finishes strongly to win 800m heat on Ireland debut
# Runs In The Family
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# Runs In The Family

Sophie O'Sullivan finishes strongly to win 800m heat on Ireland debut

Jul 5th 2018, 5:56 PM 57,302 Views 28 Comments

The 16-year-old was in action at the European U18 Athletics Championships in Gyor.

# flying-the-flag - Friday 29 June, 2018

Kilkenny All-Ireland winning hurling captain Joyce to make AFL debut
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# Flying The Flag

Kilkenny All-Ireland winning hurling captain Joyce to make AFL debut

Jun 29th 2018, 3:00 PM 28,844 Views 10 Comments

A great achievement for the St Kilda 21-year-old.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 17 June, 2018

Irish contingent to the fore as USA make history and stun Scotland
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# Flying The Flag

Irish contingent to the fore as USA make history and stun Scotland

Jun 17th 2018, 9:08 AM 31,250 Views 10 Comments

It finished 30-29 in Houston.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 11 June, 2018

Irish boxers Walsh and Harrington win bronze at European Championships
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# Flying The Flag

Irish boxers Walsh and Harrington win bronze at European Championships

Jun 11th 2018, 4:56 PM 2,717 Views 2 Comments

The pair have both medalled in Sofia after semi-final defeats.

# flying-the-flag - Tuesday 24 April, 2018

Ireland captain McCabe rifles home super goal as Arsenal beat Liverpool
# Irish Eye
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# Irish Eye

Ireland captain McCabe rifles home super goal as Arsenal beat Liverpool

Apr 24th 2018, 10:47 PM 5,118 Views 1 Comment

The Gunners winger was on target in their 3-0 FA Women’s Super League win tonight.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 23 April, 2018

Irish shine at Para Swimming World Series as Ellen Keane bags trio of medals
# Across The Pond
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# Across The Pond

Irish shine at Para Swimming World Series as Ellen Keane bags trio of medals

Apr 23rd 2018, 1:46 PM 2,048 Views 0 Comments

Nicole Turner also earned a silver medal in Indianapolis.

# flying-the-flag - Thursday 19 April, 2018

Big milestone ahead for Zach Tuohy as he's set for 150th AFL appearance
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Big milestone ahead for Zach Tuohy as he's set for 150th AFL appearance

Apr 19th 2018, 11:58 AM 6,650 Views 7 Comments

The Laois man will become the fourth Irish player to hit the 150 mark.

# flying-the-flag - Wednesday 4 April, 2018

'It's hard to describe. It was very surreal and a great, great honour to be there'
# Representing
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# Representing

'It's hard to describe. It was very surreal and a great, great honour to be there'

Apr 4th 2018, 7:21 PM 4,467 Views 1 Comment

Armagh’s Caroline O’Hanlon and Tyrone’s Neamh Woods are teammates on the NI netball side at the Commonwealth Games.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 1 April, 2018

Boxing gold and silver for Ireland at European U22 Championships
# Baby Canelo
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# Baby Canelo

Boxing gold and silver for Ireland at European U22 Championships

Apr 1st 2018, 6:15 PM 5,462 Views 0 Comments

Amy Broadhurst went all the way in the lightweight division in Romania, while team-mate Aoife O’Rourke was forced to withdraw from her final.

# flying-the-flag - Friday 30 March, 2018

Bright start for Irish contingent as last chance Masters bid underway in Houston
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# Flying The Flag

Bright start for Irish contingent as last chance Masters bid underway in Houston

Mar 30th 2018, 9:59 AM 5,609 Views 0 Comments

Three of the four sit inside the top ten.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 25 March, 2018

Career-best PGA Tour finishes for Ireland's Paul Dunne and Seamus Power
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

Career-best PGA Tour finishes for Ireland's Paul Dunne and Seamus Power

Mar 25th 2018, 10:29 PM 11,284 Views 3 Comments

American Brice Garnett won the Corales Championship by four strokes.

# flying-the-flag - Monday 19 February, 2018

Ireland to send team of four to next month's World Indoor Championships
# Birmingham Bound
From The42
# Birmingham Bound

Ireland to send team of four to next month's World Indoor Championships

Feb 19th 2018, 2:02 PM 4,024 Views 3 Comments

The in-form Phil Healy and Olympian Ciara Mageean are both on the all-women Team Ireland.

# flying-the-flag - Sunday 18 February, 2018

'I'm absolutely on top of the world' - Ireland's Craig Breen claims runner-up spot in Rally Sweden
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# Flying The Flag

'I'm absolutely on top of the world' - Ireland's Craig Breen claims runner-up spot in Rally Sweden

Feb 18th 2018, 5:00 PM 14,076 Views 15 Comments

The Slieverue native was greeted by his mother at the finish line after a career-best this afternoon.

# flying-the-flag - Saturday 3 February, 2018

'Fish in water' Staunton writes history but loses out in battle of the Irish Down Under
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag

'Fish in water' Staunton writes history but loses out in battle of the Irish Down Under

Feb 3rd 2018, 4:52 PM 11,998 Views 4 Comments

Laura Corrigan Duryea’s Melbourne FC snatched the win at the death.

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