# Flying the flag

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# Onwards

Phil Healy falls short in 200m heat at World Championships, but optimism shines through after

‘The whole season hasn’t been the ideal set-up but I’m grateful to be out here and competing against the world’s best.’

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Sep 30th 2019, 4:08 PM

# Flying the flag

McCabe helps Arsenal coast through to Women's Champions League last 16

The Ireland captain started as Arsenal saw off Fiorentina this evening.

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Sep 26th 2019, 9:38 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland's Sam Bennett wins stage 14 at Vuelta to continue incredible season

The 28-year-old Bora-Hansgrohe rider secured his 13th stage win of the year.

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Sep 7th 2019, 4:37 PM

# Flying the flag

Irish pair Crowley and Dukarska secure qualification for 2020 Olympic Games

The W2 crew of Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley became the fourth Irish boat to qualify for Tokyo.

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Aug 31st 2019, 10:27 AM

# Flying the flag

'I've lost some great friends - pilots in aviation accidents. Life can be very fickle'

How his military career shaped Jim Gavin the manager.

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Aug 28th 2019, 8:01 PM

# big futures

Ireland U21 stars Idah and Connolly set to make full senior debuts across the water tonight

There’s strong Irish involvement across the board in the Carabao Cup.

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Aug 27th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Flying the flag

Amateur champion Sugrue among Irish trio in Walker Cup team

Conor Purcell and Caolan Rafferty are also named in the GB and Ireland team to face USA next month.

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Aug 19th 2019, 12:28 PM

# Flying the flag

Home favourite Meadow leads the way at the World Invitational in Ballymena

Leona Maguire is also on the charge in Northern Ireland.

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Aug 16th 2019, 10:41 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland's Natalya Coyle qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The Meath woman finished eighth at the European Modern Pentathlon Championships.

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Aug 11th 2019, 7:01 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dundalk v Riga, Champions League first qualifying round first-leg

Oriel Park played host to the European clash.

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Jul 10th 2019, 7:45 PM

# Flying the flag

Amateur champion Sugrue to lead Ireland at European Championships

The Mallow golfer will play in the Irish Open Pro-Am before travelling to Sweden.

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Jun 27th 2019, 1:22 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland announce 65-strong team for European Games

Minsk is hosting this year’s event, which takes place from 21-30 June.

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May 28th 2019, 1:41 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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May 21st 2019, 3:28 PM

# CrossCoders

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

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

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May 21st 2019, 7:15 AM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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May 18th 2019, 10:40 PM

# Irish Eye

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

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

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Apr 22nd 2019, 1:24 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Apr 5th 2019, 1:31 PM

# Irish Eye

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

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

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Apr 1st 2019, 1:26 PM

# on the cusp

Ulster duo Maguire and McDowell lead in California and Dominican Republic

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

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Mar 31st 2019, 11:45 AM

# Land down under

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

It’s been a mixed opening round in Australia.

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Feb 14th 2019, 1:07 PM

# gunning for glory

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

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

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Feb 7th 2019, 10:37 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Feb 7th 2019, 4:02 PM

# Irish Eye

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

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

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Feb 3rd 2019, 10:02 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Jan 31st 2019, 11:19 AM

# Crossing Codes

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

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

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Jan 21st 2019, 10:47 AM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Dec 19th 2018, 9:38 AM

# Irish Eye

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

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

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Dec 17th 2018, 5:27 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Dec 3rd 2018, 4:00 PM

# Flying the flag

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

A class act.

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Nov 22nd 2018, 12:52 PM

# swim good

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

Mona McSharry just missed out on the podium.

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Oct 11th 2018, 12:22 AM

# Irish Eye

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

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

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Aug 20th 2018, 12:23 PM

# head to head

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

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.

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Aug 9th 2018, 3:19 PM

# smoke on the water

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

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

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Aug 4th 2018, 3:12 PM

# skibbereen success

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

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

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Aug 2nd 2018, 4:23 PM

# World Cup Fever

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

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

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Aug 2nd 2018, 9:55 AM

# Green army

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

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

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Jul 31st 2018, 7:28 PM

# world beaters

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

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

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Jul 31st 2018, 6:59 PM

# deadly duo

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

Not bad, not bad….

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Jul 7th 2018, 3:47 PM

# runs in the family

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

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

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Jul 5th 2018, 5:56 PM

# Flying the flag

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

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

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Jun 29th 2018, 3:00 PM