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'It was tough to leave my childhood club, but an opportunity like this doesn't fall in your lap for no reason'

After falling down the pecking order at Munster, Bill Johnston is taking the chance to reinvent himself up North.

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Aug 14th 2019, 12:00 PM

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Former Man United striker Wilson joins Scottish club after Old Trafford exit

The 23-year-old has signed for Aberdeen after spending last season on loan at Pittodrie.

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Jul 3rd 2019, 6:10 PM

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Munster duo Hart and O'Callaghan sign with French side Biarritz

The scrum-half and back row were released by the province at the end of the season.

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Jun 12th 2019, 2:02 PM

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'No one has their hand on any trophy. The aim every year is to win everything possible'

Wexford Youths captain and treble winner Kylie Murphy chats to The42 to ahead of the new WNL season.

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Mar 9th 2019, 8:30 AM

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Former team-mates Pogba and Lingard thriving at United but Morrison has no regrets

A man once held in the highest regard at Old Trafford has taken in a nomadic career while former youth team colleagues have become superstars.

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Feb 16th 2019, 1:56 PM

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'Anything's going to be better than last year' - Leitrim back after championship absence

The senior ladies team open their league campaign on Sunday under new manager Gavin Cawley.

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Jan 31st 2019, 5:12 PM

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St Pat's confirm the return of former favourite Forrester as part of double signing

Forrester and Rhys McCabe will bolster Harry Kenny’s midfield this season.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 11:48 AM

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Pilkington makes Championship move after exclusion from Cardiff's Premier League squad

The Irish international is now a Wigan Athletic player.

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Jan 10th 2019, 10:45 AM

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Can't believe it's vegan: 3 delicious dishes that are tasty, filling and accidentally meat-free

Looking for something lighter after all that turkey, ham and chocolate? Try one of these plant-based recipes.

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Jan 4th 2019, 9:42 AM

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Solskjaer offers 'clean slate' to all Man United players

“Everyone starts with a clean slate,” said the former Red Devils striker, having taken over from Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

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Dec 20th 2018, 8:15 PM

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'From now on, everything will be fine again': Klopp predicts bright Reds future for Origi

The Belgian scored his third goal against Everton and his manager feels the Liverpool striker can take his development to new levels.

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Dec 3rd 2018, 12:15 AM

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Serie A's new star Steph Roche eyeing local derby for full return after 'whirlwind' year

The Ireland striker is dealing with a minor ankle injury but is ‘buzzing’ for Florentia to face Fiorentina.

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Nov 9th 2018, 12:55 PM

# Back In The Game

Free agent Stephen Ireland earns short-term deal with Championship club

The 32-year-old midfielder has joined Bolton Wanderers.

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Oct 9th 2018, 10:48 PM

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Aaron McCarey joins Warrenpoint Town six months after Ireland senior call-up

The 26-year-old goalkeeper was drafted in by Martin O’Neill for the friendly against Turkey in March.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 5:20 PM

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Ireland call-up off Copeland's radar as he looks to become Connacht leader

The 30-year-old doesn’t think he is part of Joe Schmidt’s plans.

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Aug 16th 2018, 7:15 AM

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'He was told if he didn’t play enough games he would struggle to get into the national side'

Daryl Horgan has swapped Preston North End for Hibernian.

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Aug 13th 2018, 3:06 PM

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'No chance' Willian would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte

If Antonio Conte had remained in charge at Chelsea, Brazil international Willian says he would have left Stamford Bridge.

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Aug 13th 2018, 2:41 PM

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Ireland midfielder Arter completes late move to newly-promoted Cardiff

The 28-year-old leaves Bournemouth after eight seasons on the south coast.

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Aug 9th 2018, 6:54 PM

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Irish midfielder Darron Gibson signs for Championship side Wigan on short-term deal

Gibson will link up with former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook at Wigan.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 8:56 PM

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Irish striker Eoin Doyle completes permanent move away from Preston

The 30-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with League One club Bradford City.

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Aug 1st 2018, 8:37 PM

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'I'm enjoying myself more here' - Mkhitaryan happier after escaping Mourinho

The playmaker had a difficult time at Old Trafford and feels he made the right decision in moving to London.

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Jul 26th 2018, 3:22 PM

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Ireland defender Wilson joins Bolton with hopes of resurrecting his career

The 30-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Championship club.

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Jul 24th 2018, 1:19 PM

# RoboCopey

'The lads in Munster were worse, they were calling me John MulCopey!'

Robin Copeland opted for a move to Connacht this summer.

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Jul 14th 2018, 7:15 AM

# rugby friend

Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era

The western province have high hopes they can bounce back after a poor 2017/18 season.

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Jul 12th 2018, 3:43 PM

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PSG playmaker Pastore lands in Italy to finalise €20 million Roma move

The Argentine midfielder will undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of his summer switch back to Serie A.

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Jun 25th 2018, 6:15 PM

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'When you're 25 and you've had two serious injuries, you're nearly a forgotten man'

Eoin Wearen hopes his injury troubles are a thing of the past as he prepares to face his former club.

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Feb 24th 2018, 7:45 AM

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Non-league sensation who flirted with Liverpool out to kickstart his career in Ireland

Having learned from Jimmy Bullard and the late Eamonn Dolan along the way, striker Daniel Carr is hoping to make an impression at Shamrock Rovers.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 8:00 AM

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'He's got huge knowledge and he's got a great way about him in coaching us'

Ireland’s Cliodhna Moloney explains the positive impact of Mike Ross as the Six Nations continues this weekend.

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Feb 10th 2018, 9:02 AM

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'We've got warning on that and we know the procedure, we know the protocol'

Ireland Women captain Ciara Griffin says movement between the 7s and 15s squads has been flagged in advance.

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Jan 26th 2018, 11:28 AM

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'I've still got a lot to offer' - Lennon leaves Everton to make Burnley switch

The 30-year-old exits the Toffees with Theo Walcott arriving during the current window.

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Jan 23rd 2018, 2:20 PM

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Munster's Ciara Griffin appointed new Ireland captain

The flanker has 17 caps to her name and is described as a ‘natural leader.’

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Jan 15th 2018, 1:07 PM

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Double hero Delaney seals League One move after successful year in Cork

Ryan Delaney, who spent 2017 on loan at Cork City, has left Burton Albion to join Rochdale.

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Jan 9th 2018, 7:17 PM

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Familiar faces aplenty as Bray announce 5 new signings and 5 returnees for 2018

It’s been a busy day for Dave Mackey’s Seagulls.

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Jan 5th 2018, 6:16 PM

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John Meyler names his first starting line-up as Cork senior hurling manager

The Rebels face Limerick tomorrow in their Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League opener.

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Dec 29th 2017, 7:12 PM

# a new chapter

Bray Wanderers appoint manager ahead of new campaign following chaotic 2017

Dave Mackay takes over from Harry Kenny, who left the club at the end of last season.

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Dec 26th 2017, 1:42 PM

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'You need to keep believing in yourself. I had my family telling me it was going to happen'

John Cooney is unquestionably the signing of the season so far, and the Ulster scrum-half says he always believed his chance would come.

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Dec 20th 2017, 9:25 PM

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Greg Bolger has joined Shamrock Rovers after announcing his Cork City departure earlier today

Greg Bolger described Cork City’s as ‘the best dressing room I’ve ever been involved in,’ but today announced his move to Tallaght.

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Nov 7th 2017, 4:19 PM

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Irish midfielder Byrne moves to League One club in bid to resurrect faltering career

Jack Byrne has signed for Oldham Athletic on an initial loan deal until January.

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Aug 29th 2017, 2:28 PM

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Trimble: 'No more excuses, it's time for Ulster to deliver'

The 32-year-old winger wants to help the northern province end their 11-year trophy drought this season.

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Aug 21st 2017, 6:40 PM

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This new scheme will keep the most prolific young offenders at home and out of Oberstown

Oberstown homes the most prolific young offenders in Ireland, but this new scheme wants to keep them in their community.

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Jun 17th 2017, 9:30 PM