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# going pro

This year
2023
# going pro
Track star Rhasidat Adeleke decides to go pro after 'once in a lifetime' college career
The 20-year-old athlete has opted out of her remaining eligibility with the University of Texas.
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Jul 17th 2023, 8:48 AM
# going pro
Rhasidat Adeleke decides to go pro after 'once in a lifetime' college career
The 20-year-old has opted out of her remaining eligibility with the University of Texas.
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Jul 16th 2023, 7:56 PM
All time
# Signed And Sealed
Olympic medal prospect Ward goes pro after signing with New York promoters
The 25-year-old had been captain of the Irish amateur boxing team.
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Jun 7th 2019, 3:48 PM
# going pro
Cavan twins to make professional golf debuts in New Jersey next week
Leona and Lisa Maguire will begin the next chapter of their careers at the LPGA Classic.
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May 30th 2018, 3:37 PM
# Fiona Coghlan
Professionalism, attendance and equality: Should Ireland take a leaf out of France's book?
‘Over there, It’s not seen that it’s women playing – it’s just rugby.’
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Mar 10th 2017, 6:30 AM
# going pro
'People have asked me that before - are you jealous of England? No is the answer'
Ireland captain Paula Fitzpatrick talks professionalism in women’s rugby ahead of their next Six Nations test.
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Feb 9th 2017, 7:45 AM
# just reward
Irish striker Murray signs first professional contract after prolific season with Shels
The WNL Player of the Year is moving to Scotland.
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Jan 13th 2017, 9:57 PM
# going pro
Ambitious McWilliams pursues American Dream of coaching with Yale
The young Irish coach is heading for the States after four years with Ireland Women.
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Aug 19th 2014, 8:52 AM
# going pro
Jason Quigley turns pro after signing up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy
The Donegal boxer surrendered his national title in February, sparking speculation he was to leave the amateur ranks.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 10:33 AM
# going pro
Pay for play in GAA? 'It's not going to happen in my lifetime but it will go there eventually'
The 2013 Allstar midfielder concedes that pay-for-play may not happen during his playing days but it is a scenario that will eventually come to pass.
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Apr 16th 2014, 8:00 AM
# going pro
John Joe Nevin makes his pro debut on a Paddy's Day card in America tonight
The Mullingar featherweight faces Alberto Candelaria in Boston.
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Mar 17th 2014, 7:20 AM
# Frustrated
'It's not good enough' - Paddy Barnes criticises the efforts of the IABA
The Belfast boxer is disillusioned with the promotion of boxing in this country.
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Dec 15th 2013, 4:30 PM
# going pro
John Joe Nevin to announce details of pro move next week
Mullingar bantamweight expected to sign with Philadelphia promotion GreenBlood Boxing.
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Oct 18th 2013, 4:24 PM
# going pro
Cork hurler Sweetnam to sign professional terms in Munster
The southern province have confirmed that Darren Sweetnam will trade in the small ball for a larger oval one.
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Oct 1st 2012, 12:52 PM
# going pro
Liam Lawrence finally off the Portsmouth paybill as he heads to Greece
The transfer of Simon Cox to Nottingham Forest was also confirmed today.
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Aug 14th 2012, 4:39 PM