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# Happy Days

This year
2023
Joyous scenes as Arsenal beat Man City in Premier League for first time in eight years
Gabriel Martinelli scored an 86th-minute winner for the Gunners.
Joyous scenes as Arsenal end 8-year Man City curse
Gabriel Martinelli scored an 86th-minute winner for the Gunners.
Dublin-born Lopes helps Cape Verde secure AFCON qualification
The Shamrock Rovers star featured in defence amid a win over Burkina Faso.
Celtic crowned Scottish champions for 11th time in 12 seasons
The Hoops got over the line amid a 2-0 win at Hearts this afternoon.
Mayo defeat Galway to land first Connacht title since 2016
Michael Moyles’ side produced a superb second-half performance.
Joy for Irish trio as Dundee seal return to Scottish Premiership
Former Ireland U21 international Ryan Sweeney captained the side to a league-winning triumph.
Another Irish record for Daniel Wiffen in Stockholm
It continues a hugely impressive few days for the Down swimmer.
Last year
2022
Highly rated Canada international hails Celtic fans after signing 5-year deal
Alistair Johnston has joined the club from Montreal.
Philadelphia Eagles clinch play-off place with big win while Lions upset Vikings
The NFC East leaders took their season record to 12-1.
Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan
Les Bleus claimed a 13th straight success less than 10 months out from the Rugby World Cup.
'To see him lift the trophy made the hair stand up on the back of my neck'
Ruaidhrí Higgins paid tribute to Patrick McEleney after he captained Derry City to an FAI Cup final triumph.
Former Man United star Michael Carrick takes pride in first win as a manager
The new coach oversaw Middlesbrough’s 3-1 defeat of Hull.
McGing and Watson earn top-10 finish after historic international final for Irish diving
It was the first time that Ireland was represented by two divers together in an international final.
Northern Ireland secure second gold medal at Commonwealth Games
Sam Barkley, Adam McKeown, Ian McClure and Martin McHugh raced to victory in Leamington Spa.
Joyous scenes for St Pat's after 'one of the best results' from an Irish club in Europe
Tim Clancy was delighted after Pat’s stunned CSKA in Sofia.
Marquand shines on Sea La Rosa in Lillie Langtry
Urban Artist nearly nicked it from the front.
'These European nights are so special' - Sligo revel in historic victory
John Russell expressed delight after his side dumped Scottish Premiership team Motherwell out of the Europa Conference League.
Joyous scenes as hosts England beat Sweden to reach Euro 2022 final
Sarina Wiegman’s side will face France or Germany at Wembley.
Ireland's Paul O'Donovan breaks record and wins World Cup gold
The 28-year-old Olympic gold medallist also made history with a time of 6:47.15
Joy for Irish duo as St Johnstone win Scottish playoff final
Daniel Cleary and John Mahon were part of the team that convincingly overcame Inverness.
Olivier Giroud stars as AC Milan earn historic Scudetto triumph
Franck Kessie was also on target in a comfortable win over Sassuolo.
Alberto Dainese becomes first Italian winner in 2022 Giro
The Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez (Trek) retained the leader’s pink jersey.
40 goals in 40 games for Mitrovic as Fulham secure Premier League promotion
It is the fifth consecutive season the Cottagers have changed divisions.
Olivier Giroud closes in on Thierry Henry's record as France win
Aurelien Tchouameni struck two minutes into added time in a come-from-behind victory against Ivory Coast.
No doubting Ireland's positive trajectory as Farrell lauds their mental strength
The most exciting thing for Farrell and co. is that there is plenty of scope for improvement.
All time
Caruso wins on Vuelta mountain as Roglic tightens grip
The 33-year-old Italian was able to pace himself up the final 13km ascent due to a lead of around five minutes over the red jersey group at the foot of the climb.
Tears and joy as Denmark reach Euros last 16 just over a week on from Eriksen collapse
The Danes overcame Russia this evening to secure a place in the knockout stages.
Djokovic makes history with 19th Grand Slam title in epic French Open final
The world number one became the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice when he came from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas.
'I worked 15 years for this,' says Champions League match-winner
Kai Havertz’s 42nd-minute strike gave Chelsea their second European crown.
Bohemians' hat-trick hero admits he had a point to prove
Georgie Kelly starred against former club Dundalk on Monday evening.
Joy for Wes Hoolahan as Cambridge promoted
It was a good day too for fellow Irish players Eoin Doyle and Sean Long.
Carbery back in Munster's matchday 23 after over a year out of the game
The 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the clash with Cardiff Blues.
'Financially... This is massive' - Ex-Ireland international who masterminded Rangers shock
Jim Goodwin hopes St Mirren can ease their Covid burdens by cashing in on their shock Betfred Cup win.
Joy for Gordon Elliot, as Fury Road prevails in Navan
Meanwhile, there was success for Henry de Bromhead and Chris’s Dream in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase.
Eire Og reach first Leinster club football championship final in 21 years
They defeated 13-man Portlaoise in MW Hire O’Moore Park this evening.
Ireland show jumping team secure Tokyo 2020 Olympics spot
Darragh Kenny, Peter Moloney, Cian O’Connor and Paul O’Shea all played a part in the success.
The 28-year-old striker whose Ireland debut was worth the wait
James Collins came off the bench to score against Bulgaria last night.
€15 million De Ligt replacement on target as Ajax progress to Champions League group stages
Edson Alvarez scored as the Dutch champions overcame APOEL.
Joyous scenes as Irish dressage team qualify for Olympic Games for first time ever
Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K scored a brilliant 76.351% to help book their spot.
Joy for Ireland U21 international as Charlton reach play-off final after spot-kick drama
Josh Cullen scored a penalty to help his side get to Wembley.