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# Historic

This year
2023
# Historic
Sligo hit last three points to edge out Galway in thriller and retain U20 Connacht crown
This is the first time Sligo have ever retained a Connacht title in any grade.
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Apr 19th 2023, 8:26 PM
# Historic
Novak Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record with 10th Australian Open title
The Serbian, who also becomes world number one, defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5).
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Jan 29th 2023, 12:00 PM
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Humiliation for Jim Goodwin's Aberdeen as sixth-tier Darvel produce stunning upset
Pressure had piled on the Waterford native after the 5-0 defeat by Hearts and it will be difficult to survive this calamity.
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Jan 23rd 2023, 10:04 PM
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Ireland's World Cup opener to be moved to 83,500-seat Accor Stadium - report
The Sydney Morning Herald say that Fifa president Gianni Infantino is a strong supporter of the move.
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Jan 13th 2023, 11:20 PM
Last year
2022
# Historic
FAI to introduce professional contracts for players in Women's National League
The professional contracts will be introduced from 1 December, 2022.
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Nov 30th 2022, 1:51 PM
# China
Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China's leader
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year term.
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Oct 23rd 2022, 7:36 AM
# Historic
All-Ireland ladies club football finals to be played at Croke Park for the first time
This year’s fixture dates have been announced by the LGFA today.
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Oct 18th 2022, 2:17 PM
# Historic
US private equity firm secures multi-million dollar stake in New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsed the contentious deal after years of wrangling.
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Jun 2nd 2022, 9:14 AM
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'The fact that it's happening is a miracle' - Kenny says Ireland's Nations League games with Ukraine will be remembered in 50 years
Ireland face Ukraine in Dublin and then in the the Polish city of Lodz next month.
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May 26th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Historic
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels comes out as gay
The 17-year-old player told his story in an interview with Sky Sports.
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May 16th 2022, 6:05 PM
# Development
Ireland Women set for their first-ever summer tour in Japan
Head coach Greg McWilliams feels the tour will be crucial in developing Ireland’s players.
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Apr 20th 2022, 6:45 AM
# Historic
Naas hold off four-time winners St Brendan's in thriller to win first Hogan Cup for Kildare
Kevin Cummins hit 2-5 for the winners in a man-of-the-match display.
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Mar 17th 2022, 5:31 PM
# Historic
Mane converts winning spot-kick as Senegal win first AFCON after penalties
Sadio Mane had previously missed a penalty in the first half of normal time before later sealing the winner against Egypt.
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Feb 6th 2022, 10:19 PM
# agonising
Ireland Women's Sevens side narrowly lose World Series final to Australia
The Irish side picked up silver medals after a historic performance in Seville.
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Jan 30th 2022, 9:57 PM
# Historic
14-year-old signs age-record MLS deal
Axel Kei has become the youngest player to sign a US team sport contract.
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Jan 15th 2022, 4:41 PM
# Historic
Sligo overcome Leitrim in first-ever senior county GAA game played indoors
It was a momentous occasion in the splendid €3.1 million NUIG Connacht GAA Air Dome.
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Jan 3rd 2022, 8:00 PM
All time
# Ocean Colour Scene
'An absolutely phenomenal reaction' - the story behind Ireland's unique blue jerseys
Jonathan Courtenay, who designed the kit, says it’s possible that Ireland could continue wearing blue in the future.
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Oct 14th 2021, 3:00 PM
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Croke Park to host All-Ireland camogie championship semi-finals for first time
The games will take place on Sunday, 29 August.
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Aug 20th 2021, 7:08 PM
# Historic
Andy Balbirnie hits ton as Ireland claim first ever ODI victory over South Africa
Captain Balbirnie came to the fore with 102 as Ireland sensationally won the first entry in a three-match series.
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Jul 13th 2021, 8:30 PM
# Historic
New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
Laurel Hubbard is on the verge of reaching the Tokyo Olympics under coronavirus-enforced new qualifying rules.
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May 6th 2021, 8:02 AM
# Historic
Finn Harps claim first ever league win at Brandywell Stadium after Foley strikes late
It was the striker’s fifth goal of the season as Harps consolidated fourth spot in the table.
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May 3rd 2021, 10:27 PM
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Everton secure first win over Liverpool at Anfield in 21st century
A third-minute Richarlison strike and a late Gylfi Sigurðsson penalty helped earn the Toffees a rare victory.
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Feb 20th 2021, 7:24 PM
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How a GAA broadcasting legend found himself commentating on JFK's funeral
Michael O’Hehir described it as the toughest broadcast of his career.
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Jul 19th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Historic
Jaguars to play two NFL 'home' games at Wembley in 2020
It’s the first time in history an NFL team will play two home games in the same season outside the US.
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Feb 4th 2020, 10:12 PM
# Boost
Celtic take historic top spot in Europa League to make knockout stage that bit smoother
Goals from Lewis Morgan, Ryan Christie and Mikey Johnston secured a 3-1 win as Hoops top their European group for the first time.
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Nov 28th 2019, 10:26 PM
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Norwich City star hits brace to fire Finland to Euro 2020 and first major tournament finals
Teemu Pukki helped his side to a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein.
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Nov 15th 2019, 7:23 PM
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Japan's emperor formally steps down in country's first abdication for 200 years
His son Naruhito is now preparing to take the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Apr 30th 2019, 10:30 AM
# BIG TIME
Ireland's Becky Lynch set for historic Wrestlemania match
The Limerick-born athlete will compete in the first-ever women’s main event on the biggest day in the wrestling calendar.
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Mar 25th 2019, 3:57 PM
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11-time All-Ireland champions Cork set for first ever competitive outing in Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Ephie Fitzgerald’s side will play two National League games at the main county grounds as part of double-header fixtures.
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Jan 15th 2019, 3:29 PM
# Meeting
'The world will see a major change': Trump and Kim hail summit as historic breakthrough
The first-ever summit between sitting leaders of the two Cold War foes went “better than anybody could have expected”, Trump said.
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Jun 12th 2018, 10:55 AM
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Froome on the brink of historic Giro triumph after defending pink jersey during 20th stage
Chris Froome could become just the third man in history to hold all three Grand Tour titles concurrently.
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May 26th 2018, 4:38 PM
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Celtic lift Scottish Cup to complete historic double treble
Brendan Rodgers’ side made history today.
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May 19th 2018, 6:21 PM
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DIT progress to Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals for the first time after late rally shocks UCD
Westmeath’s Niall O’Brien led the way for DIT.
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Feb 8th 2018, 9:01 PM
# Drama
Goalkeeper scores 95th minute equaliser to give Benevento first ever point in Serie A
The club had lost all 14 games in their debut season in Serie A, but on Sunday earned a dramatic first point in stoppage time.
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Dec 3rd 2017, 2:08 PM
# Historic
David Collins leads Liam Mellows to their first Galway hurling final since 1970
In the other semi-final, Gort and Craughwell will go to a replay.
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Nov 12th 2017, 5:07 PM
# Historic
Huddersfield stun Mourinho with historic win as United suffer first defeat of the season
First half goals from Aaron Mooy and Laurent Depoitre were enough to record a historic win for David Wagner’s side.
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Oct 21st 2017, 5:19 PM
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Brighton score first away win in the top flight since 1983 as pressure mounts on Bilic
Glenn Murray and Jose Izquierdo were both on target for Brighton against West Ham.
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Oct 20th 2017, 10:24 PM
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Inspirational Cora Staunton brings Mayo back to an All-Ireland final with victory over champions Cork
Mayo hung on to book their place in the All-Ireland decider against Dublin.
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Sep 2nd 2017, 7:50 PM
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'As a female referee I'll be under special scrutiny' - History to be made in the Bundesliga
Bibiana Steinhaus will become the first female referee to officiate in one of Europe’s top leagues.
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Aug 16th 2017, 7:40 PM
# Historic
Rumours of the Lions' future demise proven to be very premature
This was a huge game for the touring side, whose future had been strongly questioned.
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Jul 1st 2017, 11:16 AM
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