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# hometown hero

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2022
# hometown hero
Imperious Ashleigh Barty sweeps to Australian Open title
Barty beat Danielle Collins in straight sets to become the first Australian winner of the women’s singles title in 44 years.
All time
# proud day
CJ Stander will captain Munster tomorrow in his hometown of George
The 28-year-old leads a Munster team featuring 10 changes from last weekend.
# Battle
Hometown hero Crolla defeats Burns in grueling 12 round contest
Hometown favourite Crolla outpointed Burns over 12 close rounds at the Manchester Arena.
# hometown hero
Paddy Barnes takes WBO European flyweight title in just his third professional bout
Barnes now claims a top-15 ranking after a majority decision result in Belfast.
# hometown hero
Former Irish international defender commits his future to Cork City
Alan Bennett has signed a new two-year deal.
# hometown hero
'This was not my decision' - Andy Lee breaks silence after title fight moved from Limerick to Manchester
‘Nothing will stop me from winning this fight.”‘
# Star Quality
Shay Given spent his Friday night at Donegal county training
He didn’t keep a clean sheet, but he did pose for at least one selfie.
# hometown hero
Hopefully I'm going to win a few Irish Opens in my career - Rory McIlroy
The world number one has targeted multiple titles in front of home crowds in Ireland.