# hometown hero

Last year

2022

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.

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Jan 29th 2022, 10:27 AM

All time

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.

18.6k

Apr 6th 2018, 12:12 PM

Hometown hero Crolla defeats Burns in grueling 12 round contest

Hometown favourite Crolla outpointed Burns over 12 close rounds at the Manchester Arena.

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Oct 8th 2017, 10:16 AM

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.

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Jun 18th 2017, 12:03 AM

Former Irish international defender commits his future to Cork City

Alan Bennett has signed a new two-year deal.

10.6k

Dec 21st 2015, 11:39 AM

'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.”‘

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Aug 15th 2015, 10:20 AM

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.

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May 31st 2014, 12:01 AM

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.

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Dec 19th 2012, 1:39 PM