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Tuesday 28 November 2023 Dublin: 1°C

# Irish Abroad

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Madigan nails 88th-minute conversion to give Lam's Bristol a vital win
The 29-year-old showed his composure at the very death against Northampton.
Keatley and Sexton grab tries, while Irish trio make Pro D2 team of the week
It was another busy weekend abroad for a raft of Irish-qualified players.
Matt Doherty: 'I'm playing in the Premier League every weekend. It's a dream come true'
The Dubliner has been enjoying a stand-out campaign at Molineux in his debut Premier League season.
'Pep came over and congratulated me': Carlow striker Amond earns praise from Guardiola
Padraig Amond continued his impressive record of scoring in every round of the FA Cup against Man City.
Carlow's Padraig Amond scores against Man City but Newport suffer FA Cup exit
Pep Guardiola’s men were 4-1 victors at Rondey Parade on Saturday with two late goals.
McDowell in contention at Pebble Beach, while Mickelson and Spieth in five-way tie for lead
Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, Scott Langley, Paul Casey and Jordan Spieth are all 10 under heading into Saturday.
Spike to make Boston return on bumper St Patrick's weekend for Irish boxing in America
Katie Taylor and Jono Carroll have world-title fights on Friday 15 March, while Michael Conlan returns to Madison Square Garden on St Patrick’s Day.
Ex-Connacht academy man Leader makes try-scoring debut for USA
The 26-year-old Galway man moved to the States in 2015.
Ireland international Burke loaned out to League One Gillingham in search of playing time
After 15 appearances and two goals for Preston, Graham Burke has gone on loan with the Gills.
Second season of Major League Rugby sees increased Irish involvement
The new season in the US and Canada kicks off this weekend.
Callum O'Dowda on target with deft finish as Bristol City book FA Cup passage
The Ireland international scored Bristol’s equaliser on Friday as they booked their place in the fifth round.
The contrasting fortunes of those making Preston the most Irish club in England
Andy Boyle and Kevin O’Connor are on their way out.
Ex-Ireland prop Fitzpatrick embedded in US rugby's exciting rise
The former Ulster man is head coach of the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby.
Two Irishmen charged with murder after man dies following attack in Sydney
A 66-year-old man died yesterday following injuries sustained in an attack in late December.
Rounding up all of the Irish involvement in the third round of the FA Cup
There were almost 40 Irish players in action across the third round of English football’s revered competition.
3 LOI players who made the move to Britain in 2018 and 3 who might in 2019
Who will join the likes of Graham Burke and Ronan Curtis abroad next year?
Irish-influenced New York to make mark on Major League Rugby in 2019
Paddy Ryan is one of a big contingent of Irish players involved in the club’s first season.
Irish embassies provided help to 344 citizens arrested abroad during a busy 2018
Consular assistance was provided to Irish citizens in a range of circumstances this year.
12 pubs in Bangkok and a beach barbeque in Sydney: How the Irish celebrate Christmas around the world
We spoke to some Irish people who will be spending Christmas day across the miles this year.
Carlow's Eric Molloy set to become first Irish player since 2008 to play in Fifa Club World Cup
Molloy moved to New Zealand in 2016 from Wexford Youths and currently plays for Team Wellington.
'I couldn't be happier': Ireland goalkeeper O'Malley satisfied with FA Cup penalty heroics
Conor O’Malley saved three penalties against Bradford to book Peterborough’s place in the FA Cup third round.
Shaun Williams scores late Millwall equaliser but injury concern as Ireland duo both limp off
Both Williams and Aiden O’Brien limped off injured during their side’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City.
Cork's Alan Kelly named MLS Referee of the Year for third time in four years
The 43-year-old served as a League of Ireland referee for 15 years but moved to the USA in 2014.
'I was only trying to add an extra zero onto Conor's contract!'
Simon Zebo is settling happily into life in Paris but still harbours hopes of playing for Ireland.
Edna O'Brien and nun working on Gaza Strip among diaspora receiving awards today
Ten people, chosen from 148 nominations, are set to be honoured by President Higgins today.
Ireland defender Ciaran Clark on target as Newcastle march on with third straight win
Matt Ritchie produced a contender for the worst miss of the season but the Magpies ran out 2-1 winners.
Inis Mór man Mullen returns to Ireland as a key part of the USA team
The 27-year-old tighthead prop moved to the States eight years ago.
Towell 'a little bit closer' to Ireland cap after being named in back-to-back provisional squads
Richie Towell made the last two provisional panels and has ambitions to make it all the way into Martin O’Neill’s final squad.
Promising Ireland U21 striker Curtis named man-of-the-match after FA Cup debut
Ronan Curtis put in a commanding display as Portsmouth eased past Maidenhead United 4-0 on Saturday.
Serie A's new star Steph Roche eyeing local derby for full return after 'whirlwind' year
The Ireland striker is dealing with a minor ankle injury but is ‘buzzing’ for Florentia to face Fiorentina.
'I have high hopes' - Departed Cork City star Beattie seals move to US club
The fan-favourite on Leeside has signed for USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
Cork man Quill part of the 'Irish mafia' helping US rugby to new heights
The former Dolphin and Munster academy back row is a key part of the Eagles squad.
Irish people up to the age of 35 will now be eligible for Australian working visa
The change will take effect from this week, allowing more Irish people the chance to get an Australian working visa.
Zebo keeps scoring, a debut for Foley, and POC's Stade win again
Here’s how the Irish players and coaches based abroad did in recent days.
'He showed why he is such an important player for us' - Preston boss hails Sean Maguire after eight weeks out
Preston secured an impressive 4-0 victory on Saturday with Ireland duo Sean Maguire and Callum Robinson instrumental.
'I took the road less travelled when I came to America but this is where I belong'
Paul Caffrey never quite made it as a professional footballer but having taken a few risks he’s pretty happy with how everything turned out.
Matt Doherty scores first Premier League goal as Ireland defender's strike sees off Crystal Palace
Wolves continue to impress in the Premier League, as they went six games unbeaten thanks to a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.
'Ross, Joey and Johnny were established and I couldn't really see things changing'
Cathal Marsh will be playing rugby in the US after signing for Rugby United New York.
Irish woman drowns in Croatia
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the woman’s family.
One month on from double wrist break McClean returns to action and provides assist for Stoke
The midfielder came on in the second half against Bolton for his first appearance since breaking his wrist in two places last month.