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# Last Hurrah

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2022
# Last Hurrah
Ange Postecoglou wants to give Celtic 'memorable' night in Bernabeu
The Hoops conclude their Champions League campaign with a historic match away to 14-time champions Real Madrid.
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Nov 2nd 2022, 8:16 AM
# big dev
Devin Toner to start for the Barbarians in his final game before retirement
Leinster’s Ed Byrne and Connacht’s Adam Byrne have also been named in the team to face Spain.
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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:06 PM
# Last Hurrah
Farewells and glimpses of the future as Connacht wrap up against Zebre
It has been a disappointing URC season for Andy Friend’s side but they can finish with a home win.
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May 21st 2022, 7:50 AM
All time
# Heading Home
Leinster's Michael Bent confirms retirement at end of the season
The 34-year-old tighthead won four Ireland caps after arriving in 2012.
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Apr 22nd 2021, 11:18 AM
# Last Hurrah
779 carries and 502 tackles later - CJ Stander has been relentless for Ireland
The 30-year-old will play his final Test today against England in Dublin.
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Mar 20th 2021, 8:23 AM
# Last Hurrah
Saracens well prepared as they come to Dublin with 'nothing to lose'
Mark McCall’s men have an upset win over Leinster in their sights.
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Sep 16th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Last Hurrah
'He's a god of the game' - Gatland to bow out against his native New Zealand
Tomorrow’s World Cup bronze final will see several people bidding farewell.
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Oct 31st 2019, 11:30 AM
# Future
'I don't spend a lot of time at home already, so it's probably high time I did'
The Ireland boss didn’t rule out the possibility of taking on the 2021 Lions.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 7:00 PM
# Last Hurrah
77 All-Ireland finals, one Michael Lyster
After 35 seasons, the Galway native presented his last All-Ireland final for The Sunday Game today.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 6:39 PM
# Contrasting styles
Simeone and Atletico Madrid arrive in London to spoil Wenger's farewell tour
Arsenal host La Liga opposition in a Europa League semi-final first leg tie tonight.
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Apr 26th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Last Hurrah
Undefeated and unloved, Floyd Mayweather eyes final payday
The 50th bout of the star’s career has been disparaged variously as a freakshow, publicity stunt or simply “bad for boxing.”
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Aug 24th 2017, 2:04 PM
# Last Hurrah
Ireland tweak three for final U20 World Cup clash against hosts Georgia
Peter Malone’s men must beat the hosts to earn a ninth-place finish.
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Jun 17th 2017, 1:04 PM
# Last Hurrah
'I've got one more adventure left in me' - Keane puts retirement talk on hold for final move
Ireland’s all-time record goalscorer isn’t planning to hang up the boots just yet.
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Apr 26th 2017, 4:20 PM
# Last Hurrah
Keane: 'I've put many jerseys on, but the Irish one always seemed to fit me best'
Ireland captain Robbie Keane held a press conference in Dublin this afternoon ahead of his last appearance for the Boys in Green.
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Aug 29th 2016, 3:23 PM
# Game Over
Pacman eyeing his next battle with fight game nearly over
Manny Pacquiao is planning to run for a seat in the Philippines senate later this year.
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Jan 20th 2016, 4:50 PM
# Last Hurrah
Web Summit founder: 'What we received in the last four years was nothing more than hush money'
The relationship between the government and Paddy Cosgrave is well and truly over…
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Nov 3rd 2015, 11:15 AM
# Last Hurrah
'This could be your last day up there' - Is today Henry Shefflin's farewell to Croke Park?
A potential retirement decision is due after this afternoon’s game against Kilmallock.
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Mar 17th 2015, 7:00 AM
# Last Hurrah
'Arry's Transfer Window: Moyes beats Liverpool to Ings, Everton eye up Januzaj
It’s the last one for awhile so you know we’ve got a rake of rumours to bring you.
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Feb 2nd 2015, 12:22 PM
# End of an era
How Twitter reacted to Bill O'Herlihy's final appearance on the RTÉ panel
#Okeydoke is trending in Ireland tonight.
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Jul 13th 2014, 11:20 PM
# Last Hurrah
Giles: Bill will be hugely missed but I'm not thinking about retirement
RTÉ’s resident football anchor will call it a day after this summer’s World Cup finals.
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May 25th 2014, 10:00 AM
# Last Hurrah
Recalled Smith looking to go out on a high in Test decider
The veteran flanker will play his final game against the Lions on Saturday after being named in the Robbie Deans’ starting XV.
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Jul 4th 2013, 11:38 AM
# Last Hurrah
Old Trafford bids an emotional farewell to Alex Ferguson
A sea of red met the outgoing Manchester United manager at the beginning of his final home game in charge.
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May 12th 2013, 6:11 PM
# NFL
VIDEO: One last dance for Ray Lewis
The Ravens linebacker played his final home game in the NFL wildcard playoff win over the Colts tonight.
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Jan 6th 2013, 10:03 PM
# Last Hurrah
Schumacher faces final curtain call
The veteran driver will bid farewell to Formula One for a second time at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Nov 24th 2012, 2:20 PM
# Last Hurrah
Del Bosque hints at quitting football after Spain role
Former Madrid supremo suggests this job is the pinnacle of a a manager’s career.
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Sep 21st 2012, 12:40 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
As it happened London 2012 Olympics, day 16
Check in on who won what on the final day of these Games.
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Aug 12th 2012, 5:09 PM
# Last Hurrah
On Tour: An emotional farewell to Poznan, and some stellar chants
They’ll sing when they want, apparently.
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Jun 19th 2012, 1:35 PM