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# Last Hurrah

Last year
2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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