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# Leading by example

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Fire still burning as Sexton prepares for 100 cap milestone
Ireland’s captain remains as determined and driven as ever.
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Cork U20 football boss Keith Ricken draws praise for impassioned interview after win over Kerry
The 2019 All-Ireland-winning manager delivered a six-minute life lesson on TG4 which was lauded and widely shared on social media.
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Jul 16th 2021, 6:30 AM
'Footballers are in a very privileged position and it’s nice to help people when you can'
Seamus Coleman paid tribute to Marcus Rashford ahead of their meeting at Wembley tomorrow night.
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Italy international Mbanda joins coronavirus fight as volunteer worker in Parma
The back-row is working as an ambulance driver with other volunteers from the Yellow Cross.
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Mar 21st 2020, 9:35 PM
Clifford named as new captain of Kerry's senior footballers
The Fossa clubman, who turns 21 on Wednesday, will lead the Kingdom out for 2020.
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Jan 20th 2020, 5:34 PM
Coleman's fine form recognised with Premier League Player of the Month nomination
Robbie Keane is the last Irishman to claim the prize back in 2007.
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Apr 5th 2019, 2:11 PM
'It's so important for us to show the new lads what's expected when we put on the jersey to play for our country'
Ireland captain Seamus Coleman is eager to get back out on the pitch in Monday night’s summer friendly with the French.
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May 27th 2018, 9:25 PM
Why councils will soon be fining themselves for owning vacant housing sites
The vacant sites levy was introduced to free up land for homes.
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Mar 3rd 2018, 4:00 PM
U20s boss McNamara an inspiration to coaches who weren't pro players
The Clare man’s path is one less travelled by.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 5:11 PM
O'Neill wants Coleman with the Ireland squad for crucial Austria qualifier
Despite his injury, the Ireland manager expects the defender to meet up with the squad ahead of the June game.
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May 25th 2017, 5:27 PM
Watch: Former England striker hailed a hero after rescuing children from yacht
James Beattie didn’t hesitate when confronted with a crisis.
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Apr 25th 2017, 10:09 PM
'It's fantastic but we've won nothing yet and that's the big thing' - Muldoon
Connacht’s captain says they will have their work cut out in the Pro12 final against Leinster.
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May 22nd 2016, 2:18 PM
'He's a big part of the leadership group' - Gavin lauds Philly McMahon after defence stands firm
Jim Gavin says the defender has ‘really come on and grown’.
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Sep 20th 2015, 6:33 PM
The Taoiseach, Ministers and every TD are having their pay cut today
As are the country’s 292,000 civil servants who are experiencing the first effects of the Haddington Road Agreement in their pay cheques today.
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Jul 4th 2013, 6:15 AM