# Local Lad

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2022

# Local Lad

Highly-rated 19-year-old pens new contract with Dundalk

Ryan O’Kane has been rewarded for his fine form in recent months with a new deal.

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Oct 24th 2022, 7:08 PM

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# Local Lad

'It's been a long time coming' - McCarthy buzzing to finally be back at boyhood club Celtic

The Glasgow-born Ireland midfielder, who had a brief spell with the Hoops as a teenager, is ready to make his debut this weekend.

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Aug 6th 2021, 3:52 PM

# Local Lad

Southampton sign Walcott on two-year deal from Everton

The 32-year-old has been on loan at his boyhood club this season.

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May 18th 2021, 12:24 PM

# Local Lad

Bohs add former West Brom youngster to their ranks ahead of trip to Derry

Robbie McCourt made 59 appearances for the West Brom reserves during his three-year stint in England.

4.8k

Aug 30th 2018, 12:35 PM

# Local Lad

'I played for that jersey' - The Limerick lad who marked Maradona and battled Real Madrid in the European Cup

Pat Nolan reflects on winning the Premier Division and FAI Cup with Limerick, playing against Real Madrid in Europe and being tasked with marking Diego Maradona.

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Aug 5th 2018, 9:30 PM

# Local Lad

'I was fascinated listening to stories about my dad and it'd be nice to get Limerick back to those heights again'

Blues captain Shane Duggan on his time in England, learning his trade in the League of Ireland and his mission to bring the good times back to Markets Field.

6.1k

Mar 23rd 2018, 7:30 AM

# Roots

Paul McShane is sponsoring his old GAA club's jerseys

Wicklow side Newtown wear the Ireland defender’s name on their shirts.

17.4k

Aug 13th 2013, 12:02 PM

# Irish Open

Lowry takes early lead at Carton House, McIlroy struggling

The Offaly native holds a one shot advantage after carding a first round of 67.

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Jun 27th 2013, 3:00 PM