# meteoric rise

This year

2023

Easy does it for Evan Ferguson as countdown begins for Kylian Mbappe's arrival

Stephen Kenny says teenager’s “meteoric rise” gives Ireland added potency for Euro 2024 qualifier against France this month.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 6:30 AM

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From starting football at 14 to becoming a central Cork figure with the medicine to succeed

Now one of the best defenders in the country, Melissa Duggan discusses all things football and life as a newly-qualified pharmacist.

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Dec 6th 2020, 7:15 AM

'We have to look after him' - Brighton boss vows to protect newly-capped Connolly

Graham Potter says he wants to ensure that the Ireland international has ‘a long successful career’.

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Oct 17th 2019, 5:12 PM

Incredible comeback as Greville inspires Westmeath to second All-Ireland crown in three years

Premier Junior champions in 2017, Johnny Greville’s side secured senior status for 2020 after beating Galway in the intermediate decider.

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Sep 8th 2019, 3:45 PM

How Nigel Farage’s new party capitalised on Brexit chaos to surge into the lead in the Euro polls

Only officially established in February, the Brexit Party now looks set to come out on top when the votes are counted.

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May 18th 2019, 9:00 AM

One of the world's most valuable tech startups brought in €10 billion in 2014

The Chinese handset company Xiaomi now has a valuation of €37 billion, after doubling its sales to €10.1 last year.

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Jan 5th 2015, 9:44 AM