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# Multi-talented

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# Multi-talented
'He's a superb athlete. Some of the things he does, you just say wow!'
Leinster coach Robin McBryde has been impressed with Ryan Baird’s recent performances.
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Dec 13th 2022, 12:55 PM
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Versatility runs in the family for returning Irish international Callum O'Dowda
O’Dowda’s sister Jade won a bronze medal in the Heptathlon at this year’s Commonwealth Games.
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Sep 19th 2022, 11:00 PM
# Multi-talented
World champion Lisa O'Rourke inspires Roscommon to big win
The boxer starred in the Rossies’ midfield this afternoon.
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Jun 5th 2022, 7:06 PM
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O'Rourke seeking league glory with Rossies just a week after European boxing gold
‘Boxing will always be my number one sport, but as long as I’m able to keep everything going, I will.’
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Apr 2nd 2022, 8:50 AM
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'I got Southampton trials but my parents told me there was a transfer embargo'
Jack Carty’s sporting career could have gone down a completely different route.
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May 2nd 2019, 12:00 PM
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David Hawkshaw: From Dublin minor hurler to Ireland U20 rugby captain
A standout player in the Leinster Senior Schools Cup for Belvedere, the centre is preparing to lead Ireland in the Six Nations.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 8:00 AM
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'He's unbelievable at singing...and he won some golf tournament as well last year'
Stephen O’Brien says his team-mate David Clifford isn’t just a talented footballer.
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Jan 17th 2019, 12:25 PM
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Ulster wing Sexton among the winners at Athletics Ireland awards
Thomas Barr was crowned Athlete of the Year at today’s ceremony in Dublin.
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Nov 29th 2018, 5:06 PM
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Bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics and the track at London 2012, to taking the tag scene by storm
Claire Bergin is living a life immersed in tag rugby, having represented Ireland at the Olympics in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
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Jul 30th 2017, 7:00 AM
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AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini qualifies to play in ATP tennis tournament
The 48-year-old will play in the Aspria Tennis Cup later this month.
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Jun 19th 2017, 3:00 PM
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Former inter-county footballer on the verge of Aviva Stadium dream with local club
Roscommon’s Sean Purcell will line out for Boyle Celtic at the home of his former side, Sligo Rovers, in the FAI Junior Cup semi-final on Sunday.
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Apr 8th 2017, 8:00 AM
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From the sliotar to the oval ball, Joe Canning's nephew continues Roscrea's GAA connection
Tipperary minor footballer Ben Hyland was also involved for the school in their Leinster Schools Senior Cup tie yesterday.
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Feb 16th 2017, 1:25 AM
# Multi-talented
Watch hurling star Lee Chin score a cracking volley for Wexford Youths
He’s a bit of an all-rounder.
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Nov 1st 2016, 9:05 AM
# patriot games
Super Bowl winner gets call to play sevens for USA at Olympics
Nate Ebner will miss about two weeks of pre-season training due to his commitment to Rio.
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Jul 19th 2016, 12:15 AM
# Multi-talented
10 of the most academic sports personalities
With the Leaving Cert starting tomorrow, we take a look at some of the brainiest athletes around.
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Jun 2nd 2015, 8:30 PM
# give it a lash
'I might give hurling a go' - Connacht star tempted to follow Duffy into GAA
New Zealand forward George Naoupu joked about a new sporting direction while backing his former teammate to succeed with Mayo.
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May 21st 2014, 4:46 PM
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Your Simon Zebo as a Young GAA Star Pic of The Day
If Warren Gatland has any doubts about selecting the Irishman, this should quell them.
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Apr 20th 2013, 11:30 AM
# zeebs
"Simon Zebo was a great loss to Cork hurling, let me tell you"
The Munster winger’s former mentor at Blackrock ‘Rockies’ reflects on a young playmaker who was ‘a natural leader’.
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Apr 13th 2013, 1:00 PM
# Multi-talented
It's Rob Kearney's birthday, so here's a pic you may not have seen before
The rugby star was a keen GAA player in his younger days.
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Mar 26th 2013, 10:30 PM
# Perfect 10
Here's your 'That Dan Carter Lad Can Do Anything' Pic of the Day
Have St Thomas’ any room for a half forward this Sunday?
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Mar 15th 2013, 11:39 AM
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In Pics: GAA stars with soccer credentials
Former Ipswich Town goalkeeper Shane Supple lined out for Dublin last Wednesday night. But he’s not the only current inter-county player with a soccer background.
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Jan 13th 2013, 10:00 AM
# Sensational
VIDEO: Was this the most improbable sporting moment of 2012?
It’s Michael Phelps, but not as you know him.
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Dec 28th 2012, 3:35 PM
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LA Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson is also an incredible photographer
Here’s proof.
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Nov 16th 2012, 8:22 PM
# TwitPic
NHL lock-out: Ovechkin heads back home to Moscow
The talented Russian is not resting on his hockey laurels, according to reports in his homeland.
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Sep 19th 2012, 3:20 PM
# Multi-talented
Special guest: F1 driver Button finishes seventh in Athy triathlon
The McLaren man prepared for tomorrow’s Bavaria City Race by competing in the Olympic distance event.
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Jun 2nd 2012, 6:27 PM