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This year
2023
Harry Kane hits hat-trick for Bayern to set new record
Barcelona produce sensational comeback to go top of La Liga.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 8:47 PM
Double from Draper secures win for Drogheda against UCD
The win moves Drogheda up to seventh.
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May 26th 2023, 10:24 PM
Last year
2022
Clare Shine bags hat-trick as Glasgow City open new season in style
‘That’s my job as a striker, to score as many goals as I can. I’m lucky that three went in today.’
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Aug 7th 2022, 6:37 PM
Irish attacker on target as fighting mars Blackpool's pre-season friendly
CJ Hamilton scored in a game that was overshadowed by fan violence.
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Jul 2nd 2022, 5:22 PM
All time
Neymar strikes twice as PSG hold on to beat Bordeaux
Neymar dazzled in Lionel Messi’s absence.
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Nov 6th 2021, 10:32 PM
Derek Burnett ends first day of trap shooting in 25th place
The Longford man is appearing at his fifth Olympic Games.
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Jul 28th 2021, 9:24 AM
Juventus and AC Milan qualify for Champions League, Napoli miss out
Earlier on Sunday Ashley Young was on target as Inter Milan celebrated their Serie A title in front of 1,000 supporters.
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May 23rd 2021, 10:32 PM
Decisive Hourihane goal boosts Swansea City's push for the Premier League
The Ireland’s midfielder’s fifth goal since his January transfer was enough to see off Luton Town.
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Mar 13th 2021, 2:15 PM
Joy for Irish as Shine goal helps Glasgow progress in Europe and Kiernan off the mark for West Ham
A successful night in front of goal for two Irish internationals abroad.
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Nov 19th 2020, 10:12 AM
Irish captain McCabe on target as Arsenal keep pace with league leaders Manchester City
The WSL title race is going to the wire.
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Jan 27th 2019, 9:31 PM
Shaun Williams scores late Millwall equaliser but injury concern as Ireland duo both limp off
Both Williams and Aiden O’Brien limped off injured during their side’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City.
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Dec 2nd 2018, 5:07 PM
Gareth Bale on target as Real Madrid overcome Roma
The Welsh star helped his side consolidate their place at the top of the group.
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Nov 27th 2018, 10:23 PM
Ireland's man-of-the-match finally finds his goalscoring touch in a green shirt
Daryl Murphy bagged his second and third goals for Ireland in tonight’s win.
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Oct 6th 2017, 11:23 PM
Sheridan enhances reputation in Poland with Europa League match-winner
The Cavan man found the net against Georgian side Dinamo Batumi.
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Jun 29th 2017, 6:51 PM
Ireland's Daryl Murphy helps Newcastle stretch lead at top of Championship
The Waterford native scored his fourth goal in 10 appearances for the Magpies.
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Mar 4th 2017, 8:10 PM
Kane and Vardy on target as England secure Euros warm-up win
The strikers brought their excellent Premier League form to international level.
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May 22nd 2016, 7:19 PM
Irish pair Walters and Brady scored important goals as their clubs won this afternoon
Stoke City and Norwich City had them to thank for their Premier League victories on the road.
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Mar 19th 2016, 5:30 PM
Wayne Rooney slapped a 6'7" wrestler on WWE Raw last night
Just another Monday night in Manchester.
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Nov 10th 2015, 8:54 AM
Record alert! Mayo star produces incredible display of sharpshooting to score 9-12
Yes, you read that right.
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Jul 19th 2015, 11:52 AM
It took Harry Kane just 80 seconds to open his account for England tonight
Roy Hodgson’s side ran out 4-0 winners at Wembley.
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Mar 27th 2015, 11:00 PM
Are you watching LvG? Out-of-sorts Falcao scores twice on international duty with Colombia
It was against Bahrain, admittedly.
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Mar 26th 2015, 10:12 PM
The placement of this Fifty Shades of Grey merchandise is delightfully awkward
The store in question has been left red-faced.
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Jan 19th 2015, 2:27 PM
NFL champions Seattle Seahawks are unsurprisingly excellent at trick shots
Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson show off their skills alongside the Dude Perfect team.
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Nov 25th 2014, 8:54 AM
Can you see what this Air Corps pilot has just done?
It’s all in a day’s work for the Air Corps.
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Mar 22nd 2014, 7:30 PM
We're dumping less waste in landfills - but also recycling less
The EPA warns that we’re still at risk of not meeting the 2016 target for diverting waste from landfills.
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Mar 19th 2014, 10:11 AM
Is this the best crossbar challenge you've ever seen?
A special shot from behind the goal at a deserted Celtic Park last week.
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Dec 17th 2013, 2:36 PM
'I'll take that to start with' says Halfpenny after Lions kicking masterclass
Plenty of seven-pointers from Warren Gatland’s men and 11-from-11 for the unerring Welsh fullback.
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Jun 5th 2013, 2:01 PM
(Not so) sharp-shooters: sports stars in gun trouble
As Ashley Cole prepares for his first Premier League appearance since details of his shooting incident emerged, we pick out seven other sports stars whose weaponry has landed them in hot water.
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Mar 1st 2011, 3:49 PM