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# On the plane

Last year
2022
# On the plane
Sergio Ramos left out of Spain World Cup squad; Jasper Cillessen the surprise Dutch omission
Sadio Mane in Senegal’s squad despite injury fear
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Nov 11th 2022, 5:48 PM
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Eriksen in Denmark's preliminary World Cup squad, Australia include Newcastle-bound teen star
Eriksen spent eight months out of the game after collapsing in Denmark’s opening game of the European Championships last year.
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Nov 8th 2022, 11:29 AM
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Andy Farrell includes 5 uncapped players in 40-man Ireland squad to tour New Zealand
Robert Balaoucoune, Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell and Rónan Kelleher have all been ruled out through injury.
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Jun 14th 2022, 12:23 PM
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Team Ireland confirms six athletes for Winter Olympics
The Games take place from 4-20 February in Beijing.
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Jan 24th 2022, 3:00 PM
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Simone Biles qualifies for Olympics after easy victory in St Louis
The 24-year-old Biles will be the oldest American women’s gymnast at the Games since 2004.
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Jun 28th 2021, 10:35 AM
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First seven Irish athletes officially selected for Tokyo Olympics
Team Ireland has confirmed five marathon runners and two race walkers to compete at the Games.
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Jun 15th 2021, 12:28 PM
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Emmet Brennan books Olympic spot with hard-fought win over Sweden's Liridon Nuha
Meanwhile Kellie Harrington and Michaela Walsh will both box for gold tomorrow after winning their respective semi-finals bouts.
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Jun 7th 2021, 8:41 PM
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Kellie Harrington books Olympics spot with superb victory against world champion Maiva Hamadouche
The Dubliner won by unanimous decision against a vaunted French opponent.
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Jun 5th 2021, 7:33 PM
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Ireland's mixed 4x400m relay team seal qualification for Tokyo Olympics
Chris O’Donnell, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Thomas Barr: take a bow!
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May 1st 2021, 9:35 PM
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Sensational Irvine seals qualification for Tokyo Olympics but Walker misses out in London
The ‘Wee Rooster’ is off to Tokyo after dominating a barnburner versus his teak-tough Hungarian opponent.
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Mar 16th 2020, 8:15 PM
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Squad announced as Ireland 7s prepare for World Series in Dubai
The 13-man squad will make their debut as a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series.
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Nov 28th 2019, 11:31 AM
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Picamoles named in France World Cup squad as Lyon and La Rochelle pair dropped
Felix Lambey and Dany Priso have been left out of the 31-man selection travelling to Japan.
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Sep 2nd 2019, 10:38 PM
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Hill named in Wales World Cup squad despite leg fracture while Patchell also included
Rob Evans and Samson Lee are the surprise omissions from Warren Gatland’s 31-man squad.
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Sep 1st 2019, 3:17 PM
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Carbery included in 40-man training squad as Cooney among trio cut
The IRFU confirmed that the Munster fly-half should be available for selection in four to six weeks.
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Aug 14th 2019, 3:05 PM
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Sunday best secures Olympic qualification for Ireland's Boyce
The race walker will compete at his third Olympics in Tokyo next summer.
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May 19th 2019, 3:43 PM
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Leavy in Leinster squad for South Africa as Cullen includes six academy players
The flanker is named in the province’s 27-man panel for their trip to Port Elizabeth.
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Oct 31st 2018, 4:34 PM
# COYBIG
A complete guide to Irish footballers playing in the Premier League this season
There will be a record low of Irish players in the Premier League in 2017/18.
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Aug 12th 2017, 8:30 AM
# my name is Caoimhe
An Irish couple gave out this lovely package to passengers when flying with their baby
Ear plugs, Creme Egg, and a little note.
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May 11th 2017, 7:30 AM
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Team Ireland has one more golfer confirmed for Rio as Stephanie Meadow gets the call
The 24-year-old joins Leona Maguire, Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power.
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Jul 15th 2016, 3:04 PM
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Team Ireland beginning to take shape as badminton stars secure Olympic qualification
Scott Evans and Chloe Magee become the latest Irish athletes to secure their place in Rio.
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May 20th 2016, 3:34 PM
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Joy for David Oliver Joyce as another Irish boxer qualifies for the Rio Olympics
The lightweight is the sixth Irish boxer to guarantee his participation at this summer’s Games.
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Apr 17th 2016, 4:38 PM
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Ireland have another Rio representative as Kieran Behan books Olympic place
The gymnast’s place at this summer’s Games was confirmed this morning.
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Apr 17th 2016, 1:58 PM
# Competition for places
'Places are up for grabs. We've a number of players I'd like to see' - O'Neill
The Ireland manager is encouraging those on the periphery to make a late push for a spot in his Euro 2016 squad.
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Jan 11th 2016, 6:00 PM
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Raheem Sterling is off on tour with Liverpool but Balotelli and Borini left to train at Melwood
The England forward is included in the squad despite trying to force a move away.
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Jul 11th 2015, 2:43 PM
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Ireland's Fiona Doyle adds bronze medal to Olympic qualification
The 23-year-old claimed third in the 100m Breaststroke at the World University Games after securing an ‘A’ qualification time yesterday.
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Jul 6th 2015, 6:30 PM
# Fled
Fugitive former solicitor Michael Lynn to be extradited from Brazil over €80m debts
Lynn faces charges in Ireland relating to property debts.
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Dec 16th 2014, 10:41 PM
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Italy, Netherlands seal World Cup spots
The two become the first European sides to qualify for Brazil.
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Sep 10th 2013, 11:56 PM
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England look to Simpson for cover
England manager Martin Johnson has named his squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup.
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Aug 22nd 2011, 8:23 PM