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# One of the greats

This year
2023
'Lots more to contribute... He would have so much to offer as a Tipperary coach'
Tipperary legend Tommy Dunne pays tribute to Séamus Callanan following his inter-county retirement.
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Sep 7th 2023, 10:16 AM
Last year
2022
Eoin Morgan says it’s ‘right time’ to go as he confirms international retirement
The 35-year-old Dubliner, who led England to World Cup glory in 2019, has been beset by form and fitness issues over the last 12 months.
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Jun 28th 2022, 2:21 PM
All time
How Ciara Griffin's last game for Ireland typified her never-say-die brilliance
The Kerry woman signed off with a sublime two-try performance last month.
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Dec 27th 2021, 8:00 AM
Rachael Blackmore crowned RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Gavin Bazunu, Dominic Casey, and Paralympic greats Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal were the other big winners this evening.
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Dec 18th 2021, 11:43 PM
In Zaur we trust
Kellie Harrington’s Olympic gold medal might be the Georgian’s crowning moment.
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Aug 14th 2021, 10:47 AM
'A huge honour' - Three-time All-Ireland winner Brendan Maher retires from Tipperary
The Borris-Ileigh star steps away after 13 years of service to the Premier County.
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Aug 12th 2021, 8:45 AM
'He was operating at a different level even back then' - the rise of a prodigious hurling talent
Some of those that know him best on the magic of Tony Kelly.
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Jun 24th 2021, 3:04 PM
Ex-Barcelona, Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Mascherano announces retirement
The 36-year-old has most recently been playing in his homeland with Estudiantes.
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Nov 16th 2020, 6:00 PM
Spain and Real Madrid legend Casillas retires a year after suffering heart attack
The 39-year-old, who most recently played for Porto, won the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League and numerous La Liga titles.
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Aug 4th 2020, 2:41 PM
'I lost my brother in 1999 so you could nearly say I retired 20 years after': 3-time All-Star Hayes
The former Galway star called time on his hurling career at the weekend.
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Sep 30th 2019, 7:56 PM
Getting the better of hurling greats O'Connor and Mullane, and a 'manager's dream' to have on the field
Limerick stalwart Seamus Hickey announced his inter-county retirement earlier this week.
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Dec 8th 2018, 8:30 AM
One of the all-time greats, Ronaldinho, officially hangs up his boots
The former Brazilian and Barcelona superstar is finally retiring from the professional game at the age of 37.
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Jan 17th 2018, 10:25 AM
France and Toulouse legend Dusatoir calls time on decorated rugby career
The former World Player of the Year will hang up his boots at the end of this season.
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Apr 19th 2017, 11:29 AM
Two-time Cheltenham Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer dies
The 22-year-old passed away at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, it was revealed today.
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Oct 21st 2016, 6:14 PM