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# origin story

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'If you were from Ballymun, you could be turned away from an interview, let alone a job'

Bohs legend Tony O’Connor looks back on his League of Ireland career.

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Sep 1st 2019, 9:30 PM

'He shone like a beacon through all the gloom': Maradona, Clough and the makings of Roy Keane

25 years ago this week, the Irish midfielder signed for Manchester United.

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Jul 21st 2018, 1:04 PM

New Nike commercial tells the story of how Rory McIlroy grew up worshipping Tiger Woods

And look at him now.

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Apr 6th 2015, 2:54 PM