# reflection

This week

19th March 2023 - 22nd March 2023

# Horse Racing

Donn McClean: Reflections from an extraordinary week at Cheltenham

Emotion, firsts, lasts – looking back on the 2023 Cheltenham Festival.

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Mon 8:30 PM

Last year

2022

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Full circle - Striking symmetry for Ireland's World Cup history-makers

The Girls In Green qualified for their first-ever major tournament this week.

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Oct 15th 2022, 10:00 AM

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A success? - Reviewing Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign so far

The play-off bound Girls In Green rounded off the group stages with a fifth win last night.

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Sep 7th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Meath's Glory Days bring #SeriousSupport like never before

It’s a week since the Royals were crowned back-to-back All-Ireland senior champions after a remarkable journey.

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Aug 7th 2022, 11:00 AM

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'We had it out with each other' - Tough Munster conversations following Leinster defeat

Johann van Graan’s charges delivered a below-par performance against a fringe Leinster team last weekend.

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May 25th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Hamilton deals with 'horrible feeling' but has pride in vintage display

The seven-time world champion was in 20th position and 35 seconds adrift after pitting with a puncture on the opening lap.

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May 22nd 2022, 10:39 PM

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Gearoid Hegarty was 'embarrassed' by 'stupid' red card against Galway

‘My family were there watching it…You nearly don’t even want to go home and look them in the eye.’

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Apr 11th 2022, 4:02 PM

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'Going forward, I probably need to change' - Duff

The Shelbourne boss’ emotional response to a penalty incident led to a booking on Friday night.

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Mar 14th 2022, 12:05 PM

All time

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The A-Z of the Irish football year, 2021

Our look back on another dramatic year on and off the field.

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Dec 31st 2021, 7:00 PM

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Frost considered moving to France before deciding to confront bullying and harassment case

Frost says she ultimately felt tackling the problem with Robbie Dunne was the right move.

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Dec 14th 2021, 11:44 AM

# reflection

Jurgen Klopp feels two key decisions went against Liverpool in West Ham defeat

The Reds boss felt goalkeeper Alisson was fouled for the opening goal and Aaron Cresswell should have been sent off.

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Nov 7th 2021, 9:50 PM

# reflection

Zaha considering international future after asking to miss Ivory Coast qualifiers

Ivory Coast boss Patrice Beaumelle says the 28-year-old was unwilling to travel for their qualifiers.

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Nov 4th 2021, 3:45 PM

# reflection

Star full-back suffers broken nose after 'kick to the face' as Ireland draw positives from Italy win

Eimear Considine went off for a HIA in the final moments of the game.

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Apr 24th 2021, 5:30 PM

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'We're better than the scoreline reflects' - Ireland looking to third-place play-off after 41-point defeat

Adam Griggs says his side will refocus to chase down a third-place finish in the Six Nations next weekend.

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Apr 17th 2021, 7:45 PM

# wnl review

Early Goal of the Season contenders and endless positives as Ireland's top-flight kicks off

Goals – 17 to be precise – late drama and talent galore on show in the Women’s National League so far.

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Mar 30th 2021, 11:52 AM

# reflection

'We struggled even to have numbers to field in games over the past number of years'

Antrim’s Maeve Connolly talks about the lean years that her county endured ahead of their All-Ireland final against Down this weekend.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 7:00 AM

# Looking Back

Alexis Sanchez says he asked about an Arsenal return after first Man United training session

The now-Inter Milan player wanted out after just one session.

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Sep 4th 2020, 10:49 AM

# opening up

'He lived the best life he could, he smiled every day and enjoyed everything. I take that into my life'

Death, grief, joy, elation: Leanne Kiernan has had to overcome a lot on her journey so far. Having recently turned 21, the Ireland and West Ham star reflects on her remarkable rise.

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Jun 6th 2020, 8:00 AM

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Shefflin: 'I think it was a great token by the GAA. That’s what makes it special'

The GAA gave corporate box tickets for the All-Ireland club final to the families of two Ballyhale players who died in the past couple of years.

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Jan 20th 2020, 8:45 AM

# reflection

'This time last year if someone was to say that this would happen I would have said, 'You're mad''

Barry Heffernan enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Tipperary defence this summer.

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Nov 11th 2019, 2:58 PM

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'In the final year, Joe failed to evolve the team when he needed to' - BOD

Brian O’Driscoll wants to see Irish rugby placing a greater focus on developing passing skills.

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Oct 29th 2019, 1:01 AM

# Wizard of Oz

'That's when it dawned on me that this isn't just a hobby. People's lives depend on this'

Mayo and Collingwood star Sarah Rowe reflects on her entire AFLW experience as she readjusts to Gaelic football.

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Apr 13th 2019, 7:00 AM

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Leaked WhatsApp 'was a mild version of what happened' in Ireland camp, says Walters

The retired Republic of Ireland star says that the atmosphere changed in the final year under Martin O’Neill.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 12:52 PM

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I always put the club's needs first, says Mourinho on Pogba row and 'problems' at United

After reportedly falling out with the midfielder late in his tenure, he has spoken of the need to be a ‘club man’.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 9:24 AM

# reflection

'Going to college in America is one of the best decisions that I've ever made and definitely helped my golf'

Newly-turned professional Leona Maguire chats to The42 about a hectic few years on and off the golf course.

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Nov 18th 2018, 11:49 AM

# reflection

'I put a lot of pressure on myself...I really did feel it coming into this game' - Galway ladies boss

Mayo manager Peter Leahy was optimistic despite the heavy defeat.

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Aug 13th 2018, 6:30 AM

# reflection

'It's been quite intense remembering back over difficult times that you maybe haven't dealt with'

Cora Staunton says that writing a book has been an enjoyable process but was also challenging.

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Jul 17th 2018, 6:00 PM

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Tony Keady tributes and Jack McCaffrey's cheeky celebration - the top 7 Sunday Game moments of 2017

Here’s some of the best moments from the GAA’s flagship TV programme.

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Dec 24th 2017, 10:30 PM

# reflection

Ireland's system horribly exposed and the talking points from tonight's play-off defeat

Christian Eriksen proved his worth, while Martin O’Neill’s future in the job has come into question.

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Nov 14th 2017, 11:39 PM

# remembering ryan

Cork City's Alan Bennett pays lovely tribute to Derry after a traumatic season

The Candystripes suffered through the pain of losing captain Ryan McBride in March.

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Oct 18th 2017, 1:03 AM

# live a better life

Use your phone to journal - and improve your day

Let’s find out how to remember what on earth we did last week.

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May 8th 2017, 12:50 PM

# reflection

Obama: Syria "haunts me constantly"

The outgoing US president has cited the Syrian Civil War as one of his most difficult challenges in government.

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Sep 22nd 2016, 9:46 PM

# Reaction

'The most important thing in life is life' - Davy Fitz reflects on 'tough week'

The Clare boss saw his side lose out in today’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.

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Jul 24th 2016, 6:36 PM

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'I'd be lying if I thought that we were suddenly world beaters' - Schmidt

The Ireland head coach delivered his verdict on the three-Test tour of South Africa.

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Jun 27th 2016, 6:00 AM

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When it rains it pours for Bohs and the SSE Airtricity League talking points

There was also a seventh straight league win for Cork City, while four players received red cards yesterday.

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May 30th 2016, 12:54 PM

# Battle

Howlin 'hasn't made up his mind' about running for the Labour leadership

The Wexford TD denied that he looked for a precondition of an uncontested leadership, saying “certainly not” and that he’s “absolutely” up for a contest.

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May 11th 2016, 8:42 AM