Ex-Arsenal star Arshavin 'frightened' by imminent retirement
The former Russia player feels his playing days are coming to an end.
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The former Russia player feels his playing days are coming to an end.
The Lucan Sarsfield defender won a Leinster title under Anthony Daly in 2013.
The 36-year-old dismissed reports earlier this week that suggested he planned to retire at the end of the season.
Sam Jones underwent a series of operations in an attempt to resume his playing career.
Tony O’Brien has led the HSE since 2012.
Meath’s Paddy O’Rourke on his delight at ending his inter-county career.
Just over one in three women have a pension, compared to over half of men.
The Taoiseach said he is in politics for the long haul.
The eight-time All-Ireland winner announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on Friday.
Jason Smyth on embracing challenges and change as he enters the twilight of his career.
Tribesmen defender Finian Hanley is also expected to depart.
The 35-year-old won the Champions League, Serie A, La Liga and the World Cup.
Marie-Louise Wirth wouldn’t dream of giving up her bar in northern France.
Under current rules, those working in the public service must retire from their job at age 65.
The mandatory retirement age for civil servants is to rise from 65 to 70 under new measures.
Irish football can see parallels with its own greatest striker Robbie Keane and his inclusion at Euro 2016.
Darren Gleeson has confirmed his decision to hang up his boots.
Kaka admits that his body is struggling to cope with the demands of top-level competition in MLS with Orlando City
Colin Ryan has followed Brendan Bugler into inter-county retirement.
It is unusual for a judge in the High Court to leave their role until they reach mandatory retirement age.
Shane Long, Paul McGrath and James McClean were among those to pay tribute to the former Ireland international.
A new survey has revealed women are less likely to be putting money aside for old age.
But the solution to stereotyping is not simply to keep increasing the pension age, writes Justin Moran.
Whether its Fair Deal contributions, nursing home fees or general funding in the care system, money gets in the way of older people deciding where they spend their final years.
The Policing Authority has thanked O’Sullivan for 36 years of service to the force.
Esteban Cambiasso has brought his two-year stint at Olympiakos to an end.
The 34-year old has been part of the Armagh squad since 2003.
The Cork native bowed out after an excellent display at the world championships in London.
The news means there’ll be no rematch with Anthony Joshua.
The 35-year-old signed for Verona eight days ago, announced his retirement earlier today and hours later revealed his un-retirement at a press conference.
McMahon represented Ireland at the 2012 London Games and won two European medals during her competitive career.
32-year-old Sean St Ledger is refusing to retire despite being out of football for the past 18 months.
Kenny is in line to receive a retirement lump sum of €378,000 in addition to annual payments of €126,000.
The 35-year-old has ended his rugby career on medical advice.
The five-time Grade 1 winner will not be returning to the track.
Ireland’s all-time record goalscorer isn’t planning to hang up the boots just yet.
The former president said he hoped to pass the baton on to the leaders of the future.
The Ireland out-half is considering life after his playing career ends.
The 67-year-old’s future at Arsenal is still up in the air.
The 35-year-old enjoyed a decorated career at club and international level,