# Retirement

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# new chapter

'Football, thank you for everything': Former Ireland midfielder Stephen McPhail announces retirement

The 36-year-old has decided to hang up his boots.

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Oct 22nd 2016, 2:28 PM

# Time to go

Limerick's Wayne McNamara brings his inter-county career to a close

Limerick GAA released a statement on social media earlier.

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Oct 18th 2016, 9:38 PM

# word from the wise

'Don't share so much on social media' - advice for your 20s from those who have been there

Retired people on why you shouldn’t worry ‘until worry worries you’.

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Oct 17th 2016, 10:30 AM

Voices

A mandatory retirement age is discriminatory. It just doesn't make sense in a changing Ireland

Age Action’s Justin Moran argues that as people live longer lives, it is time to remove barriers preventing older people from working.

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Aug 21st 2016, 8:15 AM

# GAA

'Two things I won't miss is chicken and pasta and warm ups' - Eamon McGee calls time on Donegal career

He broke the news using a memorable Lord of the Rings passage.

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Aug 8th 2016, 7:31 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the State Pension age be dropped back to 65?

There has been a spike in those aged 65 claiming social welfare here as they are not yet eligible for the State Pension.

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Aug 1st 2016, 10:03 AM

# Power Struggle

'There's anger there and a lot of questions I'd like answered': Richie Power's injury nightmare

The Kilkenny man on coming to terms with the injury battle that forced his early retirement.

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Jul 21st 2016, 8:00 AM

# Retirement

Kieren Fallon announces his retirement from racing at 51

The six-time Champion Jockey has stepped out of the saddle.

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Jul 4th 2016, 11:38 AM

# Camogie

6-time All-Ireland senior champion comes out of retirement to rejoin Cork squad

Aoife Murray is back in the Cork setup.

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May 3rd 2016, 6:22 PM

# promise

Tyson Fury: Klitschko rematch 100% my last fight

The star is adamant he will not be seen in a boxing ring again after his bout in Manchester.

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May 2nd 2016, 6:21 PM

# Life after football

'I've been to watch French football but it's so boring' - Dunne on punditry and retirement in Monaco

Former Ireland centre-half Richard Dunne is the latest ex-player to try his hand at working in the Irish media.

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Apr 27th 2016, 7:00 AM

# next chapter

'Retirement is not something to be feared, but something to be embraced'

Former Munster wing Johne Murphy is moving on with his coaching and business life.

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Apr 5th 2016, 9:05 PM

# New gig

Joseph O'Brien to quit riding and follow his dad into training

The two-time Irish champion jockey has already taken tentative steps into training.

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Mar 8th 2016, 2:16 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

'I'm not after sympathy' - Jack Collison's retirement statement is incredibly powerful

The 27-year-old has been forced to hang up his boots.

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Feb 13th 2016, 10:58 AM

Voices

'Paul O’Connell’s biggest attribute was his ability to inspire'

The Limerick native’s legacy will live on for generations to come as he will forever be remembered as a shining example of great leadership, writes James Galvin.

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Feb 9th 2016, 5:30 PM

# Retirement

'It’s devastating to see him retire. He’s only 30 as well and he’s already after achieving so much.'

Richie Power’s retirement is being keenly felt in the Kilkenny camp.

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Feb 9th 2016, 6:30 AM

# rabbitte out

One of Irish politics' most vociferous voices just bowed out in typical style

And it was a good one.

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Jan 28th 2016, 4:15 PM

# new dawn

Now a veteran, Tipp attacker Callanan ready to lead after winter of Premier retirements

The Drom-Inch man has won back-to-back Allstars in recent years.

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Jan 14th 2016, 5:00 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

Shefflin, Hayes and Corbett just 3 hurlers who won't be playing inter-county in 2016

Tipp exodus dominates the most prominent retirees.

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Dec 30th 2015, 7:00 AM

# Legend

So long Damien! Here are 7 ways to live your life like the Duffer

You’ll need to get 14 hours’ sleep per night.

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Dec 22nd 2015, 6:15 AM

# Reaction

Alan Brogan: 'This was the right decision for myself, my family and the dressing room'

The Dubliner also suggested Jim Gavin had wanted him to stay on.

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Dec 15th 2015, 8:59 PM

# Ageism

Oireachtas group backs scrapping of compulsory retirement age

The committee heard during public consultation that the imposition of mandatory retirement is “deeply ageist”.

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Dec 10th 2015, 1:51 PM

# Wave Goodbye

One of Ireland's top cricketers has announced his retirement

The Dubliner is one of four players to represent Ireland at three World Cups.

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Dec 7th 2015, 7:23 PM

# Retirement

This chart shows how hard Irish people work for their pensions

Full benefit comes after 43 years of contributions.

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Dec 7th 2015, 6:05 AM

# Retirement

Limerick dual star confirms intercounty retirement after 17-year career

Stephen Lucey made almost 70 senior championship appearances for the Limerick senior hurlers and footballers.

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Nov 24th 2015, 1:26 PM

# Retirement

Lar Corbett becomes the fourth Tipperary player to retire in a week

The two-time All-Ireland winner has called it a day.

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Nov 18th 2015, 4:41 PM

# Calling Time

Another long-serving Tipperary hurler has called it a day

James Woodlock has retired from inter-county hurling.

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Nov 14th 2015, 12:53 PM

# Leader

Richie McCaw refuses to admit World Cup final will be his last game of rugby

The 34-year-old is widely expected to hang up his boots following Saturday’s clash with Australia.

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Oct 29th 2015, 3:18 PM

# Being AP

'Why on earth would any year be a good year to retire?'

New documentary looks at the final year of AP McCoy’s record-breaking career.

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Aug 12th 2015, 8:51 PM

# Regen

Sad news as a Championship Manager hero hangs up his boots

You didn’t really play the game unless you signed Cherno Samba.

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Jul 20th 2015, 10:09 PM

# Retirement

Eamon Gilmore: I wanted to finish the game, but I was carrying a lot of injuries

The former tánaiste is retiring as a TD at the next election.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 11:29 AM

# iron curtain

Confusion reigns as an Irish legend insists he's not retiring after all

Richard Dunne isn’t heading into the sunset just yet.

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Jun 2nd 2015, 7:45 AM

# 81 not out

Gordon D'Arcy: No guff, no nonsense man with plenty of solidity still to offer Ireland

When he broke on the scene he provided Ireland with a touch of magic, but he became even more important than that.

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May 1st 2015, 2:39 PM

# Walking Away

Tributes pour in after Paul Curran calls time in after 15-year Tipperary senior hurling career

The Mullinahone club man won an All-Ireland medal in 2010.

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May 1st 2015, 2:30 PM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell calls on AP McCoy, ROG and BOD as he ponders retirement

The 35-year-old Ireland captain has ruled out a move to Toulon next season.

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Apr 30th 2015, 8:00 AM

# McCoy and Roy

'I really like Roy Keane. He seems as mad as I am' - AP McCoy

“He’s right. That footballer’s getting paid 200 f**king grand a week…”

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Apr 24th 2015, 4:35 PM

# we've all been there

Japan official sacked for faking funerals

Shigenori Natori had 12 relatives die in a five-year period, supposedly.

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Mar 27th 2015, 7:03 PM

# head games

Head injury concerns forcing the NFL to redefine manhood

Former WWE star and concussion campaigner Chris Nowinski says he expects more young players to retire.

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Mar 25th 2015, 5:00 PM

# Wave Goodbye

A former Irish international and footballing cult hero has announced his retirement

Manager Neal Ardley has described David Connolly as “the best striker I ever played with”.

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Mar 8th 2015, 10:05 AM

# Nothing To See Here

'The battery didn't last too long on my phone the day I tweeted my fake retirement' - Keith Higgins

And the Mayo man worries he won’t be believed when he actually hangs up his boots.

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Feb 25th 2015, 11:48 AM