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# safe pair of hands

This year
2023
# Between the sticks
Stark contrast, one goal - The versatile shot-stoppers eyeing Sigerson Cup glory
UL’s Conor Flaherty and Dylan Foley of UCC have had very different goalkeeping journeys to David O’Hanlon (DCU DÉ) and Darragh Brooks (TUD).
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Feb 7th 2023, 7:30 PM
# between the posts
Erik ten Hag stresses need for three senior 'keepers as United close on Jack Butland
Martin Dubravka’s season-long loan at Old Trafford abruptly ended after he was recalled by Newcastle.
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Jan 5th 2023, 6:53 PM
Last year
2022
# Super Keeper
'I got my two knees done and I wasn't able to play outfield. I've been in goals ever since'
Laois All-Ireland winner Eimear Barry reflects on her journey after winning the ZuCar Golden Glove award.
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Sep 17th 2022, 7:30 AM
# Glowing praise
'Kelleher could play every game for Ireland' - Liverpool goalkeeping coach
John Achterberg says he is confident of the Cork stopper’s ability to perform regularly at the highest level.
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Jan 11th 2022, 11:38 AM
All time
# safe pair of hands
Ireland legend Packie Bonner to make FAI return after 11 years
The Donegal native will be one of six independent directors ratified at Sunday’s EGM.
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May 21st 2021, 5:16 PM
# amazing grace
'Apart from an accent, it is the absolute world. It means everything to me and my family'
Goalkeeper Grace Moloney on representing Ireland, her exceptional season at Reading and how she used lockdown to improve.
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Apr 8th 2021, 3:00 PM
# Across the liffey
Experienced goalkeeper Clarke ends third spell with St Patrick's Athletic to join Shelbourne
Shels boss Ian Morris is hoping his latest acquisition can help them make an immediate return to the top flight next season.
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Nov 26th 2020, 5:24 PM
# safe pair of hands
'Absolute heroics' - Ireland teenage keeper Bazunu's star continues to rise at Rochdale
The 18-year-old Dubliner was named in the League One Team of the Week after an impressive performance.
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Sep 21st 2020, 3:23 PM
# Between the sticks
'We are in a strong position within the goalkeeping department' - Man United's Henderson signs new deal
The 23-year-old, who has been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, has spent the past two seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
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Aug 26th 2020, 7:41 PM
# safe pair of hands
West Ham announce return of Ireland goalkeeper Randolph
The 32-year-old previously spent two years at the Hammers before joining Middlesbrough in 2017.
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Jan 15th 2020, 12:00 PM
# Irish Abroad
'Caoimhín was behind Alisson and Mignolet but the U21 games have given him extra confidence'
Stephen Kenny praised Caoimhín Kelleher after making his senior Liverpool debut against MK Dons.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 5:48 PM
# singled out
Liverpool boss impressed by Irish U21 keeper Kelleher in first-team debut
‘Having not a lot to do over the whole game and then having these kind of saves, that’s absolutely brilliant so I’m happy about that.’
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Sep 26th 2019, 10:16 AM
# safe pair of hands
Ireland goalkeeper rewarded with new two-year deal at Championship club
Keiren Westwood is extending his stay at Sheffield Wednesday.
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Jul 9th 2019, 1:08 PM
# safe pair of hands
Crystal Palace move a 'no brainer' for Irish goalkeeper Henderson
The 31-year-old Dubliner most recently spent time on loan with Portsmouth and Wycombe Wanderers.
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Jul 8th 2019, 4:11 PM
# safe pair of hands
Farcical scenes as Chinese Super League team fields three goalkeepers against Fabio Cannavaro's Guangzhou
Beijing Renhe are likely to be punished for their actions.
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May 29th 2019, 8:36 PM
# safe pair of hands
Shelbourne bolster squad with addition of 22-year-old former Celtic goalkeeper McCabe
The Cavan native has represented Ireland at U17 and U19 level, spending the last two seasons with Bohemians.
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Feb 18th 2019, 1:56 PM
# safe pair of hands
Waterford sign 21-year-old Finland goalkeeper on loan from Premier League Brighton
The Munster side have agreed a deal to sign Hugo Keto on loan until this summer.
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Feb 11th 2019, 8:34 PM
# safe pair of hands
Irish youngster Kelleher among the subs for Liverpool's clash with Wolves
The 20-year-old goalkeeper from Cork will be on the bench for tonight’s FA Cup fixture at Molineux.
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Jan 7th 2019, 6:33 PM
# safe pair of hands
'They're the nights you want every time you play' - Man of the match Randolph comes to Ireland's rescue
The Middlesbrough goalkeeper made a couple of top-class saves to keep a clean sheet against Northern Ireland.
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Nov 16th 2018, 10:57 AM
# Teenage Kicks
16-year-old Hoops goalkeeper set for Manchester City move - reports
Gavin Bazunu has really caught the eye since making his senior breakthrough at Shamrock Rovers.
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Aug 9th 2018, 2:00 PM
# safe pair of hands
Shay Given joins Frank Lampard's backroom team at Derby County
Ireland’s most-capped stopper will take over the goalkeeping coach duties at the Rams.
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Jun 29th 2018, 10:10 AM
# safe pair of hands
'When I go to bed I’m not crying myself to sleep' - Mayo moving on after All-Ireland final setbacks
All-Star winning goalkeeper David Clarke is focused on the start of the 2018 season.
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May 10th 2018, 11:30 AM
# safe pair of hands
'It's a shock when that bubble bursts and you don't really know what to do with yourself'
Sligo goalkeeper Micheál Schlingermann on playing in a GAA minor final, helping his number one rival and life outside of Sligo Rovers.
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Mar 22nd 2018, 8:03 PM
# safe pair of hands
Galway United capture signature of young Irish goalkeeper from Huddersfield Town
Tadhg Ryan has made the move back to home soil in search of first-team football.
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Jan 12th 2018, 9:54 PM
# safe pair of hands
Waterford continue to strengthen with capture of PFAI First Division Goalkeeper of the Year
23-year-old Laois native Niall Corbet joins the First Division champions following six seasons at UCD.
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Dec 8th 2017, 11:20 AM
# safe pair of hands
'It didn’t feel like there was a decision to be made because I have an attachment with Ireland'
Early signs suggest Manchester City goalkeeper Marie Hourihan is well-equipped to fill Emma Byrne’s sizeable gloves.
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Nov 27th 2017, 2:37 PM
# safe pair of hands
'Not many keepers receive these awards so I must have done something right'
Cork City’s FAI Cup final hero Mark McNulty has been named Player of the Month for November.
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Nov 21st 2017, 5:45 PM
# safe pair of hands
McNulty: 'A lot of people didn't give us any credit for winning the league. Doubt us now'
Cork City’s goalkeeper says doing the double is ‘an unbelievable feeling’.
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Nov 6th 2017, 9:00 AM
# High hopes
Man United call up Ireland U21 goalkeeper to their Champions League squad
Kieran O’Hara has been added to their list by manager Jose Mourinho.
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Sep 14th 2017, 11:23 AM
# safe pair of hands
Ireland's number one goalkeeper Darren Randolph has found a new club
West Ham have agreed to sell the 30-year-old to Middlesbrough, subject to a medical and personal terms.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 1:01 AM
# safe pair of hands
‘Some players are only 16 and they've nothing to come back to. Some don't even have a Junior Cert’
Conor O’Malley is proving to be one of Ireland’s most talented goalkeepers, but like many young players has shown a dedication towards getting his education while playing football.
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Jul 20th 2017, 10:40 PM
# Between the sticks
Man City sizing up former Liverpool goalkeeper as Claudio Bravo's future remains uncertain
Pepe Reina could be returning to the Premier League where he spent nine years at Liverpool.
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Jul 18th 2017, 12:46 PM
# safe pair of hands
Rochford appoints former Mayo goalkeeper as selector for 2017
Peter Burke has been with the panel for six years.
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Dec 6th 2016, 3:29 PM
# safe pair of hands
Man City complete €18m move for Bravo while Barca waste no time in replacing him
It’s one in and one out for the Catalan giants today as Jasper Cillessen joins from Ajax.
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Aug 25th 2016, 3:41 PM
# safe pair of hands
'It will be surreal to be there' - How Randolph seized his opportunity to be Ireland's number one at Euro 2016
The West Ham keeper hasn’t put a foot wrong since stepping in as first choice goalkeeper seven months ago.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 6:45 AM
# safe pair of hands
'He's a very talented keeper' - Hamann believes German goalie could replace Mignolet
Liverpool are reportedly chasing Mainz number one Loris Karius ahead of a potential summer move.
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May 16th 2016, 8:00 PM
# safe pair of hands
Gavin Duffy reportedly a stand-out performer at Mayo GAA training
Could the ex-Connacht captain help James Horan’s side over the line this year?
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May 14th 2014, 10:38 PM