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# stepping-away - Friday 18 June, 2021

'The hunger and love is no longer the same' - Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces ODI retirement

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'The hunger and love is no longer the same' - Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces ODI retirement

Jun 18th 2021, 1:08 PM 2,928 Views 2 Comments

The 37-year-old Dubliner is best remembered for his stunning World Cup century in the win over England in 2011.

# stepping-away - Wednesday 11 December, 2019

Scotland wing Seymour calls time on international career

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Scotland wing Seymour calls time on international career

Dec 11th 2019, 4:35 PM 6,330 Views 3 Comments

After making 55 appearances over a six-year period, the Glasgow Warriors player has retired from Scotland duty.

# stepping-away - Friday 25 October, 2019

Two-time All-Ireland winning defender announces Tipperary retirement

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Two-time All-Ireland winning defender announces Tipperary retirement

Oct 25th 2019, 11:42 AM 9,149 Views 5 Comments

James Barry steps away from the inter-county game aged 29.

# stepping-away - Monday 19 August, 2019

'I think he's making a huge mistake' - Northern Ireland midfielder retires from international football at 28

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'I think he's making a huge mistake' - Northern Ireland midfielder retires from international football at 28

Aug 19th 2019, 12:49 PM 14,948 Views 7 Comments

Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.

# stepping-away - Sunday 6 January, 2019

After two Connacht titles and 178 appearances, one of Roscommon's longest-serving players retires

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After two Connacht titles and 178 appearances, one of Roscommon's longest-serving players retires

Jan 6th 2019, 2:29 PM 10,672 Views 5 Comments

Defender Sean McDermott announced his decision today.

# stepping-away - Thursday 15 November, 2018

'She had to make a conscious decision' - Fox-Cab boss Ring praises injury-plagued daughter

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'She had to make a conscious decision' - Fox-Cab boss Ring praises injury-plagued daughter

Nov 15th 2018, 6:30 AM 3,132 Views 0 Comments

Former Dublin star Amy Ring had to call time on her inter-county career after sustaining tendonitis in both knees.

# stepping-away - Sunday 18 February, 2018

Big loss for Roscommon as key defender steps away from senior football panel

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Big loss for Roscommon as key defender steps away from senior football panel

Feb 18th 2018, 8:15 PM 18,480 Views 17 Comments

Seán Mullooly will spend 2018 completing college exams and travelling in the United States.

# stepping-away - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

Four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Brian Gavin hangs up his whistle

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Four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Brian Gavin hangs up his whistle

Jan 10th 2018, 6:00 PM 8,653 Views 33 Comments

The Offaly man has retired from inter-county refereeing.

# stepping-away - Monday 19 June, 2017

11-time Cork All-Ireland ladies football winner unlikely to play in 2017

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11-time Cork All-Ireland ladies football winner unlikely to play in 2017

Jun 19th 2017, 5:43 PM 8,227 Views 0 Comments

Briege Corkery won’t be involved with Ephie Fitzgerald’s side this summer.

# stepping-away - Tuesday 6 June, 2017

'Unexpected and difficult choice' as Irish Olympian McMahon retires from swimming at 22

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'Unexpected and difficult choice' as Irish Olympian McMahon retires from swimming at 22

Jun 6th 2017, 12:08 PM 29,130 Views 7 Comments

McMahon represented Ireland at the 2012 London Games and won two European medals during her competitive career.

# stepping-away - Monday 6 May, 2013

Masterful Ronnie O'Sullivan wins 5th World Championship, not retiring... yet

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Masterful Ronnie O'Sullivan wins 5th World Championship, not retiring... yet

May 6th 2013, 8:33 PM 29,916 Views 61 Comments

Underdog Barry Hawkins mounted a comeback late in the piece but O’Sullivan held his nerve to claim victory.