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Florida shooting: Gunman was Iraq war veteran known to FBI
President-elect Trump said his “thoughts and prayers” were with the victims.
This amputee army veteran from Achill Island is going to row across the Atlantic
Paddy Gallagher lost his leg in Afghanistan after he was blown up by an IED
Evergreen Tomas Quinn on form as St Vincent's book another Leinster final
Quinn scored 1-2 as the Dublin champions sealed a seven-point win in Longford.
Comerford rolls back the years as O'Loughlin Gaels hand Oulart 9-point beating
O’Loughlin Gaels are into their third Leinster final since 2002.
After more than a decade, Sligo's longest-serving player is coming home to Dublin
31-year-old defender Gavin Peers has signed for St Patrick’s Athletic.
Former Man United goalkeeper set to make debut against Cork City in the Europa League
Roy Carroll is likely to make his bow for Linfield in this evening’s qualifier at Windsor Park.
Crystal Palace legend Gábor Király and his famous grey pants have just made Euros history
He’s 40 years of age and wearing Penneys joggers…what a hero.
4 months away from his 40th birthday, the 'King of Rome' looks set to sign a new contract
The iconic Roma player has had a tense relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti in recent times.
Over 400 strangers turn out for funeral of war hero after appeals for people to show up
It was feared only four people would be there.
Irish World War II veteran awarded France's highest military honour
The 98 year old dedicated the award to all the Irish soldiers who fought in the war, saying they remain in his memory to this day.
'You feel like a bit of a kid when you've got Paul O'Connell next to you!'
Connacht tighthead Nathan White made his Ireland debut against Scotland yesterday.
Oldest US veteran turns 109 (and still smokes like a trooper)
Richard Overton fought in World War II.
D'Arcy future remains undecided as Kirchner stays with Leinster
The 35-year-old is out of contract this summer.
Former All Black Mils Muliaina is leaving Connacht at the end of the season
The 34-year-old fullback is heading for Zebre in Italy.
'He's been written off a few times' - D'Arcy left on the outside by Ireland
The 35-year-old has been omitted from Joe Schmidt’s 36-man squad for the final rounds of the Six Nations.
93-year-old Irish veteran awarded Legion d'Honneur
The award is France’s highest military honour.
Jagr Bomb: Is this ice-hockey's Roger Milla?
New Jersey Devils’ Jaromir Jagr racked up a hat-trick last night at the grand old age of 42.
Irish D-Day veteran dies just 2 weeks after receiving the Legion d'Honneur
Tributes were paid to Patrick Gillen yesterday in Cork.
Donncha O'Callaghan returns to lead much-changed Munster
The province’s most-capped player is one of 11 changes made by Anthony Foley for the trip to Wales.
36-year old John Miskella will play his first county senior football final tomorrow
The 2010 All-Ireland winner lines out for Ballincollig in the Cork SFC final on Sunday after 19 attempts.
Someone stole this 92-year-old war veteran's military medals on the D-Day anniversary
Police in London say the suspected burglar had an Irish accent.
Veteran who absconded from care home for D-Day memorials returns to hero's welcome
Bernard Jordan was determined not to miss the events in France.
Missing British pensioner turns up at D-Day events in France
The 89-year-old went missing from his retirement home and was found enjoying an anniversary get-together with comrades in France.
'For as long as I'm playing I'll love to play for Ireland' - Stringer not closing the door
The vastly experienced scrum-half says he feels fit enough to continue for a couple more year.
After 287 goals and 5 Premier League promotions, 40-year-old Kevin Phillips is retiring
The veteran Leicester City striker has announced that he will call it a day this weekend.
Tony Browne's career secret: 'I'd have a 5k or 8k run done before I'd even head in to squad training'
The legendary Waterford hurler brought the curtain down on his career last week.
"I have no intention of taking a break" - Gay Byrne refutes suggestion he's retiring
There had been some speculation that today’s show on Lyric FM would be his last – but the veteran broadcaster says he will be back in the autumn.
Veteran Portumna captain Ollie Canning has no intentions of retiring yet
The 37-year-old led his club to their fourth All-Ireland success in eight years.
Kevin Phillips' 'old man and his Zimmer frame' wins goal celebration of the weekend
The evergreen striker came off the bench to score the winner for Championship leaders Leicester City.
Dan Parks has no intentions of retiring any time soon
The out-half feels Connacht are close to greater success and wants to play his part.
Clarence Seedorf confirms that he is the new AC Milan boss
The Dutch veteran will replace Massimiliano Allegri.
19 reasons why Ryan Giggs is a footballing legend
We pay tribute to the Manchester United star, who turns 40 tomorrow.
‘I want to play as long as I can but I'm not daft’ – Robbie Keane
While he has still got his fitness, the Ireland captain intends to make himself available for selection.
TV documentary reveals the stories of Irishmen who fought for the British in WWII
The RTE programme reveals first hand accounts from the men who fought against the Germans in the Second World War.
This US soldier 'found alive' in Vietnam 44 years after being left behind
Filmmaker says John Robertson, now 76, can no longer speak English, remember his birthday or the names of his American children.
Legendary human rights activist Inez McCormack dies
The veteran trade unionist and founder of the Participation and Practice of Rights organisation died following a short illness.
Peers pressure: The games can't come quick enough for Sligo veteran Gavin
The Dublin native was suspended for Rovers’ draw with Bray but is back for the title run-in.
Last WWI combat veteran dies in Australia aged 110
Claude Choules lied about his age to join the British Royal Navy at the height of World War I – but, despite the fame his military service brought him, he became a pacifist in later life and refused to glorify war.