# veteran

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# fort lauderdale

Florida shooting: Gunman was Iraq war veteran known to FBI

President-elect Trump said his “thoughts and prayers” were with the victims.

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Jan 7th 2017, 9:29 AM

# row paddy row

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

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Jan 3rd 2017, 7:30 AM

# veteran

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.

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Nov 27th 2016, 4:30 PM

# veteran

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.

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Nov 20th 2016, 4:15 PM

# Moving On

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.

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Nov 20th 2016, 3:50 PM

# veteran

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.

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Jun 30th 2016, 10:02 AM

# fancy pants

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.

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Jun 14th 2016, 5:58 PM

# veteran

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.

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May 20th 2016, 11:38 PM

# Final Salute

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.

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Nov 10th 2015, 7:32 PM

# legion d'honeur

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.

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Nov 10th 2015, 9:52 AM

# Wise Head

'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.

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Aug 16th 2015, 12:11 PM

# Richard Overton

Oldest US veteran turns 109 (and still smokes like a trooper)

Richard Overton fought in World War II.

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May 11th 2015, 6:15 AM

# D'Arce

D'Arcy future remains undecided as Kirchner stays with Leinster

The 35-year-old is out of contract this summer.

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Apr 9th 2015, 12:18 PM

# exit door

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.

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Apr 1st 2015, 3:39 PM

# veteran

'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.

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Mar 9th 2015, 2:44 PM

# WWII

93-year-old Irish veteran awarded Legion d'Honneur

The award is France’s highest military honour.

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Jan 27th 2015, 11:28 AM

# veteran

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.

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Jan 4th 2015, 2:09 PM

# RIP

Irish D-Day veteran dies just 2 weeks after receiving the Legion d'Honneur

Tributes were paid to Patrick Gillen yesterday in Cork.

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Dec 31st 2014, 10:30 AM

# veteran

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.

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Oct 31st 2014, 12:29 PM

# Pinnacle

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.

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Oct 18th 2014, 11:59 AM

# heartless

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.

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Jun 9th 2014, 3:15 PM

# Hero

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.

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Jun 7th 2014, 2:25 PM

# once was lost

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.

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Jun 6th 2014, 10:45 PM

# veteran

'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.

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May 15th 2014, 8:51 PM

# Hanging up the boots

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.

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Apr 28th 2014, 4:03 PM

# Staying At The Top

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.

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Apr 24th 2014, 10:05 PM

# Staying Put

"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.

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Mar 30th 2014, 4:32 PM

# staying on

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.

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Mar 18th 2014, 8:00 AM

# OAP

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.

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Feb 2nd 2014, 12:41 PM

# Interview

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.

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Feb 1st 2014, 3:01 PM

# Taking Charge

Clarence Seedorf confirms that he is the new AC Milan boss

The Dutch veteran will replace Massimiliano Allegri.

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Jan 14th 2014, 3:59 PM

# veteran

19 reasons why Ryan Giggs is a footballing legend

We pay tribute to the Manchester United star, who turns 40 tomorrow.

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Nov 28th 2013, 9:00 PM

# veteran

‘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.

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Nov 15th 2013, 6:30 AM

# WWII

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.

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Nov 12th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Lost

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.

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Apr 28th 2013, 12:00 PM

# inez mccormack

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.

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Jan 22nd 2013, 8:12 AM

# Airtricity

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.

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Sep 27th 2012, 5:48 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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May 5th 2011, 4:53 PM

# veteran

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.

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May 5th 2011, 2:34 PM