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Wexford man Boyle secures first professional contract with Connacht
The 21-year-old has impressed for Andy Friend’s side this season.
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Nov 21st 2018, 12:48 PM
Ireland defender Lenihan caps fine few months by signing long-term deal at Blackburn
The Meath man made his Ireland debut last month, having earned promotion back to the Championship with his club.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 1:33 PM
Another prestigious award for Joy Neville as she's named Sports Person of the Year
The trailblazing referee was honoured at the People of the Year awards last night.
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Apr 16th 2018, 3:03 PM
So often the bridesmaid, My Tent Or Yours sees off The New One at Cheltenham
Nicky Henderson’s 10-year-old picked up a first victory in 1,399 days in the International Hurdle today.
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Dec 16th 2017, 4:32 PM
Joy Neville wins World Rugby Referee of the Year award to round off an incredible 2017
The former Ireland international refereed the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup earlier this year.
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Nov 26th 2017, 9:23 PM
Joe Canning rounds off a stunning 2017 with Hurler of the Year award
Canning is the first Galway man to claim the honour since the late, great Tony Keady in 1988.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 7:55 PM
Irish couple who founded repatriation charity win £1 million in lottery
The couple’s 26-year-old son was killed in a hit-and-run in New York in 2013.
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Jun 30th 2017, 7:36 AM
Massive boost for Northern Ireland as Michael O'Neill signs lucrative new deal
The former Shamrock Rovers boss has signed a four-year contract extension which will begin after the Euro 2016 finals.
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Mar 16th 2016, 12:50 PM
Keane: 'I knew how to enjoy myself as a player. You have to make the most of the highs'
Martin O’Neill’s number two also believes Euro 2016 will be a better tournament with Ireland fans there.
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Nov 17th 2015, 5:00 PM
Nice one: 17 nurses from Wexford General Hospital win €2.8 million Lotto jackpot
As early Christmas presents go, this is a good one.
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Dec 17th 2014, 2:18 PM