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# Young gun

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'I had my Ma, little sister and a few mates in the crowd so it was a good night'
Irish youngster Darragh Burns scored his first goal for MK Dons in the Carabao Cup last night.
First All-Ireland senior final at 19, playing schools hurling in Cork and loyalty to Waterford
Iarlaith Daly is hoping for an injury-free run at the 2022 season.
All time
'I’ve never played a league game. I've never played Dublin' - Kerry's young skipper
Gavin White will become the latest Dr Crokes player to captain the Kingdom in an All-Ireland final.
St Pat's confirm signing of former Birmingham and Derry City striker Hale
The Ireland U21 international has cut short his stay with Crusaders up north.
'Best race ever': Bottas upstages Hamilton at Australian Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver also took home the new bonus point for the fastest lap.
18-year-old Cavan defender impresses and fires home on Newcastle U23 debut
Oisin McEntee was at the heart of that controversial Ireland U17 Euros penalty shootout last May.
Confusion and drama as Zverev stuns Federer at ATP World Tour finals
The young German advances through to the end-of-season final for the first time.
Arsenal open to calling back 18-year-old loanee who’s tearing it up in the Bundesliga
English teenager Reiss Nelson has scored five goals in 10 appearances for Hoffenheim.
Galway United sign former Bristol City midfielder on eve of First Division opener
Harrison Reeves comes as the final addition to Shane Keegan’s 2018 squad.
Monaghan wonderkid McKenna to face Mexican in second pro fight next month
Aaron McKenna will face Adolfo Caro in OC next month.
Fergus McFadden and 20-year-old Jordan Larmour included in Ireland squad for Six Nations
There are also deserved recalls for Sean Cronin and Rory Scannell as Joe Schmidt plots the opening rounds of the Six Nations.
118kg South African teenage tighthead links with Munster's academy
The 18-year-old starred for the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks side at last year’s Craven Week.
Bohs midfielder Fuad Sule the latest LOI star to make the move across the water
The 20-year-old has joined Barnet for an undisclosed fee.
This startling stat shows why Hoffenheim's 29-year-old boss is so special
Ever since taking over, Julian Nagelsmann has shown a remarkable astuteness in spite of the relentless pressure of the Bundesliga.
Too much too young: Celtic starlet Dembele must be treated right
He might be years away from playing for the senior side, but there’s already a weight of expectation on his young shoulders.
Cullen backs academy winger O'Loughlin to hold his own among galaxy of interpro stars
The 22-year-old starts for Leinster tomorrow.
Marcus Rashford's stunning rise continues as he makes Manchester derby history
Louis van Gaal’s side were victorious in the derby.
Lam says Dillane was bundle of nerves before Irish debut
Lam is confident the Connacht lock has a bright international career ahead of him.
Manchester United stay in touch at the top of the Premier League thanks to Lingard's first goal
The youngster scored the opener at Old Trafford.
Martial continues magnificent United start by getting them out of jail in Moscow
The French attacker gave away a penalty in the first-half that led to CSKA taking the lead but came up with the equaliser later on.
This tough-tackling scrum-half is set to become the Rugby World Cup's youngest ever player
Vasil Lobzhanidze may be only 18, but he can handle himself.
16-year-old Dingle jockey steals the show on day 5 of the Galway Races
Jack Kennedy claimed a win on his first ride for Willie Mullins.
Galway spring a surprise by handing senior debut to 18-year-old star for Cork clash
Conor Whelan has been drafted into the half-forward line.
LeBron James' 10-year-old son is already being recruited by colleges
And dad isn’t too happy about it all.
'I have a lot to learn' - Jack Conan knows what's required for World Cup contention
A lot done, more to do for the Leinster star.
Liverpool's first goal against Middlesbrough was scored by a kid born in 1997
You feel really good about yourself now, don’t you?
Arsenal sign £16m Chambers as yet another player departs Southampton
The England teenager has completed his move to the North Londoners, it was confirmed this afternoon.
23-year-old Irish golfer in the hunt for maiden European Tour win
Ruaidhri McGee (the lad on the right) shot a 69 at the Lyoness Open and is in the Top 10 going into the final day.
'Ultimately he’ll go down the Ken McGrath route' - high hopes for Waterford's teenage star
Waterford manager Derek McGrath can see Austin Gleeson developing in to a centre-half back.
Ambitious for Ireland caps, Munster's James Cronin wants a Pro12 medal
The 23-year-old loosehead prop has enjoyed a breakout season with his home province.
McKeon the hero as Longford see off Westmeath in Leinster U21 replay
The O’Farrell County will meet Laois in the next round after beating their hosts in Mullingar.
‘Ciarán Kilkenny has all the attributes to be one of Dublin’s best’ – Alan Brogan
The Dublin forward believes his inter-county teammate will be a Blues star for years to come.
Irish amateur Kevin Phelan 4 shots off Mickelson and US Open lead
The Waterford golfer has kept his wits about him on a stormy day in Philadelphia.
Khan can't as Manassero wins PGA and makes Rory 'feel like an old man'
A dramatic play-off ensued after three golfers finished on -10 at Wentworth.
New boy Walsh shines for Kilkenny on the biggest stage
The Tullogher-Rosbercon youngster was handed his senior debut for Kilkenny yesterday in the All-Ireland final. And he delivered in style.
More bad news as Jack Wilshere faces knee surgery
Wilshere missed the entirety of the 2011/12 season due to an injury to his right ankle.
You're kidding: Arsenal move for RVP's 5-year-old son
Shaqeel van Persie, 5, has been offered a training place in the Arsenal youth academy.
Chart of the day: Wee Mc is still dominating
Despite his poor showing at Sandwich, the 22-year-old is still on top.