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Sunday 4 June 2023 Dublin: 18°C

# success

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Boost
Tahiyra too strong for Meditate in Irish 1,000 Guineas success
Newmarket runner-up goes one better at the Curragh.
Last month
May 2023
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Ireland's Brendan Lawlor wins inaugural G4D Open
Lawlor edged out Kipp Popert – and replaced the Englishman at the top of the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability.
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Clare beat Tipperary to reach first Munster U20 final since 2015
They will meet Cork in the final, the same match-up as tomorrow’s minor decider.
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Aljamain Sterling overcomes Henry Cejudo to retain bantamweight title
In the co-main event, Belal Muhammad beat Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision.
This year
2023
# success
Paul Townend secures late victory in Irish Grand National
‘It was looking unlikely for a long way. I just tried to get him back popping.’
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Max powers home for Mullins and Townend in Irish National
‘It was looking unlikely for a long way. I just tried to get him back popping.’
# Dispute
Verstappen claims Hamilton did not follow race rules
The Dutch Red Bull star took the chequered flag after a drama-filled showdown.
# Hats Off
Bumper double takes Willie Mullins over 200 Irish winners for the season
Junta Marvel and Mirazur West were in top form today.
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Inter edge Porto to end 12-year wait for quarter-finals appearance
The Italians’ 1-0 first-leg home victory was ultimately enough to see them through.
# Frustration
'One of our worst days', says Wolff, Hamilton bemoans Mercedes lack of speed
It was a race dominated by the triumphant Red Bull team, who were first and second with double champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
# cold
Bengals beat Bills in the snow to set up AFC Championship re-match
Joe Burrow completed 23 of 36 passes, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
# success
Tahmuras takes top honours in Tolworth for Nicholls and Cobden
Supreme bid looks to be on the table in March.
Last year
2022
# success
Rathmore overcome Na Piarsaigh to continue Kerry's dominance in Munster
The win makes it eight titles in a row for Kingdom clubs and 15 in 16 years.
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Wicklow Rugby Club lift first national trophy after famous AIL Conference final win
Naoise O’Reilly’s nimbly-taken try on the hour-mark guided Wicklow to glory against Galwegians yesterday.
# Irish Eye
Leona Maguire retains career-high world ranking at year's end
The Cavan golfer is 11th after her ‘best season so far’.
# dream
Belfast's McClean wins all-Irish final at US Mid-Amateur and lands big prize
The 29-year-old held off Dubliner Hugh Foley to triumph in Wisconsin.
# success
Leon Edwards stuns Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title
The 30-year-old challenger had been on course for defeat at Vivint Arena before unleashing a left-high kick in the final round.
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Irish show jumping team qualify for 2024 Olympics
Michael Blake’s crew finished fourth at the World Championships in Herning last night.
# Take a Bow
Ireland seal silver and bronze medals at the Para-Cycling Road World Championships
It was a day to remember for Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal.
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Almost €200 million worth of new talent on display as Chelsea edge Everton
A Jorginho penalty on the brink of half-time sealed the Blues’ win.
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Russian-born Elena Rybakina triumphs in Wimbledon final
The victory denied Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur a chance to make African tennis history.
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Vadeni grabs Eclipse victory for Rouget and Soumillon
French raider secures Sandown Group One crown.
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Dublin secure 9th consecutive Leinster title with win over Meath
Hannah Tyrrell scored a second-half penalty at Croke Park against the reigning All-Ireland champions.
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Giulio Ciccone wins stage 15 of Giro d'Italia
On a quiet day for the general classification, overall leader Richard Carapaz stayed in the main peloton.
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Charles Oliveira seals first-round win over Justin Gaethje
The Brazilian overcame his American rival, causing him to submit with a rear-naked choke.
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Tipperary youngsters ovecome Limerick to reach Munster Championship semi-final
A Fionn Fitzgerald goal helped his side earn a convincing victory.
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Grizzlies prevail after Wolves collapse again in NBA playoffs
Desmond Bane scored 23 points to inspire a stunning win.
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Limerick fire 0-27 in hard-fought win over Waterford to reach Munster decider
Diarmuid Mullins saw his team reach another final.
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Delight for Gordon Elliot as Glan shines again with Fairyhouse victory
The mare prevailed in a tight three-way finish.
# success
Late double sees Northern Ireland prevail
Ian Baraclough’s side won away to Luxembourg.
# Winner winner
Henry De Bromhead hails ‘unreal’ repeat of Cheltenham double
Trainer and jockey Rachael Blackmore claimed Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup success.
# success
Galway end league campaign with deserved victory over Clare
It was a good workout for both sides as they now turn their attention to the championship.
All time
# Bittersweet
Mona McSharry sets new record, misses out on medal by 0.04 seconds
The Sligo native finished fourth with a time of 29.59 at the World Swimming Championships.
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Ulster make strong start to Champions Cup challenge with Clermont victory
Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney scored tries for the visitors.
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Talor Gooch marches to first PGA Tour title as Seamus Power earns top-4 finish
The Waterford native was four-under for the day through 15 holes but a double bogey at the 16th saw him finish on 68.
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Midnight Shadow strikes Paddy Power gold
Famous Cheltenham success for Sue Smith and Ryan Mania.
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'For this group of players it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity'
Ballyhale Shamrocks completed the Kilkenny SHC four-in-a-row and are now chasing their third straight Leinster and All-Ireland titles.
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'A huge moment' - Ireland secure World Cup spot after beating Wales
Anna O’Flanagan was the hero on the day.
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Belfast's Mark Allen beats John Higgins to win his first Northern Ireland Open title
He came from behind to take the final three frames and triumph 9-8.
# success
Lyons up and running with quickfire Leopardstown double
Atomic Jones and Panama Red look to have exciting futures.