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Who could replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager?
Kenny was relieved of his duties after three years at the helm.
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'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.
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Stephen Kenny issues statement - thanks players, backroom staff and supporters as Ireland reign ends
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager came to an end on Wednesday evening, less than 24 hours after the 1-1 draw with New Zealand.
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Manchester United legend Steve Bruce on the Ireland role and potential link-up with Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland national football team
Steve Bruce would love to hear from the FAI once the manager's position is free
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Andy ready to go - why Ireland's Omobamidele won't stay patient for Forest debut
Premier League
"Personally I think the boys have been amazing, I feel like the group has shifted the culture of how it was back then," said Omobamidele of the Stephen Kenny era, which ended tonight. "Like, I grew up watching Ireland teams. "The manager's been massive. That point where he had the faith to bring me on against Portugal, that lit the fire in my early career stage, that's when everything started to fall into place for me. I owe him a massive debt for that"
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Munster are a 'big target' now as Leinster want revenge, says Ireland star
Munster RugbyJeremy Loughman also speaks about his reunion with new Reds signing Oli Jager - who has won Super Rugby titles with Crusaders after the duo won a Leinster Senior Cup together at Blackrock College
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Croke Park could be back on the cards for Katie Taylor if she beats Chantelle Cameron
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
A huge number of boxing fans, including plenty of young children, piled into Liffey Valley in Dublin on Wednesday as Taylor and the other fighters on Saturday's card at the 3Arena did public workouts
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The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
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Ireland's veterans must stay on to guide young team, says Mark Sykes
Republic of Ireland football team
"It has been difficult, definitely," said the 26-year-old. "When you're not playing, you start to question, 'Are you good enough?', things like that, just stupid things!
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Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
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Ciara Mageean and Rhasidat Adeleke crowned joint Athlete of the Year
Athletics
The duo were rewarded after impressive performances throughout 2023.
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Peter O'Mahony to step down as Munster captain
Peter O'Mahony
O'Mahony led Munster to URC glory earlier this year.
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GAAGAA stars step out with wives and girlfriends at All-Star awards bash
The greatest footballers and hurlers in the country were celebrated at the banquet in Dublin
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Chantelle Cameron sends Katie Taylor "strongest ever" warning ahead of rematch
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
The undisputed super-lightweight champion stunned the Bray Bomber and ruined her homecoming at the 3Arena back in May
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AP McCoy overcome with emotion as he gives update on Graham Lee after horror fall
AP McCoy
"He had an operation to stabilise his fractures on Wednesday. There is a lot of swelling and bruising around the spinal chord - it's going to be a long road, you know."
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David Clifford makes history as Kerry star named Footballer of the Year
David Clifford
The Kerry super star is out to right the wrongs in 2024 after this year's All-Ireland final defeat by Dublin
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Tributes pour in for Anna Geary and family as her brother passes away suddenly
Anna Geary
Milford native Thomas Geary passed away on Wednesday at University Hospital Limerick
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Soccer

Republic of Ireland national football team'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.
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Andy ready to go - why Ireland's Omobamidele won't stay patient for Forest debut
Premier League
"Personally I think the boys have been amazing, I feel like the group has shifted the culture of how it was back then," said Omobamidele of the Stephen Kenny era, which ended tonight. "Like, I grew up watching Ireland teams. "The manager's been massive. That point where he had the faith to bring me on against Portugal, that lit the fire in my early career stage, that's when everything started to fall into place for me. I owe him a massive debt for that"
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Ireland's veterans must stay on to guide young team, says Mark Sykes
Republic of Ireland football team
"It has been difficult, definitely," said the 26-year-old. "When you're not playing, you start to question, 'Are you good enough?', things like that, just stupid things!
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Man Utd face possible BAN from Champions League after Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover
Soccer
INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, adding the Red Devils to his company's portfolio of clubs which includes in-form French side Nice
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Who could replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager?
Republic of Ireland national football team
Kenny was relieved of his duties after three years at the helm.
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GAA

GAAThe greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
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"It never gets dark at Kielty Park" Patrick Kielty on his love of the GAA and being taught by All-Ireland winning heroes
Patrick Kielty
The Late Late Show presenter has opened up on his never-ending love affair with gaelic games.
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Frank Browne to take charge of Westmeath ladies footballers
Westmeath GAA
Browne will replace Roscommon man Michael Finneran, who had spent two seasons with Westmeath, and his backroom team will be finalised shortly.
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Tipperary legend admits he almost packed county career in before Hurler of Year and All-Ireland glory
Seamus Callanan
The Drom and Inch man excelled from 2014 on and was nominated for Hurler of the Year for three successive seasons before finally winning the award in 2019
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Louth GAA reject proposal to remove them from the 2025 National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The plan, already rejected by Fermanagh GAA, would affect five counties with less than five clubs
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Horse Racing

Horse RacingNewsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s four meetings, including Wolverhampton Nap
Newsboy has faith that his nap, Ecclesiastical, can win at Wolverhampton and also hopes Tamaris will score at Wincanton and complete his Daily Double
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Fundraiser set up by Graham Lee's family hits new milestone as donations keep pouring in for injured jockey
Horse Racing
Galway native Lee has been diagnosed with an unstable cervical fracture after being unseated from his mount Ben Macdui as the stalls opened in a sprint handicap
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Mahler Mission will aim to become just the second Irish-trained winner of famous race since 1980 for John McConnell
Horse Racing
When Michael O’Brien’s Bright Highway took the spoils that year it would have been long odds on it taking so long before another from Irish-trained was successful.
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JP McManus-owned Cheltenham Festival fancy suffers season-ending injury in "massive blow" for yard
Cheltenham Festival
Iroko won the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March
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Gordon Elliot defends his team in Troytown
Gordon Elliott
Horse trainer Gordon Elliot stands €500,000 ahead of rival Willie Mullins in Ireland's standings
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UFC

Conor McGregorConor McGregor in row with rapper Akon over copyright claim
The UFC star shared a voice note on the social media platform on Monday evening in which he sang Akon's hit song 'Locked Up'
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Famed Irish nightclub closure takes massive Conor McGregor twist
Conor McGregor
The famous UFC star has been rumoured to have taken over the building
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Conor McGregor proclaims himself the "KO King" as he shares rare training footage
Conor McGregor
The Notorious is looking in excellent shape as he prepares for a UFC return in 2024.
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Dustin Poirier promises to 'shut up' Conor McGregor 'once and for all'
Conor McGregor
The scoreline is 2-1 in Poirier's favour after the American's victory over the Dubliner at UFC 264 in July 2021
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Conor McGregor's boxing coach makes big Floyd Mayweather claim ahead of potential rematch
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor
McGregor and Mayweather met in the ring back in 2017 and his boxing coach has made a big claim ahead of a rematch.
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SSE Airtricity League

League of IrelandShelbourne swoop for experienced duo while St Pat’s raid Derry City for striker
Damien Duff believes he has made quality signings in Sean Gannon and Keith Ward
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New St Patrick's Athletic signing looking forward to reunion with his old Hearts pal
League of Ireland
Cian Kavanagh has become the second player this week to move from Derry City to St Patrick's Athletic
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Club licences handed out for 2024 League of Ireland season
League of Ireland
For the first time, the women's game is subject to the FAI's licensing system.
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Brandon Kavanagh completes switch from Derry City to FAI Cup champions St Patrick's Athletic
League of Ireland
Fresh from tying defender Tom Grivosti to a new deal, St Patrick's Athletic have swooped for Kavanagh from Derry City
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Bohemians hope to raise €80,000 in their latest Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive
League of Ireland
League of Ireland side Bohemians have launched their seventh annual Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive.
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Golf

GolfPhil Mickelson spreading brazen Jon Rahm claim ahead of LIV Golf switch
Reports are suggesting that Jon Rahm has entered negotiations with LIV Golf to make a potential switch, a claim that has allegedly been backed up by Phil Mickelson
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PGA Tour give in to Jon Rahm demand after Masters champion linked to LIV Golf move
Golf
Jon Rahm had previously called on the PGA Tour to introduce more bathroom facilities at events, and following an update, it appears the Spaniard appears to have got his way
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LIV Golf announce schedule for 2024 after Brooks Koepka complaints
Golf
After completing its first full season in 2023 there was plenty of anticipation surrounding LIV Golf's schedule for the 2024, and the breakaway league have finally confirmed their campaign plan
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Jon Rahm's LIV Golf comments as Masters champion linked to Saudi league
Golf
Jon Rahm is one of a number of big-name players who opted to stay loyal to the PGA Tour following the emergence of LIV Golf, but reports suggest the Spaniard may be considering a change of heart
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LIV Golf offering lucrative prize money for inaugural promotion tournament
LIV Golf
LIV Golf has announced the full schedule for the 2024 season as well as the prize money for the Promotions Event that will see three players earn a spot in the league next year
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Rugby Union

Munster RugbyMunster are a 'big target' now as Leinster want revenge, says Ireland starJeremy Loughman also speaks about his reunion with new Reds signing Oli Jager - who has won Super Rugby titles with Crusaders after the duo won a Leinster Senior Cup together at Blackrock College
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Peter O'Mahony to step down as Munster captain
Peter O'Mahony
O'Mahony led Munster to URC glory earlier this year.
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Saracens captain Owen Farrell hails Thomond Park atmosphere
Munster Rugby
The Limerick venue is predicted to be especially rocking this season as a rejuvenated Munster take to the 2023/24 European Champions Cup as reigning URC champions
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Ireland rugby stars may jump at chance for Olympic glory, says James Topping
Ireland rugby union team
Ireland's Sevens coach is not ruling out a sensational Dupont-like switch in time for Paris 2024, with the French captain skipping next year's Six Nations to take part in the Games on home soil
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Caelan Doris is back on the attack as he seeks to emulate All Black Savea's success
United Rugby Championship
On Leinster v Munster, the Ireland back row smiled: "I’m looking forward to getting stuck into Craig Casey and Jack Crowley in particular!”
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Boxing

Katie Taylor v Chantelle CameronChantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
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ITV I’m a Celebrity's Tony Bellew suffers family tragedy and will head home for funeral
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star Tony Bellew found out his beloved nan, Rose, had died the day before he signed up for the ITV reality show in Australia
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Chantelle Cameron sends Katie Taylor "strongest ever" warning ahead of rematch
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
The undisputed super-lightweight champion stunned the Bray Bomber and ruined her homecoming at the 3Arena back in May
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"Absolute war" expected in Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor rematch
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Tickets have sold out for the 3Arena rematch as Taylor aims to avenge the first defeat of her professional career
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Croke Park could be back on the cards for Katie Taylor if she beats Chantelle Cameron
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
A huge number of boxing fans, including plenty of young children, piled into Liffey Valley in Dublin on Wednesday as Taylor and the other fighters on Saturday's card at the 3Arena did public workouts
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Republic of Ireland Soccer TeamFormer Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen KennyKenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Manchester United legend Steve Bruce on the Ireland role and potential link-up with Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland national football team
Steve Bruce would love to hear from the FAI once the manager's position is free
Next Ireland manager betting odds as Stephen Kenny set for last game as boss
Republic of Ireland national football team
Kenny looks destined to depart the Ireland hot seat after tonight's international friendly against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium
Olympic hero Sonia O’Sullivan tells of the toll athletics took on her body
Sonia O'Sullivan
Her Olympic silver medal in 2000 capped a string of successes for the star
Katie Taylor v Chantelle CameronChantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fightThomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
Munster are a 'big target' now as Leinster want revenge, says Ireland star
Munster Rugby
Jeremy Loughman also speaks about his reunion with new Reds signing Oli Jager - who has won Super Rugby titles with Crusaders after the duo won a Leinster Senior Cup together at Blackrock College
'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.
Andy ready to go - why Ireland's Omobamidele won't stay patient for Forest debut
Premier League
"Personally I think the boys have been amazing, I feel like the group has shifted the culture of how it was back then," said Omobamidele of the Stephen Kenny era, which ended tonight. "Like, I grew up watching Ireland teams. "The manager's been massive. That point where he had the faith to bring me on against Portugal, that lit the fire in my early career stage, that's when everything started to fall into place for me. I owe him a massive debt for that"
GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio
Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny
Republic of Ireland Soccer Team
Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate
Lottie Ryan
"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school
Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise
Weather
Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
Munster are a 'big target' now as Leinster want revenge, says Ireland star
Munster Rugby
Jeremy Loughman also speaks about his reunion with new Reds signing Oli Jager - who has won Super Rugby titles with Crusaders after the duo won a Leinster Senior Cup together at Blackrock College