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# End of an era

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'A great servant' - Multi All-Ireland winner pulls curtain down on illustrious career
Aged just 21, Mary Leacy lifted the All-Ireland senior camogie title as Wexford ended a 32-year drought.
David O'Leary: 'The likes of Sir Alex and Arsene are a dying breed, and going to be a thing of the past'
Arsene Wenger has spent over 20 years at the helm in Arsenal and needs just one more game to set a new Premier League record.
Sort it early! Wales want to appoint Gatland's successor in 2018
The identity of his successor at the helm could be known more than a year before he is due to leave the role.
LOI goalscoring record chase looks over as Jason Byrne drops to amateur ranks
The legendary striker is set to line out for Bluebell United.
It's an end of an era for Sinn Féin as An Phoblacht ceases publication
An Phoblacht has been in production in its current form since 1970.
Last hurrah! Wexford legend Kelly part of history one last time on All-Star tour
She announced her retirement earlier this year after 20 championship campaigns, four All-Ireland wins and nine All-Star accolades.
The last link to Westmeath's 2004 Leinster-winning team has called it a day
Denis Glennon is hanging up his inter-county boots.
Another of Clare's 2013 All-Ireland champions calls it a day after a year out
Colin Ryan has followed Brendan Bugler into inter-county retirement.
Offaly's leading forward McNamee calls time on his inter-county career after 15 years
‘I’ve been extremely lucky to fulfill a lot of my childhood dreams and it is truly with a heavy heart that I call it a day.’
Enda Kenny is expected to resign as Taoiseach today
It’s all about the Enda and Leo Show this week.
As Ireland's 23-year association with Umbro ends, we pick our 10 favourite jerseys
The Boys in Green wore the brand for the last time yesterday ahead of the switch to New Balance.
Barbarians spoil the party as Ruan Pienaar waves goodbye to Ulster with defeat
The province bid farewell to the South African scrum-half tonight ahead of his move to France.
'I'm not ready to say it's over and maybe I never will be'
Francesco Totti bid an emotional farewell to his beloved AS Roma today.
Incredible mare Annie Power is retired from racing
The five-time Grade 1 winner will not be returning to the track.
Last killer whale born in captivity arrives at SeaWorld park
The mother, 25-year-old Takara, was already pregnant when SeaWorld announced it had stopped breeding orcas.
'If I didn't get to cover rugby on television again, it would be devastating for me'
As TV3 prepare to takeover the rights of the Six Nations at the end of this year’s tournament, Brent Pope speaks to The42 about his time on the RTÉ rugby panel.
Once a reluctant 'mom-in-chief', Michelle Obama leaves the White House a powerful political force
The Princeton and Harvard graduate made the role of First Lady her own.
Irish goalkeeper Emma Byrne leaves Arsenal after 17 years
The 37-year-old was out of contract at the end of the 2016 season.
One of Dublin's leading LGBT bars is closing and being replaced with a music venue
RIP, The Front Lounge.
RTÉ is to stop making TV shows for young people
Instead, the national broadcaster will rely on the independent sector.
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.
Robbie Keane scored some stunning goals during his time with LA Galaxy
The MLS club have posted a video of the former Ireland captain’s best bits after the announcement that he’s leaving.
Cody Garbrandt gets UFC title shot as mentor Urijah Faber announces retirement
Garbrandt will face Dominick Cruz for the 135lb title at UFC 207.
Coach who discovered Jonah Lomu retires from game after incredible career
Gordon Tietjens’ no-nonsense approach helped guide New Zealand to a host of sevens accolades.
Tipp win 'might have awoken sleeping giants' says Ryan
Other hurling counties will be encouraged by Kilkenny’s dethroning according to the Premier boss.
Jenson Button 'not retiring' but will take a 'break' from Formula 1 next year
The 36-year-old became world champion in 2009 but won’t be driving for McClaren next year.
The end of an era! Robbie Keane announces retirement from international football
The striker will play his final game in green against Oman next week.
Blackberry is killing off its last traditional keyboard phone
The company said the Classic had “long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market”.
Ryan Giggs set for Euro 2016 punditry gig with ITV as Man United career seems all but over
The iconic United figure will make his debut for the broadcaster during their coverage of Poland v Portugal on Thursday.
We will have new European champions as Italy dump Spain out of the Euros
Italy set up quarter-final against Germany, as the Azzurri stun the holders.
Zlat's all, folks! Tomorrow could be the last time we see Ibra in a Sweden shirt
Sweden’s captain will retire from international football after Euro 2016.
7 players we'll miss in this year's hurling championship
Some pretty impressive names have hung up their hurls since last year’s championship.
'Happy to have played out my dreams here' - Denis Hurley announces Munster departure
The Cork native has said that “a new challenge awaits.”
West Ham sell 50,000 season tickets for Olympic Stadium as club bids farewell to the Boleyn
It’s sure to be an emotional evening in east London.
After 18 years, Internet Explorer is no longer the world's most popular browser
Now Google Chrome finally rules the desktop world.
'Would he kill his granny to win the game?' - Seven of John Giles' best bits on RTÉ
The 75-year-old will end his 31-year association with the state broadcaster after Euro 2016.
End of an era: John Giles to leave RTÉ football panel after Euro 2016
The former Ireland boss is to leave his role as ‘Senior Analyst.’
The whole country fell in love with Michael again on Room to Improve last night
Revisiting Michael, Ann and Barry was just lovely.
Peyton Manning confirms retirement - Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos quarterback is expected to bring down the curtain on his illustrious career tomorrow.
'Paul O’Connell’s biggest attribute was his ability to inspire'
The Limerick native’s legacy will live on for generations to come as he will forever be remembered as a shining example of great leadership, writes James Galvin.