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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.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 10:20 AM
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.
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Dec 29th 2017, 8:59 PM
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.
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Dec 24th 2017, 11:09 AM
LOI goalscoring record chase looks over as Jason Byrne drops to amateur ranks
The legendary striker is set to line out for Bluebell United.
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Dec 9th 2017, 4:48 PM
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.
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Dec 4th 2017, 1:42 PM
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.
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Nov 30th 2017, 3:56 PM
The last link to Westmeath's 2004 Leinster-winning team has called it a day
Denis Glennon is hanging up his inter-county boots.
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Oct 31st 2017, 6:11 PM
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.
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Oct 6th 2017, 12:39 PM
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.’
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Aug 29th 2017, 5:46 PM
Enda Kenny is expected to resign as Taoiseach today
It’s all about the Enda and Leo Show this week.
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Jun 13th 2017, 6:15 AM
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.
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Jun 12th 2017, 6:34 PM
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.
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Jun 1st 2017, 9:30 PM
'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.
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May 28th 2017, 11:02 PM
Incredible mare Annie Power is retired from racing
The five-time Grade 1 winner will not be returning to the track.
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May 16th 2017, 11:55 AM

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.
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Apr 20th 2017, 3:25 PM
'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.
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Feb 4th 2017, 7:45 AM
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.
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Jan 18th 2017, 6:06 AM
Irish goalkeeper Emma Byrne leaves Arsenal after 17 years
The 37-year-old was out of contract at the end of the 2016 season.
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Dec 30th 2016, 6:05 PM
One of Dublin's leading LGBT bars is closing and being replaced with a music venue
RIP, The Front Lounge.
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Nov 24th 2016, 7:42 AM
RTÉ is to stop making TV shows for young people
Instead, the national broadcaster will rely on the independent sector.
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Nov 23rd 2016, 11:06 PM
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.
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Nov 20th 2016, 3:50 PM
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.
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Nov 18th 2016, 9:14 AM
Cody Garbrandt gets UFC title shot as mentor Urijah Faber announces retirement
Garbrandt will face Dominick Cruz for the 135lb title at UFC 207.
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Oct 25th 2016, 8:57 AM
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.
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Sep 6th 2016, 12:49 PM
Tipp win 'might have awoken sleeping giants' says Ryan
Other hurling counties will be encouraged by Kilkenny’s dethroning according to the Premier boss.
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Sep 4th 2016, 5:56 PM
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.
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Sep 3rd 2016, 11:05 PM
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.
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Aug 24th 2016, 4:36 PM
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”.
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Jul 6th 2016, 11:42 AM
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.
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Jun 29th 2016, 10:01 AM
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.
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Jun 27th 2016, 7:23 PM
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.
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Jun 21st 2016, 3:46 PM
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.
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May 20th 2016, 6:23 PM
'Happy to have played out my dreams here' - Denis Hurley announces Munster departure
The Cork native has said that “a new challenge awaits.”
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May 10th 2016, 11:03 AM
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.
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May 10th 2016, 8:56 AM
After 18 years, Internet Explorer is no longer the world's most popular browser
Now Google Chrome finally rules the desktop world.
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May 3rd 2016, 12:24 PM
'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.
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Mar 24th 2016, 8:10 PM
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.’
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Mar 24th 2016, 12:20 PM
The whole country fell in love with Michael again on Room to Improve last night
Revisiting Michael, Ann and Barry was just lovely.
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Mar 7th 2016, 10:52 AM
Peyton Manning confirms retirement - Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos quarterback is expected to bring down the curtain on his illustrious career tomorrow.
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Mar 6th 2016, 3:57 PM