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Friday, Jul 26

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Armagh vs Galway: Our individual player ratings give one side the edge for Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final

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The All-Ireland is almost too close to call but individually, on paper, one team look to have a little extra for Sunday's decider at Croke Park

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Lee Bonis set for Ado Den Haag switch according to reports in the Netherlands

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Striker looks set to complete move to Eerste Divisie club

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John Herron makes Irish League return as Premiership club announces signing

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Herron is back in the Irish League two years after his contract with Larne was "terminated by mutual agreement"

19

NI brothers becoming rising stars in world of motocross

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Cole and Dylan McAuley are making their mark in the Ulster and Irish Championships, while Cole recently competed in the World Championships

18

Rory McIlroy's former coach highlights 'fault' responsible for major drought

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Rory McIlroy missed the cut at The Open last week after a disappointing performance at Royal Troon

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All-Ireland final betting odds latest as punters go in hard on specific outcome

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Armagh take on Galway in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final at Croke Park

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What time is the Olympics Opening Ceremony? Time and TV info for the Paris Games curtain-raiser

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The Olympics Opening Ceremony takes place on Friday evening, July 26

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County Armagh boss calling for one final push as they close in on SuperCupNI glory for the very first time

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County side take on Brighton in Premier section final at Coleraine Showgrounds this evening

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Watch: Armagh fans and business owners deliver their verdict ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final against Galway

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We took to the streets of Armagh City to get fan's predictions and soak up the colour ahead of Sunday's big final against Galway

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Armagh vs Galway: Aidan Forker determined to follow in the footsteps of '02 heroes

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The Maghery clubmen feels their is room for improvement from their semi-final performance against Kerry and insists they cannot afford another slow start against Galway

Armagh vs Galway: Team news as Kieran McGeeney makes one change for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final

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The Orchard County have made one change in their defence for Sunday's showdown against the Tribesmen with Pádraic Joyce also making one change from their semi-final win over Donegal

Thursday, Jul 25

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In pictures: Armagh gears up for All-Ireland Final showdown with Galway

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Streets throughout Armagh City have been decorated with orange and white flags, bunting and banners as the Orchard County prepare for the All-Ireland SFC Final

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Armagh duo in the running for Footballer of the Year award, but Galway star remains the favourite ahead of final showdown

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The Orchard County face the Tribesmen at Croke Park on Sunday with the 2024 Footballer of the Year almost certain to be selected from this year's All-Ireland finalists

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James Nesbitt left 'astonished' by All-Ireland Hurling Championship final spectacle as part of BBC team

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The Northern Irish actor said the 'sensational' showdown between Clare and Cork was one of the best sporting events he has attended

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From America to Armagh: GAA fans fly home for All-Ireland Football Final

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Kevin McGurk touched down in Ireland from Philadelphia on Thursday morning while Frances Nixon-Kirkland extended her trip home after Armagh defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final

Coleraine boss Dean Shiels tips new signing to become a fans' favourite as he raids former club

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Coleraine snap up Rhyss Campbell from Dungannon Swifts on a three-year deal

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James McClean clashes with Chelsea and England star in fiery US friendly opener for Wrexham

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James McClean was involved in a flashpoint with Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during Wrexham's pre-season friendly against the Blues in the United States

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Condemnation after sectarian graffiti appears on sign of support for Armagh GAA players

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The sign has been placed in the village of Madden in support of two local players Niall Grimley & Darragh McMullan

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Armagh vs Galway: Kieran McGeeney opens up on text exchange with Pádraic Joyce as prediction comes true

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The Armagh and Galway managers played together for Ireland in the International Rules Series with Joyce making a bold prediction after last month's drawn game between the teams in Sligo

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda: Reds fall to first-leg defeat in UEFA Conference League

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Cliftonville lost 2-1 to FK Auda from Latvia on Wednesday night at Solitude

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The cost of going to Croke Park - Essential information for GAA fans heading the 2024 All-Ireland SFC Final

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With ticket prices at an all-time high, tens of thousands of Armagh and Galway fans will stump up more for the toll roads and for the official match programme on Sunday

15

Ireland vs Zimbabwe: Mark Adair's home test debut beyond his wildest dreams

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Adair relishing the opportunity to play test match cricket in his own backyard as Stormont gets ready to welcome Zimbabwe

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Armagh coach Ciaran McKeever hoping for dream club and county All-Ireland double

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The former Orchard captain helped his native Cullyhanna win an All-Ireland Intermediate club title at the start of the year and hailed the impact of Conleith Gilligan who joined the Armagh management team in 2024

Tuesday, Jul 23

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UFC 304: Caolan Loughran back on terms with Conor McGregor after brief fallout

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Caolan Loughran returns to action this weekend at the massive UFC 304 show in Manchester

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Armagh vs Galway: Robert Finnerty addresses fitness concerns ahead of All-Ireland final

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The Salthill-Knocknacarra clubman has played with a heavily-strapped knee in recent games as the Tribesmen defeated Dublin and Donegal to seal their place in the All-Ireland decider against the Orchard County

'Total belief' - Armagh's Rory Grugan on his decade-long pursuit of All-Ireland glory

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The Ballymacnab clubman won an All-Ireland minor title in 2009 and will line out in his first All-Ireland senior final when the Orchard County fface Galway in Sunday's decider at Croke Park

Monday, Jul 22

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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll's holiday statement after fast Open exit sums up their marriage

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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll have been enjoying some fun in the sun in Portugal after they made a quick getaway from Royal Troon following his missed cut in The Open Championship

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Rory McIlroy Open Championship prize money as Tom McKibbin earns bigger pay day at Royal Troon

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Xander Schauffele took home a record pay cheque as he claimed the Claret Jug at Royal Troon

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Sunday fixtures make up opening month in Irish Premiership as televised games confirmed

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Eleven games announced to be broadcast on BBC Sport NI in opening months of Irish Premiership

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Darren Gleeson steps down as Antrim hurling manager after five years in charge of the Saffrons

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The Tipperary native won two Joe McDonagh Cups with Antrim and the Saffrons will play in the Liam MacCarthy Cup for a third successive season in 2025