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Thursday, Apr 25

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‘We’re not set up in academies to keep our so-called best players here’ – Stephen Bradley backs call for funding

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Stephen Bradley has backed calls for more investment in an under-funded academy system in Ireland as he admits that lower league cross-channel clubs like Stockport County provide an example for teams in Ireland to follow.

Thursday, Apr 18

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No construction tender issued yet for Casement Park with UK Government holding up Euro 2028 project

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The Northern Ireland Communities Minister has said he is still seeking clarity as to where the full funding for Casement Park will come from, while confirming that no construction tender for the project has been sent out yet.

Monday, Apr 15

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Wednesday, Apr 10

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‘I was destroyed’ – Vera Pauw admits she ‘didn’t know how to live’ after report accused her of misconduct

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Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has admitted she “didn’t know how to live any more” after she was accused of serious misconduct during her time working in America’s National Women's Soccer League with US team Houston Dash.

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‘This is my time, my destiny, my era and my generation’ – Tyson Fury on Oleksandr Usyk showdown

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Tyson Fury has declared it is “my time, my destiny, my era and my generation” ahead of his blockbuster showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.

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Dublin Marathon route remains in city centre with slight tweak to start and finish

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This year’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon will start and finish in the city centre despite previous calls from Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to move it elsewhere due to public transport disruption.

Friday, Apr 5

04

Ex-Dub Emmett Ó Conghaile joins Alan O’Mara’s latest New York fairytale chase

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It’s a perennial challenge for every New York team that enters the championship bear pit – how do you grow a squad, from year to year, when the playing population is always in such a state of flux?

Tuesday, Apr 2

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Gus Poyet still in mix for Ireland job despite plans to continue talks with Greece

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Gus Poyet remains interested in managing Ireland, even though further talks are planned with regard to his future with Greece.

Sunday, Mar 31

04

Back to basics defending after attacking revolution ends

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In 1918, the Kyiv-born artist Kazimir Malevich painted ‘White Square’, a white square on a white field. It followed ‘Black Square’ and ‘Red Square’ and was the culmination of his project of ‘suprematism’, his belief that abstraction was a…

Friday, Mar 29

21

School teacher Mark Doogue top of the class after opening 67 at West of Ireland championship

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School teacher Mark Doogue kept his cool and birdied the last to open with a four-under 67 and top the class on his debut in the Connolly Motor Group-sponsored West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point.

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‘He was a bit like Robin Hood as he took from the rich and gave to the poor’ - legendary hurdler Limestone Lad dies aged 32

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Limestone Lad, one of the most popular Irish hurdlers of all-time, has died at the age of 32.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Racism case against Italy’s Francesco Acerbi dismissed due to lack of evidence

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Italy defender Francesco Acerbi will face no further action over allegations of racism against Napoli's Juan Jesus, whose claims have been dismissed due to a lack of evidence.

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Pilot in paragliding crash that killed Munster rugby coach Greig Oliver showed ‘total disregard’ for safety, investigation finds

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Former Scotland rugby international and Munster coach Greig Oliver was killed in a horrific paragliding crash in South Africa after a pilot showed a “total disregard” for his passenger’s safety, an official report has found.

Monday, Mar 25

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Dani Alves pays €1million bail to be released from prison while appealing rape conviction

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Brazilian star Dani Alves paid €1million in bail to be released from prison while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said on Monday.

Saturday, Mar 23

Russia cancels friendly clash with Paraguay after terrorist attack on Moscow

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Russia have cancelled Monday's friendly international against Paraguay in Moscow following Friday's shooting rampage near the capital city, the Russian Football Union (RFU) said on Saturday.

Thursday, Mar 21

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Lawyers of ex-Man City, Real Madrid striker Robinho file request to avoid his immediate arrest

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The defence team of former soccer player Robinho has filed a request to Brazil's Supreme Court to avoid his immediate arrest after a different court ruled that he must serve in Brazil a nine-year prison sentence for rape.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem cleared of interfering in Formula One races

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been cleared of interfering in Formula One races in Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas last year.

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Dani Alves released from prison on €1 million bail amid rape conviction appeal

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A court has agreed to release Dani Alves from prison on bail of €1 million pending an appeal against his rape conviction.

Monday, Mar 18

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Inter’s Francesco Acerbi leaves Italy squad amid allegation he racially abused Napoli’s Juan Jesus in Serie A match

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Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was sent home from Italy's national team training camp on Monday amid an allegation he racially abused Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus in Sunday’s Serie A match.

Saturday, Mar 16

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‘There is massive pride every time I wear the jersey’ – Ireland U-21 star Bosun Lawal’s aim to repay parents’ faith

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The first word you see on Bosun Lawal’s Instagram profile is grateful. When the Ireland U-21 defender puts his green jersey on next Friday in San Marino, his mind won’t be too far from his parents back in Blanchardstown.

Wednesday, Mar 13

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Spanish police arrest six over robberies of footballers in Madrid

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Spanish police have arrested six suspects in the robberies of the Madrid homes of eight wealthy individuals, including top soccer players Radamel Falcao and Rodrygo.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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PGA Tour talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ‘accelerating’ – Jay Monahan

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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan insists he is the right person to lead "accelerating" negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund amid a "shared vision to quiet the noise and unlock golf's worldwide potential".

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Saudi Arabia launches tennis takeover with $1 billion take-it-or-leave-it offer

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Saudi Arabia has made its move for tennis with a $1 billion take-it-or-leave it offer to merge the men’s and women’s tours.

Wednesday, Mar 6

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Southampton vs Preston postponed after massive fire breaks out near St Mary’s

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A large fire has broken out near a football stadium in Southampton.

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Man (43) charged with common assault over allegedly headbutting Roy Keane at the Emirates

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A 43-year-old man has been charged with common assault over an incident in which former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted.

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David Kelly: At least Ireland have safety net after being plunged into deepest of competitive waters

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For Ireland, at least, the prospect of life after the proverbial group of death.

Tuesday, Mar 5

20

From school to the pool: The Limerick teenage prodigy aiming for Paris glory

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ONE of Ireland’s best medal hopes at this year’s Paralympic Games says making the jump from school to university has been a help, not a hindrance and not just because it gives her an extra hour in the bed every morning.

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Hugo Keenan trains as Ireland declare clean bill of health for England clash

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Ireland say they have a clean bill of health ahead of their trip to Twickenham this weekend after the entire squad trained at Abbotstown this morning.

Monday, Mar 4

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Chelsea striker Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment

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Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Pat Spillane: The big issues facing Jarlath Burns as GAA president

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Jarlath Burns will not be a revolutionary GAA president who will solve all the Association’s woes during his three-year term.