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Micheál Martin: From sporting goals to political targets

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Micheál Martin: From sporting goals to political targets

From a family background steeped in sport, rather than politics, Micheál Martin’s upbringing provided him with the qualities to endure 30 years at the frontline of public life, writes Special Correspondent Michael Clifford

QUIRKY WORLD ... 80,000 bottle of stolen beer bound for the bin

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QUIRKY WORLD ... 80,000 bottle of stolen beer bound for the bin

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Press pass with Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Seán Bán Breathnach

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Ali trainer Dundee dies aged 90

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Ali leads tributes to Cooper

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Haye pulls out of Klitschko showdown

Age no barrier to Giggs

AS he watched 21-year-old Amir Khan destroy his opponent in just 72 seconds from his ringside seat on Saturday night, Ryan Giggs must have been struck by the parallels in the careers of the two men.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2007

Cooper hails Ali

As his old friend and former foe Muhammad Ali celebrates his 65th birthday, Henry Cooper insists he feels no bitterness about his controversial defeats by the man known as ‘The Greatest’.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2007

Boxing legend Schmeling dies, aged 99

The boxing world united in tribute today to the former world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, who has died at the age of 99.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2005

Lump on Leon to wrap up Tote Retention Stakes final

SENAHEL LEON can land the Tote Retention A5 Stakes final at Curraheen tonight.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2004

Superstar of speed’s passing will touch sports fans around the world

THE death of motorcyclist Barry Sheene from cancer earlier yesterday has robbed sport of one of its most colourful characters.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003

Boxing: Honour marks Lewis year of turmoil and triumph

Lennox Lewis has been awarded the CBE in the Honours List after an eventful year in which he lost then regained the world heavyweight championship.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2001

Boxing stars out in force for Muhammad Ali film

The boxing world turned out in force for the Royal Premiere of Ali - the life and times of heavyweight fighter Muhammad Ali.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2001