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Gidey completes stunning journey from refugee camp to European podium

As journeys go, it’d be hard to find a more remarkable one across the length and breadth of Irish sport. From Eritrea to France, onwards to Ireland and finally, two years later, standing proud on a European podium in Portugal.

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‘Super’ Templenoe turn on the style to ease past Éire Óg

The big crowd created a wonderful atmosphere in Ovens today, and while there was disappointment for the home fans in the 1,777 attendance, they couldn’t but be impressed with what Templenoe served up in this Munster club IFC semi-final.

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Templenoe book place in Munster club IFC final with victory over Éire Óg

Templenoe put on a brilliant display of football in Ovens today to book their place in the Munster club IFC final in two weeks. In front of a crowd of 1,777, the pre-match favourites were in terrific form and took the game to the hosts from the off. Killian Spillane and Stephen O'Sullivan leading the way sharing 12 points between them.

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Cork PIFC final: Glory days as Éire Óg finally get over the line

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O’Leary leads the way as Blackrock stun Éire Óg

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O’Toole, Goulding drag Éire Óg back from brink

Sarah Healy seals her place in schools’ athletics history

This was a fitting climax for a pair of athletes replete with class — and indeed, courage.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2019

Ireland to send team of 39 athletes to European Cross Country Championships

Ciara Mageean and Kevin Dooney will lead the women's and men's sides.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2018

McElhinney’s goal show

U14 Premier 1 football final: Beara 5-8 Éire Óg 3-7

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Movie reviews

Matthew McConaughey has a well-deserved reputation for being a beefcake who likes to take his shirt off in front of a camera, but his role as Killer Joe (18s) suggests that he has much more to offer than pecs appeal.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Peterson lodges appeal

LAMONT PETERSON has lodged “a comprehensive written appeal” against the WBA’s decision to order a rematch against Amir Khan.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012

Khan appeal would have been 'one-sided', says Schaefer

Amir Khan’s promoter claims they withdrew their appeal over last month’s controversial defeat by Lamont Peterson because they feared Wednesday’s International Boxing Federation hearing would be “one-sided” and not “fully transparent”.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012

Welsh and Cooper to miss Khan hearing

Two men at the centre of the controversy surrounding Amir Khan’s loss to Lamont Peterson will not appear in front of tomorrow’s International Boxing Federation hearing.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012

Khan fight ‘mystery man’ breaks silence

THE ‘mystery man’ at the centre of the latest controversy surrounding Amir Khan’s defeat by Lamont Peterson has revealed he will attend a hearing into the fight on January 18 and insists he has “nothing to hide”.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012

Khan claims ringside interference

Amir Khan’s team are demanding answers to “four or five” questions as alleged ambiguities over his world title defeat to Lamont Peterson last month continue to mount.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012

Champ Mayweather jailed for three months

BOXER Floyd Mayweather Jr is facing 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to domestic violence and harassment charges in Las Vegas.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2011

Boxing organisations set Khan appeal for January

Amir Khan’s camp have been informed by the WBA and IBF that an appeal into the controversial points defeat by Lamont Peterson will be held in mid January.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011

Arklow win 2004 Greencore Towns Cup

Portlaoise 3 Arklow 8

Sun, 18 Apr, 2004

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