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'Fortitude, heart and pure sporting genius' — 10 writers reflect on 2025

Irish Examiner writers reflect on a year of unforgettable sporting moments and look ahead to what 2026 may bring
'Fortitude, heart and pure sporting genius' — 10 writers reflect on 2025

Heroes of 2025 (clockwise from top left): David Clifford, Troy Parrott, Jennifer Hughes and Aoife Donohue, Rory McIlroy, John McGrath and Kate O'Connor. 

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 - 07:56
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MAURICE BROSNAN 

1 What sporting debate was settled in 2025?

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