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Here's all you need to know if you have just emerged from your World Cup pit

“Ah well, at least I have those Garth Brooks concerts to look forward t…. oh.”

GARTH!

GARTH On again, off again, matinees, Enda's intervention, DCC, letting joy shine and Caitriona Perry asking for a nation's forgiveness in Nashville. We can't wait for the movie version of this never-ending tale. Photocall Ireland - Mark Stedman Photocall Ireland - Mark Stedman

Clare are out of the All-Ireland

Davy Fitzgerald and Liam Dunne at the end of the game Wexford boss Liam Dunne consoles Davy Fitzgerald. It took a replay, three red cards and a double dose of extra time before Clare lost their grip on the Liam MacCarthy. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Mrs Brown’s Boys smashed opening weekend box office records in Ireland

BOC Brendan O'Carroll gives the thumbs up at the Dublin première of his movie. Photocall Ireland - Sam Boal Photocall Ireland - Sam Boal

LeBron is heading back to Cleveland

Brazil WCup LeBron James 'King James' took in the World Cup final in Rio after making legions of Cavaliers fans extremely happy. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Eli Wallach passed away

Here is the great American actor in one of his career-defining roles. “When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.”

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Roy Keane is assistant manager at Aston Villa

Soccer - Roy Keane Photocall - Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Happy to be here folks. David Davies David Davies

Emma O’Reilly forgave Lance for the whole ‘alcoholic’ and ‘whore’ thing

EMMAOR The former US Postal masseuse spoke with TheScore.ie about her turbulent relationship with the disgraced cyclist. Random House Random House

There are camera-wearing sheep at Tour de France

Cycling - Tour de France Previews - Day Two Well disguised. Top work all round. John Giles John Giles

There was a government reshuffle

GOV Looks like a solid team. Photocall Ireland - Laura Hutton Photocall Ireland - Laura Hutton

Derval O’Rourke and David Gillick retired from athletics

Deirdre Ryan, Katie Taylor, Derval O'Rourke and David Gillick 21/9/2011 The Olympians (second right and right) are moving on to greener pastures. Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO

Sky Sports made its football broadcasting debut

Ulster Rugby and Mark Anscombe parted ways

Mark Anscombe Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Nick Kyrgios’ between the legs Wimbledon winner that stunned Rafa Nadal

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Rory McIlroy chose Ireland for the Rio 2016 Olympics

Golf - 2014 Irish Open - Day Two - Fota Island Resort Brian Lawless Brian Lawless

Paul Rudd spoke about hanging with Seamus Coleman’s dad  

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Ireland U20s reached the Junior World Championship semi-finals

Garry Ringrose scores a try Unfortunately for Mike Ruddock's men, they were bested by an impressive English outfit. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Dave Grohl backed Mayo for Sam

Did we miss out on any other seismic events?

What was your favourite goal of the 2014 World Cup?

Man United sign record £750m kit deal with Adidas

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