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# bowing-out - Monday 15 July, 2019
Eddie Brennan: 'These are the days that are the cruellest but you learn the most from'
Laois exited but battled until the finish against favourites Tipperary.
# bowing-out - Thursday 11 July, 2019
Madagascar fairytale ends in Africa Cup of Nations quarters
Tunisia swept aside their opponents to reach the semi-finals.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
'A disappointing day' - Concussion forces former Galway footballer to retire
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
# bowing-out - Wednesday 29 May, 2019
Eden Hazard confirms Chelsea exit plan after Europa League final brace
The Belgian attacker has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
# bowing-out - Saturday 25 May, 2019
'We had a few beers and Paul was crying on the tour bus. He kept saying: I cannot believe I've won an All-Ireland'
With six All-Irelands, 10 Leinster titles, five National Leagues and four consecutive All-Stars, Paul Flynn is set to be remembered as one of Dublin’s all-time greats.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
I've lived my dreams: Wallabies' George Smith calls time on 20-year rugby career
Veteran flanker won 111 caps for Australia.
# bowing-out - Saturday 18 May, 2019
Former Ireland international Darren O'Dea sent off 19 minutes into final professional appearance
The defender was dismissed early on as Dundee FC suffered a 3-2 defeat to St Mirren.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Champion winning jockey Smullen retires from racing on medical advice
The jockey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018.
# bowing-out - Thursday 18 April, 2019
Emotional Rory Best: 'It's so strange being here after so many years'
The Ulster and Ireland captain struggled to contain his emotions at a press conference to announce his retirement this afternoon.
# bowing-out - Thursday 10 January, 2019
Dundalk captain O'Donnell retires as he takes up role on club's backroom team
The 32-year-old has called time on a glittering playing career, after winning six League of Ireland titles.
# bowing-out - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Dublin's 2013 Leinster-winning captain calls time on inter-county hurling career
Johnny McCaffrey made his senior debut in 2006.
Derry star forward and former captain Lynch calls it a day after 15 years
Mark Lynch has retired from inter-county football.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 4 December, 2018
Limerick hurling stalwart Hickey announces his inter-county retirement
Seamus Hickey made his debut for the county back in 2006.
# bowing-out - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
Wales' most capped player to retire this weekend due to 'chronic' knee injury
Gethin Jenkins will call time on his decorated career after Cardiff’s Pro14 clash against Zebre on Sunday.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
Two-time world champion Alonso announces Formula One retirement
The 37-year-old Spaniard has 32 Grand Prix wins to his name in 17 seasons.
# bowing-out - Friday 15 June, 2018
Departing Graham Burke signs off with another goal as Rovers leave Limerick with the spoils
Preston-bound Burke netted once and hit the post with a rasper as he ended his final Hoops game in victory.
# bowing-out - Thursday 3 May, 2018
'He hits like an absolute train' - Stockdale lauds retiring mentor Trimble
The 33-year-old Ulsterman announced his retirement from professional rugby earlier today.
# bowing-out - Saturday 28 April, 2018
Nina Carberry joins Katie Walsh in retirement after Punchestown victory
The 33-year-old signs off with seven Cheltenham winners and an Irish Grand National triumph to her credit.
# bowing-out - Sunday 8 April, 2018
Ireland's hopes of making World Rugby Sevens Series cruelly dashed with injury time defeat
Anthony Eddy’s side suffered a late 12-7 loss at the hands of Japan.
# bowing-out - Friday 2 March, 2018
Wales and Ospreys winger forced to retire at 25 after back surgery
Eli Walker made his international debut against Ireland back in 2015.
# bowing-out - Monday 26 February, 2018
'One of the true greats' - Praise for Jamie Heaslip after he calls time on rugby career
The Leinster and Ireland player announced his retirement today.
# bowing-out - Monday 22 January, 2018
End of an era as long-serving Limerick duo call time on their inter-county careers
Johnny McCarthy and Seanie Buckley have called it a day.
# bowing-out - Saturday 30 December, 2017
Gerald Fleming on why he's finishing up at Met Éireann (but bringing the weather with him)
Gerald Fleming is bowing out as Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann.
# bowing-out - Monday 28 August, 2017
'Warrior. Leader. Inspiration. Legend. Gentleman' - Tributes to Tyrone's Sean Cavanagh
The Red Hand colossus has bowed out of inter-county football after making 89 senior championship appearances.
# bowing-out - Thursday 20 July, 2017
Shamrock Rovers' European campaign ends with a whimper in Czech Republic
Stephen Bradley’s men were unable to overturn the first leg deficit as they lost 2-0 tonight.
# bowing-out - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
Leinster lock's France move is off as Mike McCarthy is forced to retire due to injury
The 35-year-old has ended his rugby career on medical advice.
# bowing-out - Thursday 17 November, 2016
One of Laois' best-known hurlers retires from inter-county game at just 28
Hip injuries have forced Willie Hyland to step away.
# bowing-out - Monday 7 November, 2016
Two former Roscommon captains have retired from inter-county football
Manager Kevin McStay has paid tribute to Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty.
# bowing-out - Saturday 8 October, 2016
Kilmacud Crokes end Ballyboden's reign as All-Ireland senior club football champions
Dublin All-Ireland winner Paul Mannion scored the crucial goal for the winners.
# bowing-out - Monday 5 September, 2016
There'll be new county senior hurling champions in Clare this year
Sixmilebridge were knocked out at the weekend.
# bowing-out - Monday 18 July, 2016
'It was maybe a bit emotional for our boys coming home' - Longford's great run ends
Denis Connerton felt recent exertions finally caught up on his side.
# bowing-out - Sunday 15 May, 2016
Swansea hold City, but Pellegrini delivers Champions League place for Pep
Andre Ayew’s deflected free-kick made for a nervy second half, but CIty kept a firm grip on the result they needed.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 29 September, 2015
One of the best Meath forwards of the last decade has retired
“Big loss” as Allstar Stephen Bray calls it a day.
# bowing-out - Saturday 12 September, 2015
Pennetta wins US Open - and then immediately announces her retirement
“This is how I say goodbye to tennis.”
# bowing-out - Thursday 23 July, 2015
UCD's European adventure comes to an end with heavy defeat
The Students bow out of the Europa League but not without another valiant display.
# bowing-out - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
Kildare shook by the loss of 2 more players who are leaving for the States
It’s the latest in a long line of departures from Jason Ryan’s panel.
# bowing-out - Friday 29 May, 2015
'We had a few drinks...': Barbarian spirit still alive, but Jennings praises professional balance
The openside is enjoying his last week as a professional, but not too much.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 26 May, 2015
Shane Jennings captains Barbarians XV containing Pienaar, Gopperth and Rokocoko
Robbie Deans has named four uncapped players to start in Thomond Park, including Jimmy Gopperth and Toulon’s David Smith.
# bowing-out - Tuesday 5 May, 2015
'The career has to become my priority' - All-Ireland-winning camogie captain retires at 27
Cork’s Anna Geary has announced the surprise decision this evening.
# bowing-out - Wednesday 25 March, 2015
Some of the GAA's biggest names explain why Henry was, quite simply, The King
The GAA has produced a superb tribute that sums up all that was great about Shefflin.
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