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Calling Time
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December 2022
# Calling Time
Laois hero Ross Munnelly announces retirement - 'It has been both a privilege and an honour'
The veteran Arles Kilcruise clubman confirmed that he was calling time with a post on social media.
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Dec 13th 2022, 12:05 PM
# End of an era
Dublin great Davey retires - 'It’s probably the right time to move onto the next chapter'
The five-time All-Ireland winner and All-Star calls time on her illustrious inter-county football career.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 6:30 AM
Last year
2022
# Calling Time
France international Vakatawa forced to retire due to heart defect - club doctor
The 30-year-old’s problem had surfaced prior to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Sep 6th 2022, 12:36 PM
# Calling Time
Meath All-Ireland winning manager Murray steps down
Murray steered the Royal county to back-to-back All-Ireland senior titles this summer.
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Aug 27th 2022, 6:27 PM
# Calling Time
Adrian O'Sullivan steps down as Dublin camogie manager
His Dubs produced a number of impressive displays over the summer, reaching the last eight of the All-Ireland championship.
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Aug 22nd 2022, 3:55 PM
# Calling Time
‘I’m evolving away from tennis’ - Serena Williams set to retire
The US Open is expected to be the 23-time grand-slam champion’s final tournament.
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Aug 9th 2022, 2:47 PM
# Calling Time
Kieran Kingston steps down as Cork senior hurling manager
‘Looking across the past decade, one has to recognise the indelible mark that Kieran has left on our senior hurling team.’
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Jul 3rd 2022, 6:30 PM
# Calling Time
Eoin Morgan set to announce retirement from international cricket
The 35-year-old Dubliner captained England to World Cup success in 2019.
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Jun 27th 2022, 11:46 AM
# oliver twist
Two-time Olympian Dingley announces retirement
‘It’s been an adventure and representing Ireland has been the highlight of my career.’
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Feb 1st 2022, 10:49 AM
All time
# Calling Time
All-Ireland winning Donegal defender McGrath retires from inter-county football
The Ardara clubman will not be returning to Declan Bonner’s panel for 2022.
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Dec 6th 2021, 1:30 PM
# Calling Time
Nadal ends season due to foot injury, meaning another big name misses US Open
The world number three has 20 major titles to his name, including four in New York.
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Aug 20th 2021, 12:06 PM
# Calling Time
Two World Cups and 128 international goals: US legend Carli Lloyd announces retirement at 39
The two-time World Player of the Year will line out for her country in upcoming friendlies and play the remainder of the club season with NJ/NY Gotham FC.
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Aug 16th 2021, 5:57 PM
# End of the road
Cork All-Ireland winner Ciarán Sheehan forced to retire from inter-county football
The former AFL player has struggled with persistent knee injuries of late.
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Jun 20th 2021, 12:14 PM
# Calling Time
Ireland pair Tyrrell and Fitzhenry announce retirements from international rugby
Both players were members of the 2015 Six Nations-winning squad.
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May 28th 2021, 10:51 AM
# Calling Time
Former Munster, Leinster and Ulster lock Nagle announces retirement
The 32-year-old has most recently been on the books at Zebre.
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May 25th 2021, 12:28 PM
# End of an era
All-Star defender Barrett becomes latest long-serving Mayo stalwart to retire
The Belmullet native has called time on his 13-year senior career.
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Jan 15th 2021, 2:53 PM
# Calling Time
Veteran League of Ireland striker Faherty retires after 14 seasons
The 33-year-old enjoyed spells at Galway United, St Patrick’s Athletic, Dundalk, Limerick and Sligo Rovers among others.
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Nov 9th 2020, 2:10 PM
# End of the road
'A servant through good times and bad' - Carlow stalwart calls time on inter-county career after 13 years
Daniel St Ledger is retiring from inter-county football, his club Kildavin/Clonegal say.
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Jul 4th 2020, 5:58 PM
# Calling Time
Former Liverpool striker Baros retiring aged 38
The ex-Czech Republic international won the 2005 Champions League, and also claimed the Golden Boot at Euro 2004.
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Jul 3rd 2020, 1:59 PM
# Calling Time
Ex-England, Juventus and Chelsea striker Aluko retires at 32
Most recently plying her trade with the Italian champions, the outspoken forward hangs up her boots having earned 102 international caps.
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Jan 15th 2020, 1:18 PM
# Calling Time
Former Scotland captain retires from international rugby after winning 76 caps
Edinburgh back-rower John Barclay featured at three World Cups, including the most recent tournament in Japan.
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Dec 4th 2019, 12:58 PM
# brownie
'The time is right for me to step away' - Limerick All-Ireland winner retires after 11 years
30 and out: Paul Browne has called time on his inter-county career.
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Nov 22nd 2019, 8:27 AM
# Calling Time
After 14 years at the top, Armagh stalwart Vernon retires from inter-county football
‘I end my career in the knowledge that I have given it my all to drive Armagh football forward,’ the two-time Ulster champion signed off.
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Oct 14th 2019, 2:42 PM
# Calling Time
Northern Ireland defender McAuley retires from football aged 39
‘I enjoyed every second I wore the Northern Ireland shirt ,’ writes the former Rangers man.
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Sep 30th 2019, 10:45 AM
# finito
Former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole announces retirement from football
The left-back won Premier League and Champions League titles, and picked up over a hundred caps for England during a 20-year career.
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Aug 18th 2019, 3:29 PM
# Calling Time
Munster hooker Mike Sherry announces retirement from rugby
The 31-year-old cited injury and a lack of contract offers as the reasons behind his decision.
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Jul 1st 2019, 9:26 AM
# AFL
Westmeath's Connellan calls time on Aussie Rules career and returns home to Ireland
The 24-year-old comes back home to focus on his studies and spend time with his family.
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Jun 17th 2019, 3:31 PM
# Hanging up his boots
Ex-Man City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure retires
The 35-year-old, a four-time African Footballer of the Year, will move into coaching, according to his agent.
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May 10th 2019, 6:00 PM
# Calling Time
Fiji to tackle World Cup without Nadolo after winger announces international retirement
Nemani Nadolo has called time on his Fiji career at 31.
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Jan 31st 2019, 1:06 PM
# Calling Time
Ex-Liverpool and Chelsea defender Johnson announces retirement
The 34-year-old, who began his career at West Ham, earned 54 caps for England.
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Jan 21st 2019, 1:24 PM
# Hanging up the boots
'I had 70 and 80-year-old men coming up to me in tears. That kind of summed it up'
Killian Brennan reflects on an incredible career in the League of Ireland after announcing his retirement this week.
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Jan 17th 2019, 6:40 PM
# Calling Time
66-times capped Wales international forced to retire due to shoulder injury
The Ospreys prop Paul James has opted to finish his playing career and turn his attention to coaching.
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Dec 26th 2018, 2:25 PM
# New Challenge
Former UFC champion Hendricks retires with plans to pursue wrestling coaching
‘Everything I set my mind to, I achieved,’ he said of his 10-year professional MMA career.
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Jun 28th 2018, 9:26 AM
# Calling Time
Poll: Should we stop putting the clocks back and forward by an hour each year?
Daylight savings began at 1am today – but is it still necessary?
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Mar 25th 2018, 6:15 PM
# Calling Time
After 53 goals and 119 caps, Wayne Rooney has retired from international football
England’s all-time record goalscorer will concentrate on his club football with Everton.
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Aug 23rd 2017, 1:30 PM
# Calling Time
'I've just hit a wall': Why one of Cork’s most famous restaurants has suddenly shut
Fenn’s Quay owner and head chef Kate Lawlor decided to close the eatery.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 8:30 PM
# Calling Time
Ex-Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips to retire from rugby at end of season
The 34-year-old is calling it a day after the current Premiership campaign.
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Apr 11th 2017, 7:19 PM
# New Beginnings
The Irish rugby players who bowed out of the game this year
Only one man got to choose exactly when he’d bow out.
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Dec 25th 2016, 2:00 PM
# End of the road
All-Ireland winner Fintan Goold retires from inter-county football
The 30-year-old has been a member of the Cork panel since 2004.
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Nov 8th 2016, 10:02 AM
# Calling Time
Another long-serving Tipperary hurler has called it a day
James Woodlock has retired from inter-county hurling.
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Nov 14th 2015, 12:53 PM
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