# End of an era

This year

2023

End of an era

'In my eyes he’s the best Irishman to ever wear the jersey'

Dan Sheehan spoke highly of Johnny Sexton after the out-half’s final game for Ireland.

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Oct 15th 2023, 11:41 AM

ANALYSIS

Last night's game felt like the end of an era

A demoralising defeat by Greece at the Aviva Stadium left Ireland clinging to the faint possibility of progression to Euro 2024 via the playoffs.

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Oct 14th 2023, 9:00 AM

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'His hurling brain was at a different level than the average player' - Honouring Richie Hogan

Former Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan pays tribute to Hogan following his retirement.

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Sep 5th 2023, 9:10 PM

ANALYSIS

Trailblazer, role model, legend - The importance of Áine O'Gorman to Ireland

O’Gorman has announced her international retirement after 17 years and 119 caps.

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Aug 24th 2023, 8:30 PM

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Dermot Whelan leaving Today FM as Dave Moore to take on new solo show

The pair have worked together on radio for the past 21 years.

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Aug 8th 2023, 1:44 PM

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave AC Milan

The Swede has hardly featured for Stefano Pioli’s side this term after being plagued with injuries.

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Jun 3rd 2023, 5:39 PM

stepping away

Alun Wyn Jones confirms Ospreys exit

Former Lions captain announced retirement from international rugby last month.

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Jun 2nd 2023, 2:22 PM

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Barcelona pay emotional goodbye to legendary duo

Captain Sergio Busquets and defender Jordi Alba played at home for the last time.

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May 28th 2023, 9:51 PM

Great servant

After 19 trophies in 11 years, Alba to leave Barcelona

The 34-year-old veteran Spanish left-back lost his place in the team to teenager Alejandro Balde this season.

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May 24th 2023, 2:51 PM

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Soccer AM to be axed after 30 years

The programme started back in 1995 but will finish up at the end of the current season.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 9:45 PM

End of an era

Soccer AM to be axed after 30 years

The programme started back in 1995 but will finish up at the end of the current season.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 12:43 PM

Time to say goodbye

Veteran goalkeeper Murphy announces retirement after hundreds of LOI appearances

The Dubliner was also capped by Ireland at U23 level.

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Mar 17th 2023, 6:28 PM

End of an era

Kerry great David Moran retires from inter-county football

Moran steps away after a glittering 14-year career.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 12:30 PM

Last year

2022

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

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Ollie Horgan departs relegated Finn Harps after nine seasons in charge

He took over as manager in 2013.

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Nov 9th 2022, 3:29 PM

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'The highs far outweigh the lows' - Ireland U21 boss pays tribute to Class of 2022

Jim Crawford’s side narrowly missed out on qualification for the European Championships this week.

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Sep 29th 2022, 6:52 PM

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Tayto Park to be renamed Emerald Park as 12-year long sponsorship deal ends

The Emerald rebrand was chosen due to Ireland’s nickname ‘the Emerald Isle’ given by international visitors.

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Sep 29th 2022, 2:05 PM

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What next for Leinster with Lancaster sealing his move to Racing 92?

The Englishman will leave an impressive legacy in Irish rugby.

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Sep 24th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Ian Bermingham announces St Patrick's Athletic exit after 13 seasons

The defender says he will likely retire when he leaves the club at the end of the season.

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Aug 31st 2022, 7:17 PM

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'In my blood since I was five years old' - England's Jill Scott retires after Euros glory

The 35-year-old steps away after a distinguished international career.

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Aug 23rd 2022, 5:05 PM

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Neighbours ends 37-year run with nostalgia, emotional reunions and wedding joy

The UK’s Channel 5 aired the last-ever episode yesterday and it will be broadcast on RTÉ this Wednesday.

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Jul 30th 2022, 11:26 AM

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'He'll miss it terribly' - Saluting the Sunday Game career of Pat Spillane before final curtain

The Kerry great is finishing up with the iconic GAA show after 30 years in the studio.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM

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Down stalwart and 2010 All-Star nominee announces inter-county retirement

The Burren clubman was playing in the 2010 All-Ireland final against Cork.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 10:47 AM

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'Everything Michael has done for the club is why we're where we're at' - 40 in-a-row and out

Michael Ryan has stepped down as Ballymacarbry ladies football manager.

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Mar 27th 2022, 7:15 AM

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'Very difficult decision to make' - Canning Hurleys forced to close after 11 years

The decision has been caused by the persistent ash dieback disease.

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Mar 24th 2022, 6:12 PM

End of the road

Tipperary hurling great Padraic Maher retires on medical grounds

A neck injury has forced the three-time All-Ireland winner and six-time All-Star to call time.

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Feb 1st 2022, 9:12 AM

Irish Abroad

Michael Bradley sacked as head coach of Italian club Zebre

The former Ireland international joined the club in 2017.

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Jan 4th 2022, 3:35 PM

All time

End of an era

New faces can impress against Japan as Griffin and Griggs prepare to bow out

Ireland can make it two wins from two after a difficult couple of weeks off the pitch.

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Nov 20th 2021, 6:30 AM

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Three-time All-Ireland-winning boss steps down as Corofin manager

Kevin O’Brien is one of the most successful club managers in the history of the GAA.

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Nov 17th 2021, 9:16 PM

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'We were in a training ground with half a foot of grass' - leaving Cork thriving after 10 years

Paudie Murray stepped down as manager this week after helping the county to four All-Irelands.

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Oct 12th 2021, 5:47 PM

End of an era

Paudie Murray steps down as Cork camogie manager

Murray has recently been linked with a switch to take charge of the Cork minor hurlers.

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Oct 12th 2021, 8:38 AM

Change

'The end of a road for probably half a dozen' and what now for defeated Dublin?

Meath ended the Sky Blues’ bid for a perfect five-in-a-row in Sunday’s All-Ireland senior final.

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Sep 7th 2021, 5:00 PM

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Canning: 'I don't want to overstay my welcome, be there on reputation or as a token gesture'

Galway great Joe Canning confirmed his retirement from inter-county hurling on a media call today.

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Jul 28th 2021, 8:05 PM

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Galway great Joe Canning retires from inter-county hurling

It’s the end of an era.

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Jul 28th 2021, 12:55 PM

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Scrapping of away goals will 'definitely' influence Rovers' approach to Champions League clash

Stephen Bradley says he is not in favour of its abolishment.

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Jul 7th 2021, 6:15 AM

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Irish international to bid farewell after nearly 300 appearances for Millwall

The Championship club won’t be offering a new contract to veteran midfielder Shaun Williams.

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May 10th 2021, 3:44 PM

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Sergio Ramos may have played his last game for Real Madrid as injury strikes again

Los Blancos only have four games left in their season.

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May 8th 2021, 1:24 PM

End of an era

Faugheen, Douvan and Benie Des Dieux all retired

‘We have been blessed to have owned some special horses, but Faugheen will always have a special place amongst them.’

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May 8th 2021, 11:46 AM

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A hero on and off the field, Noelle Healy has certainly left the Dublin jersey in a better place

The five-time All-Ireland winner brought the curtain down on a glittering inter-county career today.

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Apr 19th 2021, 8:34 PM

End of an era

Celtic's Scott Brown admits Aberdeen move was 'an offer I couldn’t turn down'

The 35-year-old is heading to Pittodrie to take up a player-coach role.

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Apr 1st 2021, 7:40 PM