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# land-down-under - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
Liverpool great Fowler named head coach of A-League side Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar confirmed the appointment overnight.
# land-down-under - Wednesday 17 April, 2019
Blow for Donegal as Curran's side plan for business end without AFLW star Bonner
The Glenfin forward starred for Greater Western Sydney (GWS) this year.
# land-down-under - Saturday 13 April, 2019
'That's when it dawned on me that this isn't just a hobby. People's lives depend on this'
Mayo and Collingwood star Sarah Rowe reflects on her entire AFLW experience as she readjusts to Gaelic football.
# land-down-under - Friday 29 March, 2019
Clare's Considine makes Grand Final cut while Tipp star up for prestigious award
A successful season for the Irish Down Under concludes this weekend.
# land-down-under - Tuesday 19 March, 2019
'My Mayo days are done,' says Staunton as decision to be made on AFLW future
The 37-year-old has shut the door on a return to inter-county action.
# land-down-under - Saturday 2 March, 2019
Mayo star Rowe nails difficult kick for first AFLW goal in stunning performance
Her Collingwood side fell short but there was no shortage of Irish pride at Ikon Park.
# land-down-under - Thursday 14 February, 2019
Hoey leads the way in Perth but early disappointment for Dunne and Moynihan
It’s been a mixed opening round in Australia.
# land-down-under - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Two on target as Bonner scoring on debut the highlight of big weekend for Irish in Oz
The Donegal star kicked a goal, while Cora Staunton finished with two.
# land-down-under - Thursday 31 January, 2019
'Proud' team-mates watching on but 'can't wait' to welcome AFLW stars back to fold
Donegal’s Yvonne Bonner and Mayo’s Sarah Rowe will be big misses in their respective set-ups as the league kicks off.
Three Irish stars set for dream starts as new AFLW season kicks off this weekend
Donegal star forward Yvonne Bonner and Mayo duo Sarah Rowe and Cora Staunton all start.
# land-down-under - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
'It was clear to see that they were very interested in the Irish players from the get-go'
Monaghan midfielder Muireann Atkinson was one of 11 Irish players on an AFLW trial in Melbourne late last year.
# land-down-under - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
'Our pre-seasons were brutal. I’ve never gone through anything like it in my life'
Derry legend Dermot McNicholl discusses his stint in the AFL, the Oak Leafers’ All-Ireland victory 25 years ago and the rise in GAA stars heading Down Under.
# land-down-under - Monday 10 December, 2018
Decision on under-fire Cheika's Wallabies future to be finalised 'ahead of Christmas'
Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne said the board will conduct a review and make a decision in the next two weeks
# land-down-under - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
Tipperary star becomes latest Irish player to join AFLW by signing with Western Bulldogs
Aisling McCarthy has been picked up in the 2018 Draft in Melbourne.
# land-down-under - Thursday 27 September, 2018
Clare dual star signs pro deal with AFLW side Adelaide Crows
‘As soon as I realised, I couldn’t believe it,’ Ailish Considine said.
# land-down-under - Saturday 22 September, 2018
'This opportunity is mad. It'll be a great experience, a once-in-a-lifetime thing'
Tipperary star Aisling McCarthy is one of 11 Irish footballers taking part in an exciting AFLW rookie trial this week.
# land-down-under - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
Tadhg Kennelly gives the Ireland rugby squad a tour of life at the Sydney Swans
Rob Kearney was eager to test out his AFL kicking skills.
# land-down-under - Saturday 9 June, 2018
The Rugby Show: Reaction from Brisbane after Ireland buckle against Australia
Murray Kinsella joined us from Brisbane to look back at Ireland’s defeat to Australia this morning.
# land-down-under - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
Cora Staunton caps impressive few months in Oz with Giants' Goal of the Year
Her effort against the Western Bulldogs earned her the accolade.
# land-down-under - Saturday 3 February, 2018
'Fish in water' Staunton writes history but loses out in battle of the Irish Down Under
Laura Corrigan Duryea’s Melbourne FC snatched the win at the death.
# land-down-under - Monday 22 January, 2018
Defending champion Federer maintains flawless record to reach quarter-final
Swiss star Roger Federer eased past Marton Fucsovics in the Australian Open fourth round.
# land-down-under - Tuesday 21 November, 2017
'The club wants to go places and I'm in the same boat' - The AFL's latest Irish import
Galway’s Cillian McDaid has signed for Melbourne side Carlton.
# land-down-under - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
Ireland squad start countdown in Melbourne to Sunday's first game in Adelaide
Joe Kernan and his squad are getting set to face Australia.
# land-down-under - Saturday 7 October, 2017
AFL side reportedly showing 'genuine interest' in Galway U21 star
Cillian McDaid has impressed Melbourne club Carlton.
# land-down-under - Friday 4 August, 2017
An Irish girl in Australia got a brilliant Gaeilge tattoo on her arm because she kept getting asked to speak Irish
This joke better land down under.
# land-down-under - Thursday 20 July, 2017
Derry youngster Conor Glass set to make AFL debut on Saturday
The former Derry minor captain signed for Hawthorn in October 2015.
# land-down-under - Friday 21 April, 2017
Michael Conlan could fight in Australia this summer on undercard of Pacquiao's title defence
The bout would take place in Brisbane in July.
# land-down-under - Friday 14 April, 2017
From Dingle to Geelong - a Kerry All-Ireland winning captain starting an Aussie Rules career
Mark O’Connor has made the move to a new sport.
# land-down-under - Friday 2 December, 2016
Brisbane coach says they're not in the race to bring Robbie Keane to Oz
Ireland’s record goalscorer has been heavily linked with a move to the A-League.
# land-down-under - Monday 7 November, 2016
This ‘CU in the NT’ unofficial tourism slogan is blowing up in Australia
Northern Territory, that is.
# land-down-under - Saturday 20 August, 2016
10 times the Irish in Australia were absolute heroes
Doing god’s work.
# land-down-under - Thursday 26 May, 2016
Westmeath could lose one of their brightest stars as Connellan heads to Australia
The 21-year-old is spending a month on trial with St Kilda.
# land-down-under - Saturday 16 April, 2016
A moment of magic from Pearce Hanley helps Brisbane to shock Aussie Rules win
Mayo man inspires Brisbane to victory over Gold Coast.
Andy Keogh not giving up on Ireland aspirations as he aims to fire Perth to glory
After breaking an A-League record by scoring in eight consecutive games, Australian media have compared the Irish striker to Jamie Vardy.
# land-down-under - Saturday 10 October, 2015
Tipperary lose Colin O'Riordan as dual star signs AFL contract
Darragh Joyce, meanwhile, is hopeful of securing a deal in Australia too.
# land-down-under - Wednesday 22 July, 2015
Leaving so soon? Hagan to head for Super Rugby after short-term Leinster deal
Prop signs for Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2017 season.
# land-down-under - Thursday 7 May, 2015
Did Prince Harry just have a sly dig at the Australian media?
The royal is currently on a tour of Australia, and the media is following him *very* closely.
# land-down-under - Sunday 11 January, 2015
How James McGee's Grand Slam breakthrough set the course for an ambitious 2015
Ireland’s top tennis player is in action at Australian Open qualifying next week.
# land-down-under - Thursday 20 November, 2014
From Cahill to Warne: These are our favourite Australian sports stars of the last 25 years
With the Wallabies in town, and our International Rules lads down under, we’ve been thinking about some old favourites.
# land-down-under - Sunday 21 September, 2014
Drunken hunter fights off Australian croc with an eye-poke
The younger adventurer had to think fast after being attacked by the large reptile.
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