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#Legend

# legend - Monday 16 January, 2017

Like a fine wine! Juan Sebastian Veron returned to football at the age of 41 last night
# Legend
# Legend

Like a fine wine! Juan Sebastian Veron returned to football at the age of 41 last night

Jan 16th 2017, 10:33 AM 10,895 Views 1 Comment

The former Man United midfielder made his comeback for his boyhood club after almost three years out of the game.

# legend - Tuesday 10 January, 2017

'As fine an Irishman as there has been' - Tributes pour in after death of TK Whitaker
# RIP
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# RIP

'As fine an Irishman as there has been' - Tributes pour in after death of TK Whitaker

Jan 10th 2017, 7:28 AM 15,834 Views 26 Comments

Whitaker passed away yesterday, age 100.

# legend - Monday 2 January, 2017

‘If he were alive now, he wouldn’t go anywhere near an Olympic Games’
# Legend
# Legend

‘If he were alive now, he wouldn’t go anywhere near an Olympic Games’

Jan 2nd 2017, 8:00 PM 23,485 Views 3 Comments

Duncan Hamilton speaks to The42 about his new book on the life of Eric Liddell.

This photo of a girl trying to sneak her dog into a Monaghan nightclub is class
# Caught Red Pawed
From The Daily Edge
# Caught Red Pawed

This photo of a girl trying to sneak her dog into a Monaghan nightclub is class

Jan 2nd 2017, 3:28 PM 29,868 Views 12 Comments

She would have gotten away with it too if it wasn’t for you meddling bouncers.

# legend - Saturday 17 December, 2016

'Irishman dies from stubbornness, whiskey': This man's brilliant obituary is going viral
# Legend
From The Daily Edge
# Legend

'Irishman dies from stubbornness, whiskey': This man's brilliant obituary is going viral

Dec 17th 2016, 3:01 PM 9,178 Views 3 Comments

“Absolut vodka and Simply Orange companies are devastated by the loss of Connors.”

# legend - Thursday 15 December, 2016

15 reasons Dermot Bannon is a national treasure
# Room To Improve
From The Daily Edge
# Room To Improve

15 reasons Dermot Bannon is a national treasure

Dec 15th 2016, 1:01 PM 6,807 Views 3 Comments

The patience of a saint.

# legend - Wednesday 14 December, 2016

Joshua claims beating Klitschko would make him a 'legend overnight'
# Big Claim
# Big Claim

Joshua claims beating Klitschko would make him a 'legend overnight'

Dec 14th 2016, 4:07 PM 4,519 Views 11 Comments

The IBF heavyweight champion was alongside the veteran Ukrainian at Wembley Stadium today.

# legend - Thursday 24 November, 2016

'The legend forever' - Footballing greats pay tribute as Gerrard hangs up his boots
# Peers
# Peers

'The legend forever' - Footballing greats pay tribute as Gerrard hangs up his boots

Nov 24th 2016, 5:16 PM 8,713 Views 25 Comments

Big names like Kaka, Javier Zanetti and Thierry Henry joined his former team-mates in praising the ex-Liverpool and England midifielder.

# legend - Saturday 19 November, 2016

Ardie Savea on Jonah Lomu: 'I believe he changed the game of rugby'
# Legend
# Legend

Ardie Savea on Jonah Lomu: 'I believe he changed the game of rugby'

Nov 19th 2016, 7:05 AM 2,584 Views 2 Comments

A year on from Lomu’s death, Savea paid tribute to one of his heros.

# legend - Friday 18 November, 2016

Robbie Keane scored some stunning goals during his time with LA Galaxy
# Highlights Reel
# Highlights Reel

Robbie Keane scored some stunning goals during his time with LA Galaxy

Nov 18th 2016, 9:14 AM 5,191 Views 5 Comments

The MLS club have posted a video of the former Ireland captain’s best bits after the announcement that he’s leaving.

# legend - Thursday 17 November, 2016

'We are thinking of him': Jonah Lomu in All Blacks' thoughts a year on from his death
# Legend
# Legend

'We are thinking of him': Jonah Lomu in All Blacks' thoughts a year on from his death

Nov 17th 2016, 5:03 PM 4,590 Views 4 Comments

The legendary winger passed away a year ago tomorrow.

# legend - Sunday 6 November, 2016

‘You start thinking about Best in a different way because you’re forced to look at him’
# Legend
# Legend

‘You start thinking about Best in a different way because you’re forced to look at him’

Nov 6th 2016, 8:00 AM 20,941 Views 14 Comments

A lost film about the Manchester legend is showing in the IFI in Dublin tonight.

# legend - Tuesday 1 November, 2016

The World Cup's all-time top goalscorer finally calls it a day
# Legend
# Legend

The World Cup's all-time top goalscorer finally calls it a day

Nov 1st 2016, 12:01 PM 8,825 Views 8 Comments

German striker Miroslav Klose has announced that he’s hanging up his boots at the age of 38.

# legend - Friday 21 October, 2016

Olive Foley paid emotional tribute to her husband this afternoon
# Legend
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# Legend

Olive Foley paid emotional tribute to her husband this afternoon

Oct 21st 2016, 6:48 PM 69,433 Views 26 Comments

The Munster legend was laid to rest in Killaloe amid emotional scenes this afternoon.

Two-time Cheltenham Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer dies
# One Of The Greats
# One Of The Greats

Two-time Cheltenham Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer dies

Oct 21st 2016, 6:14 PM 5,104 Views 8 Comments

The 22-year-old passed away at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, it was revealed today.

# legend - Thursday 20 October, 2016

The skills, the fitness, the pressure - All Blacks legend Mealamu on Ireland's test
# Facing History
# Facing History

The skills, the fitness, the pressure - All Blacks legend Mealamu on Ireland's test

Oct 20th 2016, 6:13 PM 7,657 Views 1 Comment

We met the 132-times capped hooker in South Auckland to hear more about his Test career.

# legend - Tuesday 18 October, 2016

Analysis: Axel was the team-mate every player wanted on their side
# Legend
# Legend

Analysis: Axel was the team-mate every player wanted on their side

Oct 18th 2016, 12:00 PM 10,979 Views 3 Comments

The number eight delivered a typically selfless performance in the 2006 Heineken Cup final.

# legend - Monday 17 October, 2016

'It's just unthinkable that one of the real rugby greats is no more'
# Legend
# Legend

'It's just unthinkable that one of the real rugby greats is no more'

Oct 17th 2016, 8:34 PM 13,416 Views 2 Comments

Brian O’Driscoll shared his memories of Anthony Foley this evening.

# legend - Sunday 16 October, 2016

The sporting world united in grief as tributes pour in for Anthony 'Axel' Foley
# Legend
# Legend

The sporting world united in grief as tributes pour in for Anthony 'Axel' Foley

Oct 16th 2016, 3:42 PM 21,786 Views 5 Comments

‘A great player and opponent.’

# legend - Wednesday 12 October, 2016

Kerry team-mates, rivals and the GAA world pays tribute to Marc Ó Sé
# Highly Regarded
# Highly Regarded

Kerry team-mates, rivals and the GAA world pays tribute to Marc Ó Sé

Oct 12th 2016, 5:44 PM 10,174 Views 3 Comments

The likes of Darran O’Sullivan, Paul Galvin, Bernard Brogan, Sean Cavanagh and Michael Fennelly have been praising the former Kingdom defender after today’s news.

5-time All-Ireland winner Marc Ó Sé calls time on his inter-county career
# Legend
# Legend

5-time All-Ireland winner Marc Ó Sé calls time on his inter-county career

Oct 12th 2016, 12:40 PM 16,872 Views 24 Comments

The stalwart Kerry defender has announced his retirement in green and gold today.

# legend - Saturday 8 October, 2016

'No one called me Psycho - except Alan Quinlan'
# Legend
# Legend

'No one called me Psycho - except Alan Quinlan'

Oct 8th 2016, 3:06 PM 32,824 Views 21 Comments

Paul O’Connell appeared on The Late Late Show last night.

# legend - Thursday 6 October, 2016

Fears for Tipp legend Eoin Kelly’s hurling future after cruciate setback
# Dreaded News
# Dreaded News

Fears for Tipp legend Eoin Kelly’s hurling future after cruciate setback

Oct 6th 2016, 6:00 AM 10,587 Views 6 Comments

The 34-year-old sustained the injury in a championship game for Mullinahone.

# legend - Saturday 1 October, 2016

Just the 5-15 for Cora Staunton in county final win last night
# Sharp Shooter
# Sharp Shooter

Just the 5-15 for Cora Staunton in county final win last night

Oct 1st 2016, 10:54 AM 8,897 Views 5 Comments

What a player.

# legend - Monday 26 September, 2016

McIlroy, Woods and President Obama lead tributes to 'The King', Arnold Palmer
# RIP
# RIP

McIlroy, Woods and President Obama lead tributes to 'The King', Arnold Palmer

Sep 26th 2016, 7:49 AM 6,124 Views 0 Comments

The golf legend passed away at the age of 87 last night.

# legend - Saturday 24 September, 2016

Kevin Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 seasons in the NBA
# Legend
# Legend

Kevin Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 seasons in the NBA

Sep 24th 2016, 2:28 PM 4,488 Views 2 Comments

NBA great Kevin Garnett is set to retire after 21 seasons.

# legend - Wednesday 31 August, 2016

Robbie Keane's international career ends in fitting fashion as Ireland see off Oman
# Legend
# Legend

Robbie Keane's international career ends in fitting fashion as Ireland see off Oman

Aug 31st 2016, 9:43 PM 40,939 Views 35 Comments

The Tallaght native was making his final appearance in a green jersey this evening.

Ranking Robbie Keane's 10 most important goals for Ireland
# Legend
# Legend

Ranking Robbie Keane's 10 most important goals for Ireland

Aug 31st 2016, 12:00 PM 22,512 Views 24 Comments

THAT strike against Germany and more memorable moments from down through the years.

# legend - Monday 29 August, 2016

'A year-and-a-half before that, I was playing on the streets of Tallaght' - Keane picks favourite goal
# He'll Be Missed
# He'll Be Missed

'A year-and-a-half before that, I was playing on the streets of Tallaght' - Keane picks favourite goal

Aug 29th 2016, 6:28 PM 6,696 Views 6 Comments

The country’s record goalscorer lines out for the last time later this week.

# legend - Wednesday 24 August, 2016

Robbie Keane retires: 145 caps, 67 goals and 18 years in 32 glorious pictures
# Legend
# Legend

Robbie Keane retires: 145 caps, 67 goals and 18 years in 32 glorious pictures

Aug 24th 2016, 6:19 PM 6,043 Views 13 Comments

Thanks for the memories, Robbie!

# legend - Saturday 20 August, 2016

'Triple-triple!' History-maker Usain Bolt bows out of the Olympics in style
# Legend
# Legend

'Triple-triple!' History-maker Usain Bolt bows out of the Olympics in style

Aug 20th 2016, 7:30 AM 31,121 Views 19 Comments

Japan’s quartet took a surprise silver in 37.60sec while Canada claimed bronze.

# legend - Sunday 14 August, 2016

14 photos that prove what a gem of a President Michael D is
# Legend
From The Daily Edge
# Legend

14 photos that prove what a gem of a President Michael D is

Aug 14th 2016, 9:30 AM 4,614 Views 2 Comments

Representing us well.

# legend - Tuesday 9 August, 2016

11 things that made you the King of the housing estate
# Estate Royalty
From The Daily Edge
# Estate Royalty

11 things that made you the King of the housing estate

Aug 9th 2016, 9:30 PM 6,226 Views 1 Comment

Instant legend.

# legend - Monday 1 August, 2016

'Nothing has ever matched it' - 20 years on from WWE legend Kurt Angle's Olympic miracle
# Triumph
# Triumph

'Nothing has ever matched it' - 20 years on from WWE legend Kurt Angle's Olympic miracle

Aug 1st 2016, 6:34 PM 19,250 Views 12 Comments

The Pennsylvania native is an icon in the world of amateur wrestling.

# legend - Friday 29 July, 2016

O'Neill gives strong indication that Robbie Keane's Ireland career is over
# Changing Of The Guard
# Changing Of The Guard

O'Neill gives strong indication that Robbie Keane's Ireland career is over

Jul 29th 2016, 12:52 PM 20,487 Views 21 Comments

The country’s record caps holder and top goalscorer is expected to make a statement regarding his international future in the coming weeks.

'One of the best goalkeepers ever to don an Ireland shirt' - O'Neill hails retiring Given
# Time To Go
# Time To Go

'One of the best goalkeepers ever to don an Ireland shirt' - O'Neill hails retiring Given

Jul 29th 2016, 7:00 AM 2,546 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland manager has been speaking about the former number one after he announced the end of his Ireland career.

# legend - Monday 11 July, 2016

RTÉ bids farewell to Ireland's 'greatest football man' John Giles
# Legend
# Legend

RTÉ bids farewell to Ireland's 'greatest football man' John Giles

Jul 11th 2016, 7:56 AM 54,107 Views 53 Comments

President Michael D Higgins and Eamon Dunphy led the tributes to one of the country’s best-loved pundits during his final appearance.

# legend - Saturday 9 July, 2016

Serena Williams wasn't content with just the Wimbledon singles title today
# Legend
# Legend

Serena Williams wasn't content with just the Wimbledon singles title today

Jul 9th 2016, 10:29 PM 9,336 Views 6 Comments

The American earned victory in the women’s doubles alongside sister Venus.

# legend - Thursday 7 July, 2016

Roger Federer is now one victory away from extending another one of his incredible records
# Legend
# Legend

Roger Federer is now one victory away from extending another one of his incredible records

Jul 7th 2016, 10:27 AM 5,726 Views 6 Comments

The Swiss player still has a shot to add to his record of 17 career Grand Slam championships.

# legend - Thursday 30 June, 2016

Vicente Del Bosque quits Spain job and football
# Wave Goodbye
# Wave Goodbye

Vicente Del Bosque quits Spain job and football

Jun 30th 2016, 11:16 PM 10,676 Views 14 Comments

His departure aged 65 comes just days after the reigning champions crashed out of Euro 2016.

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