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2022
# The Greatest
Brian Cody calls time on legendary reign as Kilkenny manager
He won 11 All-Irelands and 18 Leinster titles in his 24 inter-county seasons at the helm.
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Jul 23rd 2022, 2:10 PM
# One of the greats
Eoin Morgan says it’s ‘right time’ to go as he confirms international retirement
The 35-year-old Dubliner, who led England to World Cup glory in 2019, has been beset by form and fitness issues over the last 12 months.
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Jun 28th 2022, 2:21 PM
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# One of the greats
How Ciara Griffin's last game for Ireland typified her never-say-die brilliance
The Kerry woman signed off with a sublime two-try performance last month.
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Dec 27th 2021, 8:00 AM
# One of the greats
Rachael Blackmore crowned RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Gavin Bazunu, Dominic Casey, and Paralympic greats Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal were the other big winners this evening.
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Dec 18th 2021, 11:43 PM
# One of the greats
In Zaur we trust
Kellie Harrington’s Olympic gold medal might be the Georgian’s crowning moment.
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Aug 14th 2021, 10:47 AM
# One of the greats
'A huge honour' - Three-time All-Ireland winner Brendan Maher retires from Tipperary
The Borris-Ileigh star steps away after 13 years of service to the Premier County.
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Aug 12th 2021, 8:45 AM
# raising the banner
'He was operating at a different level even back then' - the rise of a prodigious hurling talent
Some of those that know him best on the magic of Tony Kelly.
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Jun 24th 2021, 3:04 PM
# Glittering Career
Ex-Barcelona, Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Mascherano announces retirement
The 36-year-old has most recently been playing in his homeland with Estudiantes.
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Nov 16th 2020, 6:00 PM
# One of the greats
Spain and Real Madrid legend Casillas retires a year after suffering heart attack
The 39-year-old, who most recently played for Porto, won the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League and numerous La Liga titles.
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Aug 4th 2020, 2:41 PM
# One of the greats
'I lost my brother in 1999 so you could nearly say I retired 20 years after': 3-time All-Star Hayes
The former Galway star called time on his hurling career at the weekend.
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Sep 30th 2019, 7:56 PM
# One of the greats
Getting the better of hurling greats O'Connor and Mullane, and a 'manager's dream' to have on the field
Limerick stalwart Seamus Hickey announced his inter-county retirement earlier this week.
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Dec 8th 2018, 8:30 AM
# A joy to watch
One of the all-time greats, Ronaldinho, officially hangs up his boots
The former Brazilian and Barcelona superstar is finally retiring from the professional game at the age of 37.
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Jan 17th 2018, 10:25 AM
# One of the greats
France and Toulouse legend Dusatoir calls time on decorated rugby career
The former World Player of the Year will hang up his boots at the end of this season.
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Apr 19th 2017, 11:29 AM
# One of the greats
Two-time Cheltenham Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer dies
The 22-year-old passed away at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, it was revealed today.
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Oct 21st 2016, 6:14 PM