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I spoke to Dylan Connolly who did not make it at Shelbourne or Drogheda United but is about to bounce back in spectacular style by playing against Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica in the Club World Cup for Auckland City.

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I'm the only Irish player in the Club World Cup, I can't wait to take on Bayern
WHEN asked who were the most famous players he has shared a pitch with up until this point, Dylan Connolly pauses for a moment. He mentions having played against Bohemians in the FAI Cup and also l…
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June 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Column: The mandatory skort's days are surely numbered and the compulsory school skirt should follow suit.

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Skorts show outdated thinking in camogie but it's not only example in Irish life
THERE are certain phrases which, when they appear in statements, should set off alarm bells. They sound like they been devised by so-called communications experts and are often heard from organisat…
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May 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Episode Five, This Is Your LOIfe: John McDonnell on turning down Bohemians to sign for Shamrock Rovers before going on to leave a legacy at St Pat's & a lot more besides, with a touching tribute from ex-teammate Curtis Fleming.

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March 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This is Your LOIfe with Dave Barry discussing Stefan Effenberg, volunteering to Jack Charlton to go up against Ryan Giggs, being thrown a lifeline in the title race when on the beer & being forced to choose between LOI & GAA.

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March 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Column: Johnny Kenny made his Celtic debut 1,099 days after joining the club. His improvement over two seasons at Shamrock Rovers means Celtic Park can be Paradise rather than the purgatory it has been for so many Irish players.

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Johnny Kenny latest Irish star at Celtic - he'll hope to buck trend of the past
CELTIC PARK is known to many as Paradise. But, for many Irish footballers of late, it has represented a kind of purgatory, a place where careers stagnate rather than ignite. Johnny Kenny will hope …
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January 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ireland eligible Bundesliga hot-shot Paul Nebel says his sole focus for now is club football as he looks to carry on in 2025 where he left off in 2024 with FSV Mainz.

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Ireland-eligible Bundesliga star's 'focus on club' as Heimir waits in the wings
IRELAND-eligible Bundesliga hot-shot Paul Nebel has said he is concentrating on his club career for now. Nebel, 22, qualifies for Ireland through his Dublin grandmother Maura and was a frequent vis…
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January 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Molde will warm up for Europa Conference League showdown with Shamrock Rovers against one of the Hoops' League of Ireland rivals.

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St Pat's to play surprise role in Molde FK's preparations for Shamrock Rovers
MOLDE FK will warm up for their Europa Conference League tie against Shamrock Rovers – by playing the Hoops’ Dublin rivals St Pat’s. The Norwegian club face Stephen Bradley’s side in the play-off r…
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January 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Molde will warm up for Europa Conference League showdown with Shamrock Rovers against one of the Hoops' League of Ireland rivals.

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St Pat's to play surprise role in Molde FK's preparations for Shamrock Rovers
MOLDE FK will warm up for their Europa Conference League tie against Shamrock Rovers – by playing the Hoops’ Dublin rivals St Pat’s. The Norwegian club face Stephen Bradley’s side in the play-off r…
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January 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Lucan lad Jimmy Mwanga's break in professional football came at a trial for which he had no bus fare to get home & had to get a stranger to sign a consent form. His journey since is a real insight into someone trying to make it on the margins of the game.
I'm Dublin lad whose football journey's taken me to China, Cyprus, USA & Austria
IN A broad Dublin accent, Jimmy Mwanga asks how you found him. After a brief explanation, the question is turned back on him, how has he found himself where he has in a remarkable career to date. I…
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December 29, 2024 at 9:27 AM
One of the last interviews of 2024 I did was the most interesting. Jimmy Mwanga became the first Irishman to play professionally in China this year but that's only part of his story. Piece in tomorrow's paper and online.
December 28, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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Column: In a few years' time, people will wonder what the fuss was about over a switch to a calendar season - provided people act in good faith and collaboratively to solve problems rather than exacerbate them.

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Calendar switch should work without a hitch as long as everyone plays their part
WHEN Tiernan Lynch was appointed as Derry City manager last month, he was asked about switching to a summer season. The Belfast man had only ever experienced winter football but, by moving to the C…
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December 10, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Column: In a few years' time, people will wonder what the fuss was about over a switch to a calendar season - provided people act in good faith and collaboratively to solve problems rather than exacerbate them.

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Calendar switch should work without a hitch as long as everyone plays their part
WHEN Tiernan Lynch was appointed as Derry City manager last month, he was asked about switching to a summer season. The Belfast man had only ever experienced winter football but, by moving to the C…
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December 10, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Column: Who should a League of Ireland/football fan vote for in the General Election? I read the sport policies in the main parties' manifestos (although one didn't have one) so you don't have to.

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General Election candidates must listen to Irish football's new-found voice
GIVEN his hop is beginning to resemble a stumble, Simon Harris must be hoping for a Harry Wood-like finish to this campaign. If there is one graph Fine Gael would like to copy it is Shelbourne’s. T…
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November 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM