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- McGovern doubles up to send Shamrock Rovers top of Premier Division
- John Horan installed as Mary McAleese's successor to lead integration committee
- Diego Maradona death: Prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for 'chaotic' medical team
- Shanade Hopcroft: Who is Ireland's new Crystal Palace call-up?
- Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin to stand for re-election in 2027
- Record scorer and no darling of the Dubs, Cillian O'Connor goes out on his terms
- Shane Lowry starts with one-under 70 at Open de España
- Ulster and Munster welcome back internationals for Belfast interpro
- Leinster change entire starting side for Cardiff clash
- Bundee Aki set to make first Connacht start of the season in trip to Glasgow
- 'It's a business decision' - The question facing LIV players after Rahm exit
- CEO appointment looks like a step in the right direction for Munster
- All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game' ahead of Bledisloe Cup
- Aungier's Munster aim: 'Be the starting tighthead and get myself back into the Irish mix'
- Stephen Bradley responds to Bohemians' 'daft' media ban
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