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Guinness kegs and partying with U2 - USA ‘94 star fears security and ticket prices will ruin World Cup
FIFA World Cup
When Ireland played in the last World Cup to be hosted by the USA, security and visa controversies, and sky-high ticket prices weren’t an issue.
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Premier League clubs unveil St Patrick's themed kits in honour of Irish football legends
Paul McGrath
The apparel has been released to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
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Eamon Dunphy column: Jack Charlton called me a 'bitter little man' but I'm not
Jack Charlton
This weekend 40 years ago Jack Charlton was appointed Ireland manager. We had our run-ins but I respect a lot of what he did
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Storm Chandra: Paul McGrath 'absolutely gutted' after Enniscorthy flooding
Paul McGrath
Flooding has caused huge damage in the Co Wexford town after the River Slaney burst its banks as a result of heavy rain during Storm Chandra
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Paul McGrath and Irish legends all smiles as they celebrate famous Ireland win with iconic 101-year-old kitman
Republic of Ireland football team
Paul McGrath was in attendance at last night's game and managed to catch up with some legendary Irish soccer stars.
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'The A to Z of why I still love Dublin despite the dangers and the dereliction'
Dublin
26 reasons to love Ireland's enchanted capital from its hallowed halls and public houses to its beloved sports stars and characters
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Football fans pleading for Irish legend to be guest on Stick to Football podcast
Republic of Ireland football team
The podcast, with regular panellists Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott and Ian Wright, is one of the biggest in the world
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Roy Keane and Paul McGrath named among greatest Republic of Ireland footballers
Sport
The best ever footballer to pull on the green shirt has been named - and it will be no surprise to anyone who has watched him dominate the midfield over the years
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Oasis Star Noel Gallagher's legendary Croke Park debut remembered in words and pics
Showbiz
Noel Gallagher was a very skilful GAA corner forward - everyone was in a band at that time except them!
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Nathan Collins' dad details his son's midfield instincts as Heimir Hallgrímsson contemplates role
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland defender Nathan Collins started last November’s UEFA Nations League game against England as a defensive midfielder
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Legendary Republic of Ireland kitman Charlie O'Leary turns 101 as Paul McGrath leads birthday wishes
In the News
Charlie O'Leary was by Jack Charlton's side as the Republic of Ireland qualified for major tournaments in the late 80s and early 90s, beating England in '88, Romania in '90 and Italy in '94
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Martin Keown’s strong Irish roots in his own words as former Arsenal star sets record straight
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland’s loss was England’s gain as Arsenal legend Martin Keown won 43 caps between 1992 and 2002.
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Paul McGrath details recent health scare to Westlife singer
Paul McGrath
The former Manchester United and Aston Villa star opened up on a podcast.
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Debates over Ireland's GOAT pass time but we realise it's an impossible choice
Sport Opinion
Katie Taylor's global stature is something we sometimes struggle to grasp. A couple of years ago, a list of the top 50 most marketable sports stars in the world was released by SportsPro. Taylor was the only boxer to make the cut.
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Jackie's Army set for reunion to mark milestone Italia '90 anniversary
Soccer
Jackie’s Army will mark 35 years since Ireland first qualified for the World Cup.
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Ireland legend Paul McGrath turns 65 - Recalling one special person he credits as reason he 'made it this far'
Paul McGrath
Ireland's most beloved son - soft, vulnerable, kind, brilliant, and at times tormented and ungovernable - turns 65
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See who this Manchester United legend reckons should replace Erik ten Hag
Manchester United FC
Which of his former team mates has Paul McGrath tipped to succeed ten Hag? And what does he think of the job Unai Emery is doing at Aston Villa?
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Ireland's greatest sportsperson debate leads to wide range of opinions
Katie Taylor
Naming one person whose sporting brilliance outweighs every other Irish sportsperson is an impossible task
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Paul McGrath admits he didn't like Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United exit
Paul McGrath
McGrath played under Ferguson at Old Trafford for three-years between 1986 and 1989.
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Premier League legend heaps ultimate praise on Paul McGrath ahead of new documentary
Paul McGrath
McGrath, 64, is the subject of a Sky Sports documentary this evening that will see the Dubliner reflect on his storied life on and off the pitch
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Chris Hughton set the ball rolling for 2-Tone Ireland 45 years ago
Republic of Ireland football team
It took a while for black players to become established. There was a lot of suspicion of them and they had to adjust to living in a new country, and standing out because of their skin colour.
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Paul McGrath 'so sad' to hear of Toto Schillaci's death as Ireland legend pays tribute
Paul McGrath
Legendary Ireland defender McGrath looked on helplessly as Schillaci scored the only goal in Italy's quarter-final victory over the Boys in Green at the 1990 World Cup
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We asked AI to list Ireland's greatest ever sportspeople and were surprised with the answer
ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to list Ireland's greatest ever sportspeople (in no particular order) and the results were very interesting
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Aston Villa pay huge tribute to Paul McGrath in star-studded video featuring Ozzy Osbourne
Republic of Ireland national football team
Paul McGrath played for Aston Villa between 1989 and 1996 and won two League Cups during his time at the club.
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