Tickets sell out for Connacht’s URC clash against Munster in Castlebar
The fixture on March 29th will be played at MacHale Park
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Canavan brothers fire Errigal Ciarán past Dr Crokes to reach All-Ireland final
Peter Canavan’s sons produced one of the most dazzling performances by any pair of brothers you’ll ever see
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All-Ireland intermediate club football final between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry postponed
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Wales are away to France in the tournament opener on January 31st
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Charlie Tector kicked 16 points with a six-from-six haul to augment tries by Cillian Redmond and Greg McGrath
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Defender decides to step away after winning 102 international caps having made debut at 17
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FA Cup wrap: Manchester City put eight goals past hapless Salford
Kyogo Furuhashi shows his versatility with two goals from the wing in Celtic win
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The Yellow Clay extends unbeaten record for season to four with victory at Naas
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