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# Drama

Last month
November 2023
Two red cards for Tottenham as Jackson hat-trick helps Chelsea win
A first league defeat of the season for Tottenham in a dramatic game.
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Nov 6th 2023, 10:12 PM
This year
2023
South Africa cling on against 14-man New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was sent off in the first half of South Africa’s 12-11 win.
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Oct 28th 2023, 10:14 PM
Springboks cling on against 14-man All Blacks to go back-to-back
Kiwi skipper Sam Cane was sent off in the first half and his men came up just short.
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Oct 28th 2023, 10:06 PM
Dowling inspires Na Piarsaigh to book final spot after shootout thriller with Doon
Na Piarsaigh also needed the heroics of Kevin Downes to progress to the Limerick hurling decider.
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Oct 14th 2023, 6:27 PM
McTominay's brilliant goal ruled out as Spain earn crucial win over Scotland
Group A leaders Scotland would have sealed qualification for the tournament with a point in Seville.
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Oct 12th 2023, 10:13 PM
Last-gasp own-goal condemns nine-man Liverpool to heartbreaking defeat at Spurs
Matip’s 96th minute own goal condemned Liverpool to a 2-1 loss after red cards for Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota.
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Sep 30th 2023, 8:02 PM
Last-gasp Matip own-goal leaves nine-man Liverpool heartbroken at Spurs
Matip’s 96th minute own goal condemned Liverpool to a 2-1 loss after red cards for Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota.
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Sep 30th 2023, 7:54 PM
Rooney grabs late winner for Drogheda as St Pat's finish with nine men
The result all but secures Drogheda United’s Premier Division status for next season.
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Sep 25th 2023, 10:06 PM
Lazio goalkeeper scores last-gasp equaliser as Champions League returns with a bang
A round-up of tonight’s European top-flight action.
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Sep 20th 2023, 7:32 AM
Champions League wrap: Lazio 'keeper scores 95th-minute equaliser, PSG and Barca win
A round-up of tonight’s European top-flight action.
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Sep 19th 2023, 10:41 PM
Barrett hits late winner as Shelbourne rally to victory in Dublin derby
The result means Shelbourne consolidate fifth place to enhance their hopes of European qualification.
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Sep 1st 2023, 10:08 PM
Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double and buggy crash
Elsewhere, newly-crowned 100m champion Noah Lyles advanced to the 200m final after the freak cart crash.
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Aug 24th 2023, 10:24 PM
O'Donovan with late winner as Cork defeat Roscommon to reach All-Ireland last eight
14,294 were in attendance for the preliminary quarter-final clash.
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Jun 24th 2023, 4:02 PM
O'Donovan with late winner as Cork defeat Roscommon to reach All-Ireland last eight
14,294 were in attendance for the preliminary quarter-final clash.
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Jun 24th 2023, 3:43 PM
Kenny McLean nets late winner as Scotland produce dramatic comeback in Norway
Erling Haaland had given Norway the lead.
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Jun 17th 2023, 7:54 PM
Dublin punish sloppy Cork with a goal to stun Rebels
Paddy Curry netted dramatic winner in the 67th minute.
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Jun 10th 2023, 3:10 PM
Uefa says Marciniak can referee Champions League final despite far-right event
The official claims he had been ‘gravely misled and completely unaware of the true nature and affiliations of the event in question’.
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Jun 2nd 2023, 11:25 AM
Derry Girls and Bad Sisters win big at the Baftas
Actress Siobhán McSweeney, winning for her role as Sister Michael, delighted the audience with a humourous and heartfelt speech.
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May 15th 2023, 9:10 AM
Analysis: Behan wrote his columns like a garrulous, gregarious personality commanding attention
Professor John Brannigan of UCD says the late writer’s column for The Irish Press showed a Dublin marked by distinctive speech patterns and cultural habits.
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May 1st 2023, 7:30 AM
Remarkable 40-yard lob the highlight as Shamrock Rovers and Cork play out 8-goal thriller
Thrilling contest had lengthy stoppage for treatment to Aaron Bolger after worrying clash of heads.
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Mar 6th 2023, 10:13 PM
97th-minute drama sees leaders Arsenal seal incredible comeback win
Bournemouth were two goals ahead before the Gunners’ late show.
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Mar 4th 2023, 5:08 PM
Galway survive late Cork rally in five-goal thriller to continue unbeaten run
Cork almost snatched a dramatic victory when Eimear Kiely hit the crossbar in the dying seconds.
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Feb 19th 2023, 5:06 PM
Ireland's World Cup group rivals Canada call off strike after legal threat
However, team captain Christine Sinclair insisted they were being forced back to work and have not given up on their aims.
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Feb 12th 2023, 2:54 PM
Last year
2022
Ulster survive remarkable Connacht comeback to end disastrous December
A 14-point lead after 78 minutes was whittled back in the dying moments as Connacht sprung to life in a dramatic finish.
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Dec 23rd 2022, 9:50 PM
South Korea stun Portugal at the death to snatch a place in last 16
Hwang Hee-chan was the hero with the last-gasp goal as his side went through.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 5:29 PM
Bills snatch late win at Detroit, Cowboys beat Giants, Vikings down Pats
The win moved the Bills to an 8-3 record and snapped a three-game winning streak for the much improved Lions (4-7).
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Nov 25th 2022, 8:51 AM
Boffelli the hero as Argentina shock England
The match was a personal triumph for the Pumas wing who scored 25 points
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Nov 6th 2022, 4:32 PM
Gareth Bale hits extra-time equaliser as LAFC win first MLS Cup after penalties
Bale scored in the eighth minute of added time after 30 minutes of extra-time to snatch a 3-3 draw as the game went to penalties.
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Nov 6th 2022, 9:38 AM
Summerville grabs Leeds lifeline as Liverpool suffer shock home defeat
Mohamed Salah responded to Rodrigo’s opener but Summerville would condemn the Reds to back-to-back league losses.
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Oct 29th 2022, 9:59 PM
Conte sent off as VAR denies late Kane goal - 'I don't have a clue what just happened'
Matt Doherty admits frustration as Spurs draw 1-1 at home to Sporting Lisbon.
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Oct 26th 2022, 10:39 PM
Late drama as Man United score last-gasp equaliser at Chelsea
Jorginho’s penalty appeared to have settled a close contest.
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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:13 PM
Devine era underway as Bohs battle back to secure point against Finn Harps
A late Declan McDaid goal salvaged a draw for the Gypsies at Dalymount Park.
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Oct 21st 2022, 10:13 PM
Former Sampdoria president escorted away by security as Mourinho's Roma prevail
Lorenzo Pellegrini’s ninth-minute penalty ensured his side moved closer to the Serie A leaders.
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Oct 17th 2022, 10:17 PM
Opinion: My play about adoption reflects on my family and families like us
Playwright Dylan Coburn Gray outlines the reasons why he wrote his new play, opening at the Fringe.
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Sep 13th 2022, 7:30 PM
Cork City take huge step to First Division title with dramatic derby win over Cobh Ramblers
It was a seismic night in the race for automatic promotion and Colin Healy’s quest was helped by Bray Wanderers beating Galway United.
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Aug 19th 2022, 10:01 PM
Penalty miss proves costly as Derry held by Shamrock Rovers
It was a brave effort from the league’s third-placed team who remain eight points adrift of the Hoops.
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Aug 12th 2022, 10:27 PM
'It means everything' - Ashling Thompson set for All-Ireland final after ban overturned
The Cork star was ‘a colossus’ off the bench in the semi-final after a last-gasp appeal was successful.
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Jul 27th 2022, 4:58 PM
Prendergast's late penalty sends Ireland U20s to stunning win over England
Richie Murphy’s side squeezed past England in a thrilling encounter in Verona.
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Jul 5th 2022, 10:15 PM
Carlos Sainz wins British Grand Prix after incident-packed Silverstone thriller
The Chinese driver was removed from his car and taken away on a stretcher, with the FIA and Alfa Romeo confirming he was conscious.
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Jul 3rd 2022, 6:07 PM
Remarkable finish sees South Africa pip 13-man Wales
Damian Willemse kicked an added-time penalty goal.
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Jul 2nd 2022, 6:36 PM
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