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US boss Emma Hayes: Carla Ward deserves Ireland opportunity

US boss Emma Hayes believes Carla Ward deserves Ireland opportunity

June 26, 2025

US boss Emma Hayes: Carla Ward deserves Ireland opportunity When the United States faces the Republic of Ireland in Friday’s...

Sheehan: Lions captain, eight Irish starters Western Force

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Sheehan named Lions captain as eight Irish starters face Western Force

by Stephen Laari

June 26, 2025

Sheehan Leads Lions Against Western Force with Strong Irish PresenceSheehan: Lions captain, eight Irish starters Western Force headline a bold...

Massive player exodus can't stop relegation for French team

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Massive player exodus fails to prevent relegation for French team

by Stephen Laari

June 25, 2025

Massive player exodus can't stop relegation for French teamIn a dramatic twist that has stunned French football, Olympique Lyonnais, commonly...

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Lions welcome Australia duo’s release for upcoming Reds match

by Stephen Laari

June 25, 2025

Lions Thrilled as Australia Duo Cleared for Reds Duty Amid DisputeLions assistant coach Andrew Goodman has expressed excitement following Australia’s...

Cluxton Demoted in Protest Over Club Management Crisis Earlier this year, one of Dublin’s most historic GAA clubs, Parnells, officially went into liquidation. The club, which had been a pillar for the Coolock and Artane communities, had long faced financial pressure. A major blow came when they were ordered to pay redundancy settlements to 11 staff members who were left jobless after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This financial trouble stood in stark contrast to the club’s prosperous past. Back in 2008, Parnells sold land near Dublin Airport for a staggering €22 million, briefly making them the richest GAA club out of Ireland’s 1,610. A Club’s Sudden Fall from Wealth The rapid decline of Parnells was highlighted in a detailed Prime Time investigation aired last night. In the past decade, the club had been known for aggressively recruiting top inter-county players from outside Dublin as it chased its first county title since 1988. But behind the scenes, documents obtained by Prime Time revealed how much was being spent. One player received close to €20,000 over 16 months—€8,050 was paid for coaching, while €11,600 covered travel and subsistence. Similarly, a coach received €16,820 for travel and expenses over just nine months. Cluxton Takes a Stand Among all these players, the most decorated was Stephen Cluxton, a nine-time All-Ireland winning goalkeeper, and a true Parnells man. Yet, at a time when Dublin’s football dominance was rising, Cluxton shocked many by stepping down to the club's second team. Known for avoiding the media, he never publicly explained this decision. However, last night’s Prime Time report revealed that in late September 2014, Cluxton had written a letter to the club’s executive outlining his reasons. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with the club’s direction and internal practices. The Letter That Revealed It All In his letter, Cluxton criticized the club’s policy of recruiting external talent and providing perks to county players. He voiced his disappointment over how tax issues were resolved and his dismay that the once-wealthy club had fallen into debt. His protest, marked by his self-demotion, was a powerful personal statement about integrity and leadership at a time when the club was losing its way.

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Stephen Cluxton demoted in protest over club management crisis

by Stephen Laari

June 25, 2025

Cluxton Demoted in Protest Over Club Management Crisis Earlier this year, one of Dublin’s most historic GAA clubs, Parnells, officially...

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Tyrone’s Paddy Quinn makes unexpected move to Dublin team

by Stephen Laari

June 25, 2025

Tyrone's Paddy Quinn makes unexpected move to Dublin team—but as the All-Ireland quarter-final between Dublin and Tyrone approaches, his heart...

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Dylan Connolly’s shock result with Auckland City

by Stephen Laari

June 25, 2025

Dylan Connolly's Surprise Appearance Amidst Auckland City StunnerDylan Connolly's shock result with Auckland City came as the Irish winger featured...