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# clean sweep

This year
2023
# clean sweep
Analysis: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
Discipline, kicking, attacking variety, and a deep squad were all important in the Irish success.
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Mar 26th 2023, 7:30 AM
All time
# clean sweep
Farrell's Ireland finish autumn in style with battering of Argentina
Wins over Japan, New Zealand, and the Pumas send Ireland towards the 2022 Six Nations with belief.
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Nov 21st 2021, 4:09 PM
# clean sweep
Sublime Rashid helps Afghanistan secure 3-0 whitewash over Ireland
Ireland suffered a 36-run loss in the third one-day international in Abu Dhabi today.
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Jan 26th 2021, 3:25 PM
# clean sweep
Abacadabras weaves Morgiana magic as Elliott lands big-race Punchestown treble
Abacadabras, Fury Road and Pencilfulloflead make it a day to savour for Gordon Elliott.
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Nov 15th 2020, 3:28 PM
# The Evin Lewis Method
Ireland suffer five-wicket defeat as West Indies complete clean sweep
The two sides now play a three-game T20 series starting at the same Grenada venue on Wednesday.
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Jan 12th 2020, 9:52 PM
# clean sweep
English dominance clear as Premier League quartet contest European football's two major finals
One of Liverpool and Tottenham will be crowned champions of Europe, while Chelsea and Arsenal meet in the climax of the Europa League.
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May 10th 2019, 11:34 AM
# Champions
'There was never a second in that game they didn’t believe they were going to win'
Noel McNamara heaped praise on the character shown by his players as they came from behind to complete a Grand Slam triumph.
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Mar 15th 2019, 10:59 PM
# clean sweep
Reilly's sniping score hands McNamara's Ireland memorable Grand Slam win
The replacement scrum-half, promoted to the bench just before kick-off, produced a moment of magic for Ireland in north Wales.
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Mar 15th 2019, 9:11 PM
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Winning the quadruple would make Man City 'the best team ever' - De Bruyne
The Belgian midfielder added that a four-trophy haul is ‘almost impossible’.
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Feb 25th 2019, 1:27 PM
# clean sweep
Outstanding November tees Ireland up superbly for Schmidt's final year
Wins over Italy, Argentina, the All Blacks and USA leave this Irish squad in an exciting place.
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Nov 27th 2018, 6:00 AM
# clean sweep
Brilliant Barrett steers ruthless All Blacks to Bledisloe Cup whitewash
New Zealand out-half Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year.
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Oct 27th 2018, 10:04 AM
# clean sweep
Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt - has no licence, insurance, NCT or tax
Their 4×4 was seized and they will appear in court.
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Jan 9th 2017, 9:15 PM
# clean sweep
Incroyable! 1-2-3 for Aidan O'Brien as Found wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Irish eyes are smiling in Chantilly.
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Oct 2nd 2016, 3:36 PM
# clean sweep
Saracens retain the Premiership title to do a domestic and European double
Mark McCall’s side ran out 28-20 winners over Exeter Chiefs.
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May 28th 2016, 5:31 PM
# phenomenal
"A fantastic reward" - here are the six students who got 12 As in their Junior Cert today
Six students nationwide were awarded the maximum 12 A grades possible at Higher / Common Level.
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Sep 9th 2015, 5:23 PM
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'Ireland are in pole position to do the Grand Slam' - France prop Uini Atonio
The gigantic front row says Joe Schmidt’s men are the ‘front runners’ to win the championship.
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Feb 15th 2015, 1:41 PM
# mantra
'We've been here before': Ireland's end to terrific 2014 just a reminder of a cautionary tale
Captain Paul O’Connell isn’t going to forget the nightmare that followed Ireland’s last November clean sweep.
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Nov 23rd 2014, 8:00 AM
# Drive
Joe Schmidt 'manned up' to guide Ireland past Australia despite appendicitis
Some man.
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Nov 22nd 2014, 7:11 PM
# Momentum
Ireland more concerned about performance than November clean sweep
‘If the processes are right and you have good systems in place then the result comes out the back of that.’
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Nov 19th 2014, 12:10 PM
# All-Ireland
Keane seeking a clean sweep of domestic medals with Setanta Cup triumph
The Sligo Rovers defender is desperate to add the competition to his honours list on Saturday.
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May 7th 2014, 8:30 AM
# clean sweep
Beer keg curling is Ireland's oddest new sport
It’s just as loud as its predecessor too.
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Apr 10th 2014, 7:00 PM
# Preview
Ulster aiming to take the next Heineken Cup step against Tigers
Mark Anscombe’s men can ensure a clean sweep of Pool 5 by beating Leicester at Welford Road today.
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Jan 18th 2014, 7:00 AM
# clean sweep
5 talking points from this weekend's Heineken Cup action
There were four magnificent wins for Connacht, Ulster, Leinster and Munster in Europe over the last two days.
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Dec 8th 2013, 5:54 PM
# 1st 5/8
I'm not stepping into Dan Carter's shoes, I wear my own -- Aaron Cruden
With half of his 28 All Black caps coming from the start, the Chiefs number 10 won’t be considered a back up option any more.
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Nov 21st 2013, 12:45 PM