# Hero

This year

2023

Morocco World Cup hero the matchwinner as West Ham boost survival prospects

Nayef Aguerd’s first-half header was the difference, as Southampton suffered a major setback in their battle against the drop.

3.2k

Apr 2nd 2023, 4:18 PM

Last year

2022

# Joy

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina's penalty hero

Emiliano Martinez saved from Kingsley Coman in the shootout to help his side to a 4-2 win after the thrilling final.

7.8k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:19 PM

# History Maker

'My grandma from Cobh, she's not here with us but is definitely watching over me'

Ireland’s English-born goal-scoring hero Lily Agg reflects on a ‘surreal’ night with a World Cup play-off secured.

9.4k

Sep 3rd 2022, 8:30 AM

# Hero

Fernandinho completes return 'home'

The ex-Manchester City captain has signed for Athletico Paranaense

10.3k

Jun 27th 2022, 11:05 PM

# California

Doctor who died as he tackled gunman in church shooting is hailed a hero

Dr John Cheng was killed as he stopped a man shooting at worshippers in a Taiwanese church in California.

18.2k

May 17th 2022, 1:23 PM

# Hero

Ronaldo hat-trick earns United crucial win against Spurs

A see-saw game ended 3-2 at Old Trafford.

10.4k

Mar 12th 2022, 7:38 PM

# Hero

Geraghty and Henderson pay tribute to ‘absolute legend’ Bobs Worth

Former Gold Cup hero has died at the age of 17.

2.9k

Jan 20th 2022, 1:59 PM

All time

# Star

‘I just had to play,’ says Celtic's Hampden hero

Kyogo Furuhashi had been struggling with a hamstring issue.

6.6k

Dec 20th 2021, 3:46 PM

# Hero

Messi gets rapturous reception, Mbappe jeered in PSG win

The France striker is in the spotlight with speculation that he will seek a move away.

23.1k

Aug 14th 2021, 11:12 PM

# Happy Days

Bohemians' hat-trick hero admits he had a point to prove

Georgie Kelly starred against former club Dundalk on Monday evening.

4.7k

May 25th 2021, 12:01 AM

# Hero

Two-time All-Star and Tipperary legend added to backroom team of Munster champions

Declan Browne will work as forwards coach under David Power for the Premier County footballers.

9.7k

Jan 8th 2021, 11:30 AM

# Hero

Former Kerry minor bags hat-trick as Na Gaeil crowned All-Ireland junior football champions

Ian McCarthy scored 3-2 for the Kerry side, who beat Rathgarogue-Cushinstown by 21 points.

17.1k

Jan 25th 2020, 4:47 PM

# Cork

5-year-old hailed hero as she FaceTimes father for help after mother suffers stroke

“She said mammy was drinking her tea and now she was on the floor and she can’t get up.”

50.2k

Jan 2nd 2020, 5:11 PM

# Joe Duffy

Woman whose mother was saved from drowning in 1953 tracks down rescuer on Liveline

“You saved my mother,” Mary Thompstone told John Eldred on Joe Duffy’s RTÉ Radio One show this afternoon.

31.4k

Dec 9th 2019, 9:35 PM

# Pride of Ireland

'That's not bad for a wee girl from Portaferry... I'm grateful to be able to wear this vest'

Ireland’s Ciara Mageean gave an inspiring interview after her World Championships 1,500m final.

10.9k

Oct 5th 2019, 11:00 PM

# Hero

'I missed a penalty in the final of the EA Sports Cup before. Thankfully this one went in'

Dundalk’s Sean Hoare scored the winning penalty against Riga FC his evening.

5.0k

Jul 17th 2019, 9:16 PM

# Hero

'Every young winger looks up to him' - James aspires to be like Giggs

New signing Daniel James impressed on his first appearance for Manchester United on Saturday.

8.9k

Jul 14th 2019, 2:17 PM

# Drama

Pickford scores and saves a penalty to earn England third place in Nations League

Spot kicks followed their scoreless draw with Switzerland, after the Three Lions were denied another goal courtesy of VAR.

12.4k

Jun 9th 2019, 5:19 PM

# Hero

Wijnaldum's anger at being benched inspired two-goal display

The Dutch midfielder was not happy with Jurgen Klopp for leaving him out of the starting XI.

8.9k

May 8th 2019, 12:22 AM

# Hero

Nurse who saved unconscious bus driver describes 'frightening' ordeal for passengers

The nurse managed to stop the bus when it went out of control and then started CPR on the driver.

40.7k

Mar 5th 2019, 3:21 PM

# Portugal

Former Liverpool defender Coates saves team-mate's life after goalkeeper knocked unconscious

The 28-year-old prevented team-mate Romain Salin from choking after the goalkeeper collided with his post.

12.0k

Oct 10th 2018, 10:45 AM

# reward

Russia World Cup hero returns to Valencia on loan

Denis Cheryshev was one of the standout performers at the tournament this summer.

5.5k

Aug 14th 2018, 6:42 PM

# Let me be your hero

An important analysis of the music video for Enrique Iglesias's 'Hero'

The most intense pop song of our time.

15.5k

Jul 21st 2018, 9:30 PM

# Rescue

Cave diver from Clare flew out to be part of Thai rescue mission that saved 12 boys and their coach

Jim Warny, an active cave diver and member of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO), flew to Thailand on Friday.

29.1k

Jul 10th 2018, 7:17 PM

# viral hero

Family of Paris balcony boy thank 'Spiderman' as he signs up for fire service internship

Mamoudou Gassama has become a worldwide name after his feat of bravery.

39.3k

May 29th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Indiana

'I deeply care for my students': US teacher who tackled school shooter praised as hero

Jason Seaman was said to have been shot a number of times when attempting to disarm the shooter.

21.8k

May 28th 2018, 9:17 PM

# Spiderman

'Hero' Malian immigrant who saved child dangling from balcony is to get French citizenship

Mamoudou Gassama (22) met with President Macron at the Presidential Palace where he was given a medal for bravery.

163k

133

May 28th 2018, 1:02 PM

# London

Police officer saves seven people - including mother and baby - from burning building

PC Neil Dobson tied up his loyal police dog, Monty, outside before rushing into the building.

12.6k

May 23rd 2018, 4:17 PM

# Lifesaver

Hero gardaí save the life of newborn baby whose face 'had turned blue'

The two Ennis gardaí helped to save the nine-day old baby who wasn’t breathing.

52.0k

Apr 9th 2018, 5:57 PM

# Arnaud Beltrame

'French spirit of resistance' hailed as hero policeman laid to rest

Hundreds attended the ceremony for Arnaud Beltrame today.

14.7k

Mar 28th 2018, 8:20 PM

# Hero

'He's an example to every player at this football club'

Sam Allardyce hailed Seamus Coleman after his return to the Premier League last night.

11.0k

Feb 1st 2018, 8:24 AM

# chris parker

Manchester attack 'hero' jailed for stealing from victims

Chris Parker has been sentenced to over four years in prison.

22.9k

Jan 30th 2018, 8:25 PM

# Hero

Celine Dion had a pretty sound reaction when she was faced with a stage invader

A unique approach, for sure.

8.7k

Jan 10th 2018, 6:48 PM

# Support

Former Man United psychologist inspired Connacht try-scoring hero

Bill Beswick spent time with the Irish side in Galway last week

8.9k

Nov 2nd 2017, 7:05 AM

# Hero

The inspiring story behind that Marseille fan's goal from kick-off against Toulouse

Brilliant.

10.9k

Sep 27th 2017, 2:15 PM

# Hero

An Irish newsreader got the giggles while reading out this ridiculous local story on Scottish TV

You can’t blame him.

26.6k

Sep 6th 2017, 5:17 PM

# heroism

Local garda swims out and rescues man who'd jumped from a bridge in Sligo

The incident happened in the town yesterday afternoon.

45.1k

Aug 7th 2017, 7:21 PM

# skirting the issue

Wicklow man who joined Wimbledon game plans to auction Kim Clijsters' skirt for charity

The charity helps with the costs for children who have to receive treatments in other countries for serious ailments.

22.5k

Jul 17th 2017, 12:08 PM

# Hero

'I wasn't prepared to let her drown' - Woman who saved 10-year-old girl on beach

Michelle Cremin from Cork braved a dangerous rip current at Inch beach.

49.8k

Jul 4th 2017, 10:08 PM

# Portmarnock

Ice-cream van to the rescue after transporting patient from Portmarnock beach

What a hero.

22.6k

Jun 21st 2017, 10:25 PM