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# Landmark

Last year
2022
History as Republic of Ireland cap first Belfast-born player since 1946
Bristol City’s Mark Sykes came off the bench late on in the win over Malta.
Record-breaking day as Ireland guarantee at least four medals at Europeans
Shannon Sweeney, Michaela Walsh, Amy Broadhurst and Christina Desmond are on the podium, with four more just a win away in Budva.
Leona Maguire enjoys best-ever finish at a major at Women's Open
The Cavan golfer carded a flawless closing 66 to sign off in a tie for fourth.
Mixed feelings for Ireland's debutant after a bittersweet night
CJ Hamilton made his appearance in the defeat to Ukraine.
The milestone of 100 GAA county games, life after the AFL and aims for the Tailteann Cup
Mickey Quinn was recently presented with a framed Longford jersey after reached 100 appearances for his county.
All time
'I tried to convince myself that wasn't a special match but it was a special match' - Mourinho
The Portuguese coach took charge of his 1,000th match as a manager on Sunday.
Hearn parts company with Sky Sports as Matchroom agree exclusive deal with DAZN
The five-year deal marks a shift in the Irish, UK and global boxing landscape, and will see Katie Taylor fight exclusively on DAZN.
WWE agrees first-ever Irish TV deal
Monday Night Raw will be shown every week on Virgin Media Two.
NFL official Sarah Thomas makes history with Super Bowl appointment
Thomas will become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl.
Ireland's Katie McCabe makes 100th appearance in Arsenal win
The Gunners moved up to second place in the Women’s Super League table after thrashing Everton 4-0.
Bittersweet night for Dundalk star as he equals Glen Crowe's European record
David McMilllan’s brace against Rapid Vienna means he now has 11 in total.
'Loved in Wales, admired around the world' - Alun Wyn Jones to become most capped Test player in rugby history
Warren Gatland has paid tribute to the Wales captain ahead of his landmark appearance, which makes 149 the new record.
Diogo Jota scores Liverpool's 10,000th goal in Champions League win
Jurgen Klopp’s under-strength side overcame FC Midtjylland this evening.
Challenge of terrific Toulouse a world away from when Ulster broke their duck in France
Ulster reached two European finals before recording their first win in France. The 2013 win is long forgotten but stands as a useful stepping stone for today’s crop.
Chelsea become first football club in the world to tailor training to players' menstrual cycles
Team manager Emma Hayes first came up with the idea after her side’s defeat in the 2016 FA Cup final.
ESPN coming to Dublin to broadcast first-ever College GameDay from outside of America
‘We look forward to giving the great fans of Ireland and the thousands of Americans travelling to Dublin an unforgettable experience’, said an ESPN chief.
Taylor to headline 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena in bid to become two-weight world champion
The Irish icon will top a bill across the water, with tickets available on StubHub from midday on Tuesday.
Deaf South Korean tennis player makes history
Lee Duck-hee’s straight-sets win over Henri Laaksonen will go down in the record books.
Supreme Court rules PAC 'acted unlawfully' in questioning of Angela Kerins
The six judge court made the ruling this morning.
Dominant Lewis Hamilton wins 1,000th race in Mercedes one-two
It was the world champion’s sixth victory at the Chinese Grand Prix and second in a row this season.
16-year-old defender becomes Liverpool's youngest FA Cup player
Ki-Jana Hoever is 11 days shy of his 17th birthday and made history at Wolves on Monday.
Gutsy Argentina hold off Wallabies for famous win
It was their first defeat of their opponents on Australian soil in 35 years.
Irish women take home silver from European Pentathlon Championships
All three enjoyed their career-best individual finishes at senior European level.
Longford see off Meath fightback to secure first Leinster semi-final in 30 years
Longford will face Dublin in their first Leinster semi in three decades.
Third Charlton brother poised for England debut, aged 72
The grandfather of six is preparing to compete in the first walking football international match.
Eddie Hearn lands historic $1billion broadcast rights deal in America
The landmark deal will see Katie Taylor’s fights broadcast live in the USA.
Bewley's MD: 'The biggest risk I've ever taken? Working directly with my father'
Cól Campbell of Bewley’s also talks about the toughest thing he’s ever had to do.
Uruguay legend receives Guinness World Record certificate
Sebastian Abreu has suited up for 26 professional teams in his career.
New Zealand women's rugby team go professional
The Black Ferns have been crowned world champions five times, twice more than their famed male equivalents.
Win in France underlines Leinster's credentials as Champions Cup favourites
The eastern province rolled on with a three-try victory over Montpellier.
Crotty scores New Zealand's 2,000th try as unconvincing All Blacks defeat France in Paris
Steve Hansen’s side were not entirely convincing despite a big win at the Stade de France.
Devin Toner to win 200th cap as Leinster announce team to face Cardiff Blues
Hooker James Tracy comes in for his first start of the campaign, while there are two changes to the back row.
Watch: Russell Westbrook breaks NBA single-season triple-double record
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard surpassed Oscar Robertson’s 55-year-old feat on Sunday.
Katie Taylor beaten to the punch as top US Olympic star handed historic opportunity
Rio gold medallist Claressa Shields will become the first woman to headline a premium cable card.
A €20m 'landmark' office building is planned to transform Cork's quays
The Camden Place building will house as many as 500 people when it is completed.
Two daredevils climbed this beautiful Mayo landmark for the first time in 25 years
That’s no mean feat.
Barcelona earn 100th win under Enrique in Messi's 350th game
The Catalan club are still without Neymar due his exertions in winning Olympic gold and the injured Andres Iniesta
Late drama sees Argentina earn first-ever home win over South Africa
The hosts were temporarily reduced to 14 men when tighthead prop Ramiro Herrera was sin-binned.
Francesco Totti marked his 600th Serie A appearance with this sublime assist
He’s still got it.
Shane Long scored his 100th goal in English football against City today
The 29-year-old now has four goals in his last five games and 13 in total this season.