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# Sister Act

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2022
Kerry star hits 1-6 to help holders UL into O'Connor Cup final
Four second-half goals sent the Limerick college past NUIG and into tomorrow’s final against UCC.
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Mar 11th 2022, 6:01 PM
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'Seeing how upset she was pulled at my heartstrings' - Royal family celebrate long-awaited All-Ireland success
Third time lucky for Meath, as Vikki Wall had a simply unforgettable day.
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Dec 21st 2020, 7:45 AM
History made at National Cross Country Championships as two sisters medal
Fionnuala McCormack landed the title in style, and she was joined by her sister on the podium.
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Nov 24th 2019, 4:51 PM
'She's still a huge part of the day and it's great for the family'
Meath captain Máire O’Shaugnessy won’t have her injured sister, Caitriona, togging out alongside her in Sunday’s All-Ireland final.
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Sep 13th 2019, 12:46 PM
Injured Serena withdraws in Rome ahead of Williams sisters clash
Serena and Venus Williams were due to meet in the second round at the Foro Italico 21 years after their only other clash in Rome.
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May 14th 2019, 7:18 PM
'It's something as a child you dream of. To do that alongside my sister in Australia is class'
From the west of Ireland to the West Coast Eagles, Mayo sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly on seizing the opportunity of a lifetime.
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May 1st 2019, 6:13 PM
'It's so strange going out on the pitch and not seeing her there'
Camogie and hurling is a way of life for the Farrells of Thomastown and Kilkenny.
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Apr 21st 2019, 7:30 AM
'It was difficult and emotional but we have to put everything to bed and focus on the year ahead'
Mayo captain Niamh Kelly is one half of the Sister Act spearheading the Westerners’ resurgence in 2019.
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Feb 12th 2019, 4:38 PM
Star forward O'Sullivan takes over from sister to captain 11-time champions Cork
Doireann O’Sullivan will lead the Rebels in 2019.
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Jan 18th 2019, 1:25 PM
'There'd be games where I'd be telling her to eff off... it's not anything malicious, it's just our passion'
Gráinne Dywer has linked up with her assistant coach-player sister Niamh as Fr Mathews chase Cup history.
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Jan 11th 2019, 3:02 PM
Two Californian nuns embezzled school funds and used it to gamble in Las Vegas
The two Sisters embezzled about $500,000, and used the funds over the years for travel and gambling in Las Vegas.
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Dec 11th 2018, 7:54 AM
'We've been best friends for life, so to share this dream together is surreal. It's special'
The Maguire twins have long been heralded as future golfing superstars and this week they will fulfil their dreams of becoming professional golfers together.
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Jun 7th 2018, 8:00 PM
12 months on, Sarsfields' Sister Act and their dad seek All-Ireland redemption
Orlaith McGrath has captained the Galway outfit back to Croke Park where they face Slaughtneil in a repeat of the 2017 decider.
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Mar 17th 2018, 7:15 AM
Sister act beckons for Mayo's Niamh & Grace Kelly in glamour decider
UL and DCU will face off against one another in the 2018 O’Connor Cup final tomorrow.
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Mar 10th 2018, 7:06 PM
The Sister Act spearheading Mayo's quest for glory through exciting times
Niamh Kelly talks to The42 ahead of Mayo’s tasty double-header clash against Dublin this evening.
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Feb 24th 2018, 7:30 AM
'Our household is manic on the best of days, but on All-Ireland day it's a complete joke!'
Anna Farrell is lining out alongside two of her sisters in today’s All-Ireland senior camogie final as Kilkenny eye a back-to-back double.
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Sep 10th 2017, 7:00 AM
Family affair as four Sarsfields sisters and their dad eye historic All-Ireland glory
Managed by their father ‘Hopper’ McGrath, the Galway side face Slaughtneil in the senior camogie club final.
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Mar 4th 2017, 7:15 AM
These adorable Irish puppies with Dogs for the Disabled now have their own Facebook page
Must like.
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Jan 11th 2017, 10:28 AM
Family Affair: The four Cork sisters hoping to share an All-Ireland win together
“The fight for getting the gear organised has started already,” Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan said.
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Sep 25th 2015, 9:30 AM
'We thought we could set up an online shop, work from home and make a fortune'
One of the sisters behind Clevamama tells us about building an award-winning export business.
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May 17th 2015, 6:00 PM
Sport is a family affair for Galway's McGrath siblings
Niamh, Clodagh and Orlaith have all made the breakthrough at senior level with the Tribeswomen.
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Mar 21st 2015, 7:45 AM
These Dublin nuns have just done the holiest ice bucket challenge yet
Well holy God, they’re drenched.
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Sep 1st 2014, 6:03 PM
What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday
Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later.
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Apr 22nd 2014, 5:42 PM
Meet the singing nun who's blowing minds all over the internet
Someone call Whoopi Goldberg, we need another Sister Act sequel.
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Mar 21st 2014, 2:00 PM
Welcome to Dublin, Whoopi Goldberg
Goldberg and actor Hugh Laurie are in town to address The Phil at Trinity College Dublin.
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Sep 19th 2012, 3:01 PM
Nun sues Disney over Sister Act
Yes, that movie from 1992…
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Nov 12th 2011, 1:52 PM
Mormons on Broadway: Trey Parker and Matt Stone's new musical
The South Park creators have spent the last seven years writing ‘The Book of Mormon’ which opens on Broadway this week. We also take a look at some other musicals with religious themes.
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Mar 24th 2011, 5:25 PM