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Shane Donovan

Ballincollig, Cork, Drimoleague
As seen in: Irish Examiner, Echo Live, Cork Beo
Covers:  Soccer, GAA, Rugby.
Sports Journalist @ExaminerSport | UL Journalism (Sports) Masters Grad | Contact: shane.donovan@examiner.ie

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I am a Sports Journalism Masters student at the University of Limerick, seeking freelance or full-time employment in media.

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Cork City back to winning ways in Wexford rout

Cork City back to winning ways in Wexford rout

Cork City returned to winning ways after overcoming Ian Ryan's Wexford side at Turner's Cross. The sides had …

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Clinical Shelbourne outfox Cork City at Turner's Cross

Clinical Shelbourne outfox Cork City at Turner's Cross

Shelbourne took all three points against old rivals Cork City in front of just over 2,000 fans at Turner's Cr…

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Cork City blow Athlone away early to climb to sixth

Cork City blow Athlone away early to climb to sixth

Cork City produced a brilliant first-half performance to power past Athlone Town, with Barry Coffey, Cian Mur…

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Barry Coffey brace caps Cork City's demolition derby win over Cobh Ramblers

Barry Coffey brace caps Cork City's demolition derby win over Cobh Ramblers

Cork City put back-to-back wins together for the first time this season after a crucial win over neighbours C…

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Cork City debuts for Aaron Bolger and Barry Coffey in draw with UCD

Cork City debuts for Aaron Bolger and Barry Coffey in draw with UCD

Cork City had to settle for a point this evening as Colin Healy's side were held to a stalemate by a resolute…

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Cork City crestfallen as Bray Wanderers snatch a point with two late goals

Cork City crestfallen as Bray Wanderers snatch a point with two late goals

Honours finished even as Cork City were pegged back by Bray Wanderers thanks to an injury-time Andrew Quinn e…

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Cork City teen Donal O'Connor completes Brentford move

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By Shane Donovan
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Cork City youngster Donal O'Connor's move to Brentford has been confirmed. First reported in the Irish Examiner at the start of the month, O'Connor will move to the Premier League outfit and will initially link up with their 'B' side. Centre-half O'Connor, having only made his City first-team debut in May before going on to make eight appearances, has signed a three year-deal at the Keith Andrews-managed Bees, with a €170,000 up-front fee brokered for the 18-year-old.
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Denise O'Sullivan completes move to NWSL outfit Gotham FC

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By Shane Donovan
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Republic of Ireland international Denise O'Sullivan has completed her move to National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Gotham FC. O'Sullivan, 32, returns to America - on a one-year loan move with an obligation to buy - after spending the first half of 2026 with Liverpool in the Women's Super League. The Cork woman joined the Merseyside club in January for a club record fee of £300,000 and performed admirably as Liverpool managed to steer clear of any relegation concerns.
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Carla Ward: 'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best'

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By Shane Donovan
| Echo Live Verified
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward believes every country involved in the World Cup play-off would have wanted to avoid meeting Poland or Belgium. Ward's Ireland face the arduous journey to take on Kazakhstan - ranked 100th in the world - in October before welcoming their counterparts to these shores in the second-leg thereafter, likely at Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh or the Aviva Stadium.
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