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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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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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Ireland edge ding-dong Italian battle to get Six Nations campaign back on track

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By Shane Donovan
| Echo Live Verified
Ireland Under 20s got their Six Nations campaign back on track after edging Italy in a ding-dong battle at Virgin Media Park on Friday night. Tries from Christopher Barrett, Daniel Ryan, Derry Moloney and Josh Neill ensured Ireland got their first win of the Championship, after withstanding a late Italy attempt to snatch the points from an encounter that either side could have justifiably taken victory from.
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Callum Honohan turns down Cork City offer, opts to join brother Josh at Shamrock Rovers

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By Shane Donovan
| Echo Live Verified
Honohan – younger brother of Josh, who made the same move prior to the 2024 season, following City’s 2023 relegation – was offered a contract by the Rebel Army, but turned it down in favour of a move to Stephen Bradley’s side. Honohan made his debut for City in the Munster Senior Cup, but the 19-year-old will now move to Tallaght with a view to making a similar impact as his older brother.
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