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Neilstown boxer, Kenneth Egan, is among five Irish fighters who have qualified for the Olympics this summer.
Joining Egan on the flight to China is middleweight, Darren Sutherland,
and light welterweight, John Joe Joyce. While, light-flyweight, Paddy
Barnes, and bantamweight, John Joe Nevin booked their place at the
Games back in March.
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JANUARY – A massive year in Irish sport gets under way. The national soccer team are battling to qualify for Euro 2008, following a disastrous start to the campaign. Manager Steve Staunton is hoping to revitalise the squad and bring Ireland to Euro 2008. The rugby team are being touted as the best ever and possible world champions.
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