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A burned out bus is removed from O'Connell Street in the aftermath of violent scenes in the city centre on Thursday evening, in Dublin, early Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. The unrest came after an attack on Parnell Square East where five people were injured, including three young children. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)

Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

United States team captain Paul Azinger waves to spectators while speaking at the Ryder Cup opening ceremonies at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 18, 2008. Paul Azinger will no longer be the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports, ending his five years with the network at the Ryder Cup without even knowing that was his last event. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Azinger and NBC don’t renew contract. Now the question becomes who’s next in the booth

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Manchester United's Victor Lindelof, left, challenges Brighton's Evan Ferguson during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, on Sept. 16, 2023. Promising young striker Evan Ferguson has extended his contract at Premier League club Brighton to June 2029. The 19-year-old Ireland international has scored five league goals this season including a hat trick in a victory over Newcastle. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson extends contract at Brighton to 2029

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Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien, centre, is tackled by New Zealand's Ardie Savea, right, and his teammate Sam Cane during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

All Blacks defense coach proud after Ireland contained and stunned in World Cup quarters

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Ireland's Jack Conan reacts after the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Ireland heartbreak again in another Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

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Ireland's James Lowe, front, celebrates after scoring a try with Ireland's Dan Sheehan, left, during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

What to know about the Rugby World Cup ahead of 4 north vs south quarterfinals

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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, center, shows the name of Italy and Turkey elected to host the Euro 2032 football tournament with Gabriele Gravina, President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), left, and Mehmet Buyukeksi, President of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), right, during the the UEFA EURO 2028 and 2032 hosts announcement ceremony after the UEFA Executive Committee, at UEFA Headquarters, in Nyon, Switzerland, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. UEFA has decided the future of soccer’s European Championship for the next decade. The United Kingdom and Ireland will host in 2028 and an unusual Italy-Turkey co-hosting plan was picked for 2032. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

UEFA picks U.K.-Ireland to host soccer’s 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Ireland's Ronan Kelleher is tackled by Tonga's Augustine Pulu during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Tonga at the State de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Ireland and Springboks set for monster clash of No. 1 vs. No. 2 at the Rugby World Cup

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Ireland's Robbie Henshaw, center, is tacked by Romania's Tudor Boldor, right, during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Ireland and Wales take a different view of their easy-looking second matches at the Rugby World Cup

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Ireland's players celebrate at the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Sexton returns and leads a record-setting day for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

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New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster, watches as players warm up before the start of the rugby union international match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Twickenham stadium in London, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The year of the North? Ireland and France threaten southern hemisphere hold on the Rugby World Cup

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

A view from outside Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. It's the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association which has teamed up with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the NFL team tries to expand its fan base in Ireland. The Steelers played a preseason game in Croke Park in 1997 and might stage a regular-season game there in the future. (AP Photo/Ken Maguire)

Pittsburgh Steelers connect with Gaelic games to grow fan base in Ireland

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

FILE - Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs the ball during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Notre Dame defeated South Carolina 45-38. Notre Dame opens their season against Navy in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 26. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

Notre Dame hopes Dublin game against Navy helps expand international fan base

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

The Irish team form a huddle before starting the second half during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Ireland in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Ireland still playing with something to prove in the last game of its Women’s World Cup debut

By Taft Gantt - Associated Press

Canada's Julia Grosso, right, celebrates after Canada scored their opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Ireland in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Olympic champion Canada comes back to beat Ireland 2-1 at the Women’s World Cup

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Australia's Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring against England during the women's international friendly soccer match between England and Australia at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Star striker Sam Kerr ruled out of Australia’s opening two Women’s World Cup games with injury

By James Robson - Associated Press

New Zealand's CJ Bott, third right, reacts after scoring her team's first goal during the New Zealand and Vietnam warm up match ahead of the women's World Cup in Napier, New Zealand, Monday, July 10, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland )

Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Republic of Ireland's Sinead Farrelly, center, greets players after the team's match with the United States in an international friendly soccer match in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Women’s World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Kenny Pickett, left, takes a snap during the NFL football team's OTA's in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers eye playing regular-season NFL game in Ireland

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Ireland's Katie Taylor, the undisputed Lightweight champion, speaks to the media during a press conference in Dublin, Ireland, Thursday, May 18, 2023. Taylor’s success has been paving the way for young Irish fighters as women’s boxing gains popularity around the world. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Female athletes making waves, topping lists in Irish sports scene

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press