Soccer

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Ireland's Amber Barrett celebrates scoring her side's third goal of the game during the international friendly match at the Tallaght Stadium. Photograph: Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA Wire
Ireland's Amber Barrett celebrates scoring her side's third goal of the game during the international friendly match at the Tallaght Stadium. Photograph: Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA Wire
Gavin Cummiskey at Tallaght Stadium
Thu Jun 22 2023 - 21:44 • 4 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent