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Sean O'Connor
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Writer, Irish Independent
Dublin
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Biography
Football writer with the Irish Independent, covering Irish football at domestic and international levels. Get in touch: seanoc.sport@gmail.com
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‘There was everything in there. Emotion, relief, ‘F Off Duffer’’ - Shels boss Damien Duff lauds 'angry' matchwinner Mipo Odubeko
By Sean O'Connor| Irish Independent Verified Damien Duff feels Mipo Odubeko will only get better and better as he hailed the striker’s late winner in Shelbourne’s massive Dublin derby win over northside rivals Bohemians, their first in 13 months. The Reds boss has also strongly defended the 22-year-old after Roddy Collins criticised the player on TV, before he went on to score the winner in the Tolka Park clash. “He's probably one of the worst finishers I've seen in Irish football.
‘Now it’s time to pay back the people who kept it going’ - Ireland legend Niall Quinn calls for charity match to help ex-pros
By Sean O'Connor| Irish Independent Verified ‘Now it’s time to pay back the people who kept it going’ – Ireland legend Niall Quinn calls for charity match to help ex-prosNiall Quinn, Johnny Giles and Liam Brady with a selection of signed jerseys that will be auctioned on the night of their live show at Vicar Street on April 28 to raise further funds for the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association.
By Sean O'Connor| Irish Independent Verified Mipo Odubeko’s second-half strike lifts Shelbourne into third in Dublin derby win over Bohemians Shelbourne 1 Bohemians 0 Shelbourne's Mipo Odubeko celebrates with teammate Ali Coote after scoring the winner against Bohemians at Tolka Park. Photo: Ben McShane/SportsfileThere was an edge before kick-off, an edge on the pitch and an edge in stands between these two northside rivals. It’s something you can’t touch.
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Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-circulation daily newspaper, founded in January 1905 by William Martin Murphy. Owned by Mediahuis Ireland, it operates as a compact-format publication focusing on news, politics, business, sports, and culture. The newspaper has a rich history, having evolved from its early alignment with moderate nationalism to a more centrist editorial stance. The Irish Independent offers a daily newspaper that includes national and international news, opinion pieces, and investigative journalism. Its digital platform, Independent.ie, provides 24/7 access to news, podcasts, and video content. The publication has expanded its reach through acquisitions of local papers and features specialized supplements covering business, lifestyle, and sports. Under Mediahuis, the Irish Independent has embraced digital transformation, ensuring its continued relevance in the media landscape.
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