35. Waterford’s Maurice Shanahan reacts towards Shane Prendergast of Kilkenny after scoring a point in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park
57. Ballymun’s Carl Connolly with Paddy Andrews of St Brigids during the Dublin Senior Club Football Championship Round 2
Tommy Dickson / INPHO
Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO
58. Bugle preparing the pack at the Red Bull Foxhunt at the Rostrevor, County Down
Red Bull / Sebastian Marko/INPHO
Red Bull / Sebastian Marko/INPHO / Sebastian Marko/INPHO
59. A view of Thomond Park as the two teams stand for a minute’s silence in memory of Anthony Foley
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
60. Dundalk’s Stephen O’Donnell celebrates winning the SSE Airtricity League trophy
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
61. A view of the Dublin Marathon as runners make there way down Fitzwilliam Street Upper
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
62. Ireland’s Rob Heffernan is presented with the 2012 London Olympic Men’s 50km Race Walk Bronze Medal at City Hall in Cork
63. Ireland team face the Haka in a shape of eight in memory of Anthony Foley
INPHO / Billy Stickland
INPHO / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland
64. Ireland’s Conor Murray celebrates Robbie Henshaw’s try against New Zealand
INPHO / Billy Stickland
INPHO / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland
65. Paddy Barnes defeats Stefan Slachev after he was disqualified for lifting him
Presseye / William Cherry/INPHO
Presseye / William Cherry/INPHO / William Cherry/INPHO
66. Ireland’s James McClean celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game against Austria
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
67. Conor McGregor celebrates winning at UFC 205
Tom Hogan / INPHO
Tom Hogan / INPHO / INPHO
68. Katie Taylor celebrates her win against Karina Kopinska
Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
69. Johnstownbridge’s Chloe Doyle, Natasha Farrell, Aine O’Neill, Erin McEvoy, Laura Newman, Sally Morrin and Leanne Holton celebrate after the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Championship Final
Tommy Dickson / INPHO
Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO
70. Campeador ridden by Barry Geraghty falls at the last as Sir Scorpion ridden by Mark Walsh collide with them at the Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath
83 of our favourite Irish sports pics of 2016
Updated at 11.38
1. Paddy Barnes at the IABA Multi-Nations Training Camp, Irish Institute of Sport, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown
2. Darren Clarke Ryder Cup Captain
3. Connacht’s captain John Muldoon celebrates with Eric Elwood
4. Munster’s Francis Saili and Nick Williams of Ulster pray at the final whistle of their Pro12 encounter
5. Supporters are reflected in flood waters in front of the main stand at the Bord na Mona O’Byrne Cup Round 1 between Wexford and Dublin
6. Presentation College students supporting their school at the Munster Schools Junior Cup 1st Round match against St. Clements College
7. Munster’s Francis Saili scores his side’s second try
8. Castletroy’s Stephen Atkinson and Conor Myers tackle Derry Gleeson of St Clement’s in the Munster Senior Cup Quarter-Final
9. Will Connors of Ireland tackled by Harrison Keddie of Wales in the U20 Six Nations Championship match
10. France’ scrum general view against Ireland in the 6 Nations Championship Round 2, Stade de France
11. Eoghan Rua and Glemore players battle for the ball in the All Ireland Junior Club Championship Final
12. Ruby Walsh celebrates winning the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Annie Power
13. Linfield’s Paul Smyth celebrates scoring
14. Roscommon’s Niall McInerney and Sean McDermott with Alan Dillon of Mayo in the Allianz Football League Division 1 match, Dr Hyde Park
15. Colm Cooper and the Kerry team before the start of an Allianz Football League Division 1 match against Cork
16. Jack McGrath pictured at St. Mary’s College C.S.Sp, Rathmines, Dublin 6 for the launch of the IRFU’s Tackle Your Feelings initiative
17. Kerry’s Brian Kelly makes a save
18. Mark Walsh steers Quantitaveeasing over Ruby’s Double for the final time to win The FBD Cross Country Steeplechase for the La Touche Cup
19. Shannon Russell pictured at the Irish Open Swimming Championships in the National Aquatic Centre
20. Ireland’s Shane Ryan at the LEN European Swimming Championships
21. 3-year-old Anna Crombie rides her bike as the An Post Rás passes through Rahugh
22. Connacht’s John Muldoon celebrates with the fans
23. Ireland’s Paddy Jackson celebrates after the South Africa match with Devin Toner
24. Ireland Rugby Players Visit A Lion Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
25. Irish fans play football in the Grand Place in Lille
26. Ireland’s Robbie Brady celebrates with his girlfriend Kerrie Harris and supporters after the Italy game
27. Ireland manager Martin O’Neill celebrates at the final whistle against Italy
28. Assistant manager Roy Keane at the Republic of Ireland Press Conference in Stade de Montbauron, Versaille
29. Ireland’s Ashleigh Baxter with chen Keyi and Yang Min of China at the Women’s Sevens Rugby Global Olympic Qualifying Tournament
30. Galway’s Finian Hanley with his daughter Freya (5 months) after the Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Final Replay
31. Irish Olympic diver Oliver Dingley
32. Triathlete Aileen Reid
33. Rowers Paul O’Donovan, Sanita Puspure, Claire Lambe, Sinead Jennings and Gary O’Donovan
34. Westmeath’s Kevin Maguire with Seamus O’Shea of Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifiers Round 4B
35. Waterford’s Maurice Shanahan reacts towards Shane Prendergast of Kilkenny after scoring a point in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park
36. Ireland’s Nicholas Quinn on his way to winning at Rio 2016 at the Men’s 200m Breaststroke Heats
37. Ireland’s Steven Donnelly in action against Tuvshinbat Byambyn of Mongolia at Rio 2016
38. Ireland’s Gary and Paul O’Donovan celebrate winning silver medals at the Olympics
39. Shamrock’s Robert Cornwall with Raffaele Cretaro of Sligo during an Airtricity League Premier Division match at the Showgrounds
40. Ireland’s Katie Taylor dejected after losing her fight at the 2016 Olympics
41. Connacht’s Bundee Aki
42. Ireland’s Michael Conlan following his defeat to Vladimir Nikitin of Russia at the Olympics
43. Ireland’s Annalise Murphy celebrates receiving her silver medal
44. Ireland’s Thomas Barr during his race
45. OCI President Pat Hickey Escorted From Hospital in Sao Paulo
46. Ireland’s Natalya Coyle after finishing 7th at the Rio Olympics
47. Shamrock Rovers player Aaron Dobbs
48. Ireland’s Paul O’Donovan celebrates winning gold at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam
49. Stephen Cluxton and David Byrne of Dublin fail to stop Paul Geaney of Kerry scoring a goal
50. Tipperary players celebrate at the end of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Final
51. Northern Ireland’s Kyle Lafferty attempts an overhead kick
52. Teresa Meaney (Carlow) pictured ahead of the All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship Final
53. Competitors gather for the start if the Women’s category 1 race at Pulse Port Beach Sprint Triathlon, Port Beach, County Louth
54. Mayo’s Andy Moran with his daughter Charlotte at the end of the game in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Replay
55. Dublin’s Denis Bastick’s son Aidan in the Sam Maguire after the game
56. Philip McMahon and the other Dublin players celebrate with the Sam Maguire cup
57. Ballymun’s Carl Connolly with Paddy Andrews of St Brigids during the Dublin Senior Club Football Championship Round 2
58. Bugle preparing the pack at the Red Bull Foxhunt at the Rostrevor, County Down
59. A view of Thomond Park as the two teams stand for a minute’s silence in memory of Anthony Foley
60. Dundalk’s Stephen O’Donnell celebrates winning the SSE Airtricity League trophy
61. A view of the Dublin Marathon as runners make there way down Fitzwilliam Street Upper
62. Ireland’s Rob Heffernan is presented with the 2012 London Olympic Men’s 50km Race Walk Bronze Medal at City Hall in Cork
63. Ireland team face the Haka in a shape of eight in memory of Anthony Foley
64. Ireland’s Conor Murray celebrates Robbie Henshaw’s try against New Zealand
65. Paddy Barnes defeats Stefan Slachev after he was disqualified for lifting him
66. Ireland’s James McClean celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game against Austria
67. Conor McGregor celebrates winning at UFC 205
68. Katie Taylor celebrates her win against Karina Kopinska
69. Johnstownbridge’s Chloe Doyle, Natasha Farrell, Aine O’Neill, Erin McEvoy, Laura Newman, Sally Morrin and Leanne Holton celebrate after the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Championship Final
70. Campeador ridden by Barry Geraghty falls at the last as Sir Scorpion ridden by Mark Walsh collide with them at the Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath
71. Former Mr World, Enda Wright at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin
72. Tipperary players and fans perform the Icelandic Soccer clap
73. Ireland’s Alex Wright at the Olympics in Rio
74. Ireland’s Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe with his friends after the race in the Olympics
75. Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea walks away from Hill 16 after the All-Ireland SFC final replay
76. Tipperary’s Padraic Maher celebrates with Michael Cahill following the All-Ireland SHC final
77. Fans in France during Euro 2016
78. Ireland’s Paula Fitzpatrick against England at the Women’s Six Nations Championship Round 3
79. Ruby Walsh falls from Valseur Lido at the last fence whilst leading the race in The Irish Gold Cup
80. Tipperary manager Liam Kearns celebrates with Evan Comerford after the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifiers Round 4A against Derry
81. Boston College’s William Harris with Qua Searcy of Georgia Tech at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, Aviva Stadium
82. Irish hockey player Paul Gleghorne
83. Ireland’s Jason Smyth takes gold in the Men’s 100m T13 Final
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