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Irish sport needs a new beard king to replace Gordon D'Arcy. Who should it be?

A new man must claim the throne.

THE IRISH SPORTING world was rocked this week by this shocking photo:

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Yes, regretfully, Leinster and Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy has shaved his magnificent beard.

Again.

Apart from mourning the loss of a national institution, there is one other important piece of business that must be seen to: we must elect a new beard king.

Without further ado, here are your list of nominees.

Roy Keane

Soccer - International Friendly - Republic of Ireland v Oman - Aviva Stadium Niall Carson Niall Carson

Noel Connors (Waterford hurling)

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Shane Lowry (Golf)

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Conor McGregor (UFC)

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Paul Galvin (ex-Kerry football)

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Cillian Sheridan (APOEL Nicosia)

Soccer - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Barcelona v Apoel Nicosia - Camp Nou EMPICS Sport EMPICS Sport

Sean McCarthy (Leinster)

Sean McCarthy Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

The king is dead; long live the king. Choose wisely, friends.


Poll Results:

Roy Keane (725)
Conor McGregor (321)
Sean McCarthy (223)
Cillian Sheridan (125)
Shane Lowry (110)
Paul Galvin (109)
Noel Connors (84)
Other (50)

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