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pair of DJ Carey and Peter Canavan. The former Taoiseach Jack Lynch was a noted
hurler and All-Ireland winner before entering politics. Well-known current players
include Henry Shefflin, Sean Cavanagh and Colm Cooper.
Ireland has produced a number of talented sportsmen and women. In association football,
former players include Roy Keane, Johnny Giles, Liam Brady, Denis Irwin, Packie
Bonner, Niall Quinn and Paul McGrath, while players whose careers are ongoing include
Lee Carsley, Steve Finnan, Shay Given, Damien Duff, John O'Shea and Robbie Keane.
In rugby, Ireland has produced Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Paul O'Connell, David
Wallace and Keith Wood.
In athletics, Sonia O'Sullivan, Eamonn Coghlan, Catherina McKiernan, Ronnie Delaney,
John Treacy, David Gillick, Gillian O'Sullivan and Derval O'Rourke have won medals at
international events.
Transport
The Republic of Ireland has three main international airports (Dublin, Shannon, and