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Former Ireland Women head coach Doyle dies aged 61

Former Ireland Women head coach Doyle dies aged 61
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 26 June 2026, 15:50 UTC 1 min read
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Philip Doyle, who led Ireland to the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam as head coach in 2013, has died aged 61.

Philip Doyle, who led Ireland to the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam as head coach in 2013, has died aged 61.
Ireland Women (ORG) Doyle (PERSON) Philip Doyle (PERSON) Ireland (LOCATION) the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam (ORG)
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