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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Proud' Ireland icon beams ‘hard work pays off' as daughter ‘gets into dream university' after getting A-level results
He shared a touching message to his daughter 'PROUD DAD' 'Proud' Ireland icon beams 'hard work pays off' as daughter 'gets into dream university' after getting A-level results SHAY GIVEN was a "proud dad" after his eldest daughter received her A-level results. Over 850,000 students in the UK got their A-level exam results on Thursday, among them being the Ireland legend's daughter Sienna. 2 Shay Given revealed his daughter got into her dream university after getting her A-level results Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile 2 He shared a photo of her to Instagram Advertisement And she evidently got on very well based on a beaming post from the former Newcastle United goalkeeper on Instagram. Sharing a photo of his daughter to Instagram, Given revealed that she had done enough to get into her university of choice. He said: "Congratulations my amazing daughter Sienna. "I'm so proud of you for your A-level results and for getting into your dream university. Advertisement "Your hard work has truly paid off, #prouddad". Sienna is one of Shay's four kids from two relationships. She and brother Shayne are from Given's first marriage, to Jane Cunningham. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland record appearance maker has to daughters with current fiancee Becky - Gracie and Cassie. Advertisement Back in June, the former was tasked with dressing as somebody who inspires her in school. And in a moment that caught her dad off guard, the nine-year-old donned a Newcastle United jersey with 'Given 1' on the back, as well as a pair of goalkeeper gloves. 'New Match of the Day host' Mark Chapman stunned by Shay Given's bizarre analysis on MOTD2 He shared a photo of his daughter to Instagram alongside an emotional message. The Donegal-native said: "An emotional morning for me today when my daughter came down dressed as me for 'people who inspire you' day at school" In the comments, fans were similarly blown away by the gesture. Advertisement Aisling O'Reilly said: "Shay that's unreal 🥹🤍" A second follower posted: "Absolutely beautiful." while a third hailed: "Brilliant mate! An inspiration to more than just your daughter too!" A fourth commented: "Love this Shay, proud moment ☺️….Aryana saw this and now wants to be a keeper…." The former Toon goalkeeper was similarly emotional when he revealed a Tottenham Hotspur player got his brother a ticket for the Europa League final. Among the thousands of Spurs fans celebrating a historic night will have been Shay's own brother who, Given revealed, is a lifelong Tottenham fan. Advertisement Not only that, but the Donegal-native revealed that Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Forster got his sibling a ticket for the game.
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Absolutely beautiful' hail fans as Shay Given left 'emotional' by daughter's tribute on ‘people who inspire you' day
SHAY GIVEN was left emotional after his daughter's paid tribute to him on "people who inspire you" day in school. The Republic of Advertisement 2 Shay Given revealed his daughter dressed up as him for school 2 He shared a photo of her to Instagram Credit: Instagram/no1shaygiven And in a moment that caught her dad off guard, she donned a jersey with 'Given 1' on the back, as well as a pair of goalkeeper gloves. He shared a photo of his daughter to The Donegal-native said: "An emotional morning for me today when my daughter came down dressed as me for 'people who inspire you' day at school " In the comments, fans were similarly blown away by the gesture. Advertisement Read More on Shay Given Aisling O'Reilly said: "Shay that's unreal 🥹🤍" A second follower posted: "Absolutely beautiful." while a third hailed: "Brilliant mate! An inspiration to more than just your daughter too!" A fourth commented: "Love this Shay, proud moment ☺️….Aryana saw this and now wants to be a keeper…." The former Toon goalkeeper was similarly emotional when he Advertisement Most read in Football In his final game in charge, engineered the North London side to their first major trophy in 17 years over an abject United. 'New Match of the Day host' Mark Chapman stunned by Shay Given's bizarre analysis on MOTD2 Speaking on Premier Sports, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper He said: "You imagine how his head is right this second. Advertisement "Twenty six years as a manager, he hasn't fluked his way to winning a trophy in Europe . "He has been around the block. He's been all over the world managing, obviously in Glasgow. "He has come to London and the "Yes, it has been disappointing, there is no getting away from that. Advertisement "He won't shy away from that but he has got a European trophy for these Tottenham fans." 'LAUGHING STOCK' Among the thousands of Spurs fans celebrating a historic night will have been Shay's own brother who, Given revealed, is a lifelong Tottenham fan. Not only that, but the Donegal-native revealed that Spurs goalkeeper Given added: "They have been a laughing stock in terms of 'very Spursy', 'Tottenham will never win anything.' Advertisement "My brother is a Tottenham fan. My brother is in the middle of all of that actually. "Fraser Forster got me a ticket for my brother. "He has been a Tottenham fan all of his life. He will be in there and in tears. "It is a special night for him because he is usually the butt of the joke in the family group chat because they get a lot of grief, the Tottenham fans." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shay Given reveals Spurs star's incredible gesture to brother ‘who has been a fan all his life' for Europa League final
SHAY GIVEN revealed a Tottenham Hotspur player got his brother a ticket for the Europa League final - joking "he'll be in tears tonight". London side to their first major trophy in 17 years 2 Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League final Credit: Getty 2 Shay Given revealed his brother was gifted a ticket Credit: BBC Speaking on Premier Sports, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper He said: "You imagine how his head is right this second. "Twenty six years as a manager, he hasn't fluked his way to winning a trophy in Europe . Read More on Europa League "He has been around the block. He's been all over the world managing, obviously in Glasgow . "He has come to London and the "Yes, it has been disappointing, there is no getting away from that. "He won't shy away from that but he has got a European trophy for these Tottenham fans." Most read in Football Among the thousands of Spurs fans celebrating a historic night will have been Shay's own brother who, Given revealed is a lifelong Tottenham fan. Not only that, but the Donegal-native revealed that Spurs goalkeeper Maguire and Romero in post-match scrap as Man Utd and Tottenham stars' battle continues after Europa League final Given added: "They have been a laughing stock in terms of 'very Spursy', 'Tottenham will never win anything.' "My brother is a Tottenham fan. My brother is in the middle of all of that actually. "Fraser Forster got me a ticket for my brother. "He has been a Tottenham fan all of his life. He will be in there and in tears. "It is a special night for him because he is usually the butt of the joke in the family group chat because they get a lot of grief, the Tottenham fans." Given, an ex-Newcastle United keeper, watched his former team end their own wait for silverware when they won the The Magpies have kicked on and are firmly placed to qualify for the next season. Given believes the job for Spurs - who will also play in the Champions League due to winning the And he backed Postecoglou to be in the dug-out, despite the Londoners currently sitting 17th in the Premier League. He said: "They will have a great night. He will enjoy it with the fans and the players. You have got to build on it. "You get a taste for it as a player. They have got to build on it. "You hope that Ange will be given the opportunity next season to build and grow the squad."
