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29 February 2012; Brave Martina Connolly, from Islandbridge, Dublin 8, brought the Leap Year legend to life, by proposing to her man during half-time at the Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic match in the Aviva Stadium last night. In the name of love, Presenters Claire Solan and Aidan Power from 98FM’s Morning Crew, acted as conspirators in Martina’s plans to ‘put a ring on it’ with her sweetheart Derek McGill. The shock proposal ended up on the Aviva Stadium’s big screen with Derek saying YES! Martina has been with Derek since 1990 and the couple have two children together and always talked about ‘one day’ getting married. Martina and her new groom shared a passionate and emotional kiss in front of a teary crowd. It was a magical evening for everyone and after the proposal, Martina and her hubby to be headed up to the FAI VIP suite to enjoy the rest of the game over a glass of champagne. International Friendly, Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

98FM Wedding Proposal at the Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic -

29 Feb 2012 | 10 Images

29 February 2012; Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill ahead of his opening game in charge of the team. International Friendly, Northern Ireland v Norway, Windsor Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE

Northern Ireland v Norway - International Friendly

29 Feb 2012 | 32 Images

29 February 2012; Grainne Murphy, Limerick SC, after winning gold in the Women's 200m Freestyle, in a time of 2:00.02, during the Irish Long Course National Swimming Championships/Olympic Trials. National Aquatic Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE

Carlton Irish Long Course Championships and Irish Olympic Trials -

29 Feb 2012 | 27 Images

29 February 2012; Michael O'Regan, Wexford, is tackled by Daniel Byrne, Dublin. Cadbury Leinster GAA Football Under 21 Championship, Wexford v Dublin, Belfield, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Wexford v Dublin - Cadbury Leinster GAA Football Under 21 Championship

29 Feb 2012 | 38 Images

29 February 2012; Republic of Ireland supporters Matthias Schumacher, left, and Christopher Nagy, from Stuttgart, Germany, on their way to the game. International Friendly, Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

Supporters at Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic - International Friendly

29 Feb 2012 | 5 Images

29 February 2012; Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni before the game. International Friendly, Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic - International Friendly

29 Feb 2012 | 120 Images

29 February 2012; Ian Baraclough who was introduced as the new Sligo Rovers manager. The Showgrounds, Sligo. Picture credit: Peter Wilcock / SPORTSFILE

Ian Baraclough introduced as new Sligo Rovers manager

29 Feb 2012 | 5 Images

29 February 2012; Phil O'Neill, Newbridge College, with support from team-mate Dan O'Loughlin, goes over to score his side's first try, despite the tackle of Gavin Beere, St. Andrew's College. Leinster Schools Vinny Murray Cup Final, St Andrew's College v Newbridge College, Templeville Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

St. Andrew's College v Newbridge College - Leinster Schools Vinny Murray

29 Feb 2012 | 41 Images

29 February 2012; Trainer Jessica Harrington with Citizenship, who will run in the County Hurdle and Martin Pipe Conditional Hurdle, during a yard visit ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, Commonstown Stables, Moone, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE

Jessica Harrington yard visit ahead of Cheltenham Festival

29 Feb 2012 | 10 Images

29 February 2012; Ireland captain Paul O'Connell speaking to the media during a press conference ahead of their side's RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship game against France on Sunday. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Ireland Rugby Squad Press Conference - Wednesday 29th February

29 Feb 2012 | 17 Images

29 February 2012; The GAA has launched it's official page on Facebook in the presence of Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana and 2011 All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer, Cian O’Sullivan. The GAA is asking all members and supporters to answer a global GAA call and ‘like’ OfficialGAA on Facebook to unlock access to exclusive news, updates, competitions, and more throughout the year. As part of the launch, and to demonstrate the GAA’s commitment to the whole area of social media, Dublin football defender Cian O’Sullivan held a live Twitter chat through @officialgaa. Check out #GAAQandA for all the questions and answers. Keeping up to date with what’s happening in the GAA world through social and digital media has never been easier. With nearly 17,000 followers on Twitter @officialgaa brings the latest news, match updates and results direct to its followers. In attendance at the launch of the GAA Facebook Page are Dublin footballer Cian O'Sullivan, left, with Uachtarán CLG Criostóir Ó Cuana. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

GAA makes the big “leap” onto Facebook on February 29

29 Feb 2012 | 7 Images

29 February 2012; Ireland's Cian Healy in action during squad training ahead of their side's RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship game against France on Sunday. Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Ireland Rugby Squad Training - Wednesday 29th February

29 Feb 2012 | 36 Images

28 February 2012; Paul McShane, Republic of Ireland. Republic of Ireland Squad Head Shots, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Republic of Ireland Squad Head Shots

28 Feb 2012 | 24 Images

1 March 2012: Carlsberg, official beer to the Irish football team and UEFA Euro 2012TM, is calling on fans to show your support for the Irish team and ‘JOIN THE GREEN ARMY’ by uploading your picture to the special flag on the Carlsberg Ireland Football Facebook page www.facebook.com/carlsbergfootball. A massive replica flag with all of the fans’ faces will be reproduced and brought to Poland for the UEFA Euro 2012TM tournament by Irish supporters club, You Boys in Green. Supporters will be able to catch a glimpse of themselves on the flag when it makes its debut at the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Bosnia at the Aviva Stadium on May 26th. Check out the Carlsberg Ireland Football Facebook page www.facebook.com/carlsbergfootball for more details on the flag and supporters that upload their picture will be in with a chance of winning incredible prizes including VIP trips to UEFA Euro 2012TM. Please note, you can only become a fan of the Carlsberg Ireland Football Facebook page if you are over 18. Pictured at the announcement is Republic of Ireland's Sean St. Ledger, left, Darren O'Dea and Keith Andrews, right. Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Carlsberg calling on fans to ‘JOIN THE GREEN ARMY

28 Feb 2012 | 2 Images

29 February 2012; International Rugby Player and Swim Ireland Ambassador Shane Horgan, right, pool side with Grainne Murphy in preparation for the “Carlton Irish Long Course Championships and Irish Olympic Trials” which take place this week at the National Aquatic Centre. National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE

2012 Cartlon Irish Long Course Championships and Olympics Trials

28 Feb 2012 | 2 Images

28 February 2012; Ray Foy, IT Carlow, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the game. Umbro CUFL Premier Division Final, IT Carlow v Athlone IT, Frank Cooke Park, Glasnevin, Dublin. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

IT Carlow v Athlone IT - Umbro CUFL Premier Division Final

28 Feb 2012 | 26 Images

28 February 2012; Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane, left, Shane Long, on guitar, and Damien Duff add their vocals to the Ray D'Arcy shows' recently recorded 'Rocky Road to Poland', the Official Euro 2012 Song for the Republic of Ireland soccer squad. Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Republic of Ireland Squad add vocals to 'Rocky Road to Poland

28 Feb 2012 | 12 Images

28 February 2012; Czech Republic's Milan Baroš in action during squad training ahead of their side's International Friendly against Republic of Ireland on Wednesday. Czech Republic Squad Training, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Photo by Sportsfile

Czech Republic Squad Training - Tuesday 28th February

28 Feb 2012 | 15 Images

28 February 2012; Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech speaking to the media during a press conference ahead of their side's International Friendly against Republic of Ireland on Wednesday. Czech Republic Press Conference, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Photo by Sportsfile

Czech Republic Press Conference - Tuesday 28th February

28 Feb 2012 | 8 Images

28 February 2012; Republic of Ireland team captain Robbie Keane during a press conference ahead of their side's International Friendly against the Czech Republic on Wednesday. Republic of Ireland Press Conference, Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

Republic of Ireland Press Conference - Tuesday 28th February

28 Feb 2012 | 13 Images

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