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# 12 months

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acclaim

Shels pair cap memorable 12 months with Player of the Year double

The superb form of Noelle Murray and Leanne Kiernan has been recognised by the WNL.

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Jan 12th 2017, 6:31 PM

12 months

Amy Schumer looks phenomenal in the nip for next year's Pirelli calendar

She’ll be your girl for all seasons.

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Nov 30th 2015, 1:41 PM

Different Team

Best proud of Ireland's mental strength to avoid All Blacks defeat repeat

After three wins in November, the Ireland hooker recalled a similar situation back in 2006.

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Nov 22nd 2014, 9:38 PM

crimes

Burglaries down by 10 per cent this year - but thefts increased

The figures were welcomed by the Garda Commissioner, who said that we must not be complacent.

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Dec 19th 2013, 11:54 AM