# a family affair

Last year

2022

'For us, it was never about him making it as a soccer player'

Irish Olympian Marian Heffernan on her son Cathal’s move to AC Milan and the many years of hard work and setbacks that preceded it.

40.5k

Feb 13th 2022, 10:00 AM

All time

'I'm fortunate that I had a career I can be proud of sharing with the people I care most about'

David Meyler reflects on some defining moments from his journey in football.

30.9k

Dec 24th 2021, 8:00 AM

'It's a blessing and a curse': The relatives of well-known politicians running for election

Is a famous political surname a help or a hindrance for new candidates?

14.0k

May 23rd 2019, 6:10 AM

'It's dirty to kill your own daddy': France's far right-wing party is at war

There is no love lost between the Le Pens.

9.0k

Aug 21st 2015, 5:04 PM

Barack Obama has been greeted by his family in Kenya

The US President has said that he will be speaking out about gay rights during his trip.

18.9k

Jul 24th 2015, 9:27 PM

Not often an uncle and nephew bid to land a Connacht title together

Sligo’s Mark and Cian Breheny are the unusual combo.

7.2k

May 8th 2015, 4:00 PM

Jackie Healy Rae - the patriarch of a dynasty that doesn't like being called a dynasty

The late Jackie has sons and a grandson who keep the Healy-Rae flame lit.

7.8k

Dec 6th 2014, 7:00 AM