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Friday 3 February 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Absent

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2022
# knock-on effects
Summer Covid wave causing 'havoc' for businesses struggling with staff shortages
Flight cancellations from airlines are one symptom but there are others.
With infection levels high, there are knock-on effects across several sectors.
The hospitality sector was already short-staffed before the recent wave.
Unions are calling for increased protections including the INMO in hospitals.
With cases on the rise, what is the current advice if you catch Covid-19?
Covid-19 cases rise more than 26% in single week
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Jul 2nd 2022, 12:02 AM
# Absent
Roger Federer and Serena Williams not included on entry lists for Wimbledon
The former champions do not feature among the players confirmed by the All-England Club.
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Jun 4th 2022, 12:42 AM
# Absent
Kenny insists he has 'no issues' with out-of-favour Randolph
The long-serving goalkeeper took to Instagram this week to briefly vent his frustration at his exclusion.
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Mar 25th 2022, 11:00 PM
# Absent
Jim Goodwin explains reasons for omitting Irish midfielder McGrath
The 25-year-old Meath native has been linked with a move away from St Mirren of late.
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Jan 20th 2022, 5:35 PM
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# Absent
Bayern coach Nagelsmann absent amid Benfica win
The manager was unavailable due to ‘a flu-like infection’.
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Oct 20th 2021, 10:21 PM
# Absent
Defending champ Simona Halep the latest big-name withdrawal from Wimbledon
The Romanian tore her left calf muscle during a match in Rome in May and also missed the French Open.
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Jun 25th 2021, 10:31 AM
# Absent
Leinster player self-isolating following positive Covid-19 test
The player had already been isolating as a close contact of a family member.
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Jan 29th 2021, 12:44 PM
# Absent
James McCarthy withdraws from Irish squad ahead of England clash
The midfielder has left camp for family reasons.
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Nov 12th 2020, 2:27 PM
# Absent
David McGoldrick ruled out of Wales and Finland games
James McCarthy is also doubtful for tomorrow’s home clash with Ryan Giggs’ side.
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Oct 10th 2020, 8:49 PM
# Absent
Connolly and Idah to miss Nations League games with Wales and Finland
The pair had to pull out of last night’s game in Slovakia as they were identified as close contacts of a Covid-positive member of the FAI staff.
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Oct 9th 2020, 1:19 PM
# Absent
FAI turn down latest invite to appear before Oireachtas Sport Committee
Minister Shane Ross and Sport Ireland will appear at Leinster House tomorrow, however.
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Dec 17th 2019, 2:17 PM
# new statement
FG TD Dara Murphy says he's been 'compliant' with Dáil rules following attendance scrutiny
Murphy has been largely absent from the Dáil as a result of a Brussels-based job in recent years.
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Nov 30th 2019, 7:46 PM
# Absent
Blow for the Boks as Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of World Cup semi-final
The prolific 23-year-old Sbu Nkosi comes onto the right wing for the clash with Wales.
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Oct 24th 2019, 7:16 AM
# Absent
Griezmann defies Atletico Madrid by missing pre-season gathering
The Barcelona target had already said he would not turn up, Madrid sports daily Marca reported on Saturday.
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Jul 7th 2019, 10:17 PM
# Absent
Germany boss Loew taken to hospital after accident, will miss Euro 2020 qualifiers
The World Cup-winning coach crushed an artery while exercising.
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May 31st 2019, 11:13 AM
# sweets
Injured Earls 'a big loss' but Munster back Darren Sweetnam to deliver
The 25-year-old has started nine games in a row for Johann van Graan’s side.
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Apr 19th 2019, 7:45 PM
# Absent
Dublin mother jailed for three weeks after child misses 240 school days in two years
The child has a 67% absent rate in this school year.
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Apr 9th 2019, 9:36 AM
# Absent
Manchester City dealt Aguero injury blow ahead of Cardiff clash
Pep Guardiola has confirmed his striker won’t be available as the champions aim to reclaim top spot.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 2:16 PM
# Absent
FAI announce Declan Rice as winner of 2018 Young Player of the Year award
The Association have said he won’t be in Dublin on Sunday to collect the award.
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Mar 12th 2019, 3:57 PM
# Absent
Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg will not play at Women's World Cup, says Norway coach
The Lyon striker is continuing to protest the organisation of football in her home country.
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Feb 26th 2019, 8:36 PM
# Absent
Ronaldo still part of national squad insists Portugal boss Santos
The forward last played for his country at the World Cup, but the manager said he remains a key part of his squad.
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Nov 18th 2018, 9:26 AM
# Absent
Pogba out of Manchester derby, Sanchez benched
The midfielder was influential in securing the Red Devils’ victory the last time the sides met in the Premier League.
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Nov 11th 2018, 4:04 PM
# Blocked
Northern Ireland block Kyle Lafferty from playing for Rangers on Sunday following international no-show
The Fermanagh-born striker ruled himself out of Northern Ireland’s Nations League games this week.
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Oct 17th 2018, 2:03 PM
# Absent
Man City winger Sane leaves Germany camp due to 'personal reasons'
Having missed out on the World Cup squad, the 22-year-old was drafted back in by Joachim Loew this month.
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Sep 7th 2018, 4:16 PM
# Absent
Real Madrid target Courtois fuels exit rumours as goalkeeper fails to report for Chelsea training
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois appears to be edging closer to a transfer after reportedly skipping a training session.
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Aug 7th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Absent
The man who scored winning goal in 2014 final left out of Germany's World Cup squad
There’s no place for Mario Gotze, while the injured Manuel Neuer has been included on the provisional panel.
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May 15th 2018, 12:59 PM
# Absent
No David Clifford in Kerry side to face Monaghan
The youngster picked up a hamstring injury in a previous win against Mayo.
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Feb 16th 2018, 11:17 PM
# Absent
Mahrez told to 'clear his head' after being omitted from Foxes squad
Claude Puel has told Riyad Mahrez to regain his focus after a move to Manchester City failed to materialise in January.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:47 PM
# Feeling Poorly
Jurgen Klopp misses Liverpool training after attending hospital due to illness
A club statement reports that Klopp was brought to hospital ‘as a precautionary measure.’
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Nov 15th 2017, 3:43 PM
# Absent
Here are 10 stars that won’t be at the World Cup in Russia next summer
It just won’t be the same without them.
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Nov 14th 2017, 5:42 PM
# Absent
No Coutinho for Liverpool's trip to Man City as Klopp leaves Brazilian star out
The attacker returned to the club after the international break but he won’t play any part in tomorrow’s game.
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Sep 8th 2017, 1:47 PM
# Absent
Alexis Sanchez out for the start of the season as speculation around Arsenal exit remains
The Chile international, who has been linked with a summer move, won’t feature in the Premier League opener on Friday.
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Aug 9th 2017, 1:34 PM
# Absent
Wayne Rooney is not in Man United's squad to face Feyenoord tomorrow
The England international has been a virtual ever present for the Red Devils since joining the club in 2004.
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Sep 14th 2016, 2:25 PM
# Absent
Wes Hoolahan and John O'Shea left on the bench for crucial relegation clash
Meanwhile, Robbie Brady starts for Norwich in what will be his 40th appearance this season in all competitions
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Apr 16th 2016, 12:30 PM
# Absenteeism
Mother jailed again for allowing children to miss school
She received two concurrent one month jail sentences for allowing her two daughters to miss school.
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Apr 16th 2016, 6:45 AM
# COYBIG
Martin O'Neill wants to put the 'debacle' of 1995 to rest when England visit on Sunday
The Ireland manager was speaking ahead of a busy two weeks for his side.
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Jun 1st 2015, 9:00 PM
# Roll Call
Irish MEP's have one of the lowest attendance rates in the EU
They’ve also been making fewer speeches and asking fewer questions.
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May 5th 2015, 8:13 PM
# Absent
13 Labour TDs missed the Dáil vote on abortion last night
A large number of Labour deputies missed the vote on a bill to hold a referendum on repealing the 8th Amendment.
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Dec 18th 2014, 2:05 PM
# Absent
Morsi trial delayed to February because of weather in Egypt
The former president is accused of inciting the killings of opposition protesters in December 2012 outside the presidential palace.
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Jan 8th 2014, 11:32 AM
# Absent
McHugh ruled out for Donegal due to perforated eardrum and concussion
The Donegal attacker suffered a perforated eardrum, concussion and a quad muscle tear in last Sunday’s Ulster final.
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Jul 24th 2013, 5:46 PM
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