# Almost famous

All time

'I saw everyone talking about me and thought, 'Yeah, I probably don't look like the average U21 hurler'

Westmeath U21 hurler Sean Maher received huge plaudits for his performance against Kilkenny during the week.

58.9k

Jun 25th 2017, 12:00 PM

Shane Ross thinks there's a problem with 'celebrity' election candidates

The independent TD hasn’t spoken to David McWilliams or Fintan O’Toole, but would welcome talks.

8.6k

Dec 14th 2014, 7:45 AM

5 Championship Manager legends who failed to live up to their promise

The new version of the cult series gets released later this week.

15.2k

Nov 6th 2014, 7:00 AM

'Why can't I be thinner?': Restaurant removes 'misogynist' wall design after viral backlash

The wall in the ladies’ bathrooms also featured slogans like ‘Laxatives are definitely the answer’.

5.8k

Sep 3rd 2014, 10:14 AM

A fitting, lovely tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.”

2.0k

Feb 4th 2014, 11:45 AM

Woman dislocates jaw trying to eat triple-deck burger

She felt a “cramp” in her tongue… then had to go to hospital.

2.1k

Aug 21st 2013, 12:48 PM

9 classic moments when sporting legends linked up with regular folk

Featuring Richie McCaw, Matt Le Tissier, Michael Jordan and our very own Keith Fahey.

13.8k

Jul 26th 2013, 8:10 AM

7 great sporting stories that were just not meant to be

Didn’t they almost have it all?

4.3k

Jun 22nd 2013, 7:30 PM

Now and then: Famous athletes playing their sports as kids

Rory McIlroy and company were destined for stardom from an early age.

3.3k

Apr 7th 2013, 10:00 AM