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# around-the-world - Sunday 19 January, 2020
'As hard as it is, you just embrace it' - A Kerryman's solo cycle home from New Zealand
Tomás Mac an t-Saoir has already conquered Africa and America. His attention now turns to the rest of the world.
# around-the-world - Monday 2 September, 2019
'Just a whirlwind' - Sealing AFLW deal in Oz to booking All-Ireland final spot in a week
Fermanagh captain Joanne Doonan becomes the 15th Irish player confirmed for the 2020 season Down Under, after signing for Carlton Blues.
# around-the-world - Saturday 15 June, 2019
'Sport is sport and the best and worst thing about it is it's always going to be there'
Dublin star Aisling Maher is back at it after living the Central American Dream last summer.
# around-the-world - Thursday 13 June, 2019
'We are going to be fighting for every title around the world' - David Luiz backs Chelsea to challenge
The Blues secured a top-three finish and Europa League glory last season and the defender is looking to build on those foundations.
# around-the-world - Thursday 2 May, 2019
From soccer Stateside to rugby for Ireland, Sligo's globetrotting captain gunning for national glory
37-year-old Jacqui Mulligan has had a colourful sporting career.
# around-the-world - Sunday 28 April, 2019
These spectacular photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# around-the-world - Sunday 7 April, 2019
These amazing photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# around-the-world - Friday 14 December, 2018
Party in the USA! Dubliner McFaul completes latest move in colourful career
Shane McFaul has signed for FC Arizona.
# around-the-world - Monday 12 November, 2018
Cork defender seals next move in colourful career to make it an ex-LOI trio at new US club
Colin Falvey has signed for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
# around-the-world - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking
It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual chart compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
# around-the-world - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
Galway syndicate plans to travel the world 'first class' after winning €8.5 million Lotto jackpot
The group says it has only shared the news with immediate family.
# around-the-world - Saturday 12 May, 2018
Check out these stunning images from Nat Geo's travel photography contest
One grand prize winner will receive €8,400.
# around-the-world - Sunday 11 March, 2018
55-year-old Irishman to become oldest person to travel around the world on a bike
Dermot Higgins set off on his 31,000km journey last June. He’s set to return to Dublin on 1 April.
# around-the-world - Sunday 4 February, 2018
Dublin man attempting to sail around the world alone with no modern technology
Gregor McGuckin will take part in the Golden Globe Race in July.
# around-the-world - Saturday 14 October, 2017
Henshaw, Connellan, Sheehan: how three friends from a little Irish town made sports careers around the world
From Leinster to Luton and St Kilda, Coosan’s finest have come a long way from kickabouts in the back garden.
# around-the-world - Monday 18 September, 2017
Scottish man cycles around world in 79 days, setting new world record
Mark Beaumont smashed the previous record of 123 days.
# around-the-world - Tuesday 22 August, 2017
All-Ireland semi-finals and finals to be streamed live and worldwide on Facebook
TG4 and the LGFA will stream a total of seven championship fixtures on Facebook Live for the first time.
# around-the-world - Friday 12 May, 2017
Take a look at more of the amazing photos competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries.
# around-the-world - Monday 27 March, 2017
# around-the-world - Monday 25 July, 2016
This solar-powered plane is nearing the end of a historic trip
The plane will soon become the first solar-powered airplane to circle the globe without using fuel.
# around-the-world - Sunday 3 July, 2016
# around-the-world - Friday 22 April, 2016
Irish TV is going global after a deal with one of the world's biggest companies
The station, aimed at the Irish diaspora, will be accessible worldwide through smart TVs and devices.
# around-the-world - Wednesday 6 April, 2016
50% more people were executed last year than in 2014
Amnesty International has said that 1,634 people were executed in 25 countries last year.
# around-the-world - Monday 4 April, 2016
The Panama Papers have already caused massive political disturbance
The leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca have sent shock waves around the world.
# around-the-world - Saturday 2 January, 2016
The Irish organisation that made gains for the children of priests in 2015
Coping International has received commitments from the Catholic hierarchy around the world over the past year.
# around-the-world - Monday 21 December, 2015
Here's what alcohol preferences look like around the world
They’re fond of a cold brew in the US, but spirits dominate in Asia.
# around-the-world - Tuesday 10 November, 2015
Connacht set off on Russian expedition without internationals Henshaw and White
Pat Lam’s men begin their 12,000km round journey this evening.
# around-the-world - Sunday 18 October, 2015
# around-the-world - Monday 31 August, 2015
An Irish group has made the Catholic Church acknowledge Filipino children fathered by priests
The group has already reached a similar agreement with the Catholic church in Ireland.
# around-the-world - Wednesday 17 June, 2015
From Beijing to the USA and potentially back with the Dubs footballers in 2015
Paul Mannion may return to Jim Gavin’s squad.
# around-the-world - Sunday 3 May, 2015
Bit of an animal? 25 places to go partying before you die
How many of these can you tick off your list?
# around-the-world - Friday 3 April, 2015
Here are the other countries where it's hard to buy alcohol today
While these countries take measures on Good Friday – they’re not quite as restrictive as here.
# around-the-world - Sunday 29 March, 2015
# around-the-world - Saturday 28 March, 2015
Three Irish lads are driving from Nenagh to Beijing for their friend's wedding
They’re doing it all for charity, because they’re great sports.
# around-the-world - Monday 9 March, 2015
Solar-powered plane takes off on historic flight around the world
The Solar Impulse 2 is expected to take 25 days to fly the mammoth journey.
# around-the-world - Sunday 1 March, 2015
11 places that have the same name in Britain and America but look very different
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…
# around-the-world - Thursday 26 February, 2015
An 'America's Next Top Model' contestant has been killed in a triple murder
Mirijana Puhar was killed along with two others in North Carolina on Tuesday.
# around-the-world - Thursday 25 December, 2014
Pope Francis: "Truly there are so many tears this Christmas"
Pope Francis’s first Christmas message has been delivered.
# around-the-world - Friday 28 November, 2014
Most people around the world think the internet is a human right
This comes as part of a new study by the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
# around-the-world - Friday 3 October, 2014
In from the cold: international ideas for dealing with homelessness
Utah has a very simple idea – give homeless people homes.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7379)
No (5132)
I'm not sure (586)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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