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# around-the-world - Last year 2021

Poll: Have you planned an autumn holiday abroad?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Have you planned an autumn holiday abroad?

Aug 30th 2021, 9:27 AM 36,434 Views 55 Comments

Have you planned a trip over the next few months?

# around-the-world - All time

Ireland captain helps Arsenal go top, 'keeper the star in Reading win and Donegal ace on target in Germany
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Ireland captain helps Arsenal go top, 'keeper the star in Reading win and Donegal ace on target in Germany

Oct 5th 2020, 11:30 AM 3,859 Views 0 Comments

There were plenty of Irish internationals in action in the Women’s Super League and further afield this weekend.

Between two clubs: Setting the Goldrick standard in South Dublin and Melbourne
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Between two clubs: Setting the Goldrick standard in South Dublin and Melbourne

Jul 26th 2020, 6:30 AM 8,214 Views 1 Comment

Sinéad Goldrick on all things Foxrock-Cabinteely, Dublin and Melbourne FC, their similar cultures and her rollercoaster experience over the past few months.

Bundesliga could 'go under' unless campaign resumes, as Argentine season declared over
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Bundesliga could 'go under' unless campaign resumes, as Argentine season declared over

Apr 27th 2020, 10:21 PM 5,800 Views 4 Comments

Elsewhere, the Belgian league again delayed a vote on ending its season.

Covid-19 around the world: Over 1,000 deaths in Italy, Brazil's Bolsonaro tested for disease
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

Covid-19 around the world: Over 1,000 deaths in Italy, Brazil's Bolsonaro tested for disease

Mar 12th 2020, 9:18 PM 52,040 Views 68 Comments

President Bolsonaro’s communications director has tested positive for Covid-19.

'As hard as it is, you just embrace it' - A Kerryman's solo cycle home from New Zealand
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

'As hard as it is, you just embrace it' - A Kerryman's solo cycle home from New Zealand

Jan 19th 2020, 7:30 AM 7,226 Views 3 Comments

Tomás Mac an t-Saoir has already conquered Africa and America. His attention now turns to the rest of the world.

'Just a whirlwind' - Sealing AFLW deal in Oz to booking All-Ireland final spot in a week
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

'Just a whirlwind' - Sealing AFLW deal in Oz to booking All-Ireland final spot in a week

Sep 2nd 2019, 7:43 AM 9,942 Views 0 Comments

Fermanagh captain Joanne Doonan becomes the 15th Irish player confirmed for the 2020 season Down Under, after signing for Carlton Blues.

'Sport is sport and the best and worst thing about it is it's always going to be there'
# Around The World And Back
From The42
# Around The World And Back

'Sport is sport and the best and worst thing about it is it's always going to be there'

Jun 15th 2019, 10:00 AM 15,576 Views 2 Comments

Dublin star Aisling Maher is back at it after living the Central American Dream last summer.

'We are going to be fighting for every title around the world' - David Luiz backs Chelsea to challenge
# Improve Going Forward
From The42
# Improve Going Forward

'We are going to be fighting for every title around the world' - David Luiz backs Chelsea to challenge

Jun 13th 2019, 11:46 AM 4,058 Views 4 Comments

The Blues secured a top-three finish and Europa League glory last season and the defender is looking to build on those foundations.

From soccer Stateside to rugby for Ireland, Sligo's globetrotting captain gunning for national glory
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

From soccer Stateside to rugby for Ireland, Sligo's globetrotting captain gunning for national glory

May 2nd 2019, 3:18 PM 4,992 Views 0 Comments

37-year-old Jacqui Mulligan has had a colourful sporting career.

These spectacular photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
# National Geographic
# National Geographic

These spectacular photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year

Apr 28th 2019, 9:30 PM 39,536 Views 17 Comments

The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.

These amazing photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest
# Around The World
# Around The World

These amazing photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Apr 7th 2019, 9:01 PM 36,548 Views 19 Comments

The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.

Party in the USA! Dubliner McFaul completes latest move in colourful career
# We Go Again
From The42
# We Go Again

Party in the USA! Dubliner McFaul completes latest move in colourful career

Dec 14th 2018, 5:27 PM 7,044 Views 3 Comments

Shane McFaul has signed for FC Arizona.

Cork defender seals next move in colourful career to make it an ex-LOI trio at new US club
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Cork defender seals next move in colourful career to make it an ex-LOI trio at new US club

Nov 12th 2018, 5:21 PM 8,706 Views 0 Comments

Colin Falvey has signed for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.

Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking
# Around The World
# Around The World

Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking

Aug 14th 2018, 7:12 AM 19,121 Views 37 Comments

It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual chart compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Galway syndicate plans to travel the world 'first class' after winning €8.5 million Lotto jackpot
# It's A Lotto Money
# It's A Lotto Money

Galway syndicate plans to travel the world 'first class' after winning €8.5 million Lotto jackpot

May 22nd 2018, 7:28 PM 29,319 Views 21 Comments

The group says it has only shared the news with immediate family.

Check out these stunning images from Nat Geo's travel photography contest
# Around The World
# Around The World

Check out these stunning images from Nat Geo's travel photography contest

May 12th 2018, 6:30 PM 18,523 Views 8 Comments

One grand prize winner will receive €8,400.

55-year-old Irishman to become oldest person to travel around the world on a bike
# Charity
# Charity

55-year-old Irishman to become oldest person to travel around the world on a bike

Mar 11th 2018, 7:00 AM 39,794 Views 28 Comments

Dermot Higgins set off on his 31,000km journey last June. He’s set to return to Dublin on 1 April.

Dublin man attempting to sail around the world alone with no modern technology
# Ultimate Challenge
# Ultimate Challenge

Dublin man attempting to sail around the world alone with no modern technology

Feb 4th 2018, 9:30 AM 24,756 Views 32 Comments

Gregor McGuckin will take part in the Golden Globe Race in July.

Henshaw, Connellan, Sheehan: how three friends from a little Irish town made sports careers around the world
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Henshaw, Connellan, Sheehan: how three friends from a little Irish town made sports careers around the world

Oct 14th 2017, 8:00 AM 37,025 Views 17 Comments

From Leinster to Luton and St Kilda, Coosan’s finest have come a long way from kickabouts in the back garden.

Scottish man cycles around world in 79 days, setting new world record
# Phileas Fogg
# Phileas Fogg

Scottish man cycles around world in 79 days, setting new world record

Sep 18th 2017, 10:57 PM 18,558 Views 19 Comments

Mark Beaumont smashed the previous record of 123 days.

All-Ireland semi-finals and finals to be streamed live and worldwide on Facebook
# Ladies Football
From The42
# Ladies Football

All-Ireland semi-finals and finals to be streamed live and worldwide on Facebook

Aug 22nd 2017, 5:26 PM 4,529 Views 2 Comments

TG4 and the LGFA will stream a total of seven championship fixtures on Facebook Live for the first time.

Take a look at more of the amazing photos competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
# Around The World
# Around The World

Take a look at more of the amazing photos competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

May 12th 2017, 9:30 PM 24,056 Views 4 Comments

The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries.

This story of a 90-year-old Dublin grandad cooking a fry for his granddaughter has gone global on Reddit
# Meet Dessie
From The Daily Edge
# Meet Dessie

This story of a 90-year-old Dublin grandad cooking a fry for his granddaughter has gone global on Reddit

Mar 27th 2017, 10:39 AM 26,468 Views 5 Comments

The annual birthday fry.

This solar-powered plane is nearing the end of a historic trip
# Around The World
# Around The World

This solar-powered plane is nearing the end of a historic trip

Jul 25th 2016, 5:07 PM 12,264 Views 16 Comments

The plane will soon become the first solar-powered airplane to circle the globe without using fuel.

Mastering the Coke and Fanta yoyos was one of Irish childhood's key skills
# Walk The Dog
From The Daily Edge
# Walk The Dog

Mastering the Coke and Fanta yoyos was one of Irish childhood's key skills

Jul 3rd 2016, 3:48 PM 7,088 Views 3 Comments

Around the world.

Irish TV is going global after a deal with one of the world's biggest companies
# Around The World
# Around The World

Irish TV is going global after a deal with one of the world's biggest companies

Apr 22nd 2016, 7:20 AM 24,652 Views 34 Comments

The station, aimed at the Irish diaspora, will be accessible worldwide through smart TVs and devices.

50% more people were executed last year than in 2014
# Death Penalty
# Death Penalty

50% more people were executed last year than in 2014

Apr 6th 2016, 9:49 AM 10,074 Views 41 Comments

Amnesty International has said that 1,634 people were executed in 25 countries last year.

The Panama Papers have already caused massive political disturbance
# Panama Papers
# Panama Papers

The Panama Papers have already caused massive political disturbance

Apr 4th 2016, 2:24 PM 21,743 Views 61 Comments

The leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca have sent shock waves around the world.

The Irish organisation that made gains for the children of priests in 2015
# Coping International
# Coping International

The Irish organisation that made gains for the children of priests in 2015

Jan 2nd 2016, 10:30 PM 16,957 Views 53 Comments

Coping International has received commitments from the Catholic hierarchy around the world over the past year.

Here's what alcohol preferences look like around the world
# Mine's A Schooner
# Mine's A Schooner

Here's what alcohol preferences look like around the world

Dec 21st 2015, 5:00 PM 18,976 Views 17 Comments

They’re fond of a cold brew in the US, but spirits dominate in Asia.

Connacht set off on Russian expedition without internationals Henshaw and White
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

Connacht set off on Russian expedition without internationals Henshaw and White

Nov 10th 2015, 1:04 PM 8,699 Views 15 Comments

Pat Lam’s men begin their 12,000km round journey this evening.

Here are 14 amazing places around the world to go camping this autumn
# Get Out There
# Get Out There

Here are 14 amazing places around the world to go camping this autumn

Oct 18th 2015, 6:03 PM 20,507 Views 24 Comments

Pack your bag.

An Irish group has made the Catholic Church acknowledge Filipino children fathered by priests
# Coping International
# Coping International

An Irish group has made the Catholic Church acknowledge Filipino children fathered by priests

Aug 31st 2015, 6:10 AM 29,915 Views 25 Comments

The group has already reached a similar agreement with the Catholic church in Ireland.

From Beijing to the USA and potentially back with the Dubs footballers in 2015
# Around The World
From The42
# Around The World

From Beijing to the USA and potentially back with the Dubs footballers in 2015

Jun 17th 2015, 12:05 AM 7,485 Views 2 Comments

Paul Mannion may return to Jim Gavin’s squad.

Bit of an animal? 25 places to go partying before you die
# YOLO
# YOLO

Bit of an animal? 25 places to go partying before you die

May 3rd 2015, 5:45 PM 25,975 Views 35 Comments

How many of these can you tick off your list?

Here are the other countries where it's hard to buy alcohol today
# Good Dryday
# Good Dryday

Here are the other countries where it's hard to buy alcohol today

Apr 3rd 2015, 6:45 AM 24,633 Views 36 Comments

While these countries take measures on Good Friday – they’re not quite as restrictive as here.

How many of the 10 most popular travel destinations have you been to?
# Around The World
# Around The World

How many of the 10 most popular travel destinations have you been to?

Mar 29th 2015, 4:00 PM 56,984 Views 78 Comments

Make a list.

Three Irish lads are driving from Nenagh to Beijing for their friend's wedding
# Miles And Miles
From The Daily Edge
# Miles And Miles

Three Irish lads are driving from Nenagh to Beijing for their friend's wedding

Mar 28th 2015, 3:08 PM 6,643 Views 2 Comments

They’re doing it all for charity, because they’re great sports.

Solar-powered plane takes off on historic flight around the world
# Solar Impulse
# Solar Impulse

Solar-powered plane takes off on historic flight around the world

Mar 9th 2015, 10:07 AM 9,332 Views 18 Comments

The Solar Impulse 2 is expected to take 25 days to fly the mammoth journey.

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