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# benchmark - Tuesday 19 April, 2022

'It shows what we can do when we all show up' - Carbery

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'It shows what we can do when we all show up' - Carbery

Apr 19th 2022, 7:00 AM 8,658 Views 6 Comments

Joey Carbery says Saturday’s win over Exeter Chiefs was a reminder of the potential in the Munster squad.

# benchmark - Saturday 24 July, 2021

Rhys McClenaghan posts strong score in pommel horse qualifier

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Rhys McClenaghan posts strong score in pommel horse qualifier

Jul 24th 2021, 8:54 AM 7,069 Views 1 Comment

The 22-year old was awarded a score of 15.266 by the judges in Tokyo.

# benchmark - Monday 22 March, 2021

'It's about starting like that next time' - Farrell's Ireland set new reference point

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'It's about starting like that next time' - Farrell's Ireland set new reference point

Mar 22nd 2021, 6:05 AM 13,610 Views 12 Comments

Last weekend’s convincing win over England was a new peak for this Irish team.

# benchmark - Tuesday 6 February, 2018

# Wall Street

Traders breathe sigh of relief as markets bounce back after 'mini flash crash'

Feb 6th 2018, 5:50 PM 23,377 Views 41 Comments

Stocks suffered one of their worst days ever yesterday.

# benchmark - Saturday 21 March, 2015

Four-try Ireland move into strong Six Nations position before England face France

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Four-try Ireland move into strong Six Nations position before England face France

Mar 21st 2015, 4:22 PM 9,622 Views 18 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men scored four tries in a hugely entertaining game at Murrayfield.

# benchmark - Sunday 2 November, 2014

# Pay Progression

Benchmarked pay increases open to Irish Water staff

Nov 2nd 2014, 6:52 PM 13,194 Views 104 Comments

Ervia has said that the pay model does not allow for increases simply because the market has increased.

# benchmark - Friday 27 June, 2014

Is Cluxton a revolutionary goalkeeper? - Paddy O'Rourke thinks so

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Is Cluxton a revolutionary goalkeeper? - Paddy O'Rourke thinks so

Jun 27th 2014, 2:58 PM 4,372 Views 3 Comments

Meath’s netminder has hailed his Dublin counterpart.

# benchmark - Monday 6 May, 2013

# Human Needs

The 10 'most socially advanced countries in the world'

May 6th 2013, 9:30 AM 30,190 Views 43 Comments

That’s according to a Harvard social and economic ranking study.