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# big day

This year
2023
# On the brink
Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days
Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.
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Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM
All time
# big day
Hoteliers suggest guest limit for weddings based on size of venue
The Irish Hotels Federation said this could allow social distancing to take place.
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Feb 13th 2021, 6:45 AM
# big day
One of the unsung heroes of Irish football set for landmark achievement
Team captain Kylie Murphy is preparing to make her 200th appearance for Wexford Youths today.
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Aug 29th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Family ties
From water girl for Galway's 2013 All-Ireland double to captain hoping history repeats itself
Laura Ward, daughter of successful manager Tony, will lead one of two Galway camogie teams in the hunt for glory at Croke Park.
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Sep 6th 2019, 3:40 PM
# big day
Gaelic Grounds to show Limerick-Galway All-Ireland hurling final on giant screen
Can’t get a golden ticket for Croker?
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Aug 8th 2018, 11:08 PM
# big day
The two men marrying for tax reasons tied the knot today
The pair got married today at the Marriage Licence Bureau at Sir Patrick Dun’s Hospital in Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 3:32 PM
# Céad Míle Fáilte
The Late Late Show met some of Ireland's newest citizens
“It was the proudest day of my life. Honestly.”
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Apr 29th 2017, 1:50 PM
# big day
These new Irish citizens appeared on the Late Late last night and it was just lovely television
“It was the proudest day of my life. Honestly.”
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Apr 29th 2017, 10:59 AM
# so proud
Everyone fell for the lovely Clare farmer getting excited about his calves on the RTÉ News
He’d won the lotto.
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Feb 24th 2017, 3:56 PM
# big day
Underage Kerry stars make the jump to senior as 4 league starting debuts handed out
Both Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Rory Gallagher have named their sides.
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Feb 3rd 2017, 9:05 PM
# Recruitment Drive
Search begins for new officers with "tolerance and humanity" to work in Irish prisons
The first recruits are expected to enter prison service college in early 2017.
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Jul 8th 2016, 11:35 AM
# chewie
Chewbacca visited this primary school in Kerry straight from the set of Star Wars
Thanks to two superfans in the school.
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May 24th 2016, 11:11 AM
# Leap Day
Gardaí in Naas have issued a gas leap day proposal warning for single Irish men
“This is not a matter that the local Garda station can help you with…”
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Feb 29th 2016, 7:51 AM
# top button done
13 things all lads know about going to Irish weddings
Waistcoat envy.
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Feb 13th 2016, 11:00 AM
# Heroes
The floods in Tipp didn't stop these newlyweds making the reception
Storm Frank has brought out the best in everyone.
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Dec 29th 2015, 9:05 PM
# Heroes
The floods in Tipp didn't stop these newlyweds making the reception
Storm Frank has brought out the best in everyone.
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Dec 29th 2015, 7:07 PM
# heartwarming
This groom in floods of tears at his wedding is the internet's new hero
And his best man is SOUND.
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Dec 10th 2015, 8:19 AM
# marref
'The Irish people blazed a trail': Final step taken to allow same-sex marriage in Ireland
The Department of Justice confirmed that from next Monday, couples can register their intention to marry with marriage registrars.
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Nov 10th 2015, 11:10 PM
# so sound
A wedding photographer didn’t show up for this couple’s big day but all was not lost
A different wedding photographer heard about their situation and offered to recreate the whole wedding – for free.
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Oct 30th 2015, 7:07 PM
# big day
This bride has been labelled a hero for helping out a car crash in her wedding dress
She is a paramedic, but it’s hardly what she expected on her big day.
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Oct 13th 2015, 2:44 PM
# some nerve
This groom pulled a prank on his bride on their wedding day and it worked perfectly
It looked like two angry waiters had ruined the big day.
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Sep 18th 2015, 2:29 PM
# big day
Tommy Bowe got married (and posed for photos with people's mams)
No word on whether he designed his own shoes.
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Jun 15th 2015, 9:02 AM
# big day
A woman will choose between two husbands for an Irish radio competition
The potentially explosive social experiment will be running until June 16th.
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May 19th 2015, 9:00 PM
# aisle be there
A woman will choose between two husbands live on air for an Irish radio competition
The potentially explosive social experiment will be running until June 16th.
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May 19th 2015, 4:59 PM
# Big day gone wrong
12 accidentally hilarious wedding photos that are just perfect
These should never have been allowed to happen.
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Jan 25th 2015, 1:00 PM
# big day
Bernard Flynn on the 'special' Jim McGuinness, Marc O Sé being dropped and Dublin's naivety
The Meath legend believes Donegal have what it takes to bring home the Sam Maguire on Sunday.
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Sep 16th 2014, 1:24 PM
# have it your way
Kildare man snaps bride and groom heading for a cheeky Burger King
Please have your ‘Whopper’ jokes ready.
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Jul 16th 2014, 4:10 PM
# big day
Students can now buy 'digital slimming' to make them look skinnier in graduation photos
Does my gown look big in this?
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Jul 15th 2014, 10:02 PM
# Local Elections
23 May the big day for wannabe councillors and MEPS
Fancy a change?
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Jan 22nd 2014, 12:53 PM
# big day
FAI Cup final: Rogers aiming to continue Sligo's tradition of goalkeeping heroics
The Sligo Rovers number one believes a win in the Aviva Stadium this afternoon will make up for missing out on back-to-back league titles.
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Nov 3rd 2013, 7:30 AM
# big day
You'd definitely RSVP to these brilliant wedding invitations
Also, you wish your friends were this cool.
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Oct 5th 2013, 6:00 PM
# big day
Poll: Will you watch the FA Cup final this afternoon?
It used to be appointment TV for football fans in this part of the world. Now?
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May 11th 2013, 9:30 AM
# big day
In pictures: The best of Sunday's sporting action
The best images from a busy Sunday in rugby, GAA and soccer…
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Nov 4th 2012, 7:08 PM
# big day
Olympic Breakfast: Gold beckons for Taylor
The nation will be behind Ireland’s poster girl as she takes on Sofya Ochigava of Russia in the women’s lightweight final today.
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Aug 9th 2012, 7:32 AM
# big day
Opinion: Toner must make mark with final chance
Marginalised by Brad Thorn and his own unique physiology, Devin Toner can still become a dominant force in Leinster’s engine room.
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May 27th 2012, 1:11 PM
# Air smiles
Heineken Cup 2012: Fans flock to London ahead of Leinster and Ulster clash
Camper vans, pre-flight drinks, convoys and trips through the Channel Tunnel are just some of the supporters’ tales before the big final.
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May 19th 2012, 3:59 PM
# big day
200 not out: Big Mick O'Driscoll ready for milestone against the Dragons
Tony McGahan has named his side for tomorrow night’s Pro12 test against the Newport Gwent Dragons.
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Mar 2nd 2012, 1:33 PM
LIVE
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Apr 18th 2011, 4:52 PM
LIVE
Average cost of Irish wedding is €23,500
Couples making their own cakes and invitations but there is still an average 100 to 150 guests sitting down to the full meal at the traditional Irish wedding.
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Apr 18th 2011, 12:22 PM