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# Breakdown

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# Emergency
Ambulance breaks down with life support patient on board
The National Ambulance Service said another vehicle was at the scene within around ten minutes but a paramedic in the region said the fleet is old and putting people at risk.
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Jul 10th 2014, 1:27 PM
# Stats
Which Premier League team has the most representatives at the World Cup this summer?
105 players from England’s domestic league will feature in total.
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Jun 8th 2014, 7:00 AM
# combative
Analysis: Glasgow's defence poses a direct challenge to Leinster's crown
Matt O’Connor’s side will need to be at their attacking best to break down the most effective defence in the Pro12.
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May 30th 2014, 2:44 PM
# Shake Up
Here's how many seats each party holds on your local council
What group is dominating local politics in your area?
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May 26th 2014, 8:38 PM
# Tactics Board
5 key areas in the Toulon v Saracens Heineken Cup final
Back row blockbuster, kicking out-halves, squad cultures, midfield excellence and Plan B.
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May 24th 2014, 8:00 AM
# Impact Map
Want to know how generous companies in your area are?
An impact map lets you see how companies supported local charities last year.
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May 22nd 2014, 6:50 AM
# Interview
‘Sol had a breakdown… Arsenal shouldn't have let him come back to training 4 days later’
The former England star’s biographer, Simon Astaire, chats to TheScore.ie.
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May 11th 2014, 10:05 AM
# gaining an edge
7 simple fitness tips that will improve your rugby game
We spoke to Munster’s Strength and Conditioning coach Aled Walters to get his advice on the subtle differences that can transform your game.
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May 3rd 2014, 10:30 AM
# Analysis
Analysis: Leinster's game plan comes up short against Toulon's extreme power
Using GIFs and videos, we’ve examined the province’s kicking and attacking during the Heineken Cup quarter-final.
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Apr 9th 2014, 6:41 PM
# Analysis
Analysis: Munster's breakdown and mauling power give them a Heineken Cup shot
We’ve pulled out the GIFs and videos to examine the strength of Rob Penney’s men in dismantling Toulouse last weekend.
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Apr 8th 2014, 3:00 PM
# Breakdown
Munster's O'Mahony re-focused on provincial ambitions ahead of Leinster derby
The Ireland back row is hungry for more success after helping Ireland to the Six Nations.
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Mar 27th 2014, 12:46 PM
# dangerous delay
Ambulance broke down on the way to take a baby to hospital
A second ambulance sent to transport the baby is also believed to have developed mechanical problems before eventually reaching Dublin from Cork.
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Mar 21st 2014, 10:50 PM
# Analysis
Analysis: How did Ireland win the Six Nations? (Part 1)
Using videos and GIFs, we’ve examined some of the elements that went into Joe Schmidt’s men being crowned champions.
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Mar 21st 2014, 10:00 AM
# flood funding
Here's the breakdown of €20m for flood repairs across the country
Clare has been allocated almost half of the money made available.
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Mar 11th 2014, 2:45 PM
# Preview
O'Connell leads Ireland's return to Triple Crown chase
It’s been a while since the Ireland captain held a title that was once common.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 8:00 AM
# Breakdown
Les Kiss: Discipline the key for Ireland in land of the giants
“We’re not about evaporating away from the ruck area, we’ll pick and choose when we go for it,” says the defence coach.
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Feb 8th 2014, 6:45 AM
# Breakdown
O'Mahony: 'For a big man, Paulie gets himself into a good position'
The Munster captain has highlighted the intensive work the province has done around the breakdown in recent months.
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Jan 18th 2014, 7:45 AM
# Breakdown
This is how many people use Facebook in each county
In 24 of the 26 counties in Ireland, less than half of people have a Facebook account.
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Dec 10th 2013, 7:30 PM
# Groundhog
Henry catapulted into starring role as Ireland’s breakdown chief
The Ulster openside has been highlighted by Joe Schmidt and his teammates as a key man.
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Nov 8th 2013, 8:15 AM
# Analysis
Samoa’s breakdown ability is a danger for Ireland
Joe Schmidt’s men will need to be focused and effective at ruck time when they have possession.
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Nov 5th 2013, 1:00 PM
# Options
Finding back row balance is key to Ireland's November hopes
Joe Schmidt has a number of options to choose from at the back of the scrum.
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Oct 30th 2013, 3:45 PM
# Breakdown
Fire Brigade ambulance breaks down with patient on board
It was one of two breakdowns involving the service’s ambulances within the space of an hour this morning.
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Oct 17th 2013, 3:07 PM
# Analysis
Sean O’Brien showing that he has become the complete openside for Leinster
The Ireland international was the clear winner of the breakdown against the Ospreys’ Justin Tipuric.
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Oct 15th 2013, 2:33 PM
# Ireland
Here's how many Irish businesses 'died' in one year
New CSO figures show that while 11,237 enterprises were ‘born’ in 2011, 18,308 ‘died’.
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Jul 26th 2013, 6:55 AM
# Breakdown
O'Driscoll aims to keep it simple while chasing new high at Suncorp
12 years on from his watershed display at The Gabba, the centre unveiled the gameplan needed for a repeat result.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 12:01 AM
# Breakdown
Ministerial travel costs down to €4.9 million in 2012
TheJournal.ie takes a look at figures released by the Government last week.
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Apr 1st 2013, 2:29 PM
# Breakdown
David Campese hoping England end Robbie Deans' Australia reign
The Wallabies legend says the Kiwi coach is ‘worst thing’ that has happened to Australian rugby.
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Nov 15th 2012, 10:46 AM
# third test
Preview: Another glorious chance to make Irish rugby history awaits
It will be by no means a simple task but the All Blacks are shorn of the services of Dan Carter, their first-choice wingers and two-thirds of their back row.
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Jun 22nd 2012, 10:30 AM
# Breakdown
3 ways Ireland can be more competitive against New Zealand on Saturday
What else would you want to after a comprehensive defeat to the world champions, than play them again on their own turf seven days later?
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Jun 13th 2012, 12:10 PM
# speed of the essence
Henry: Leinster the masters of slow ruck ball, not us
‘Brian O’Driscoll’s talking about us slowing the ball down, but Leinster are the best team in Europe at it.’
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May 16th 2012, 6:01 PM
# worrying
Injury could rule O'Connell out of Pro12 semi and Ireland's tour to New Zealand
The Munster captain roared in agony as his leg was caught in a tangle of bodies at a hotly contested ruck.
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May 5th 2012, 10:43 PM
# Breakdown
Opinion: Change is required in rugby if the sport is to grow
One word is dominating discussion amongst Irish rugby fans recently: scrum.
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Apr 4th 2012, 11:50 AM
# Introducing...
8 things you (probably) didn't know about Craig Joubert
Ahead of Saturday’s showdown, we take a look at the man who will be calling the shots.
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Oct 6th 2011, 1:01 PM
# Breakdown
Expert view: Kidney should have played a completely new team
One Irish rugby stalwart is in New Zealand and on the march. Here’s what Mick Quinn thinks, two weeks in.
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Sep 23rd 2011, 12:30 PM
# Breakdown
Hard Yards: here's what you missed this morning
Losing track of all the World Cup action? Get up to speed with our round-up.
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Sep 18th 2011, 2:07 PM
# Olympics
Olympics countdown clock breaks down
In further problems, people buying tickets for Olympic events have been running into issues using their card online.
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Mar 15th 2011, 3:13 PM
# Ref Justice
Players take responsibility for high penalty count
Gordon D’Arcy and Mike Ross admit that on-field discipline needs to improve before it costs Ireland any more victories.
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