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# By hook or by crook

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'They were worried about getting an extra inch on the soles of his feet... I was like, 'Ye're f****d!''

Kildare’s Dennis Hogan was prevented from achieving Irish sporting history in Mexico. The whole thing was dodgy, but there may be a golden lining…

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May 17th 2019, 3:05 PM

The Curragh is a formidable opponent but if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

Here’s the third of your fortnightly blogs as we build up to the Dublin City Marathon in October.

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Jul 26th 2017, 3:45 PM

The Broken Law of Attraction: The story that might not be told

A garda who’s loyal to the force, loyal to his ex-convict brother and in love with a victim of crime, Amia.

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Aug 20th 2016, 11:30 AM