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Thursday 30 March 2023 Dublin: 10°C

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# Challenge
Here's why 20 rowers are circumnavigating Ireland
The crew, featuring participants of mixed ability and experience, set off on 30 May.
# puked her ring
A model downed three litres of milk as part of a YouTube challenge... and it did not end well
Obviously.
# Interview
2 adventurers are a quarter of the way through the first-ever round-Ireland swim
David Burns chats to The42 about this unique and highly ambitious challenge
# fyi
Try this six-exercise kettlebell routine for immediate results
Looking for a new challenge in the gym? You’re in luck.
# Challenge
Jose Mourinho reveals toughest opponents last season
The Blues won the Premier League by eight points last season, but their coach has named the two sides he felt gave them their biggest tests
# f**k cancer
A woman with cancer had a powerful response to the #HoldACokeWithYourBoobs 'challenge'
“Breast cancer is not fun and sexy. The treatment is gruelling.”
# pencils
The Charlie Charlie challenge has gone mega-viral, but what on earth is it?
Pencils and mystery…
# a better you
25 daily habits that will make you smarter
It’s easy, swear.
# Mix it up
Are you tired of the same old chin up routine? Give these variations a try
We bring you seven variations to keep you from getting bored of the ‘classic’ chin up movement.
# Lip service
Teenagers are doing the 'Kylie Jenner lip challenge' and it's legit horrifying
Do NOT try this at home.
# Challenge
Can you name the nine artists hidden in this image?
You can do this!
# looking ahead
5 reasons why you should take part in the world's most unique race*
*Arguably.
# Challenge
Exercise of the week -- seated cable fly
The important thing to remember is to start with a lower weight and work upwards once you gain more confidence, and strength.
# One-on-one
So we asked Enda Kenny if he'll do a TV debate with Micheál Martin (or Gerry Adams)
The Taoiseach paid us a visit today and we had lots of questions.
# Debate challenge
Mary Lou: I'll take on Joan Burton any time, any place
Ding dong.
# Reckless
Should Ashley Johnson have seen red for this challenge on Dave Kearney?
The Leinster wing may miss several weeks after damaging his shoulder against Wasps.
# blond ambition
After beating Barcelona and Real to La Liga, Simeone needs an even bigger miracle to resurrect Torres
If the Argentine coach succeeds where Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti failed and gets the best out of the AC Milan flop, it will be his biggest achievement yet.
# Challenge
Irish netball team set for Singapore adventure
The tournament sees them face sides including Samoa, Botswana, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia.
# Challenge
Everything you need to know about Bulgarian squats (but were afraid to ask)
The specific muscles targeted by this exercise are the glutes, quads and calves.
# Journey
VIDEO: Check out these Limerick lads' trek across the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The location, which is on the Cork-Limerick border, has become popular among mountain bikers of late.
# Nostalgia
How Championship Manager sabotaged my Junior Cert
The latest version of the cult computer game is released later this week.
# Challenge
Why I went an entire month using only my body as transport
Can imagine going 31 days without using cars, trains or any type of vehicle? Well, we certainly can.
# Challenge
This diet will make you feel less tired, more energetic
Warning: there is absolutely no coffee in this diet.
# Challenge
6 of the world’s toughest endurance events
Peru’s Jungle Ultra is mostly downhill, dropping 10,500 feet from the cloud forest down into the Amazon.
# west in europe
5 big questions for Connacht before their return to Challenge Cup action
It’s back to (the other) European competition for Pat Lam’s men.
# feelingnuts
Is #FeelingNuts for testicular cancer the new Ice Bucket Challenge?
It’s exactly what you think it is, and male celebrities are ALL over it.
# Challenge
19 of the best pics from today's Dublin Liffey Swim
Gerard Wilkes and Rachel Lee won the respective men and women’s events.
# Challenge
Charity fundraising still a marathon effort after negative publicity
Eoin Casey will run the marathon for the first time this Sunday for a very special cause.
# Challenge
Ireland’s Jack Wilson ready for ‘massive’ Tour of Britain
The Antrim native will be competing against the illustrious likes of Team Sky this weekend.
# Age Action
A 103-year old man has challenged Usain Bolt to a 100m race
Hidekichi Miyazaki is the fastest centenarian in the world.
# cold cold water
"The water has frozen my brain": The ice bucket challenge came to Kildare St and the Mansion House today
A TD, a senator and the Lord Mayor all took the plunge in Dublin today. Somehow they all managed to stick to parliamentary language, post-deluge….
# Frozen
Rachel Wyse did the ice bucket challenge, and Marty Morrissey helped her
Come on Marty, where’s your video?
# bogus
The 'Camel Toe Challenge' is going viral, but here's what you need to know
It’s fake. Fake fake fake.
# Controversial
Marouane Fellaini nominates David Moyes for ice bucket challenge
The Belgian midfielder has dared his former boss to step up to the task.
# Challenge
6 upper body desk exercises to keep you fit and healthy
How to do the tricep dip, the bicep curl and other useful training tips.
# Challenge
'Let's settle this matter honourably' - Legia Warsaw ask Celtic for one-off rematch
The Polish club were thrown out of the Champions League by UEFA for fielding an ineligible player.
# challenge of a lifetime
250 kilometres in under 24 hours, Ireland's toughest race is back
Organisers of The Race do not expect all of the 100 competitors to complete the challenging yet gruelling course.
# Challenge
Blind man walks 132 km in four days to raise funds for the Irish Wheelchair Association
Rahim Nazrali will have two guides to assist him during the trek.
# red hot chilli peppers
Watch 1000 people eat an extremely hot chilli pepper at the same time
So many tears. So many amazing faces.
# Challenge
'It would be great for us to play against Ronaldo' - Martin O'Neill
Whether or not the Real Madrid star plays, O’Neill feels Portugal offers his side a stern test.