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#Close Call
# close-call - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
Farrell explains his decision to pick Conor Murray ahead of John Cooney
The Ireland boss feels the Munster scrum-half is in great form.
# close-call - Saturday 7 December, 2019
Defi Du Seuil comes good to see off Un De Sceaux at Sandown
Meanwhile in Aintree, Walk In The Mill claimed back-to-back victories in the Randox Health Becher Chase.
# close-call - Wednesday 11 September, 2019
McIlroy pips Koepka to win PGA Tour Player of the Year award
The winner was voted upon by PGA Tour members who played at least 15 official FedEx Cup events this season.
# close-call - Saturday 4 May, 2019
'It's knockout rugby, the only thing that matters is we won'
Johann van Graan hailed his side’s fight and belief after they booked a Pro14 semi-final date against Leinster.
# close-call - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Lewandowski saves Bayern from cup humiliation against second-tier side in nine-goal thriller
Niko Kovac’s side finished the game with 10 men and coughed up a two-goal lead in the second half.
# close-call - Sunday 24 February, 2019
Chosen Mate winner by a nose as Gordon Elliot claims victory in Naas
It was also a promising afternoon for Balrath trainer Gavin Cromwell who celebrated two winners on Sunday.
# close-call - Saturday 17 November, 2018
Fiji-born Cokanasiga scores debut Test try as second-half surge sees England overcome Japan
England were 15-10 down at half-time and a shock looked to be on the cards.
# close-call - Tuesday 4 September, 2018
Morata considered leaving Chelsea after 'disaster' debut season and World Cup omission
The striker admits he considered going back to Spain or Italy.
# close-call - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
Three shot dead after Zimbabwean army opens fire on protest
Earlier official results showed that the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party won the most seats in parliament.
# close-call - Saturday 23 June, 2018
'I was rushed into a side-room and a doctor said, 'You're heading towards kidney failure''
Sligo goalkeeper Noelle Gormley shares her story.
# close-call - Sunday 17 June, 2018
# close-call - Tuesday 12 June, 2018
Analysis: The CJ Stander non-try that could have changed the first Test
The Ireland number eight says he knew Rob Herring was in support but backed himself.
# close-call - Saturday 28 April, 2018
Ulster's Pro14 play-off hopes over after Thomond Park stalemate with Munster
The northern province had a strong half-time lead but failed to score in the second 40.
# close-call - Saturday 21 April, 2018
Europa League trophy stolen and recovered hours later in Mexico, authorities say
The trophy had been on display at the football stadium in the city of Leon on Friday night.
# close-call - Friday 9 February, 2018
Ireland hang on against 14-man Italy to get Six Nations campaign up and running
Noel McNamara’s side were fortunate to escape with the win having led 31-8 just before half-time.
# close-call - Tuesday 14 November, 2017
British doctor escapes Australian shark attack by 'punching it in the face'
25-year-old Charlie Fry was surfing in New South Wales when the attack happened.
# close-call - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
28 shots on goal with no reward - the day Mayo nearly came unstuck this summer
Stephen Rochford reflects on Mayo surviving a massive scare in the qualifiers.
# close-call - Thursday 15 June, 2017
Man City's Jesus avoids surgery for eye socket fracture
The 20-year-old’s recovery progress will be reassessed in two weeks.
# close-call - Saturday 10 June, 2017
Late Connolly goal puts Cork into Munster final as they survive Tipperary test
Cork only scored a single point in the first-half but still triumphed.
# close-call - Wednesday 7 June, 2017
'I thought the worst at the time': Michael Murphy's recent knee injury scare with Glenswilly
Murphy says the injury he suffered in a league game with Glenswilly was “just a scare.”
# close-call - Saturday 27 May, 2017
Cork avoid shock Munster football defeat to Waterford as they claim one-point win
The Fraher Field was the venue for tonight’s game.
# close-call - Tuesday 9 May, 2017
McKinley misses out as Conor O'Shea names Italy squad for June Tests
The former Leinster man was part of the Italians’ wider training group ahead of the tour.
# close-call - Friday 5 May, 2017
This incredible javelin throw almost struck a cameraman at the Diamond League
The cameraman doesn’t move an inch despite the javelin appearing to come straight for him.
# close-call - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone
Two flight attendants on the passenger plane sustained minor injuries.
# close-call - Tuesday 9 August, 2016
Cork syndicate almost missed out on EuroMillions cash with deadline just hours away
The syndicate leader waited 90 days to check the ticket.
# close-call - Saturday 21 May, 2016
Missed chances cost Wexford as Kildare win dogfight to book Leinster SFC semi-final slot
Cian O’Neill’s first championship victory in charge of Kildare ended in a one-point victory.
# close-call - Wednesday 18 May, 2016
WATCH: Police officer saves man trapped beneath burning SUV
The man’s arm was trapped beneath the passenger side of the vehicle.
# close-call - Wednesday 9 March, 2016
Captain Savage to the rescue as Jack O'Connor's 14-man Kerry squeeze past Tipp
The Kingdom won a game in the EirGrid Munster U21 football championship for the first time in four years when they defeated holders Tipperary tonight.
# close-call - Thursday 24 December, 2015
New report outlines 'serious incident' at Dublin Airport with planes in near-miss
Two planes came within 800m of each other last March.
# close-call - Wednesday 16 December, 2015
Once-in-a-while syndicate scoop €150k after missing out on jackpot by one ball
The group missed out on a €51 million Euromillions jackpot.
# close-call - Monday 28 September, 2015
RTÉ's Caitriona Perry almost got creamed by her own equipment on live TV
Perry’s got nerves of STEEL.
# close-call - Monday 14 September, 2015
'If it happened in your bed asleep at night, there could be dire consequences'
A defibrillator helped to save Cathal Joyce’s life.
# close-call - Saturday 29 August, 2015
'West Ham were three hours away from appointing Rafa Benitez'
The former Liverpool boss eventually opted to join Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti.
# close-call - Thursday 27 August, 2015
Herrera was nearly subbed last night before impressing in number 10 role, says LVG
After a bad start to the game, the Dutchman was pleased with his impact further up the pitch.
# close-call - Friday 31 July, 2015
With one day until the college grant deadline the SUSI website is back up and running
Head of communications with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Graham Doyle says that all applicants should now be able to access their website.
# close-call - Sunday 21 June, 2015
Lily Allen 'grateful to be alive' after gas explosion in Glastonbury caravan
She warned festival-goers to be careful with gas stoves.
# close-call - Friday 19 June, 2015
'Serious injury' avoided after pipe bomb is found in Leitrim
It was found in a woodland area this morning.
# close-call - Wednesday 20 May, 2015
14 times everything inexplicably worked out just fine
Just when it looks like it’s all over, it turns out OK.
# close-call - Saturday 2 May, 2015
Dissidents blamed as significant bomb 'intended to kill' found in Belfast
The PSNI said the incident “has all the hallmarks of a dissident republican terrorist attack”.
# close-call - Wednesday 11 March, 2015
Unlucky photographer gets VERY close to the action at Cheltenham
The snapper has been taken to the race course medical centre.
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Dr Anthony O'Connor: 'The rhetoric of “all being in it together” is dead'
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Open Letter from Ireland's psychologists: 'Direct Provision is causing untold psychological harm'
By Psychologists for Social Change Ireland
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
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