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# closer-look - Saturday 6 April, 2019
'We have this intrinsic idea of masculinity. Talking about mental well-being or sexuality is stigmatised'
Dublin star Nicole Owens delves deeper into her story, and explores how and why the GAA is a heteronormative environment for men but being openly gay is accepted in the women’s game.
# closer-look - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Player Watch: Davy Fitz converts former Wexford forward into brilliantly effective sweeper
Kevin Foley has assumed the key position in defence this season.
# closer-look - Monday 4 March, 2019
Player Watch: How Kerry made a reborn Tommy Walsh the focal point of their attack
The former AFL player scored four points against Monaghan to continue his strong start to the season.
# closer-look - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Tax authorities investigate payments from Barca to Messi's foundation
They’re suspicious that payments from the club may have been used to help the player evade taxes
# closer-look - Saturday 27 August, 2016
'I won't be watching the All-Ireland final, I'll be golfing or something' - Davy Fitzgerald
The Clare boss opened up in a season-long radio documentary by RTÉ.
# closer-look - Monday 6 June, 2016
FAI orders review of Athlone Town after club's failure to fulfil fixture
Players refused to travel to Waterford on Friday night due to a dispute over expenses.
# closer-look - Wednesday 13 April, 2016
Sport Ireland vows to work with Government to regulate MMA in Ireland
The governing body of Irish sport also added that it will not be conducting an investigation into the death of Joao Carvalho.
# closer-look - Tuesday 22 March, 2016
'Top class', 'compelling', 'what a club' - praise pours in for Crossmaglen Rangers TV documentary
The documentary was broadcast last night on BBC Northern Ireland.
# closer-look - Monday 14 March, 2016
A closer look: Mayo pain and scaling the Irish music charts, life at Castlebar Mitchels is never dull
Publican and club stalwart Mick Byrne knows better than to get his hopes up too high ahead of an All-Ireland final.
# closer-look - Sunday 13 March, 2016
A closer look: Ballyboden St Enda's has heart and soul to match 'superclub' status
The Dublin and Leinster champions will be hosting plenty of visitors from Mayo this week.
# closer-look - Friday 12 June, 2015
Analysis: Can Galway's underage rise finally see them match up to Mayo at senior level?
Huge Connacht clash on Sunday, we take a closer look at the teams involved.
# closer-look - Wednesday 10 June, 2015
Analysis: What does Donnchadh Walsh bring to Kerry and where will Paul Galvin fit in?
Kerry open their Munster championship campaign against Tipperary next Sunday.
# closer-look - Thursday 28 August, 2014
Analysis: How Mayo handled O'Donoghue in the draw and what they'll do for Kerry replay
Kerry’s danger man hit 1-3 last Sunday and will have a key role in Saturday’s replay.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7380)
No (5133)
I'm not sure (587)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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