# Confidence

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Want to improve your self-belief at work? We put your questions to an expert

From workplace bullies to imposter syndrome – we covered it all.

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Jun 8th 2018, 5:12 PM

# Confidence boost

Silence your inner critic: How to be more confident at work (and why your boss will thank you)

How to tackle those nagging doubts.

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Jun 8th 2018, 5:11 PM

# stepping down

Sean Canney quits the Independent Alliance

He announced the move this morning.

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May 4th 2018, 9:54 AM

# within reach

'It would be really special if we managed to get three championships in five years'

Joe Schmidt says he must find a balance between being critical of young players and building their confidence.

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Feb 28th 2018, 6:00 AM

# sky blue rising

'There is a firm belief there that this year we can win the All-Ireland and we will win'

Dublin can become the top camogie side in the country and lift the O’Duffy Cup in September, according to Eimear McCarthy.

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Feb 18th 2018, 7:05 AM

# europe's elite

'It's now' - Kompany says time is here for City to go all the way in Champions League

The defender is feeling confident.

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Feb 12th 2018, 9:45 PM

# Confidence

Irish shoppers more optimistic after bargain hunting in post-Christmas sales

“The survey may not be signalling a return of the boom but it does suggest a marked easing in gloom.”

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Feb 12th 2018, 7:45 AM

# belief

'I'm sure we'll get a bit of stick for it in the review, for celebrating like footballers!'

Conor Murray says he knew Johnny Sexton’s drop goal was going over as soon as he hit it.

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Feb 4th 2018, 8:23 AM

# Confidence

'Oisin Gough was very visionary. He was like, 'No, we need to go for an All-Ireland''

Cuala had remarkable self belief in their ability even before they started to dominate in Dublin.

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Dec 1st 2017, 6:50 AM

# science of confidence

Dry mouth, sweaty hands: Why do people hate public speaking?

It’s something a lot of us are afraid of.

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Nov 11th 2017, 9:30 PM

# Confidence

Positive news for Ireland as Scott Hogan rediscovers goalscoring touch

18-year-old Jake Doyle-Hayes, who grew up in Cavan, also featured in Aston Villa’s 4-1 victory.

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Aug 22nd 2017, 9:55 PM

# PGa Championship

McIlroy says he has nothing to prove as he looks to end major drought

‘I don’t feel like I need to prove anything to anyone,’ he said. ‘I never lost faith. I’ve always believed in my own abilities. I still do.’

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Aug 9th 2017, 10:53 AM

# Orchard Delight

Clarke's impact, McGeeney's silence, and growing confidence: Armagh's return to the big stage

‘I’d love to see them have a cut at it this weekend and I don’t see any reason why they won’t,’ says former Armagh player Aaron Kernan.

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Jul 26th 2017, 2:17 PM

# looking well guards

A new survey commissioned by An Garda Síochána says 92% of people trust the force

The figures will now be released every quarter.

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Jul 26th 2017, 12:28 PM

# Confidence

Henderson one of the unlucky ones after Gatland rewards winning Lions

Warren Gatland believes his unchanged 23 have more to give in the final Test.

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Jul 6th 2017, 10:57 PM

# in high supply

Do you trust the gardaí? The gardaí's own survey claims nearly 90% of us do

Most people were surveyed before the Templemore and whistleblower scandals came to light.

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Jun 14th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Confidence

'I think it’ll be over by the first or second round'

Michael Conlan takes on Mexican journeyman Alfredo Chanez in his second professional fight tonight.

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May 26th 2017, 1:52 PM

# Confidence

'North London is ours' - Alli revels in Spurs' ascendance

Arsenal fans are set to endure plenty of barbs from Tottenham in the coming weeks and the young midfielder was among the first to have his say.

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Apr 30th 2017, 11:58 PM

# Breath tests

Just under half of people have confidence in the gardaí

There has been added scrutiny on An Garda Síochána in recent times.

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Apr 11th 2017, 7:33 AM

# staggering

'It is inevitable we will identify more examples of bad practice': Garda Commissioner

Enda Kenny earlier reiterated his confidence in Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan.

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Mar 25th 2017, 2:45 PM

# trying times

Fianna Fáil says government is 'incoherent and shambolic' but will 'ensure it survives'

The motion was tabled in response to a motion of no confidence in Enda Kenny tabled by Sinn Féin.

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Feb 15th 2017, 9:08 AM

# Confidence

'I'm blessed with golden genes' - Adebayor ready for new Premier League chance

Having impressed for Togo this month despite being without a club, Adebayor hopes he has won some suitors in England.

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Jan 24th 2017, 12:21 PM

# Confidence

'Forget the past - Liverpool are good enough to win the Premier League!'

Under previous managers, they have challenged for the Premier League title but have always fallen short.

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Dec 25th 2016, 11:18 AM

# Confidence

Trimble on beating All Blacks: 'If it is possible to do it once, it is possible to do it again'

The Ulster star is optimistic about Ireland’s chances of securing back-to-back wins over New Zealand.

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Nov 8th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Confidence

'A couple more wins and I hope we'll see the real Jose'

Phil Neville wants to see more of the fighting spirit the coach showed against Pep Guardiola whilst at Real Madrid.

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Oct 27th 2016, 1:35 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you have confidence in Nama?

The government says it does. But do you?

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Sep 15th 2016, 9:51 AM

# Confidence

'There's no reason why I can't win a gold medal'

Greg Broderick tells The42 that himself and MHS Going Global can have a big impact in Rio in the coming days.

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Aug 7th 2016, 10:00 AM

# Confidence

'The manager changed the way we play and it gave me and Cyrus a licence to go forward'

The player also revealed he considered leaving Burnley owing to a lack of first-team action previously.

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Mar 29th 2016, 11:57 PM

# improv diary

Be silly, have fun and don't worry what you look like

Silence that inner giraffe – or whoever tells you to stay quiet.

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Mar 19th 2016, 8:00 PM

# Confidence

Louis van Gaal talks up Manchester United title hopes after 'sparkling' displays

The Dutchman feels another good result against Chelsea on Sunday can reignite their challenge.

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Feb 5th 2016, 9:06 PM

Voices

Struggling with confidence? Keep going, keep trying and be kind to yourself

If you have a deep‐rooted problem, treat it as you would a physical or practical problem, and seek expert advice.

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Jan 31st 2016, 6:30 PM

# Confidence

'Of course I can win my Ireland place back'

The Dublin-born striker is also ultimately aiming to regain his spot in the Celtic side.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 11:20 AM

# Making a move

Netflix doesn't believe its unblocker crackdown will cause users to leave

Its CEO says “there’s probably so few of them” who will turn to piracy because of its decision to crackdown on VPNs.

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Jan 20th 2016, 4:45 PM

# make or break

Munster's Foley - 'Fellas are smiling a small bit, as opposed to last month'

The southern province face a pivotal European clash in Paris this evening.

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Jan 9th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Confidence

Rooney ends 11-month away goal drought as United outclass Everton

Louis van Gaal’s men earned their first league victory in four years at Goodison Park today

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Oct 17th 2015, 5:09 PM

# Confidence

Schmidt's Ireland have 'solutions up their sleeve' to hit World Cup stride

The Kiwi head coach is eager for the show to start for real.

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Sep 18th 2015, 7:00 AM

# Confidence

In-form Pat's secure club record 9 wins in a row

Greg Bolger’s goal proved the difference between the sides tonight.

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Aug 14th 2015, 9:53 PM

# Confidence

Southampton star reveals Fantasy Football team (and yes, he's picked himself)

The defender’s side also includes a number of current and ex-teammates.

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Aug 11th 2015, 2:40 PM

# trust

'He studies the game unbelievably hard' - Ireland's players laud Schmidt

Captain Paul O’Connell says the players’ trust in their head coach has never wavered.

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Mar 24th 2015, 10:10 AM

# Confidence

'We're ready for this match and we're going there to win' - France coach PSA

Philippe Saint-André respects Ireland but says his team have the quality to earn victory in Dublin.

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Feb 12th 2015, 10:06 AM