# confirmation

This year

2023

# Club Final Controversy

Kilmacud lodge appeal against All-Ireland club final replay decision

The GAA’s Central Appeals Committee confirmed its receipt of the appeal in a statement this afternoon.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 2:37 PM

All time

# confirmation

2,400 fans to attend Cork vs Limerick Munster hurling semi-final

The game act as a trial event, with only 200 spectators permitted to attend the other semi-final between Tipperary and Clare/Waterford.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 10:45 PM

# confirmation

Man City crowned Premier League champions as Leicester beat weakened Man United

An experimental United side lost 2-1 and can no longer mathematically catch Pep Guardiola’s longtime leaders.

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May 11th 2021, 7:52 PM

# exit door

Stoke City confirm departure of veteran Irish defender Stephen Ward

The Dubliner leaves the Potters after a one-season stay.

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Jul 20th 2020, 8:36 PM

# road to england

Women's Euro 2021 officially rescheduled for July 2022

Ireland are on track to qualify for the tournament in England.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 12:31 PM

# About time

UFC postpones next three events after coronavirus clampdown

President Dana White has confirmed the postponements.

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Mar 17th 2020, 10:13 AM

# confirmation

FAI postpone all football activity in Ireland

Everything has been cancelled until at least 29 March.

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Mar 12th 2020, 5:28 PM

# confirmation

US Senate poised to confirm Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh later today

If Kavanaugh is confirmed, Trump will have succeeded in having his two picks seated on the court.

8.8k

Oct 6th 2018, 9:48 AM

# Brett Kavanaugh

Trump stands by Supreme Court nominee after sex assault allegation

Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the lifetime post would see the balance of the Court swing towards conservatism.

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Updated

Sep 17th 2018, 10:49 PM

# Waterford

Halligan says he was barred from being confirmation sponsor because of Eighth Amendment stance

The Bishop of Waterford said in a statement that a confirmation sponsor must be a “practising Catholic”.

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May 21st 2018, 8:13 AM

# confirmation

United target Sergio Ramos has made a decision regarding his future

Ramos has been linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer.

8.2k

Aug 17th 2015, 9:52 AM

Voices

Opinion: First Holy Communion etiquette for sensible spenders

Let me warn you now about those who may try to get you spending against your will – and help you to defend yourself.

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May 17th 2014, 12:00 PM

# evening fix

The Evening Fix... now with added Barack Obama playing Daniel Day-Lewis

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

8.2k

Apr 28th 2013, 8:00 PM

# Money

Government criticised for scrapping Communion and Confirmation grants

The Department of Social Protection confirmed it was scrapping grants which covered the costs of religious sacraments.

18.6k

184

Apr 11th 2013, 7:30 PM

# mobility allowance

Final Mobility Allowance installment payment due on 26 June

The HSE has written to all recipients of the allowance informing them of the final date of payment.

4.7k

Mar 15th 2013, 5:34 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should preparation for sacraments remain the job of teachers?

Over 70 per cent of primary school teachers have said that they are spending longer than allocated on preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Should this be changed?

10.1k

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Mar 11th 2013, 9:38 AM

# Education

Fewer teachers now teaching religion 'willingly'

The figures in the current INTO survey were compared to similar research undertaken 10 years ago.

8.4k

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Mar 11th 2013, 8:04 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 4:45 PM