# contest

Last year

2022

# close affair

Emerging Ireland survive late scare to seal second win in South Africa

Simon Easterby’s side racked up a big early lead but were drawn into a battle in Bloemfontein.

22.6k

Oct 5th 2022, 6:10 PM

All time

# poachers

Beirne braced for breakdown battle in Paris with Barnes not ruled out as ref

Ireland and France both have strong jackal threats in their teams.

10.6k

Oct 27th 2020, 6:00 PM

# contest

Analysis: The small details that make a huge difference in winning the aerial battle

Professional performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the contests in the air in this Six Nations.

9.3k

Feb 26th 2020, 1:14 PM

# contest

Michelle O’Neill retained Sinn Fein vice presidency with two thirds of vote

Michelle O’Neill was re-elected as the party’s vice-president last weekend.

20.6k

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Nov 22nd 2019, 2:03 PM

# Race to the top

Michael Gove enters the race to become Tory party leader

Gove joins an already crowded race to become Tory leader.

8.6k

May 26th 2019, 9:53 AM

# Breakdown

Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat

The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.

47.0k

Apr 23rd 2019, 9:30 PM

# Battle

Ireland look to blow the roof off Wales' Grand Slam party in Cardiff

A bruising encounter in the rain awaits at Principality Stadium.

20.6k

Mar 16th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Up In The Air

'That one-man lift, they're obviously putting their own player in danger'

CJ Stander says he could have protected Peter O’Mahony ‘a bit better’ in the air.

21.0k

Jun 25th 2018, 1:00 AM

# In the dock

Israel Folau to face disciplinary hearing after challenges on Peter O'Mahony

The Wallabies fullback has received a citing commissioner’s warning on top of his yellow card.

27.8k

Jun 24th 2018, 5:38 AM

# you're gorgeous

Martha the Mastiff is the world's ugliest dog

Martha bagged the top prize in the 29th World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in California.

36.1k

Jun 24th 2017, 1:43 PM

# NEW LEADER

Leo Varadkar's first words as Fine Gael leader: 'Prejudice has no hold in this Republic'

The newly elected leader got a rapturous applause in Dublin’s Mansion House.

35.4k

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Jun 2nd 2017, 7:48 PM

# Around The World

Take a look at more of the amazing photos competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries.

24.1k

May 12th 2017, 9:30 PM

# nature photos

These stunning photos are competing for National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries.

22.0k

May 7th 2017, 11:00 AM

# fiery

Scotland wary of Ringrose pace, Henshaw power and Sexton loops

The rivalry between the Scots and the Irish has been growing in recent times.

5.9k

Jan 31st 2017, 6:00 AM

# contest

Wozniacki, Kerber put friendship aside at US Open

Meanwhile, defending champion Novak Djokovic booked a 10th straight US Open semi-final appearance last night.

5.8k

Sep 7th 2016, 9:14 AM

# Mum's the word

Andrea Leadsom is in hot water for saying she should be prime minister because she's a mother

Leadsom’s rival for the Conservative leadership, Theresa May, is unable to have children.

20.7k

Jul 9th 2016, 11:02 AM

# Innovation

Analysis: Intelligent Chiefs push the boundaries by refusing the ruck

This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.

96.6k

Mar 26th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Natural Wonders

10 stunning photos that show you parts of nature like you've never seen them

Amazing work from talented photographers.

32.0k

Mar 14th 2015, 9:15 AM

# contest

Analysis: What the hell was Sean O'Brien doing to the England maul?

There was an odd incident in the 22nd minute of play yesterday in Dublin.

32.3k

Mar 2nd 2015, 7:49 PM

# not dustin

One of these acts will represent Ireland in the Eurovision ... if we get there

Previous winner Charlie McGettigan has written one of the songs.

20.7k

Feb 9th 2015, 8:41 AM

# ballot

'We're ready': Fianna Fáil selects two familiar faces to run in the next general election

Party leader Micheál Martin and finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath, were nominated in Cork South Central.

13.9k

Dec 13th 2014, 1:06 PM

# twilight

Twilight to return... in new series of short films on Facebook

We can’t believe it either.

1.7k

Oct 1st 2014, 2:32 PM

# contest

It's 'great news' that child beauty pageants have been axed - Senator

The Universal Royalty Beauty Contest is planning to proceed with its Belfast pageant.

11.0k

Aug 13th 2014, 5:00 PM

# contest

'I'm the right person at the right time': Alex White joins Joan Burton in contest for Labour leadership

The Minister of State at the Department of Health has promised to “bridge the disconnect” between his party and voters.

9.3k

May 30th 2014, 12:15 PM

# Lovely Girls

(Somewhat ironic) photos of the winner of 2FM's 'Miss Personality' contest

The Miss Ireland finals beckon.

42.4k

May 30th 2014, 12:05 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Morning. It’s Friday and it’s June bank holiday. Here’s the nine things you need to know.

6.2k

May 30th 2014, 8:35 AM

# Lovely Girls

2FM responds to criticism of 'Miss Personality' contest, says men can't enter

Looks don’t count… for now.

37.3k

May 20th 2014, 6:10 PM

# Lovely Girls

Tubridy's 'lovely girl' contest met with mockery

Do you want to be ‘Miss Personality 2014?’.

8.3k

May 20th 2014, 3:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: “Why Us?” - The reason Ireland has not won a Eurovision since 1996

We thought we had the makings of a Eurovision winner – but what are we doing wrong?

360

May 10th 2014, 7:00 PM

# contest

Tymoshenko to run for president of Ukraine

The 53 year old made the announcement today.

7.9k

Mar 27th 2014, 2:24 PM

# Election 2014

Outgoing IFA president says he has the skills for MEP job

John Bryan is expected to run for Fine Gael in the European elections this summer.

5.7k

Jan 8th 2014, 10:27 AM

# Thanksgiving

Obama pardons Popcorn, the National Thanksgiving turkey

Popcorn was declared the winner of the 2013 National Thanksgiving Turkey competition and won’t end up on someone’s plate tomorrow.

10.4k

Nov 27th 2013, 10:41 PM

# winners

Congrats! Ireland's Young Scientist winners scoop first prize at EU contest

Ciara Judge, Emer Hickey and Sophie Healy-Throw scooped first prize for their research into the effect of bacteria on plant germination.

12.3k

Sep 24th 2013, 6:13 PM

# Jillian van Turnhout

Senator calls for child beauty pageant to be cancelled

The Universal Royalty Beauty Pageant is taking place in Dublin this weekend, but Jillian Van Turnhout said the contest has ‘no place in Ireland’.

10.5k

Sep 19th 2013, 1:09 PM

# Robert Mugabe

Photos: Zimbabwe goes to the polls amid fears of vote-rigging

Robert Mugabe has been in power for 33 years, but has promised to step down if he loses this election.

3.2k

Jul 31st 2013, 9:00 AM

# Hot Dog

Man scoffs 69 hot dogs, breaking own record

Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut retained the Mustard Yellow International Belt for a seventh straight year.

8.9k

Jul 4th 2013, 9:39 PM

# contest

'Beauty pageants do not sexualise children' says contest organiser

A child beauty pageant organiser who is bringing an American-style version to Ireland this year has hit back against criticism, stating these competitions have been in the US for over fifty years.

8.1k

May 24th 2013, 3:01 PM

# medium rare

US Rugby invites Irish fans to take part in epic tailgating contest

Southern Comfort are giving out prizes to the supporters that set up the best pre-match party.

3.4k

May 23rd 2013, 3:39 PM

Evening Wrap

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

10.8k

Sep 25th 2012, 4:50 PM

# perfect opening line

Is this the worst possible opening sentence to a novel?

A US university has announced the winner of a contest to find the worst-possible opening sentence to a novel. Warning: it’s pretty bad.

15.7k

Aug 14th 2012, 10:52 AM