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# Controversial

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"New Zealand deserves them": Louis Walsh has his say on fired X Factor judges
The duo, meanwhile, have travelled to LA.
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Mar 18th 2015, 1:16 PM
# Controversial
Shaun Edwards thinks an important part of Ireland's game-plan should be banned from rugby
Edwards does not look fondly upon the choke tackle.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 6:16 PM
# Controversial
Asafa Powell pulls up in warm-up, forced to withdraw from Athlone race
AIT had previously defended its decision to invite Powell after the Jamaican was found guilty of doping in 2013.
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Feb 18th 2015, 9:20 PM
# crackling rosie
People are complaining about this pig who's just trying to raise money for children
‘Crackling Rosie’ will be auctioned off in a few weeks to raise money for children who have suffered brain damage.
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Feb 18th 2015, 9:05 PM
# Controversial
Finn Russell gets cited for taking out Dan Biggar in the air - but should he have been?
Fans have been hotly debating whether Russell should be punished even further.
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Feb 16th 2015, 4:47 PM
# Twitter Reaction
Katie Hopkins appeared on the Late Late Show and all hell broke loose...
Sometimes you think you’ve seen it all…
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Feb 14th 2015, 8:15 AM
# Controversial
Urban Outfitters under fire for selling a throw reminiscent of Holocaust prisoner clothing
They’re at it again.
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Feb 12th 2015, 8:28 AM
# Fish Farm
Decision on Galway Bay salmon farm expected before the summer
An application for the fish farm was made by the Irish Sea Fisheries Board in 2012.
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Feb 7th 2015, 12:39 PM
# Controversial
Seth Rogen says American Sniper reminds him of fictional Nazi propaganda, Twitter explodes
The Canadian actor’s comments have started a debate around the film’s content.
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Jan 20th 2015, 2:53 PM
# underfire
Australian batsman denies racially taunting Indian opponent after telling him to 'speak English'
It’s not the first time David Warner has been embroiled in controversy.
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Jan 19th 2015, 8:31 PM
# dapper laughs
Dapper Laughs returned to Twitter today, but how did the internet react?
The controversial comedian is back from the dead.
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Jan 14th 2015, 8:10 PM
# Controversial
You might be surprised by who Pellegrini thinks is the Premier League's best player
The 61-year-old Chilean manager gave his thoughts in a recent interview with AS.
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Jan 14th 2015, 10:21 AM
# Controversial
Suarez named in FIFPro World Reserve XI
The former Liverpool man made the side despite sitting out a large chunk of the year through suspension. He is joined in attack by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar
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Jan 14th 2015, 6:30 AM
# Controversial
There was one highly questionable selection in the FIFPRO team of the year
David Luiz? Really?
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Jan 12th 2015, 5:59 PM
# Controversial
Joe Brolly thinks modern Gaelic Football is 'depressing'
The controversial pundit compared players to “indentured slaves” and feels they are “wasting valuable years of their lives”.
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Jan 7th 2015, 12:00 PM
# Second chance
Ched Evans in talks to sign for League One club, says PFA chief
Gordon Taylor told BBC Radio 5 Live that the convicted rapist is in discussions to make a return to football.
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Jan 4th 2015, 11:40 AM
# Controversial
Here is why Katie Hopkins' comments on Ebola have left the internet fuming
She’s at it again.
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Dec 30th 2014, 5:57 PM
# Controversial
'He's served his time and wants to play football' - Hartlepool boss interested in Ched Evans
Ronnie Moore says bringing the convicted rapist to the League Two club is ‘a possibility’.
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Dec 20th 2014, 6:45 PM
# Controversial
Messi is magical, Ronaldo isn't - Ronaldinho
But the ex-Brazil star admits the Real Madrid talisman is a “very complete player”.
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Dec 3rd 2014, 7:54 PM
# Out?
After sacking three managers this year, Leeds owner Massimo Cellino may be forced to quit
The controversial Italian has failed the Football League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
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Dec 1st 2014, 1:06 PM
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I wasn't racist to Patrice Evra - Luis Suarez
The Uruguay star is closing in on a comeback but has reopened old wounds over an incident which occurred during his time in England.
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Oct 14th 2014, 7:08 PM
# Controversial
Councillors surprised and shocked to hear work will begin soon on Poolbeg incinerator
One councillor said it would have been “good manners and good practice” to contact them.
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Sep 21st 2014, 4:11 PM
# Controversial
Poolbeg incinerator is set to go ahead
The €500 million incinerator will process over 550,000 tonnes of waste each year.
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Sep 5th 2014, 8:18 PM
# local jobs for local people
Galway councillor says jobs on new motorway should go to Irish people first
Michael Fahy says he is not against people from the EU getting jobs in Ireland but that local people should be given priority.
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Aug 21st 2014, 8:53 PM
# Controversial
Marouane Fellaini nominates David Moyes for ice bucket challenge
The Belgian midfielder has dared his former boss to step up to the task.
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Aug 20th 2014, 8:59 PM
# Controversial
BAI says Mooney Show was wrong to broadcast programme supporting same-sex marriage
The BAI agreed with a listener who complained that the programme was not objective in its discussion about same-sex marriage.
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Aug 14th 2014, 10:49 PM
# joan rivers
So, why is everyone losing the head with Joan Rivers over Palestine comments?
The comedian has come under fire for her controversial views.
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Aug 8th 2014, 4:31 PM
# Twittersphere
Twitter reacts to Celtic's controversial Champions League re-instatement
The site was in equal parts amused, angered and baffled by UEFA’s decision earlier.
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Aug 8th 2014, 12:59 PM
# Controversial
Frank Lampard set to join Manchester City on loan from New York - reports
The 36-year-old midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea.
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Aug 1st 2014, 9:06 PM
# on the nore
Protester builds 'raft' to stop building of controversial Kilkenny bridge
The council was told that it has no power to halt the building of the disputed bridge.
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Jul 28th 2014, 12:20 PM
# Controversial
Wexford GAA release video highlighting referee's performance following Laois loss
Anthony Nolan’s display has come under scrutiny.
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Jul 7th 2014, 9:36 PM
# Controversial
Louis van Gaal suggests FIFA favour Brazil
Bad refereeing decisions have led to claims that the governing body were giving preferential treatment.
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Jun 22nd 2014, 10:32 PM
# Controversial
Barry Manilow was trending last night for ALL the wrong reasons
He writes the songs (the songs), but we’re not focusing on those.
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May 10th 2014, 1:45 PM
# Controversial
Trapattoni claims Irish people more passionate about rugby than soccer
The former Ireland manager expressed his views in a column for Gazzetto dello Sport.
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May 9th 2014, 6:55 PM
# Controversial
Should Man United's Rafael have been sent off for this incident?
Brendan Rodgers’ side beat their rivals at Old Trafford today.
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Mar 16th 2014, 2:40 PM
# Controversial
An NBC interviewer made a US Winter Olympian cry after continually questioning him about his dead brother
Unsurprisingly, Christin Cooper has received significant criticism for her interviewing technique.
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Feb 17th 2014, 9:53 PM
# Controversial
Gay people don't play sport because it is too manly - Neil Francis
The former Ireland lock and Sunday Independent columnist made his comments on Off The Ball.
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Feb 16th 2014, 3:58 PM
# yummy mummies
Katie Hopkins didn't go down too well on the Late Late last night
There was UPROAR.
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Feb 1st 2014, 10:20 AM
# einstein couple
Not for kids or nuns: Here's how to market a controversial message
The Einstein Couple designed the posters for the controversial new Lars Von Trier film – and we could all learn a thing or two from them.
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Jan 26th 2014, 11:30 AM
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Bullied 15-year-old given free nose job by charity which claims to 'empower children'
‘We can’t go after the bully, but we can try and empower the children.’
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Jan 6th 2014, 6:00 PM
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