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# countdown - Thursday 24 October, 2019
Running the Dublin City Marathon this Sunday? Here are some last-minute tips and advice
Personal trainer David Last returns with some tips for the big day.
# countdown - Saturday 31 August, 2019
What's going to happen in the 9 weeks between now and the Brexit deadline?
The UK and the EU are running out of time, options and patience (you’d imagine).
# countdown - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Poll: Do you think there will be a no-deal Brexit?
Boris Johnson says he doesn’t believe there will be, but is prepared for it nonetheless.
# countdown - Tuesday 9 April, 2019
Analysis: Peter O'Mahony's sweeping turnover sets a clever trend
The Highlanders adopted the tactic with time running out against the Hurricanes last weekend.
Can Patrick Reed join an exclusive club when he begins the defence of his Green Jacket this week?
The American has not won a tournament since last year’s victory in Augusta.
# countdown - Saturday 2 March, 2019
Michel Barnier says EU is open to negotiating on Brexit 'guarantees' but not on the backstop
Barnier also suggested the EU would be open to a “technical” delay to Brexit.
# countdown - Monday 18 February, 2019
Healy, Mageean and Barr lead the way to Glasgow as strong Irish team named for European Indoors
A strong Irish team of 16 athletes has been chosen for next month’s European Indoor Athletics Championships.
# countdown - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Brian Kerr says 'it’s time for one of the Dublin teams to stand up again' ahead of 2019 kick-off
The former Irish boss believes Shamrock Rovers are under pressure to compete for the league title this year.
# countdown - Monday 29 October, 2018
A Brexit timeline: How much time is actually left to strike a deal?
Here’s what’s happened so far, and what’s still to come in the Brexit negotiations.
# countdown - Friday 6 July, 2018
Sky Sports confirm live fixtures with Man United to kick off 2018/19 Premier League campaign
The new season gets up and running in five weeks’ time on 10 August.
# countdown - Thursday 24 May, 2018
'No' side say proposals too extreme, while 'Yes' calls this a 'once-in-a-generation' chance
Both sides held their last press events on the eve of the Eighth Amendment referendum.
# countdown - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
Susie Dent from Countdown has explained where the word 'bollocks' came from
David O’Doherty asked what we all wanted to know.
# countdown - Friday 1 December, 2017
'If UK Brexit offer is unacceptable to Ireland it will be unacceptable to Europe' - Donald Tusk
Ireland will be consulted on any offer put forward by the UK.
# countdown - Thursday 2 November, 2017
# countdown - Friday 20 October, 2017
The word 'gobshite' came up on yesterday's episode of Countdown and it was pretty amusing
“How did that gobshite get on the television?”
# countdown - Wednesday 19 April, 2017
Hartley expected to miss out as Lions squad speculation ramps up
Ireland will likely have a sizable contingent for the tour to New Zealand.
# countdown - Tuesday 28 March, 2017
Less than 72 hours left for raffle winner to claim €1 million prize
Ticketholders have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize in person at National Lottery Headquarters on Abbey Street in Dublin.
# countdown - Thursday 23 March, 2017
Lottery team head to Cork to find owner of €1 million winning ticket as deadline looms
The winner has until next Friday to claim their prize.
# countdown - Thursday 2 March, 2017
Ricky Tomlinson claims former Countdown presenter Richard Whiteley was MI5 spook
Whiteley’s family have denied the claims.
# countdown - Friday 3 February, 2017
# countdown - Monday 16 January, 2017
Gerry Adams says Stormont collapse is not a threat to the peace process
Adams said he does not think the Taoiseach has “good instincts” when it comes to dealing with these issues.
The deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire will have no choice but name a date for elections later today.
# countdown - Tuesday 3 January, 2017
An Australian TV show hosted what could be the world's saddest New Year's countdown
A fitting end to the year that was, no?
# countdown - Thursday 8 December, 2016
The story of the Mayo GAA curse got told in full on Channel 4's Countdown
Foxford on the map.
The story of the Mayo GAA curse got told in full on Channel 4's Countdown
Foxford on the map.
# countdown - Sunday 23 October, 2016
Latest poll puts Clinton at a double-digit lead over Trump
With just over two weeks to go before Election Day, the two White House hopefuls are targeting key battleground states like Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania
# countdown - Monday 3 October, 2016
Pound sterling drops to 3 year low as March deadline set on Brexit
Theresa May announced that Britain will trigger Brexit negotiations by the end of March
# countdown - Thursday 4 August, 2016
Ticket holder claims €381,863 Euromillions prize just in time
The winning ticket was bought in Midleton, Co Cork.
# countdown - Tuesday 5 July, 2016
Today's Countdown just delivered the perfect Irish insult
You’re such an effing tinycraic.
# countdown - Wednesday 22 June, 2016
# countdown - Wednesday 2 March, 2016
'UFC 196 Countdown' goes behind the scenes of McGregor's training camp
Conor McGregor will return to the octagon to face Nate Diaz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday.
# countdown - Wednesday 10 February, 2016
Everybody needs a friend as dedicated as this guy
Birthday greetings done right. Sort of.
# countdown - Tuesday 19 January, 2016
Scotland's squad for the Six Nations includes these two new faces
Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland have impressed Vern Cotter.
# countdown - Monday 7 December, 2015
Setanta Sports will air an hour-long UFC 194 preview show tonight
The build-up to Saturday night has well and truly kicked off.
# countdown - Tuesday 1 December, 2015
This preview will definitely get you in the mood for McGregor-Aldo and UFC 194
Only 11 more sleeps…
# countdown - Tuesday 15 September, 2015
# countdown - Monday 3 August, 2015
There was a seriously unfortunate moment on Countdown this afternoon
Pray for Rachel.
# countdown - Sunday 19 July, 2015
Galway man makes it to live shows of Countdown
“I always knew the address in my head and that they were always looking for contestants.”
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Poll: Will you vote in the general election on 8 February?
IN JUST OVER two weeks the country will go to the polls and cast a vote on who they want to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
Last Monday, candidates began canvassing in their respective constituencies in a bid to win support, while opinion polls have added further pressure to the bigger parties looking for a path into government.
Today is the last day for members of the public to register to vote. It is also the last day for election candidates to register their candidacy.
So with the race hotting up, we’re asking: Will you vote in the general election on 8 February?
Poll Results:
Yes (9872)
No (1234)
Don't care/No interest (345)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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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