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# countdown - Monday 3 August, 2015
# 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.”
# countdown - Monday 6 July, 2015
'I'm going to put McGregor on his back and punch a hole in his face' - Countdown to UFC 189
The promos keep coming.
# countdown - Wednesday 10 June, 2015
15 snap predictions with 100 days to go before the Rugby World Cup
Can we just fast forward there right now?
# countdown - Wednesday 3 June, 2015
Open thread: What advice would you give Junior and Leaving Cert students today?
You’ve got this.
# countdown - Tuesday 28 April, 2015
There was some gobshite on Countdown yesterday
Use it in a sentence.
# countdown - Thursday 16 April, 2015
This afternoon's Countdown just had a double 'erection' incident
Keep it up lads.
# countdown - Thursday 26 March, 2015
'We're running out of games': Leo Cullen fronting up for business end of the season
Friday marks Leinster’s penultimate fixture at the RDS this season, unless they can make a late push for the top two.
# countdown - Friday 20 March, 2015
Letter from Edinburgh: Schmidt looking for clarity in Murrayfield
Our man in Scotland checks in as anticipation begins to build for tomorrow’s Six Nations clash
# countdown - Monday 9 March, 2015
Camogie makes it onto Countdown after being added to the Oxford Dictionary
Seven beautiful letters.
Camogie makes it onto Countdown after being added to the Oxford Dictionary
Seven beautiful letters.
# countdown - Friday 16 January, 2015
Ever been a tourist in Ireland? How many of these Top 20 heritage sites have you seen?
What tops the list?
# countdown - Friday 28 November, 2014
The Waterford teenage star aiming to gun down Kerry's Stacks in Munster final
‘Dangerous’ Conor Gleeson can help the Nire unlock the Kerry kingpins.
# countdown - Wednesday 26 November, 2014
T Minus 400 to the Rugby World Cup, time to look at the likely squad
Put on the kettle, roll out the biscuits and help us pick the 17 forwards Joe Schmidt should take to the World Cup.
# countdown - Tuesday 30 September, 2014
A rather embarrassing eight-letter word popped up on Countdown today
*immature laughter*
# countdown - Wednesday 24 September, 2014
16 reasons why we're looking forward to the 2014 Ryder Cup
Meltdowns, masterstrokes, mastery, misery and mind games. We can’t wait now.
# countdown - Friday 19 September, 2014
14 pictures that prove All-Ireland fever has gripped Donegal and Kerry
They’ve been the bunting, flags and signs out in the south-west and the north-west.
# countdown - Wednesday 13 August, 2014
Ireland is absolutely pumped for the RWC semi-final against England
The Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final kicks off at five this afternoon, where will you be watching?
# countdown - Friday 11 July, 2014
If EU house price rises were a music chart, would Ireland make the top 5?
Yes, just.
# countdown - Saturday 24 May, 2014
Champions League final preview: Atletico Madrid players think Diego Simeone is 'God'
Portuguese midfielder Tiago says himself and his teammates could not think any more highly of their manager.
# countdown - Thursday 15 May, 2014
Falcao's dad says the striker is still a long way from being fully fit for the World Cup
Pray for El Tigre.
# countdown - Tuesday 18 March, 2014
Ferris, Ryan and Bowe in Schmidt's thoughts as World Cup planning begins
The Ireland coach pointed out that he has just 10 games to get his Six Nations champions ready for next year’s rugby showcase.
# countdown - Saturday 22 February, 2014
'Where it all began': RTÉ set the tone for today's Triple Crown showdown
Is it four o’clock yet?
# countdown - Friday 21 February, 2014
Twickenham selfie! Ireland's women get set for England challenge
The calm before the storm…
# countdown - Saturday 30 November, 2013
VIDEO: Turkey farm gets ready for Christmas
Gobble gobble.
# countdown - Saturday 12 October, 2013
‘My wee girl said, “Daddy where’s your medal?” She’s used to me coming home with something all the time’
Belfast boxer Tommy McCarthy launches his world championship challenge in Kazakhstan next week.
# countdown - Monday 24 June, 2013
In pictures: Ryan Giggs surprises Rachel Riley on special episode of Countdown
The episode of the popular Channel 4 show will air tomorrow.
# countdown - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
1 year out, World Cup's countdown clock unveiled in Rio
’365 Dias’ means ’365 Days’ you guys.
# countdown - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Lions 'ready to play' after added pressure of open day
Forwards coach Graham Rowntree noted that the extra eyes scrutinising his pack’s line-out is exactly what the squad needs.
# countdown - Monday 18 February, 2013
Someone's set up a website counting down to the end of Declan Kidney's contract
Haters gonna hate, Deccie.
# countdown - Monday 31 December, 2012
Poll: Are you venturing out to celebrate New Year's Eve?
With more organised events than ever before to help people ring in the New Year, do you plan on leaving your house to celebrate it?
# countdown - Friday 28 December, 2012
'Zlatan' earns his place in the Swedish dictionary
It won’t be long now before he’s accepted on Countdown.
# countdown - Monday 3 December, 2012
Drumroll please: And the headliners for Dublin's New Year's Eve festival are...
Clue: one is a Dublin singer and the other is a Kildare/Dublin indie rock band.
# countdown - Monday 24 September, 2012
Ryder Cup: Six of the best from Europe
The Ryder Cup has provided lots of memorable moments and we look at some of Europe’s finest moments.
# countdown - Friday 21 September, 2012
Clarke: I may lead the team out, but Andy Moran's still the captain
The Mayo goalkeeper paid tribute to his side’s absent talisman in the build-up to Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Donegal.
# countdown - Monday 17 September, 2012
Olazabal seeks right words for Ryder Cup
Europe’s skipper will produce a more serious speech than his preprocessor nick Faldo, he says, note and is expected to make a reference to his late Ryder Cup partner Seve Ballesteros.
# countdown - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
SHC final countdown: Here are our 7 favourite Joe Canning YouTube clips
Ahead of the big game, we bring you some of the Galway star man’s best moments.
# countdown - Friday 15 June, 2012
LIVE: Euro 2012, day 8
Moving swiftly on… It’s back to Group D later this evening and we’re all over it, throughout the day, so open up the Viscounts and get that kettle on. It was all just a bad dream, after all…
# countdown - Thursday 14 June, 2012
LIVE: Euro 2012, day 7
What, it’s been a week already? All the nerve-jangling build-up to Ireland’s clash with Spain is nestled safely in here.
# countdown - Sunday 10 June, 2012
Poll: Where are you watching the match tonight?
We want to know where you’ll be when Robbie sticks the ball in the Croatia net?