# Domestic

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# Wicklow

Gardaí continue to question man over death of woman in Wicklow

The woman was found dead after a violent attack at a house in Enniskerry yesterday.

34.0k

Dec 25th 2021, 1:13 PM

# Foundation

'We have a perfect storm... The game is changing and we need to change with it'

As Irish women’s rugby rebuilds, the AIL and inter-pros will play a key role.

12.8k

Oct 9th 2021, 10:00 AM

# club rugby

The AIL is finally back after a long, long wait

Cork Con will be aiming to pick up where they left off in Division 1A.

6.3k

Sep 30th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Domestic

'I would love to see young and experienced players go back into a boosted AIL'

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly included discussion of domestic rugby’s place in the pyramid.

12.0k

Jun 17th 2021, 7:30 PM

# Homegrown

Birr men making an impression as Leinster's Dooley gets back into swing of things

The 26-year-old loosehead was in excellent form last season before the lockdown.

10.9k

Oct 31st 2020, 8:45 AM

# Derbies

SA Rugby announces new seven-team 'Super Rugby Unlocked' competition

The Cheetahs, Pumas, and Griquas have joined the four existing Super Rugby sides.

8.3k

Sep 28th 2020, 3:38 PM

# hometown

Dan Carter to line out for rural club Southbridge on bye weekend for Blues

The 38-year-old out-half has yet to make his first Super Rugby Aotearoa appearance.

6.5k

Jun 30th 2020, 11:40 AM

# Stunning Rugby

U20s star Jack Crowley's score among nominations for AIL try of the season

There were some stunning efforts on the men’s and women’s leagues this season.

7.9k

Apr 29th 2020, 1:46 PM

# Prolific

Ex-Munster lock Hayes finishes joint-top try scorer in AIL's Division 1A

Clontarf’s Sean Kearns was top points scorer after his return from Australia.

12.6k

Apr 27th 2020, 11:50 AM

# unbeaten

'They can look back with pride... their effort wasn't null and void'

Defending champions Cork Con ended an unbeaten season with 14 wins from 14 in the AIL.

7.8k

Mar 31st 2020, 3:31 PM

# Courts

Man who punched girlfriend 'more than five but less than ten times' given suspended sentence

David Swords, from Dublin, pleaded guilty to the assault.

37.0k

Oct 22nd 2019, 8:51 PM

# get organised

Kitchen wrecking your head? How to organise it and have an easier life

We asked an expert for some simple tips.

20.1k

Jul 11th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Moscow

Russian man kills nine people after drunken row at party

The alleged assailant gunned down five men and four women after a drinking session on Saturday night.

20.5k

Jun 5th 2017, 7:15 PM

# UBL

Joe Schmidt presents awards to Ireland's leading club rugby players

Cork Con’s Niall Kenneally was named Ulster Bank League Division 1A Player of the Year.

6.1k

May 26th 2017, 1:48 PM

# UBL

The cream of Ireland's domestic rugby talent back in action this weekend

Here are the fixtures across the divisions today in the Ulster Bank League.

7.6k

Sep 17th 2016, 1:40 PM

# Provincial

Collisions, kids and Connacht are class: A dozen great images from the Pro12 year

Irish provinces said goodbye to some great servants in 2015.

5.4k

Dec 23rd 2015, 1:26 PM

# Investigation

Limerick man killed in domestic dispute in North Carolina

Investigators say that they are not looking for anyone outside the home.

26.1k

Aug 4th 2015, 7:31 AM

# club rugby

Clontarf aiming for 'massive feat' with back-to-back AIL titles

Andy Wood’s men take on Lansdowne in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A final this weekend.

5.7k

May 7th 2015, 8:05 PM

# Domestic

Last night's Room to Improve was a seriously tense affair

We’d never seen such drama *breathes*

9.5k

Feb 23rd 2015, 11:55 AM

# Kilnaleck

Garda Jerry McCabe killer questioned over stabbing of his wife Pauline Tully McAuley

Pearse McAuley is being held at Cavan Garda Station.

41.4k

Dec 25th 2014, 9:57 AM

# Domestic Violence

"We have started to look a bit closer at the purple eye-sockets, the broken ribs" --- Enda Kenny

The Taoiseach gave a moving speech on the issue of domestic violence at the launch of a refuge today.

18.1k

Nov 10th 2014, 6:00 PM

# shelter

Domestic violence: Over 2,000 children taken to emergency refuges last year

Services across Ireland answered 46,137 helpline calls in 2013 — or 126 calls each day.

3.5k

Oct 22nd 2014, 8:50 AM

# club rugby

Here are your Division 1A and 1B Ulster Bank League previews

You can watch the Clontarf v UCD clash live from the comfort of your couch this evening, before a busy Saturday of AIL action.

2.9k

Oct 3rd 2014, 2:18 PM

# club rugby

Here are your division 1A and 1B Ulster Bank League previews

There are some tasty ties in the top two divisions of the Irish domestic game.

3.4k

Sep 20th 2014, 8:15 AM

# My Goodness

Guinness confirmed as new Pro12 title sponsor

The Irish brewery takes over sponsorship of the league from RaboDirect.

11.6k

Jul 10th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Club Concerns

Suarez to miss 13 Liverpool games under terms of four-month ban

That is unless he successfully appeals FIFA’s ruling, or transfers clubs before the new season.

7.3k

Jun 26th 2014, 4:26 PM

# Domestic

Man-of-the-match display from Lyons helps Con to Bateman Cup victory

Gerry Hurley was assured with the boot as UCD were beaten at Temple Hill.

4.1k

May 3rd 2014, 4:53 PM

# Domestic

Old Belvedere's Danny Riordan scoops top prize at Ulster Bank League awards

Division 1A champions Clontarf picked up no less than four trophies after their superb league success.

6.0k

Apr 24th 2014, 8:15 PM

# Domestic

Strong club rugby in Ireland helping to develop U20 internationals - Ruddock

The Ireland U20 coach says AIL exposure has challenged the pecking order in his squad ahead of the Junior World Championship.

4.6k

Apr 17th 2014, 7:30 AM

Voices

Damien Kiberd: Drop the goody-two-shoes approach to economic policy

Job figure increases are welcome – but Government needs to be bolshy to grab the three things it needs for proper growth.

Dec 22nd 2013, 8:30 AM

# Kildare

Domestic violence refuge to finally open after two-year wait

Teach Tearmainn is to open two of its six apartments – due to funding issues, it has been closed for two years.

6.6k

Dec 14th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Domestic

Garda negotiators called to Galway home after a man barricaded himself inside

The man had a can of petrol with him and he set the house on fire.

14.3k

Oct 8th 2013, 8:41 AM

# Domestic

All-Ireland League gets ready for kick-off with questions lingering over its future direction

This is the last season that AIL clubs will be permitted to financially reward their players.

2.2k

Sep 27th 2013, 6:17 PM

# Domestic

Connacht's Ronaldson thinks All-Ireland League has plenty more to offer

The outhalf joined the western province from Lansdowne during the summer and is happy with his progress so far.

2.4k

Sep 25th 2013, 3:27 PM

# Age Action

Warning that gas price hike could cause hardship for elderly

Age Action said that some people may have to choose between food and fuel if Bord Gáis is allowed to raise domestic gas prices.

5.2k

Aug 10th 2013, 6:13 PM

# pester power

Kids have serious 'pester power' on family food purchases

The breakfast cereal in a family’s cupboard is often dictated by the children.

8.8k

May 18th 2013, 9:15 AM

# keeping it cork

Cork Con survive St Mary's fightback to capture Bateman Cup

A Robert Clune try set the side from The Rebel County on their way to victory.

1.3k

Apr 27th 2013, 1:52 PM

# Airtricity League

Limerick claim point off Cork City on return to big time

Six goals in six League of Ireland games this weekend. Welcome back.

1.3k

Mar 10th 2013, 7:54 PM

# Constitution

Constitutional Convention votes to alter 'women in home' clause

A vast majority of the delegates voted to change the article, with 98 per cent supporting a proposal to make it gender-neutral.

35.8k

Feb 17th 2013, 4:24 PM

# watch the birdie

Cats are on a murderous rampage (in the USA)

Can you guess how many birds and small mammals they kill in one year in the States? Hint: billions.

13.8k

Feb 2nd 2013, 9:15 AM