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# dream-come-true - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
'I cried like a baby, if I'm honest. I was 8 years old telling my mum I wanted to go to the Olympics'
Rhys McClenaghan won Ireland’s first-ever World Gymnastics medal in Stuttgart on Saturday.
# dream-come-true - Saturday 6 July, 2019
'I hope Beyonce saw that. I'd love to go to a concert,' says Wimbledon's 15-year-old star
Cori Gauff saw off Polona Hercog with a stunning fightback on Friday evening.
# dream-come-true - Saturday 26 January, 2019
'I have dreamed of becoming a professional footballer my whole life': Ireland midfielder Connolly joins Brighton
Megan Connolly recently spent four years playing university football on a scholarship in Florida.
# dream-come-true - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
'It's something we'll always have as a family. A dream come true'
After a difficult three years, Shane Lowry ended his long wait for a fourth career victory on Saturday. He tells The42 why it meant the world to him.
# dream-come-true - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
'We don't want to take the medals off because then you're back to reality'
One of the stars of Ireland’s historic World Cup silver medal-winning squad, Chloe Watkins, visited The42 HQ this afternoon.
# dream-come-true - Saturday 4 August, 2018
'This is 100% the greatest moment of my life apart from my kids and wife'
Ireland head coach Graham Shaw struggled to keep his emotions in check after watching his side advance through to a World Cup final.
# dream-come-true - Monday 16 July, 2018
'It's unbelievable to play with your best friends, and now we get to play in a World Cup together'
It has been a long time coming, but after years of hard work, sacrifice and pain, Nikki Evans and her Ireland team-mates will realise a career-long dream this Friday.
# dream-come-true - Sunday 27 May, 2018
Alpha Centauri makes Harrington's dream a reality at the Curragh
Jessica Harrington finally has a Classic after Colm O’Donoghue rode Alpha Centauri to 1,000 Guineas glory.
# dream-come-true - Friday 11 May, 2018
'It will be emotional for a lot of people. I'll keep my sunglasses on to hide a few tears'
Kevin and Niall O’Brien describe what it will mean to step onto the field as Test cricketers later today.
# dream-come-true - Friday 26 January, 2018
'I never thought we'd be anywhere close to a Test match in my lifetime, let alone in my career'
Ireland’s evergreen batsman Ed Joyce is feeling fit and fresh ahead of a huge year despite a long-standing knee problem.
# dream-come-true - Friday 23 June, 2017
As one remarkable journey for Irish cricket ends, this is the beginning of an even greater one
Ireland’s elevation to cricket’s top table is a tale of commitment, perseverance and a battle against the odds. Today will go down as a truly historic one in the context of Irish sport, writes Ryan Bailey.
# dream-come-true - Monday 30 January, 2017
From rookie to accidental hero: Irish starlet seizes her chance to win Big Bash League
It was a dream few weeks for Kim Garth Down Under.
# dream-come-true - Saturday 31 December, 2016
Cody Garbrandt lights up fan's night as he gives his belt to cancer survivor
The newly-crowned bantamweight champion shared his special moment with Maddux Maple.
# dream-come-true - Wednesday 28 December, 2016
Young Cam Newton fan with serious heart condition gets a surprise visit from his hero
Austin Deckard,10, lights up when his favourite player walks in.
# dream-come-true - Friday 21 October, 2016
Four years later, Rob Heffernan will finally be presented with his Olympic medal
The Irish race walker is looking forward to receiving the bronze at a special ceremony in Cork.
# dream-come-true - Sunday 16 October, 2016
Two years after fleeing Gambia, teenage striker scores winner for Werder Bremen
Ousman Manneh started playing football in a home for refugees in Bremen.
# dream-come-true - Monday 11 January, 2016
'A dream come true' - Irish teenager on making Liverpool's bench on Friday
The Dubliner watched on from the sidelines as the Reds played Exeter in the FA Cup last week.
# dream-come-true - Sunday 27 September, 2015
'You dream about it as a young lad' - Keith Earls thrilled after 'phenomenal' day
The winger says ‘ Zeebs and Redzer’ made him look good.
# dream-come-true - Tuesday 30 June, 2015
Tom Cribbin told a local journalist on April Fool's Day that Westmeath would reach Leinster final
Cribbin texted Westmeath Examiner journalist Gerry Buckley on 1 April with a sacred vow.
# dream-come-true - Wednesday 4 February, 2015
Gearóid Morrissey is still on a high after last night's 'surreal' debut at Old Trafford
The 23-year-old from Cork made a dream start to his Cambridge career at the home of Manchester United.
# dream-come-true - Saturday 20 December, 2014
Robbie's Homecoming: Shamrock Rovers will play LA Galaxy in Tallaght
It’s the Dublin Decider Part Two.
# dream-come-true - Wednesday 19 March, 2014
Class act as San Jose Sharks sign kid with life-threatening condition for one game
It’s the first time the franchise has allowed a non-player to skate out with the team.
# dream-come-true - Friday 17 February, 2012
Euro vision: I got the text and I couldn't believe it, says Duffy
Shane Duffy’s international call-up is taking a while to sink in, the Everton youngster admits.
# dream-come-true - Monday 21 November, 2011
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know by 9am: Reports that dole could be cut, Mayo Garda station in firebomb attack, Robbie helps Galaxy to MLS glory, and the anniversary we’d rather forget
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Poll: Are you using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?
IT’S A WEEK since the launch of the HSE’s new Covid-19 contact tracing app.
Since then, the app has had well over one million downloads, with the take-up rate heralded as being “the most successful launch” of the app anywhere in the world by HSE CEO Paul Reid.
The app is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
Users are encouraged to switch on their Bluetooth settings, and to check in with their symptoms every day.
A week on from its launch, we’re asking: Are you using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?
Poll Results:
Yes, every day (2682)
Yes, but only every few days (1389)
I never downloaded it (1093)
No (862)
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