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# Flying the flag

"It's beyond all our wildest dreams": Landmark day for Irish cinema with nine Oscar nominations

The director of Room, Lenny Abrahamson, said he is “so delighted” with his nominations.

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Jan 14th 2016, 10:31 PM

# Flying the flag

'You only get one shot at this' - Doyle ready for the big stage after biding her time

Canadian-based swimmer Fiona Doyle was the first Irish athlete to qualify for Rio 2016.

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Dec 27th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Flying the flag

New Zealand has narrowed its choices for a new flag to one

Unfortunately it’s not this one.

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Dec 11th 2015, 7:00 PM

# Flying the flag

Joe Ward qualifies for Rio Olympics after advancing to World Championship final

He becomes the second Irishman to go through to the finals.

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Oct 12th 2015, 9:35 PM

# In Contention

It couldn't be tighter at the top of the US Open and Shane Lowry is right in the mix

The Irishman charged into contention on moving day at Chambers Bay.

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Jun 21st 2015, 8:55 AM

# Flying the flag

Irish referee hoping to inspire more females with appearance at World Cup finals

Michelle O’Neill will represent the country at this summer’s tournament in Canada.

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Apr 18th 2015, 11:05 PM

# Flying the flag

Irish referee Michelle O'Neill picked for the World Cup

The Wexford official has been chosen for this summer’s finals in Canada.

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Mar 31st 2015, 9:29 PM

# Flying the flag

'I surprised myself but it's a great feeling to pass out those guys and win a medal for Ireland'

It was another memorable day for Irish athletics in Prague.

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Mar 8th 2015, 8:01 PM

# Flying the flag

An Irish athlete chose the best time possible to run a personal best at the European Indoors

John Travers is in with a medal chance in Prague.

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Mar 7th 2015, 12:57 PM

# Flying the flag

IMF cuts its predictions for the world economy (but says the US is doing ok)

The IMF has cut its economic predictions for the next two years.

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Jan 20th 2015, 2:28 PM

# Social Media

Twitter congratulates Stephanie Roche on making the Puskas Award final

Dara Ó Briain was among hundreds of well-wishers after today’s news.

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Dec 1st 2014, 6:46 PM

# Flying the flag

'I just hope people vote' - Roche aiming for Fifa Puskas Award glory

We spoke to the Ireland striker hoping to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

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Nov 19th 2014, 6:01 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland's Stephanie Roche nominated for Fifa's goal of the year prize

The Dubliner’s name is among the likes of Robin van Persie, Diego Costa and James Rodriguez on the shortlist for the Puskas Award.

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Nov 12th 2014, 5:01 PM

# Flying the flag

Here's the letter a pro-LGBT mayor wrote to right-wing activists targeting her city

Strong stuff.

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Jul 17th 2014, 1:50 PM

# Flying the flag

Another baffling decision at the World Cup as Swiss have perfectly-good goal ruled out

Keeping with the narrative of the tournament so far, Josip Drmic was incorrectly judged to have been offside.

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Jun 15th 2014, 7:34 PM

# Flying the flag

In pictures: Munster players and fans make their presence felt in Marseilles

7,000 fans from the southern province are turning the port town red as we speak.

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Apr 25th 2014, 9:02 PM

# Flying the flag

Silver and bronze for Ireland at Para-cycling World Championships

There was joy for Mark Rohan and Colin Lynch in Canada today.

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Aug 30th 2013, 8:25 PM

# Lions 2013

12 of the best Irish flags on the Lions tour to Australia

Rugby fans from the Emerald Isle are doing the country proud Down Under.

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Jul 1st 2013, 9:00 PM

# Flying the flag

'I feel like Stone Cold Steve Austin' - McGregor believes it's only the beginning

After stealing the show in Sweden, the Irish MMA fighter is hungry to make a name for himself at the top.

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Apr 6th 2013, 6:37 PM

# Flying the flag

Purple marks the safe spot: Senator calls for introduction of flag system

Modelled on a UK system, Ivana Bacik believes safety in town and city centres can be improved.

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Oct 11th 2012, 7:30 AM

# 11 Days to go

London 2012: Introducing... Dan Martin

The Tour de France competitor is part of Ireland’s three-man road race team.

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Jul 16th 2012, 7:25 PM