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The Pope has dropped the biggest hint yet that he's coming to Ireland in 2018

Dublin is to host the World Meeting of Families.

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Sep 28th 2015, 7:27 AM

Irrelevant Neil Francis comments 'come from the dark ages', says Nigel Owens

‘It’s terrible to think that an individual has to make a decision between who you are and being involved in the sport that you love’.

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Feb 17th 2014, 11:59 AM

Watch what Nidge, Fran, Trish and Dano are doing in new Love/Hate

Here are the characters’ individual sneak previews.

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Sep 26th 2013, 7:37 AM