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# homegrown - Monday 29 April, 2019
'Just a country boy from Glarryford': Marcus Rea poured his all into Ulster debut
The 21-year-old was the surprise hero of Ulster’s win over Leinster.
# homegrown - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
It's 20 years to the day since a Premier League club last selected an all-English XI
Aston Villa fielded an all-English side against Coventry City in 1999, and it hasn’t happened since.
# homegrown - Tuesday 13 November, 2018
Brexit plan would see Premier League clubs restricted to signing less foreign players
The FA has reportedly put forward a proposal that would ensure each squad is made up of at least half ‘homegrown’ players.
# homegrown - Saturday 12 November, 2016
‘I didn't want to feel inferior’ – Joe Gamble on being the last domestic player to play for Ireland
Tonight, Dundalk duo Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan could join a select group of players to represent the national team while playing in the League of Ireland.
# homegrown - Monday 7 November, 2016
Dundalk duo Horgan and Boyle make the cut as Ireland squad meets up in Dublin
The two Lilywhites stars will link up with the rest of the group ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Vienna, but James McCarthy is out.
# homegrown - Saturday 20 August, 2016
Top 14 returns as Jackman's Grenoble look to homegrown future
The Irishman is now director of rugby at the French club.
# homegrown - Saturday 2 April, 2016
Midfield playmaker Scannell a bright prospect for Munster's future
The 22-year-old Corkman has had an excellent breakthrough season.
# homegrown - Thursday 17 December, 2015
Munster are set to hand Anthony Foley a one-year contract extension
The former number eight looks likely to be head coach of the province again next season.
# homegrown - Wednesday 16 December, 2015
There'll be no repeat of Seanie Johnston transfer saga under Cian O'Neill's watch
However, the new Kildare boss has not ruled out drafting in non-native players.
# homegrown - Monday 14 December, 2015
Two talented backs from Galway get two-year deals at Connacht
The western province continue to underline the importance of homegrown talent.
# homegrown - Thursday 12 November, 2015
'To line up alongside Gordon D'Arcy and Brian O'Driscoll was unbelievable'
Brendan Macken has settled into life at Wasps after leaving home province Leinster.
# homegrown - Thursday 16 April, 2015
Martin O'Neill planning to 'keep an eye' on one of the LOI's top full-backs
Stuey Byrne might get his wish after all.
# homegrown - Sunday 12 April, 2015
Why this man is building a million euro centre for homegrown food in Waterford
There is too much “food apathy” out there – but Michael Kelly wants to change that.
# homegrown - Friday 3 April, 2015
Connacht's 'grassroots to green shirts' mantra driving improvement
Experienced forward Andrew Browne explains the motivational power of playing for his home province
# homegrown - Wednesday 31 December, 2014
22-year-old Conan learning the ropes from Heaslip at Leinster
The powerful number eight credits his swift rise to formative years with Old Belvedere in the AIL.
# homegrown - Thursday 23 October, 2014
Ballymena man Andrew Warwick making powerful impression at Ulster
The 23-year-old loosehead prop made his European debut for the province last weekend in Leicester.
# homegrown - Thursday 25 September, 2014
Barry Murphy and Richie Towell are alongside Messi on the new FIFA 15 cover
You would understand if Leo was a little star-struck.
# homegrown - Monday 30 June, 2014
Too many foreign players in the Top 14? 'Bullsh*t' says Boudjellal
The Toulon president feels the French national team’s problems are due to the lack of a game plan.
# homegrown - Wednesday 21 May, 2014
More quality Irish coaches available than ever before, says Munster CEO Fitzgerald
The southern province’s chief also insists ‘it was never policy’ to recruit an entirely Irish coaching ticket.
# homegrown - Friday 3 January, 2014
5 reasons to look forward to this weekend's Pro12 inter-pros
With Ulster v Munster tonight and Connacht v Leinster tomorrow, it should be a cracking weekend of action.
# homegrown - Friday 8 November, 2013
Meet the Kilbrittain man plotting Ireland's downfall against Samoa
Cork man Micheal Deasy is the strength and conditioning coach for Saturday’s visitors to the Aviva Stadium.
# homegrown - Friday 4 October, 2013
SNAPSHOT: Irish provinces lead the way for home-qualified players
Leinster and Munster have fielded high percentages of Irish players in recent weeks.
# homegrown - Monday 12 November, 2012
Last night's Love/Hate... in diggers, kegs and tweets
Did you watch last night? Are you still a bit shook? (Minor Spoiler Alert)
# homegrown - Friday 9 November, 2012
Stevens set for baptism of fire in first Premier League start
The former Shamrock Rovers full-back could be thrown into the deep end against Manchester United at Villa Park tomorrow.
# homegrown - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
Irish-grown cannabis more potent than imported variety - report
The National Advisory Committee on Drugs also warned of the surge in cannabis cultivation in Ireland.
# homegrown - Sunday 23 October, 2011
Garcia dedicates home win in memory of Ballesteros
The Spaniard won the Castelló Masters by an incredible 11 shots, ending an almost three-year winless in the process.
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Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
COUNTING IN THE Seanad general election will begin today despite the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Postal voting in the election closes today at 11am for the 43 seats on the five vocational panels and tomorrow at 11am for the six seats on the university panels.
There are 118 candidates seeking election to the vocational panels.
Counting of the votes begins this morning and is expected to continue until Friday 3 April.
So, today we want to know: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Poll Results:
No (3110)
Yes (1448)
I'm not sure / no opinion (157)
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Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
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