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# Homeward Bound

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Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin to return to New Zealand for personal reasons
Leo Cullen lamented the loss of the coach.
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Aug 17th 2016, 8:35 AM
My kind of town: Iain Henderson turns focus to shocking the All Blacks
The sides meet in Chicago and Dublin in November.
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Jun 26th 2016, 1:04 PM
Highlanders chief says he's contacted Joe Schmidt about taking over Super Rugby heavyweights
The job would be from 2018.
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Jun 12th 2016, 9:19 AM
Former Man Utd goalkeeper Roy Carroll will join Linfield when he returns from Euro 2016
Carroll has been released by Notts County and will return to Northern Ireland after 21 years playing abroad.
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May 25th 2016, 4:38 PM
Kane Douglas' return to Australia confirmed after release from Leinster
The Wallabies lock has secured a three-year contract with Queensland Reds.
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Jul 31st 2015, 9:40 AM
'This was a miracle': Rescue dog finds her way home after week-long search
Gracie has had a very rough few months.
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Jul 7th 2015, 9:42 AM
Rafa Benitez is favourite to take over at the club where it all began
The Spaniard is being heavily-linked with a move to Real Madrid.
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May 21st 2015, 8:58 PM
Ireland fall short as Pakistan defeat knocks them out of World Cup
In the end, net run-rate sends Phil Simmons’ side home.
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Mar 15th 2015, 11:15 AM
The baby seal in Dublin Bay has made its way back to sea
A local photographer found the pup lying on a pipeline near Sutton.
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Jan 27th 2015, 8:00 PM
'It was only right': Here's Robbie Keane explaining why LA Galaxy are headed for Dublin
Because Robbie says so, mostly.
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Dec 22nd 2014, 7:24 PM
'I'd love to be back there' - Tommy Walsh hints at Kerry return
The former Kingdom corner forward admits there is a decision to be made at the end of this year.
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Sep 18th 2014, 3:00 PM
Soccer star Kevin Feely togs out for his club, but will he be making a permanent GAA return?
The former Charlton Athletic defender has a tough decison to make…
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May 14th 2014, 12:21 PM
Column: My life as an ex-pat and the joy of finally coming home
At the height of the recession, thousands of Irish people found employment and new lives abroad. Now, many are returning to Ireland, especially as the economy starts to get back on its feet, Matthew Jones writes.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 8:00 AM
Jonny Sexton dismisses reports of a summer return to Leinster
It may cost the IRFU up to €700,000 to compensate Racing Métro for the out-half’s services.
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Mar 17th 2014, 8:10 PM
The London footballer who’s chasing All-Ireland glory with a Mayo club
Tony Gaughan journeys home to Kiltane who are in this Sunday’s All-Ireland intermediate semi-final.
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Jan 25th 2014, 7:00 AM
Muller pays tribute to Pienaar as Ulster clinch Ravenhill quarter final
The South African scrum-half was at the centre of everything good Ulster achieved in a vital win against Leicester.
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Jan 19th 2014, 8:00 AM
Jared Payne tipped to give Ulster the winning edge in Leicester
Former Ulster fullback Adam D’Arcy has backed the New Zealander to shine at Welford Road.
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Jan 18th 2014, 2:20 PM
'Lost boy' tells incredible story of using Google Earth to find home in new ad
A heartwarming tale of what technology can bring to the world.
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Oct 16th 2013, 6:00 PM
Dog gets emotional watching a film about lost pets
We got emotional watching this video of a dog getting emotional.
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Jul 29th 2013, 8:39 AM
Rooney 'gutted' at hamstrung pre-season
But the Manchester United striker says the injury is just a niggle, nothing to worry about.
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Jul 12th 2013, 9:23 AM
Four more years? Gatland won't rule out another Lions tour
Would you like to see the coach lead the Lions to New Zealand in 2017?
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Jul 7th 2013, 10:46 AM
Lions win what the doctor ordered, but they pay the price
Three players crucial to the Lions’ chances are homeward bound from Australia.
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Jun 8th 2013, 3:59 PM
Reaction: Leinster win Wasps shoot-out to set up Biarritz brawl
Joe Schmidt could only laugh at the end of his quarter-final victory at Adams Park.
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Apr 5th 2013, 11:00 PM
Tevez: I won't extend my Manchester City contract
The striker plans to return to play for Boca Juniors in 2014.
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Jan 20th 2013, 11:38 AM
Tune in: Trevor Brennan to make his homecoming on RTÉ tonight
The former Leinster and Ireland forward returns to his native Leixlip in the TV show.
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Oct 16th 2012, 6:01 PM
Sailing wrap: Seaton and McGovern bow out as Murphy comes so close
The 49er duo needed a top ten finish in their final race to make the medal race but were unsuccessful.
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Aug 6th 2012, 6:53 PM
On Tour: An emotional farewell to Poznan, and some stellar chants
They’ll sing when they want, apparently.
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Jun 19th 2012, 1:35 PM
Homeward Bound: Top 10 notables that missed the Masters cut
Past winners, young guns and KJ Choi … yes, K.J Choi will watch the final two rounds unfold from behind the spectator ropes.
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Apr 7th 2012, 2:30 PM
O’Neill and Nevin seal their spots at London 2012
Following an shock defeat for Joe Ward, Team Ireland are back on track at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Baku.
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Oct 4th 2011, 1:00 PM
Homeward bound: 7 pets reunited with owners against the odds
Check out some heartwarming tales of animals who’ve found their way back to their owners after some incredible and mysterious journeys…
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Sep 18th 2011, 10:00 AM
Ireland's cricket heroes bow out with victory over Netherlands
Ireland recorded a six-wicket win over the Netherlands in their final game of the 2011 Cricket World Cup this morning.
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Mar 18th 2011, 12:58 PM
Billy Joe readies himself for return to Mayo
Armagh’s newest recruit will find himself in very familiar surroundings when he togs out in McHale Park this afternoon.
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Mar 13th 2011, 10:10 AM
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