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# icon - Friday 14 February, 2020
'I have my good and bad days. This is normal for people my age' - Pele
Three-time World Cup winner Pele – who turns 80 in October – rejected claims over his health on Thursday.
# icon - Tuesday 19 February, 2019
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
The German high fashion icon was the creative director at Chanel since 1983.
# icon - Sunday 29 July, 2018
'You're living my dream': Classy Connor shares reverence for Taylor in champion's changing room
Connor didn’t hide her admiration for Taylor as the fighters embraced following the Irishwoman’s third-round victory.
# icon - Monday 21 May, 2018
Janet Jackson cited #MeToo in her powerful acceptance speech at the Billboard Music Awards last night
She’s the first woman of colour to win the Billboard Icon Prize.
# icon - Sunday 15 April, 2018
Juventus icon Buffon has no referee rant regrets: ‘I’d say it all again’
The legendary goalkeeper blasted Michael Oliver after his controversial midweek decision in the Champions League.
# icon - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
# icon - Monday 22 January, 2018
Brazilian legend Ronaldo wants to buy a football club in England or Spain
The World Cup winner is eager to get into ownership and has set his sights on the Championship or La Liga 2.
# icon - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
This is how Gemma Collins became an icon in her own right
The British Rihanna, perhaps?
# icon - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Ajax rename Amsterdam Arena to honour club legend Johan Cruyff
Today would have been his 70th birthday.
# icon - Wednesday 25 January, 2017
Legendary US actress Mary Tyler Moore has died
She was 80 years old.
# icon - Monday 6 June, 2016
Ali scripted funeral plans in exacting detail in 'The Book'
The Champ knew how he wanted to say farewell.
# icon - Friday 22 April, 2016
Police have "no reason to believe" Prince took his own life
The iconic musician was found unresponsive in a lift at his Paisley Park estate
# icon - Friday 25 March, 2016
Amsterdam ArenA could be renamed after Johan Cruyff
The Dutch legend tragically passed away on Thursday, leading to a number of suggestions on social media suggesting the Amsterdam ArenA be renamed in his honour.
# icon - Monday 11 January, 2016
'You gave us so much': The music world mourns David Bowie
“David’s friendship was the light of my life,” his friend and collaborator Iggy Pop said.
# icon - Sunday 3 January, 2016
Here's seven things you didn't know about Coke's hundred-year-old bottle
If you’re drinking gallons of the stuff this festive season, you might as well know some of its history…
# icon - Tuesday 27 October, 2015
One of America's greatest female athletes of all time has announced her retirement
No one – male or female – has scored more international goals than Abby Wambach’s tally of 184.
# icon - Sunday 8 February, 2015
Sports Film of the Week: Seve the Movie
This recently released film charts the rise of the late, great Severiano Ballesteros.
# icon - Wednesday 4 February, 2015
One of the greatest back rows ever can't wait to face 'the best team in the northern hemisphere'
Sergio Parisse rates Ireland very highly.
# icon - Saturday 24 May, 2014
'This is something I'll take with me forever' - Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson
Meanwhile, Saracen’s Irish Director of Rugby, Mark McCall, will focus his side’s attention on the Premiership final.
# icon - Friday 23 May, 2014
'Once in a generation' Wilkinson eager for Heineken Cup happy ending
The Toulon out-half plays his second last professional game tomorrow against Saracens.
'I'd like to be there when Larsson leads Celtic out' -- Aiden McGeady
Martin O’Neill praised the Swede’s qualities as a player before laughing off suggestions that Roy Keane could take the job instead.
# icon - Sunday 4 May, 2014
On Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday, here are 5 things you mightn't know about her
The iconic actress passed away in 1993, but remains one of Hollywood’s most celebrated personalities.
# icon - Wednesday 30 April, 2014
Inter legend Zanetti to become club director at the end of the season
The veteran defender will soon hang up his well-worn boots.
# icon - Friday 14 February, 2014
Donnacha O'Callaghan set to surpass O'Gara as Munster's most capped player
The second row is in line to make his 241st appearance for the province this weekend.
# icon - Wednesday 4 December, 2013
Ronaldo to open museum dedicated to himself
The Real Madrid winger is backing the opening on the island of Madeira
# icon - Thursday 10 October, 2013
Cricket's 'Little Master' Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test
One of the greatest batsmen of all time is bowing out.
# icon - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
It’s official*: Tiger Woods is back!
*’Official’ cos Sports Illustrated say he’s back, that’s why.
# icon - Sunday 31 March, 2013
11 moments that prove Christopher Walken is amazing
He’s gonna need more cowbell to celebrate his birthday.
# icon - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
So, Manchester City celebrated their latest win with The Hoff
We’re just not quite sure why.
# icon - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Man throws paint at ancient Catholic icon of Virgin Mary
Some believe the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, an ancient Polish icon of the Virgin Mary, can work miracles.
# icon - Wednesday 19 January, 2011
Does my ranking look big in this? Venus causes a storm in latest dress
She’s a dedicated follower of fashion. And one of the best tennis players to ever live, of course.
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (6407)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3774)
Another General Election (3130)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2846)
None of the above (981)
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The Irish For: Why do so many Irish politicians start out as teachers?
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Darach Ó Séaghdha asks why we elect so many múinteoirí to the Oireachtas.
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