# improvement

This year

2023

# Cleanup

Irish cities improving on litter but still struggling to stay clean

The survey has also shown a significant rise in the numbers of areas deemed clean across Ireland.

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Jan 9th 2023, 9:30 AM

Last year

2022

# improvement

Ireland's Leona Maguire hails 'best season so far'

The Cavan native came second at the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida at the weekend.

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Nov 21st 2022, 11:25 AM

# improvement

Man United produce one of 'best performances' amid Glazer protests

Bruno Fernandes, Ronaldo and Raphael Varane struck for the Red Devils as they earned a convincing win.

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May 3rd 2022, 8:13 AM

# Rejuvenated

'Getting closer to the Jadon Sancho I’ve known from Germany' - Man United winger hailed

The £73 million signing looked a shell of the player that lit up the Bundesliga during the first part of this season.

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Mar 14th 2022, 12:47 PM

All time

# improvement

'New era' as Germany end on World Cup high

The team have hit form since Hansi Flick took over from Joachim Loew.

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Nov 14th 2021, 8:56 PM

# Rise

'If you compare her performance against Germany with a few months earlier, it's incomparable'

Vera Pauw has been impressed by Grace Moloney’s improvement in recent months.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM

# improvement

Relief for Zidane as Real Madrid end winless run

Bono could only help Vinicius Junior’s 55th-minute effort into his own net at the Ramon Sanchez Pijuan Stadium.

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Dec 5th 2020, 7:56 PM

# improvement

Wayne Rooney's Derby end losing run

The former Man United player marked his first game as interim manager with a more direct style.

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Nov 28th 2020, 7:09 PM

# improvement

Goalkeeper Mendy on verge of Chelsea move

The Senegal ‘keeper is expected to replace error-prone incumbent Kepa.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 9:08 PM

# getting better

Joy for Michael O'Neill as Stoke pick up vital win

The Potters eased their relegation worries with a comfortable 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Birmingham.

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Jul 12th 2020, 3:56 PM

# improvement

'The coaches just didn't have the heart to tell me to go home' - The once-unfancied Irish athlete set for the Olympics

It’s been a week to remember for track cyclist Lydia Gurley and her team-mate Lydia Boylan, following their success at the World Championships.

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Mar 7th 2020, 8:30 AM

# improvement

Man United's front three find the target as they cruise into next round

Goals by teenager Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford sealed United’s progression.

22.6k

Nov 7th 2019, 10:04 PM

# improvement

Sligo recover from Bray setback to beat 10-man Bohs convincingly

Gerard Lyttle’s side leapfrogged their opponents following tonight’s win.

3.8k

Jul 13th 2018, 10:02 PM

# improvement

Martial and Lingard strike to end Man United's winless run

This evening’s victory sees Jose Mourinho’s team leapfrog Chelsea and go second in the table.

9.1k

Jan 1st 2018, 7:24 PM

# improvement

Rory Best on lessons learned in defence that delivered a second Six Nations win for Ireland

Best also explained how Ireland’s phase play brought them back into the game.

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Feb 26th 2017, 8:12 PM

# improvement

Juan Mata goal sees Man United earn vital win over rivals City

Pep Guardiola’s men, who played a largely second-string team, are now six games without a win.

9.2k

Oct 26th 2016, 10:04 PM

# rituals

12 things successful people do right before bed

Just in case you’re looking for tips.

82.5k

Feb 7th 2016, 10:00 PM

# 12 days of tech

Want to start 2016 off on the right foot? These apps should help

It pays to be prepared.

27.3k

Jan 1st 2016, 7:00 PM

# improvement

Road deaths for 2015 are the second lowest since records began

165 people died on Irish roads compared to 193 in 2014.

14.6k

Jan 1st 2016, 11:45 AM

# improvement

Jurgen Klopp: 'Christian Benteke knows he can play better'

The German boss says there is more to come from the Belgian striker.

4.0k

Dec 31st 2015, 10:27 AM

# TechKnowHow

Music just not sounding right? There's a way to smooth it out

In certain cases, EQ can help improve your audio, but don’t jump in head first.

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Jul 12th 2015, 11:00 AM

# improvement

Irish jockey Eddie Creighton 'conscious and responsive' after being put in induced coma

The news is good for jockey Eddie Creighton, who is improving after suffering a fall in an Australian horse race.

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Jun 29th 2015, 8:10 AM

# long read

Analysis: Did Poland play a significant part in Ireland’s 2nd half improvement?

Martin O’Neill’s men dominated the second half and ultimately scored a deserved equaliser.

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Mar 31st 2015, 9:30 PM

# a lick of paint

Not painting your house could cost you 10% of its value

To find out more about how to ‘stage’ a property, TheJournal.ie spoke to Graham Murray from Savills estate agents.

4.4k

Feb 19th 2015, 3:43 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you believe the economy will improve next year?

Great things have been predicted.

13.1k

Dec 22nd 2014, 9:08 AM

# Sucking diesel

This has been a pretty massive year for car sales

Figures for new vehicles licenced have hit a five year high.

7.7k

Dec 17th 2014, 10:16 AM

# Momentum

Ireland more concerned about performance than November clean sweep

‘If the processes are right and you have good systems in place then the result comes out the back of that.’

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Nov 19th 2014, 12:10 PM

# improvement

Rejuvenated Wicklow secure four-point victory over Offaly

Leighton Glynn caught the eye for Harry Murphy’s side, while Seanie Furlong scored a crucial first-half goal.

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Jun 21st 2014, 10:24 PM

# Progress

'Joe doesn't rest on his laurels' - McFadden and Ireland improving

The Leinster wing discusses Schmidt’s demands, his growing skillset and place-kicking.

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May 22nd 2014, 8:30 AM

# Evolution

Brian O'Driscoll: 'I am a big believer that the lows happen for a reason'

As he moves towards the end of his Leinster career, the 35-year-old reflects on the great changes he has played through.

13.0k

May 9th 2014, 8:00 AM

# improvement

Ireland's household debt dropped by €2.4 billion in three months

New figures from the Central Bank show we’re paying down debt at the fastest rate since 2012.

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May 8th 2014, 5:41 PM

# grand designs

Quinn gives €35 million to schools so they can have nicer toilets and roofs

In total, 386 schools all across the country will receive the funding.

11.4k

May 2nd 2014, 1:39 PM

# improvement

Number of defaulted loans fall at Bank of Ireland

BoI says it is trading normally as shareholders meet in Dublin.

7.7k

Apr 25th 2014, 11:33 AM

# Top of the Class

€36 million funding announced for school improvements

Almost 400 schools will be able to benefit from the funding.

9.4k

Mar 20th 2014, 2:07 PM

# mindset

Chris Henry: 'I think there's a lot more to come from this group of players'

Ireland’s openside flanker had an outstanding championship as he thrived under Joe Schmidt’s coaching.

14.4k

Mar 17th 2014, 8:00 AM

# improvement

More to come from United, says David Moyes

The Old Trafford boss hope’s yesterday’s comfortable win over Villa kick-starts their season.

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Dec 16th 2013, 12:15 PM

# improvement

Moody's upgrades Ireland's sovereign rating from negative to stable

The National Treasury Management Agency said it is pleased with the upgrade.

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Sep 21st 2013, 9:12 AM

# Report

Irish women endure second defeat to US despite improved performance

The Olympic champions are now 20 games unbeaten in total, following their 2-0 win.

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Dec 2nd 2012, 2:19 PM

# Skills

Committee says improvement needed in ICT skills among teachers

The committee report also recommended the development of a Technology Visa to enable skilled workers from abroad to fill IT skill shortages in Ireland.

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Oct 10th 2012, 5:12 PM

# improvement

Irish team finish sixth in European Swimming Championships final

Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Fiona Doyle and Shani Stallard today.

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May 24th 2012, 7:43 PM