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This year
2023
# in the spotlight
Aidan O'Shea continues to defy criticism and lead Mayo's charge in rebirth under McStay
The Breaffy star is in resurgent form under Kevin McStay.
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Mar 1st 2023, 6:30 AM
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Caelan Doris: 'A certain part of me feels pressured to live up to people's expectations'
The Ireland backrower discusses dealing with the demands of international rugby and his interest in psychology.
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Feb 15th 2023, 12:07 PM
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Eight GAA icons to feature in new series of Laochra Gael
The 21st season of the show starts with an episode on Joe Canning on 26 January.
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Jan 16th 2023, 3:00 PM
Last year
2022
# in the spotlight
Watch: Dropped Cristiano Ronaldo gatecrashes Sky's Monday Night Football
Ronaldo blanked Jamie Carragher but embraced Roy Keane and Gary Neville.
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Aug 22nd 2022, 7:58 PM
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PSG's Gueye asked to explain absence after homophobia accusations
The Senegal international was absent for Saturday’s 4-0 win over Montpellier in Ligue 1 for ‘personal reasons’.
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May 18th 2022, 5:55 PM
All time
# Cliodhna Moloney
'You've got everyone looking at the good, bad and the ugly and we've got to be able to deal with that'
Ireland and Wasps hooker Clíodhna Moloney on the fallout from the France defeat, bouncing back against Italy and Never Settling.
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Apr 20th 2021, 7:00 PM
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Dublin training session a fresh headache for GAA as they close in on return to play date
Members of the Dublin squad were reported to have gathered for a training session at the Innisfails GAA club.
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Apr 1st 2021, 12:58 PM
# bad hair dye
Hair dye streams down Giuliani's face as Trump lawyer makes further unproven claims about election fraud
Rudy Giuliani has been instrumental to Trump’s legal efforts to overturn the election.
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Nov 20th 2020, 2:04 PM
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Meath to ask 'higher GAA authority' to investigate complaint by ref against ex-chairman
Peter O’Halloran stepped down as county chairman last Friday night.
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Sep 24th 2019, 9:20 AM
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Gambling firm's integrity unit blew whistle on Wales assistant coach Howley
‘We’re checking in on his wellbeing as we formalise our processes to get through the investigation,’ says WRU CEO Martyn Phillips.
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Sep 18th 2019, 12:00 PM
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Brewing up a storm - 12 GAA controversies that hit the headlines in 2017
The Super 8s, Diarmuid Connolly and Davy Fitzgerald all hit the headlines this year.
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Dec 25th 2017, 1:30 PM
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Workshops on sexual harassment and bullying to be held for Irish arts groups
The announcement follows allegations of harassment and bullying made by women who worked at the Gate Theatre.
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Nov 9th 2017, 7:51 AM
# Man of the Moment
The world's media is talking about 'Ireland's first openly gay Prime Minister'
The new Fine Gael leader has been making waves.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 11:08 PM
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Martin and Roy back from New York to see Maguire net hat-trick for leaders Cork City
The Ireland boss witnessed the league’s in-form striker in goalscoring form.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 8:56 PM
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6 hurling bosses feeling the heat ahead of championship 2016
This sextet of gaffers need big performances from their counties.
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May 18th 2016, 5:15 PM
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He's Clare captain and a Munster interpro star but today is Gary Brennan's Croke Park debut
The 25 year-old is getting set to line out for his county for the first time at GAA headquarters.
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Apr 26th 2014, 8:20 AM
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Mount Leinster Rangers video star on cruciate heartache and that 'just Europa' comment
James Hickey will miss next Monday’s Croke Park showpiece but he’s been one of the stars of the season off the pitch.
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Mar 13th 2014, 7:45 AM
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VIDEO: The secrets behind the scenes at the ballet
Ballet Ireland is bringing The Nutcracker to the Gaiety stage this week. But what goes on during rehearsals? We take a look.
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Nov 20th 2013, 9:15 PM