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# Interview
Biden won’t run in 2024 after Afghanistan ‘travesty’, says Trump's ex-chief of staff
Mick Mulvaney spoke to The Journal about Afghanistan, the Good Friday Agreement and quitting the Trump administration.
# Interview
Starring for Sligo, learning from Roy Keane and celebrating Mayo's Dublin triumph
David Cawley discusses his career in football.
# Attack
'I don't hate them': Ex-Wallaby Kefu relives traumatic stabbing
The 47-year-old current Tonga coach was rushed to hospital on Monday.
# Reaction
'I think it is possible to get the club back to where it has been'
Vinny Perth remained optimistic after seeing his side bow out of Europe during the week.
# Interview
Ronan Glynn: Public health doctors battling 'avalanche of conspiracy theory and misinformation'
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer sat down with The Journal to discuss false claims around Covid-19.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer outlines what actions he has taken since March 2020, Cónal Thomas reports.
Glynn says it is critical to act preemptively when false claims are made online.
He cautious against speaking with certainty in uncertain times.
FactCheck: Are RNA Covid-19 vaccines actually responsible for 'genetic manipulation'?
FactFind: Were self-harm and suicide statistics measured during the pandemic?
# Interview
'Turning a corner' after nightmare concussion struggles, and an interesting Gaelic games venture
From dealing with injury to founding Great Grip Gloves, Dublin All-Ireland winner Éabha Rutledge has been focusing on off-field matters of late.
# Support
'He's one of the most honest players in the league and he doesn't go down if he's not hurt'
Shamrock Rovers striker Aaron Greene defended Roberto Lopes, who was at the centre of a controversy in his side’s Champions League exit.
# Interview
Being watched by Roy Keane, Gary Neville's hands-on approach and the reasons for moving back to Ireland
Richie Towell is keen to push on with Shamrock Rovers after five and a half ‘amazing’ years in England.
# reopening
'We don't want to be going back' on any restrictions, Taoiseach says, ahead of 5 July decision
An interview with Micheál Martin aired on Virgin Media Television this evening.
# Looking Back
'I was seven years old, my Mam had died earlier that year. It was really tough and the Laois ladies became a second family to me'
Mo Nerney was the team mascot when Laois won the All-Ireland title for the only time in 2001. Now, she is a key player as they bid to win the Division 3 league title next week.
# Interview
'I remember grabbing Dalton and said, 'If this is your last year playing, make sure it's worth it''
Grace Walsh pays tribute to retired Kilkenny star Anne Dalton as a new season gets into full swing.
# On the up
From 20th in February to final-day promotion - the Irishman at the heart of a remarkable success story
Eoin Doyle on Bolton’s unlikely triumph and becoming the first player at the club since Michael Ricketts to score 19 goals in a season.
# Interview
Minister: 'We've had housing issues for 10 years, I'm not going to fix it overnight'
In a wide-ranging interview, O’Brien says short-term letting platforms will be regulated.
# Hope
'I had fallen out of love with the game because of all the things that manifested in the Super League'
Author and journalist Michael Calvin discusses his new book: ‘Whose Game is it Anyway?’
# Interview
A European Champs injury scare, the 'bigger picture' of Olympics and vlogging life as an elite athlete
Rhys McClenaghan had a wrist injury heading into the recent European Gymnastics Championships.
# Interview
The former Jamaica international aiming to rejuvenate Limerick FC
Ex-Premier League footballer Michael Johnson speaks about his new role as Sporting Director with the club.
# familiar face
Dundalk's joint-longest-serving player until last year lines out in away dressing room for first time
John Mountney will be hoping to show his former team what they are missing on Saturday.
# Interview
'I was happy enough to slip away' - 18-time All-Ireland winner on retiring, regrets and an incredible career
Briege Corkery chats to the The42 about her inter-county career ahead of her Laochra Gael episode.
# Interview
'One of the hardest things is loneliness for patients. We're used to seeing a relative hold their hand'
Claire Molloy speaks to The42 about working as a doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic and the prospect of a women’s Lions team.
# Podcast
The Explainer: Why is there talk of an EU-UK 'vaccine war'?
What’s going on? We take a look in this week’s episode.
# Royals
Prince William says royals are 'very much not a racist family'
William also said he hasn’t spoken to his brother Harry since the Oprah Winfrey interview aired.
# Interview
Oprah Winfrey says it wasn't the Queen or Prince Philip who made racist comment to Harry and Meghan
Meghan said when she was pregnant, a royal raised “concerns and conversations about how dark” the baby’s skin might be.
# mature student
The man guiding Ireland's youngsters on a career spent learning from Dalglish, Shearer and others
Jim Crawford reflects on the many individuals and circumstances that have influenced his coaching style.
# road less travelled
'That's all I knew, the area I lived in wasn't the most affluent area'
Cormac Izuchukwu has taken a unique route into pro rugby and is now impressing with Ulster.
# Star
'Oh my God, this Irish girl can run': The rise and rise of Nadia Power
An in-depth look at the 23-year-old DCU student, after her incredible few weeks.
# vmdiff
The Irishman they call 'The Father Of The Cyborgs'
A new documentary looks at the work of Dr Phil Kennedy, who is based in the USA.
# 17 March
A virtual shamrock ceremony? Taoiseach says details of Biden meeting still being ironed out
The tradition began back in 1956 and has become an annual fixture in more recent decades.
# Princess Latifa
Taoiseach says government will 'engage' with Mary Robinson over case of Dubai princess
Mary Robinson says she was ‘horribly tricked’ by Dubai princess’ family.
# Interview
‘Nothing set in stone’: Amid backlash over messaging, Martin says easing of measures will be constantly reviewed
In an interview with TheJournal.ie today, Martin said the rollout of the vaccination programme may give the government “better choices”.
# Interview
'The people who said 'you saved my daughter, my son.' Those messages are why I've done it'
Dublin footballer Shane Carthy has just released an inspiring book called ‘Dark Blue’.
# Interview
The challenges of being an Irish footballer and a teacher during the pandemic
Ireland international Nicola Sinnott balances elite sport with teaching in Enniscorthy.
# memory lane
'Gaillimh and I just bear-hugged, laughed, then went out and killed each other'
Having first played with his native Munster, Liam Toland went on to captain Leinster.
# Memories
'It was the most special day of my career and I spent it with Jerry Kiernan'
Sport Ireland CEO and former athlete John Treacy pays tribute to his late friend.
# Pioneer
The medical student who has made sporting history for Ireland
Elsa Desmond is the first woman to represent the country internationally in luge.
# resilience
Leaving Premier League club after 8 years paying off for Ireland underage starlet
Anthony Scully has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining Lincoln from West Ham.
# LOI Legends
The story of one of Irish football's greatest servants and how he almost chose GAA
Dundalk legend Gary Rogers reflects on his distinguished career.
# Home Security
'Big rise' in complaints about domestic CCTV cameras, Data Protection Commissioner says
Helen Dixon said domestic CCTV is “an issue that really bothers people”.
# Interview
Griggs confident behind-closed-doors work will stand to Ireland in 2021
We chat to head coach Adam Griggs about a challenging 2020 and the goals that still stand for 2021.
# Interview
Let's regulate short-term let platforms like Airbnb before tourism kicks back in, says housing minister
Housing and tourism departments are in discussions about platform regulations.
# uncertainty
'Whatever happens, happens' - Ulster's Kiwi winger relaxed with future plans up in the air
Matt Faddes: ‘I’ve turned off social media and I’m not looking at what’s going on in New Zealand.’