# Ireland

# friction

Netflix cameras fight for access as new Six Nations series begins shooting

The first series is due to be streamed ahead of next year’s championship.

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Updated 43 minutes ago

# Selection

Byrne and Crowley vie for back-up slot to Sexton against the Welsh

Andy Farrell’s bench selections could be pivotal against Wales.

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2 hours ago

# Nous

Gatland reveals hand by calling on the veterans for Wales against Ireland

The Wales boss has brought back some experienced heads alongside a sprinkling of youth.

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2 hours ago

Yesterday

31st January 2023

# Welsh ties

'I’d made my decision that I wanted to wear green, not to be in red'

Tadhg Beirne had the option of playing for Wales but decided to return home to Ireland.

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12 hours ago

# Job Losses

Tesco says its Ireland stores are unaffected by UK overhaul of 2,100 jobs

It announced that it will extend changes to store management roles, shut remaining counters and hot delis and shut a number of in-store pharmacies as part of the shake-up.

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16 hours ago

# Underdogs

Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland clash, says Warren Gatland

Gatland is back in charge of Wales, 15 years after his first Six Nations campaign in charge.

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17 hours ago

# Incumbent

Keenan remains a key man as Farrell's Ireland target a Six Nations title

The 26-year-old recalls visiting the Principality Stadium as a supporter back in 2015.

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18 hours ago

# Team news

Gatland names 34-year-old Halfpenny to start against Ireland

The Welsh boss has announced his matchday 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown.

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20 hours ago

This week

29th January 2023 - 1st February 2023

# inside centre

Aki, McCloskey, or Osborne? Ireland have a big call to confirm at 12

Andy Farrell has been weighing up his options in Ireland’s midfield.

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Mon 7:30 PM

# Injury Update

Kelleher managing hamstring injury as Stewart links up with Ireland

The Leinster man has had a cruel time with injuries recently.

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Mon 1:11 PM

# hot shot

Ireland call up Ulster hooker Stewart amid injury concern for Kelleher

The 22-year-old Belfast native has been excellent for the northern province.

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Sun 5:19 PM

Last week

22nd January 2023 - 28th January 2023

# Red Carpet

'It wasn't meant to cause offence. We didn't realise the uproar that'd come out of it'

It’s 20 years since Martin Johnson made his stand, as recalled by England legend Jason Leonard.

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Sat 7:00 AM

# business time

Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites

Andy Farrell’s squad will spend the next week at The Campus preparing for Wales.

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Updated Thu 9:34 PM

# Lebanon

Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'

The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.

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Updated Thu 6:38 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'You do look at it with a different lens when it's an Irish player'

John Cooney qualifies for Scotland next month and has spoken to Gregor Townsend.

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Jan 25th 2023, 12:00 PM

# Astronomy

Rare green comet to be visible from Ireland for the first time in 50,000 years

Travelling as far as possible away from cities and bright lights will increase your odds of a good view.

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Jan 24th 2023, 5:05 PM

# Withdrawal

Ulster Bank announces final closure dates for 63 branches across Ireland

Ulster Bank Chief Executive Jane Howard described the withdrawal of their services from communities as “poignant”.

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Jan 24th 2023, 11:56 AM

# killer

Kilcoyne's strong Munster form puts him in frame to add to Ireland caps

The 34-year-old is due to be out of contract at the end of the current season.

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Jan 24th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Cricket

Ireland to play first Test in four years on Bangladesh tour

Test scheduled for 4-8 April in Dhaka.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 4:18 PM

# depth chart

Which players have played the most for Ireland under Andy Farrell?

The Ireland boss has handed out 30 debuts since his tenure began in 2020.

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Jan 22nd 2023, 8:00 AM

Last month

January 2023

# adventure

'My entire world has changed through my move to Munster'

Second row Jean Kleyn is enjoying the new attacking approach in the province this season.

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Jan 21st 2023, 10:00 AM

# bounce back

'He is reminding me of CJ' - Coombes earns swift recall to Ireland squad

The Munster back row has been in brilliant form after being dropped by Ireland back in November.

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Jan 20th 2023, 9:22 AM

# Thriller

Andrew Balbirnie century in vain as Ireland suffer dramatic loss to Zimbabwe

The ODI series continues on Saturday and will conclude on Monday.

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Jan 18th 2023, 4:53 PM

# Call-up

Ben Healy named in Scotland's Six Nations squad

Munster out-half qualifies through his grandmother.

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Updated Jan 17th 2023, 3:16 PM

# Adriaan Palm

Dutch Ambassador: There has been a shift in how Ireland is discussing neutrality

Recently The Journal met with Dutch Ambassador Adriaan Palm and his country’s military attaché Lieutenant Colonel Richard Piso, to discuss Ireland and the Netherlands’ connections.

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Jan 17th 2023, 6:00 AM

# preparation

Ireland's RWC opponents Scotland announce four warm-up Tests

The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia.

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Jan 10th 2023, 1:18 PM

# Housing Crisis

Homelessness record broken again as 11,542 people in emergency accommodation in November

The CEO of Dublin Simon Community said that the figures convey “nothing short of a tragedy.”

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Jan 6th 2023, 3:23 PM

# Tackle Your Feelings

'It's just me doing my job, but I can see how happy it makes my family'

Ireland international Andrew Porter recently hit the 100-cap mark for Leinster.

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Jan 4th 2023, 5:10 PM

# Number 10

Carbery could get Six Nations shot as Sexton faces race against time

Jack Crowley and Ross Byrne also featured in green last autumn.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 7:38 PM

# Blow

Sexton a major doubt for start of Six Nations after procedure on cheekbone

Ireland get their campaign underway in just five weekends’ time.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 2:26 PM

Voices

Analysis: How is Ireland doing after 50 years in the EU?

Emma DeSouza recently visited Strasbourg and looked at how Ireland has been doing as a member state.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# ciphers of the past

The strange history of Ireland's British Empire-era postboxes

An Post archivist Stephen Ferguson tells The Journal about the quirks and surprises of these everyday objects.

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Dec 31st 2022, 7:45 AM

Voices

Michéal Martin: Europe’s most sacred task remains its first - peace

The Tánaiste reflects on Ireland’s 50 years in the EU and the development of the country’s voice within.

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Dec 31st 2022, 7:00 AM

Books from Pamela Anderson and Frances Haugen among the non-fiction to look out for in 2023

From memoir to biography.

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Dec 29th 2022, 8:00 PM

# book extract

'I bring my passion for sport and connect that with my passion for God'

In this book extract, Irish rugby star Josh Van Der Flier talks about faith and sport.

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Dec 29th 2022, 5:00 PM

# feeling 22

World Cup qualification, Hampden history and 'a magic year for women's football in Ireland'

Emma Duffy reflects on Ireland’s monumental 2022.

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Updated Dec 27th 2022, 12:06 PM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Irish tourism hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has estimated that a full recovery to 2019 levels won’t happen until 2026.

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Dec 27th 2022, 11:32 AM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's cultural oddities?

Naas Ball. Naas Ball! NAAS BALL!

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Dec 26th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Addition

Manchester United defender in line for Ireland call-up

Aoife Mannion has been name-checked by Vera Pauw.

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Dec 19th 2022, 11:05 AM

# Flights Cancelled

Eamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather

More flights are cancelled in and out of Dublin today as weather continues to disrupt travel.

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Updated Dec 13th 2022, 10:45 PM