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# Ireland's call

This month
March 2023
# Bad Note
'It was comical but infuriating' - O'Mahony on slow Ireland's Call before Italy clash
The anthem was played a slow pace before Ireland’s bonus-point win in Rome.
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Mar 9th 2023, 5:50 PM
Last year
2022
# Ireland's call
President and Taoiseach hail historic Irish rugby series win over All Blacks
President Michael D Higgins said the victory was an “outstanding and historic achievement”.
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Jul 16th 2022, 3:13 PM
# Debut Day
'It's something you dream of when you first start playing' - from rugby roots to Ireland's call
Aoibheann Reilly will make her Ireland 15s debut this weekend.
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Mar 25th 2022, 3:25 PM
# Podcast
Listen to the latest episode of our rugby show - The Front Row - featuring comedian Michael Fry
After making sense of what happened in Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations win over Italy, our panel are joined by the viral sensation to hear about his unheralded playing days.
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Feb 28th 2022, 10:19 AM
All time
# Going Well
'If he keeps doing what he's doing then it'll be pretty hard for Ireland to ignore him' - Payne on Hume
Ulster defence coach Jared Payne believes ‘complete player’ James Hume is on the right track to more international recognition.
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Dec 21st 2021, 7:30 AM
# Ireland's call
Van Graan confident Zebo will play his way into Irish squad
Zebo was a notable omission when a 50-man Ireland squad gathered last week.
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Sep 22nd 2021, 8:32 AM
# home to help
Three Irish medics arrive home to answer Ireland's call with help of fundraising campaign
The Ireland’s Call Initiative has raised just over €19,000 on GoFundMe.
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Apr 4th 2020, 2:46 PM
# Drafted In
Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett called into Ireland squad to face Italy
Colin Bell has named his side for next month’s international friendly in Reggio Emilia.
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Mar 29th 2019, 2:32 PM
# Ireland's call
Ulster wing Kernohan starts as U20s name four uncapped players on bench
Billy Scannell, Callum Reid, Ben Healy and Ronan Watters are hoping to win their first caps.
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Feb 20th 2019, 12:04 PM
# Ireland's call
Connacht revival presents lead contenders to break into Ireland Six Nations squad
Joe Schmidt will unveil his squad for the Grand Slam defence tomorrow, but there is precious little room for new faces.
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Jan 15th 2019, 8:00 PM
# hit the dancefloor
Stringer answers the call as full Dancing With The Stars line up announced
The full line up of 10 amateur dancers has been announced.
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Dec 7th 2018, 11:30 PM
# Ireland's call
'It's very strange how the international management team overlook this league'
Cork City’s Conor McCormack believes there are League of Ireland players worthy of international recognition.
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Oct 31st 2018, 9:31 PM
# Ireland's call
Burke to skip Shamrock Rovers clash with Dundalk in favour of Ireland friendly against the US
The Dubliner, who made his international debut against France on Monday, won’t be involved in the Hoops’ SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game tomorrow night.
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May 31st 2018, 12:54 PM
# Offaly talented
The Eire up there: The story of the only Irish-born player to ever make it in the NBA
How Pat Burke went from Tullamore to play with some of the biggest names in basketball.
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Apr 14th 2017, 9:00 PM
# Ireland's call
Marmion ready to slot in for Murray and make first Six Nations start should he be called on
He was rested in Connacht’s win, with Pat Lam doing ‘what’s best for Ireland, what’s best for Connacht and what’s best for Kieran Marmion.’
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Feb 20th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Anthem
Shoulder to shoulder: why Ireland's Call became the anthem for rugby's new era
Trevor Ringland and Jim Glennon discuss what the anthem means to them.
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Feb 1st 2017, 5:00 PM
# Ireland's call
Tom McCartney has his eyes on a different green jersey after committing future to Connacht
The excellent Connacht hooker will qualify to play for Ireland next year.
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Dec 20th 2016, 7:06 AM
# Ireland's call
These opera singers in Wexford trolled their New Zealand colleague in the best way
Jersey on.
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Nov 7th 2016, 8:13 AM
# Ireland's call
Darren Sweetnam has played himself into the mix for Ireland's November Internationals
Munster man catches Joe Schmidt’s eye and earns call-up to Ireland training camp.
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Oct 4th 2016, 6:00 AM
# Ireland's call
Bressie to head up youth group on mental health
The GAA’s Rob Hennelly will also be a member of the new task force which is due to meet in November.
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Aug 5th 2016, 6:10 AM
# Ireland's call
O'Neill tells Keane it's either club or country as speculation grows around Hull opening
The Ireland assistant manager has been linked with a move to the KC Stadium.
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Jul 31st 2016, 7:17 PM
# rapid
Connacht magician Matt Healy hoping for Ireland's call to South Africa
The 27-year-old Dubliner trained with Joe Schmidt’s squad last month.
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Apr 12th 2016, 6:00 AM
# Ireland's call
15 moments that would make any Irish person feel patriotic
*holds miniature tricolour aloft*
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Mar 27th 2016, 8:15 PM
# Ireland's call
Ludik targets Ireland qualification as he pens Ulster contract extension
The versatile back becomes eligible for Joe Schmidt’s side in 2017.
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Feb 3rd 2016, 11:30 AM
# Ireland's call
Born in England, uncapped by Ireland but still asked to be captain - The Rob Saunders story
Saunders reign as Ireland captain was short-lived but eventful
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Feb 2nd 2016, 3:00 PM
# Ireland's call
5 talking points as Ireland claim International Rules glory with victory over Australia
Joe Kernan’s men won 56-52 against the visitors at Croke Park.
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Nov 21st 2015, 9:28 PM
# tea and biccies
The search for Ireland's top biscuit is at an end...
But is a Kit Kat really a biscuit we hear you cry…
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Nov 13th 2015, 7:59 PM
# Big Decision
Here are Ireland’s top 10 biscuits, in order of popularity
The definitive results are in.
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Nov 13th 2015, 1:44 PM
# Ireland's call
Would you like to see a United Ireland? People north and south had their say tonight
A Prime Special tonight looked at the issue of Irish Unity.
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Nov 5th 2015, 12:01 AM
# ruggers
Ireland's tiniest rugby fan nails Ireland's Call and it's adorable
Tom has been to more matches than you, and PROUD OF IT.
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Oct 14th 2015, 11:03 AM
# Ireland's call
Sinn Féin councillor defends calling people who run Irish rugby 'West Brits'
Micheál Mac Donncha made the remarks on Facebook at the weekend.
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Sep 21st 2015, 1:47 PM
# tactics tim
Sherwood and O'Neill held talks over Grealish, Villa boss confirms
The Villa boss said he had no idea if Roy Keane’s presence as Ireland’s assistant manager would have any impact on Grealish’s decision.
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May 15th 2015, 12:00 PM
# Ireland's call
Paul Scholes: I hope Grealish makes same call as me when it comes to Ireland v England
The Manchester United legend could have been one of the Boys in Green.
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Apr 24th 2015, 9:35 AM
# Ireland's call
17 times sports made us incredibly proud to be Irish
And don’t worry, it’s not all Italia 90.
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Mar 17th 2015, 8:00 AM
# Explainer
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets go on sale tomorrow, here's what you need to know
Answering Ireland’s call is one thing, but will you accept the charges?
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Sep 11th 2014, 7:00 AM
# Ireland's call
Rory McIlroy has declared for Ireland ahead of the 2016 Olympics
“I’m very happy with my decision. It means I can actually look forward to the Olympics now in a couple of years’ time.”
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Jun 18th 2014, 12:53 PM
# Ireland's call
Roy Keane: I met Stephen Ireland's granny on flight to Cork today
The Ireland assistant boss says Martin O’Neill isn’t closing the door on any player.
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Mar 27th 2014, 10:28 AM
# Ireland's call
Adorable singing Caleb will get you up for the match
Even if you hate rugby, this will make you smile.
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Mar 15th 2014, 10:30 AM
# Dropped
Luke Marshall released from Ireland camp to play for Ulster in Pro12
So, Gordon D’Arcy’s going to start against New Zealand then?
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Nov 21st 2013, 1:11 PM
# Opinion
Do Irish rugby fans really need encouragement to cheer their country on?
The IRFU have taken to playing music and anthems over the P.A system to drum up support.
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Nov 15th 2013, 7:15 AM
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