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# Irish Abroad

Yesterday
4th December 2023
Historian: Irish emigrants were once labelled 'scum' and tormented in the United States
Dr Catherine Healy says Irish people have known harassment and racism and it’s important to remember our history.
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Fairytale of New York: 'The boys of the NYPD Choir never actually sang Galway Bay, until now'
Nathan Mannion of the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum looks at the impact of two iconic Irish songs – Galway Bay and Fairytale of New York.
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Nov 15th 2023, 5:00 PM
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
The 28-year-old had been chasing All Blacks caps but is now set to pursue Ireland honours.
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Nov 9th 2023, 1:12 PM
This year
2023
Irish analyst Sullivan among Munster contingent to win the World Cup
Current second rows RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn both came off the bench last night.
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Oct 29th 2023, 10:16 AM
Taoiseach: Safety of the 300 Irish troops in the Lebanon region is a 'paramount concern'
Irish citizens living in Lebanon have been warned to leave while commercial options are available.
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Oct 26th 2023, 12:27 PM
'I could just say that I am really grateful. It has been incredible'
Ex-Ireland fullback Felix Jones is in his final week with the Springboks as they try to win the World Cup again.
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Oct 25th 2023, 4:25 PM
'He texted from America at 5 in the morning. I couldn't get back to sleep'
24-year-old Kildare man Paddy Ryan is now a three-times-capped USA international.
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Aug 26th 2023, 7:30 AM
'It's like someone dropped a bomb': Irishman in Maui describes harrowing scenes after wildfires
Peter O’Riordan lives on the Hawaiian island which has been devastated by wildfires.
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Aug 15th 2023, 9:52 AM
Zach Tuohy equals Jim Stynes' record appearances tally in Aussie Rules
Laois man reached 264 appearances in Friday night’s draw with Sydney Swans.
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Jun 30th 2023, 1:28 PM
Ex-Ireland centre McCall guides Saracens to sixth Premiership title
The former Ulster head coach has been with Sarries since 2009.
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May 27th 2023, 5:07 PM
'Donners is gold. The players love him. He's intense in that Munster way'
Donnacha Ryan has made a strong start to his coaching career with La Rochelle.
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May 20th 2023, 7:00 AM
Irishman and 'world-class expert' Aboud lands top role with Rugby Canada
Aboud has been appointed as High Performance Director of Rugby Canada.
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May 17th 2023, 4:55 PM
Irish coaches Carolan and Coughlan central to Challenge Cup final
Glasgow and Toulon meet in the decider in Dublin on Friday night.
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May 16th 2023, 3:49 PM
WNT Watch: Relegation in Germany, Celtic's goal-scoring hero and Stateside success
It was a mixed weekend for Irish internationals abroad.
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May 15th 2023, 12:17 PM
'I still have a dream of returning to play in Ireland at some stage'
Ex-Munster wing Seán French has been prolific for Bedford in the English Championship.
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Apr 29th 2023, 8:00 AM
'I have no regrets about my time with Connacht, no ill feelings'
Eoghan Masterson has settled happily into life in the PRO D2 with Aurillac.
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Apr 28th 2023, 10:00 AM
'It was between Connacht and Exeter. I always wanted to try living away'
Jack Dunne moved to Exeter in England after leaving Leinster last summer.
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Apr 27th 2023, 10:01 AM
'The chat from the locals is like, 'No pressure, but you have to do it again!''
Ultan Dillane is enjoying the challenge of playing in the back row and chasing trophies with La Rochelle.
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Apr 26th 2023, 6:14 PM
Irish wings Kearney and Byrne set for move to the US with Chicago
The Ireland-capped pair have been strongly linked with a switch to Major League Rugby.
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Apr 18th 2023, 10:37 AM
'São Paulo is a bit different to Sligo, 23 million people different!'
Irishman Simon Coulter has worked in rugby in the US, South Africa, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil
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Apr 16th 2023, 8:00 AM
Munster man Ryan impresses for high-flying Chiefs in New Zealand
The 34-year-old still has ambitions with Ireland and will return before the World Cup.
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Apr 13th 2023, 12:02 PM
Ex-Ireland international Felix Jones to leave Springboks and join England
The former Munster man will link up with Steve Borthwick after the World Cup.
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Mar 30th 2023, 2:15 PM
Tourism Ireland pauses long-running 'Global Greening', citing the energy crisis
The campaign was also put on pause last year in the weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Mar 14th 2023, 11:05 PM
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2022
'Limerick and Newport are similar places, working-class people'
Former Munster out-half JJ Hanrahan has settled happily into life with the Dragons.
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Dec 6th 2022, 10:33 AM
Ex-Ireland U19s back row Hickey gets first start for the Ospreys
The 21-year-old back row will play against the Bulls in the URC tomorrow.
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Nov 25th 2022, 11:11 AM
Denise O'Sullivan's mixed emotions, Irish history-makers and a deepened injury crisis
A run-down of Vera Pauw’s overseas players from the last weekend of action before next week’s all-important World Cup play-off.
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Oct 3rd 2022, 12:20 PM
Cronin, Ryan, Byrne, O'Brien - Irish players set for big Premiership season
The English top flight returns this weekend with a big crop of Irishmen involved.
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Sep 7th 2022, 8:02 PM
'It has gone in the blink of an eye. English is nearly my second language'
Toulon forwards coach James Coughlan is heading into his ninth season in French rugby.
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Sep 3rd 2022, 8:00 AM
O'Gara, Dillane, Arnold - Irish interest aplenty as the Top 14 gets underway
ROG and Donnacha Ryan are aiming for more success with La Rochelle.
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Aug 30th 2022, 12:03 PM
Irish players set for key roles as France's second tier kicks off tomorrow
The likes of Darren Sweetnam, Eoghan Masterson, and Dave O’Callaghan play in the Pro D2.
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Aug 24th 2022, 7:00 PM
La Rochelle officially confirm the signing of Ireland international Ultan Dillane
The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Ronan O’Gara’s side.
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Jul 1st 2022, 4:50 PM
Irish centre Peter Robb to join Ealing Trailfinders
The 27-year-old moves to the English Championship club after seven years with Connacht.
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Jun 29th 2022, 1:02 PM
'The lads have been slagging me saying I've got more clubs than Tiger Woods!'
Ex-Ireland U20 hooker Sean McNulty is part of the Seattle squad aiming for MLR glory today.
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Jun 25th 2022, 7:30 AM
Ireland-capped Niyi Adeolokun to leave Bristol at the end of the season
Kilkenny man Martin Mulhall is joining Pat Lam’s squad this summer.
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May 17th 2022, 10:44 AM
Irish influence strong as La Rochelle and Racing bid for place against Leinster
Ronan O’Gara, Mike Prendergast, and Donnacha Ryan are all coaching in France.
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May 15th 2022, 9:25 AM
'It was a massive opportunity but I knew it was a life-changer. I've no regrets'
22-year-old Cork man Eoghan Barrett has been making excellent progress with Pau in France.
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Apr 18th 2022, 8:00 AM
Stephanie Meadow moves up the leaderboard, Padraig Harrington slips back
There was disappointment for Leona Maguire and Padraig Harrington who both slipped down the leaderboard.
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Apr 3rd 2022, 9:45 AM
Irish disappointment as Chelsea and City reach FA Cup semi-finals, Barrett brilliant in Germany
Super sub Amber Barrett scored two and assisted one as FC Koln all but secured their place in the Frauen-Bundesliga for another year.
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Mar 20th 2022, 6:38 PM
Noel Reid signs for London Irish on short-term deal
The 31-year old has been signed as injury cover for out-half Rory Jennings.
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Feb 24th 2022, 5:30 PM
Ex-Munster man Flannery handed permanent contract at Harlequins
The former Ireland hooker joined the Premiership club in 2020.
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Feb 16th 2022, 9:47 AM
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