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Sunday 24 September 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Irish Abroad

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Sexton takes on home province Leinster for first time in B&I semi-final
The 25-year-old second row is a key player for the Jersey Reds.
Former Ireland U21 midfielder "overwhelmed" to be named Kilmarnock player of the season
30-year-old Alan Power enjoyed a successful first season at Rugby Park this year.
Kidney's London Irish win, Madigan and Bristol promoted, and all the exiles action
London Irish and Bristol may still be swapping places next season.
Prendergast's attack helping to give Oyonnax a shot at Top 14 survival
The Irishman first moved to France in a coaching capacity in 2013 to join Grenoble.
Oyonnax coach Prendergast explains how they beat Toulon two weeks ago
The former Munster scrum-half and his side had a huge victory over Munster’s Champions Cup opponents.
'The end goal for me is definitely to come back. Munster are still my team'
Dungarvan RFC man Steve McMahon is in excellent form for Carcassonne in France’s second tier.
Irish in Nottingham: 'We created a little Gaeltacht by the games cabinet of an old English pub'
The following is an edited extract taken from The Irish Outlander, the new book by Scott De Buitléir.
Some Irish girls in New Zealand decided to celebrate Paddy's Day by recreating the caravan scene from Father Ted
Every Irish person’s first thought when they get in a caravan: Let’s do the Noel Furlong thing.
Australian police hunt for 'Irish scammers' suspected of a spate of crimes across the Gold Coast
Queensland Police held a press conference yesterday.
'I've worked 3, 4 jobs... washing cars, walking dogs': Wexford man Fawsitt thriving on American dream
A product of Greystones and Blackrock, the hooker helped the US Eagles win a Grand Slam last weekend.
McMahon stars in Pro D2, Butler returns for Pau and all the exiles action
Donnacha Ryan’s Racing 92 closed the gap to leaders Montpellier in the Top 14.
Hourihane and Whelan the heroes as Aston Villa come out on top in six goal thriller
Aston Villa’s march towards promotion continued on Saturday with a 4-2 win away to Sheffield Wednesday.
Ryan's form continues, Casey's strong start in Grenoble and a US debut for Fawsitt
Here’s how the Irishmen based abroad got on over the weekend.
Dundalk man McElroy excels with Saracens after U20s World Cup dream was shattered
The 20-year-old hooker is thriving in his first season with the Premiership giants.
Greek club Apollo Smyrni confirm signing of Anthony Stokes
The Dubliner has agreed a switch to Athens until the end of the season.
Three Irish internationals on target as Villa and Preston each bag Championship wins
Scott Hogan scored his fifth Championship goal in as many appearances, with Alan Browne and Greg Cunningham also on the scoresheet.
Donnacha Ryan's excellent footballing skills and all the exiles' action
Ian Madigan and Bristol march on towards promotion into the Premiership.
Former Ulster coach Clarke takes interim charge of Ospreys
The Welsh region are on the hunt for a replacement head coach after Steve Tandy’s departure.
Joe Schmidt says Tadhg Beirne's Ireland situation is 'complicated'
The Ireland boss indicated that the Scarlets lock will visit the national team during the Six Nations.
Body of second Irishman recovered after Ecuador river tragedy
David Higgins’ body was found by search teams yesterday.
Hard road ahead for Italy, but O'Shea willing to work for day in the sun
We caught up with the Azzurri boss as a daunting Six Nations schedule looms, but Pro14 performances have shown that there is something brewing in Italy.
'I was thinking to myself, ‘Jesus Christ, almighty, I was 19 when this guy was born!''
James Coughlan has moved into coaching with Pau’s academy after retiring last summer.
Hard-working Donnacha Ryan remains respected within the Munster ranks
Munster had only good things to say about the Nenagh man post-match in Paris.
Irishman Leader's path leads him into USA's Major League Rugby
The former Connacht back has signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Legion.
Ryan helps Racing blow Clermont away and all the exiles' action
Former Connacht man Rory Parata made his debut for Zebre.
Irish duo score a brace each as Preston and Millwall progress in FA Cup
There were goals aplenty for Irish internationals in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Ex-Connacht and Ireland U19 centre Parata signs for Bradley's Zebre
The versatile back returns to professional rugby after a stint in New Zealand.
From Westport and Inchicore to Peterborough - Conor O’Malley’s journey is just getting started
Former St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Conor O’Malley talks about settling into life in League One following his move to Peterborough United.
15 times Irish people represented us really well abroad in 2017
Represent.
9 photos Irish people take on their holidays
Protect the Irish abroad at all costs.
Daryl Horgan came off the bench to score a decisive goal for Preston this afternoon
The former Dundalk star made an immediate impact in the second half, his cool finish proving decisive to earn three points.
President Higgins to give Liam Neeson award for using very particular set of skills to represent Ireland
The actor is one of those chosen to receive the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad for 2017.
'They all talk about Ireland being their home. But often they have no home left there'
Last week, an appeal was made for people to attend the funeral of an Irishman who died alone in Manchester.
Hourihane's stunning free-kick the difference after Murphy pegged Villa back
Two Ireland internationals were on target in today’s late Championship game.
A promising young Irish goalkeeper scored an absolute screamer on his debut
What a way to introduce yourself!
Conor Hourihane bagged an incredible hat-trick this evening as Aston Villa downed Norwich
The 26-year-old has four goals in his last two games in the Championship.
Sean Maguire starts for Preston in Championship opener
Preston face Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale this afternoon and there is plenty of Irish interest.
BBC Three made a guide based on 'things not to say to Irish people' and they nailed it
Comedians In Rooms Dispelling Myths.
Online counselling service helps Irish in Canada and Australia deal with depression and loneliness
Helplink is offering six online counselling appointments to Irish emigrants in need.
This Irish 'couple' made a holy show of themselves with a fake proposal at an outdoor karaoke event
You can’t take us anywhere