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# Irish Abroad

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'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.
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Sep 24th 2017, 9:00 PM
Hourihane's stunning free-kick the difference after Murphy pegged Villa back
Two Ireland internationals were on target in today’s late Championship game.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 8:33 PM
A promising young Irish goalkeeper scored an absolute screamer on his debut
What a way to introduce yourself!
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Aug 20th 2017, 7:56 PM
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.
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Aug 19th 2017, 5:05 PM
Sean Maguire starts for Preston in Championship opener
Preston face Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale this afternoon and there is plenty of Irish interest.
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Aug 5th 2017, 2:56 PM
BBC Three made a guide based on 'things not to say to Irish people' and they nailed it
Comedians In Rooms Dispelling Myths.
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Jul 25th 2017, 6:11 PM
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.
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Jul 20th 2017, 6:30 AM
This Irish 'couple' made a holy show of themselves with a fake proposal at an outdoor karaoke event
You can’t take us anywhere
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Jul 12th 2017, 6:00 PM
Irish striker among Arsenal's first year scholar intake for next season
Jordan McEneff makes the step up from schoolboy level.
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Jun 29th 2017, 9:20 AM
Cork native secures move to League One side after five years at Celtic
Fiacre Kelleher has joined Oxford United.
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Jun 19th 2017, 6:31 PM
Argentinian great Albacete joins Donnacha Ryan at Racing to make a seriously mean looking second row
The Puma is one of three men leaving Toulouse for the Paris club.
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Jun 16th 2017, 5:30 PM
Irish emigrants are sharing their own versions of chicken fillet rolls that they find abroad on Facebook
People will go as far as paying $8 for a chicken fillet roll in the US.
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Jun 8th 2017, 9:00 PM
'It's a team any Irish boy would want to play for. I ended up playing against them'
Oli Jager had an impressive outing against the Lions on Saturday and is hungry for more.
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Jun 5th 2017, 11:55 AM
Son of former Leinster captain Pim thriving in Australian club rugby
Sam Pim is part of a small Irish contingent at University of Queensland.
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May 28th 2017, 12:00 PM
Irishman Shane O'Leary gets call-up to Canada trials before June Tests
The 24-year-old left Connacht at the end of the season.
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May 26th 2017, 12:47 PM
Ex-Ireland Schools prop Jager to face Lions in New Zealand tour opener
The tighthead will be among those who get the first shot at the Lions next week.
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May 26th 2017, 11:11 AM
Irish duo help Exeter into Prem final as Ryan returns to Top 14 with Agen
Marty Moore was part of a Wasps squad that also reached the English league decider.
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May 22nd 2017, 11:24 AM
The IRFU is serious about bringing in Irish-qualified talent from around the world
Joe Lydon explains what he’ll be doing as head of the union’s new IQ Rugby programme.
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May 13th 2017, 7:00 AM
Quiet build-up as quiet man McCall looks for Saracens to get job done
The English side defend their Champions Cup title against Clermont tomorrow in Murrayfield.
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May 12th 2017, 6:00 AM
'I set up the first Irish bar in Jakarta. It took 18 months just to get Guinness on tap'
This former IT worker and salesman wound up as a pub owner in Asia.
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May 11th 2017, 1:34 PM
Scarlets delighted with impact of 'absolutely outstanding' Irishman Beirne
The former Leinster lock has been in superb form since his move to the Welsh region.
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May 10th 2017, 7:00 AM
Ex-Ireland centre Maggs joins as IRFU launch new IQ programme in UK
The highly-regarded Joe Lydon, formerly of the RFU and WRU, will oversee the new branch.
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May 10th 2017, 12:01 AM
O'Connell on the scoresheet, Schmidt into the semis and all the exiles action
There was plenty of Irish involvement in England, France, Wales and Italy over the weekend.
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May 8th 2017, 1:28 PM
This Irish woman living in Dubai had a 'Mayo for Sam' themed hen party
GLAMOUR!
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May 4th 2017, 9:44 AM
Ulster lock Treadwell's path points to Ireland caps under Schmidt
The 21-year-old has made a positive impression since his move from Harlequins last summer.
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May 4th 2017, 6:00 AM
Former Leinster and Ireland U20 out-half McKinley called into Italy squad
The Treviso playmaker’s remarkable story in rugby continues.
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May 2nd 2017, 9:25 PM
Hanrahan's try, Scholes getting chances in Edinburgh, and all the exiles' action
We round up the Irish players’ involvements in England and France last weekend.
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May 2nd 2017, 8:33 PM
'I just hope I left the odd mark along the way' - ex-Munster player Coughlan set to retire
The former Munster number eight has called time on his playing career.
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Apr 28th 2017, 3:00 PM
Ex-Ireland U20s prop Betts playing in Australia but will return to Leicester
The 20-year-old prop is gaining experience on the other side of the world.
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Apr 28th 2017, 10:55 AM
McCall believes Saracens can be better and sees brighter future for Munster
The Sarries director of rugby was impressed with Munster’s work rate.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 8:53 PM
Australia to axe the 457 temporary work visa
Thousands of Irish people apply for this visa each year.
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Apr 18th 2017, 7:46 AM
Irish tighthead Oli Jager in line for second Super Rugby cap for Crusaders
The 21-year-old made his debut last month against the Reds.
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Apr 12th 2017, 2:56 PM
14 essential facts of life for Irish people abroad on Paddy's Day
Your time to shine.
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Mar 17th 2017, 1:00 PM
Irishman Prendergast appointed attack coach at French club Oyonnax
The former Munster scrum-half will hope to be working in the Top 14 again next season.
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Mar 16th 2017, 8:53 PM
Michael D Higgins: 'St Patrick's own life story was one of hardship and migration'
President Higgins described the Irish as a migrant people in his St Patrick’s Day message to those at home and abroad.
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Mar 16th 2017, 12:00 PM
Irish out-half McKinley extends contract with Italian club Treviso
The 27-year-old has been in fine form since joining the Italians last summer.
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Mar 13th 2017, 3:42 PM
Online voting could be introduced as part of Irish diaspora vote
Enda Kenny announced yesterday that a referendum will be held to let Irish people living abroad vote in presidential elections.
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Mar 13th 2017, 9:50 AM
Connacht set to bring Coulson back to Ireland after three years with Grenoble
The 22-year-old loosehead prop is set for a move to the western province this summer.
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Mar 6th 2017, 10:22 PM
'Knocking on the door all the time, someone has to answer at some stage'
Irishmen Ged McNamara and John Farrell are part of the backroom set-up with Georgia.
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