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# Mea Culpa

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2023
# Mea Culpa
Sexton has 'probably proved me wrong' after Lions omission, admits Gatland
The Wales boss left Sexton out of his Lions squad to tour South Africa in 2021, and the Ireland skipper has played some of his career-best rugby since.
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Feb 1st 2023, 10:43 AM
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Wayne Rooney apologises to family and Derby after hotel images with women emerge
The images were circulated on Sunday, gaining attention on social media and appeared to show Rooney asleep with women beside him.
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Jul 29th 2021, 12:00 PM
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Madigan withdraws 'normal children' comments and issues apology for mother and baby home comparison
Teachers union the INTO has called on the Minister to apologise for her latest comments.
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Jan 20th 2021, 4:25 PM
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Ian Paisley Jr apologises for sharing Katie Hopkins tweet about Ramadan
The tweet had linked the Muslim practice of fasting for a month to murder rates in London.
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Apr 3rd 2018, 3:32 PM
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Enda Kenny takes a number of different positions on Zappone conversation
Kenny stated that he knew that Minister Zappone had met with Maurice McCabe before it became public information last week.
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Feb 14th 2017, 9:50 PM
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'We have made mistakes in the past' - Michael Noonan talks taxes
But he says Ireland has been “caught in the crossfire” of sniping between the EU and US multinationals.
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Dec 2nd 2014, 5:28 PM
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Gerry Adams says sorry for calling some unionists 'b******s'
He made the comment at a meeting in Enniskillen.
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Nov 25th 2014, 12:00 PM
# Controversy
VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson is 'begging for forgiveness' but denies using n-word on Top Gear
The denials come after a story in today’s Daily Mirror which claimed that Clarkson used a racist children’s rhyme.
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May 1st 2014, 11:08 PM
# my bad
Heaslip holds hands up over yellow card that cost Ireland dearly
The newly-appointed captain admitted that he would have served his team better by staying on the field at a crucial stage.
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Nov 11th 2012, 9:55 AM
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Black Caviar brain fade continues to haunt Luke Nolen
One crucial fact seems to be lost on the Australian jockey – the champion mare won the race.
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Jun 28th 2012, 10:07 AM
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Mark Allen apologises to Cao Yupeng, and snooker authorities, over remarks
The Northern Irishman realises he ‘overstepped the line’ in remarks he made after exiting the World Championship.
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Apr 25th 2012, 11:14 AM
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Bolton manager takes full responsibility for club's woeful Premier League form
Owen Coyle has apologised and thanked them for their patience during the club’s worst spell in years.
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Dec 17th 2011, 7:02 PM
# RTÉ
RTÉ reshuffle sees Miriam's husband heading up current affairs
Steve Carson will act as editor of current affairs at the national broadcaster while inquiries into a Prime Time Investigates programme are carried out.
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Nov 26th 2011, 2:34 PM
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Nivea apologises for 'inappropriate and offensive' ad
Beauty group Nivea has pulled its latest advertisement campaign over complaints that it was racist.
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Aug 19th 2011, 3:04 PM