# Memories

This year

2023

# Red Carpet

'It wasn't meant to cause offence. We didn't realise the uproar that'd come out of it'

It’s 20 years since Martin Johnson made his stand, as recalled by England legend Jason Leonard.

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Jan 28th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Memories

'Running up mountains' to end 65-year title wait and replay date with Galway's modern kingpins

Loughrea’s Brian Mahony remembers his side’s Galway SHC victory in 2006 and looks ahead to the replay against St Thomas’.

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Nov 27th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Memories

'When the Celtic crowd sang You’ll Never Walk Alone, I cried' - Bitton

The Israel international has brought the curtain down on a nine-year stint at Parkhead.

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May 25th 2022, 8:27 AM

All time

# wally

'It was bizarre and surreal but you're just living off adrenaline at that point'

David Wallace had two experiences of being a Lion in 2001 and 2009.

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Jun 26th 2021, 9:00 AM

'I'll always remember it': Fans tell their stories of the Six Nations spirit at Ireland v Italy

Matches against the Azzurri are the focus in this week’s instalment of our ‘Hear The Roar’ series with William Hill.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 5:07 PM

# Hear the Roar

Got an unforgettable Six Nations fan story? We want to hear from you

Win a Six Nations matchday hamper if you’re included in our new series.

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Jan 29th 2021, 1:09 PM

# Memories

'Just a fearless guy... He was far more a friend than just a colleague'

RTÉ’s Peter Collins and Greg Allen recall their time working with athletics legend Jerry Kiernan.

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Jan 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Memories

'It was the most special day of my career and I spent it with Jerry Kiernan'

Sport Ireland CEO and former athlete John Treacy pays tribute to his late friend.

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Jan 21st 2021, 6:48 PM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part VII

Take a break from the Super Nintendo and put yourself to the test.

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Dec 29th 2020, 10:00 AM

# Memories

Hero of 2016 envious as Dundalk aim to create more magic moments in Europe

Ciarán Kilduff: ‘There’ll be others writing new headlines during this campaign and I wish them the very best.’

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Oct 21st 2020, 4:27 PM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part VI

And it’s live…

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May 1st 2020, 2:50 PM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part V

We go again.

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Apr 24th 2020, 3:04 PM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part IV

Once more unto the breach.

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Apr 17th 2020, 6:00 PM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part III

Another chance to put your memory to the test.

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Apr 10th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Captain Fantastic

Stuttgart, the 2002 World Cup, and the second coming - Mick's Ireland career

The 61-year-old will walk away from the Ireland set-up with many fond memories.

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Apr 5th 2020, 4:10 PM

# All-Ireland Gold

Cooper acting as a quarterback, a six-goal epic, and the start of Dublin's curve to five-in-a-row glory

Former Kerry star Seán O’Sullivan analyses the 2013 All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Kerry.

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Apr 5th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part II

Back by popular demand.

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Apr 3rd 2020, 11:59 AM

# Memories

A hat-trick against Kilkenny to help Galway edge nine-goal All-Ireland semi-final epic

Niall Healy recalls Galway’s epic victory over the Cats in the 2005 All-Ireland semi-final.

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Mar 28th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Memories

Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify?

This is where all the money you spent on the Merlin sticker albums will finally pay off.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:40 AM

# Memories

20 years on: Looking back at Brian O'Driscoll's hat-trick in Paris in 2000

The 21-year-old centre bagged three wonderful tries in Ireland’s historic 27-25 win.

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Mar 19th 2020, 8:00 AM

Voices

'No cash register. Peggy’s Leg. Big Time bar. Dairy Milk. A tin of Coke': 1970s memories of Dublin

Fr Bryan Shortall remembers his childhood in the 1970s – from what he ate to what was on the radio.

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Jan 4th 2020, 6:30 PM

# RIP

Open thread: Share your favourite memories of the late Gay Byrne

Alongside the Late Late, the veteran broadcaster also presented the weekday Gay Byrne Show on RTÉ radio for almost three decades.

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Nov 4th 2019, 5:30 PM

# Memories

'Those sessions were some craic. I have a couple of good friends who nearly lost their jobs over it'

Jack Kelly looks back at an incredible season for the Laois hurlers as well as the ups and downs in his inter-county career.

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Sep 29th 2019, 11:13 AM

# Memories

'It’s been a privilege' - Schmidt set to bid farewell in final home game

With Wales in town, the Ireland head coach is hoping for a happy last hurrah.

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Sep 7th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Looking Forward

After 'freak accident' in 2015, TOD targets spot in Schmidt's World Cup plan

The 32-year-old Munster man was injured in a warm-up game four years ago.

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Aug 7th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

A garden in the Bloom Festival is a space where people with dementia can reminisce

The garden offers a positive and enjoyable experience for people with dementia by rekindling fond memories, writes Kathy Ryan.

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May 29th 2019, 7:00 AM

# characters

'One of them had gone AWOL from a movie shoot to watch a match in Dublin'

Legendary rugby commentator Ian Robertson writes about Richard Harris, Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole.

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Dec 29th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Memories

'Eugene Cloonan scored the equalising goal with our full-back's hurl' - 17 years on for Eddie Brennan

Brennan and James Ryall are the survivors of Graigue-Ballycallan’s run to the All-Ireland club SHC final in 2001.

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Nov 30th 2018, 4:04 PM

# Memories

'I was thinking, 'This is a new role for me in an All-Ireland final. You’re lining out beside your brother''

Two-time All-Ireland winner Joe McMahon recalls playing in the full-back line with his brother Justin in the 2008 All-Ireland final.

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Aug 24th 2018, 2:30 PM

# christmas memories

'A stocking was a must': These nursing home residents tell us about their memories of Christmas

We visited Gormanston Wood Nursing in Co Meath to ask how Christmas has changed from when they were younger.

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Dec 25th 2017, 10:00 PM

# coop

10 memories from when everyone was obsessed with The OC

California, Californiaaaaaaaaaaaa…

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Sep 27th 2017, 8:20 PM

# Quiz

Can You Name These Minor Priests From Father Ted?

You’ll need to have studied in St. Colm’s seminary to pass this.

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Jul 29th 2017, 9:30 PM

# living with lions

'BOD shook my hand and said, ‘Thank you very much, you’ve given me a career!'

20 years on from the series win over the Boks, tour documentary Living with Lions continues to make an impact.

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Jun 18th 2017, 9:00 AM

# Memories

'That was the moment that changed my life:' Robbie Keane remembers THAT goal 15 years on

Robbie Keane scored a crucial equaliser against Germany in the 2002 World Cup.

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Jun 5th 2017, 10:33 AM

# robbie henshaw

Henshaw looking to follow in Irish Lions BOD and Wood's footsteps

Still just 23, the Ireland centre is backing himself to push into the Lions Test team.

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May 23rd 2017, 12:03 AM

# Memories

Mike Ross wants to be remembered as 'someone who made the most of himself'

The tighthead prop will move into a new line of work after retiring this summer.

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Apr 27th 2017, 7:00 PM

# reading is fundamental

11 memories you'll have if the library was your favourite place as a kid

Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card!

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Mar 25th 2017, 3:15 PM

# Memories

Analysis: Shaggy's classic try the symbol of Ireland's great day at Croker

We dig into the archive footage to rediscover a stunning performance from Eddie O’Sullivan’s side.

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Feb 22nd 2017, 12:00 PM

# New phone

This guy found the most adorable video on his late grandmother’s phone

“I’m taking photos and they’re taking when I’m not wanting them to”

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Jan 27th 2017, 8:05 AM

# Memories

Munster aim to pay tribute to Foley with performance on return to Paris

Hooker Niall Scannell says Axel remains at the forefront of his mind, even during games.

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Jan 6th 2017, 6:00 AM