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# memory lane

All time
18 years ago today, 2 of Ireland's greatest ever players made their international debuts
Robbie Keane and Damien Duff both earned their first senior caps away to the Czech Republic in March 1998.
Check out these images of 19th century Ireland
The US Library of Congress has a very impressive archive.
'When granny left the mountain about 24 years ago, the mountain died too'
Explore the latest work of photographer Donal Moloney.
How much do you really know about these classic Christmas toys?
You wanted to take a trip down memory lane anyway, didn’t you?
How well do you know your 80s footballers?
They were the days of big hair and short shorts.
Hanover 1994: the day Ireland went to Germany and won
Goals from Tony Cascarino and Gary Kelly gave Jack Charlton’s side a memorable victory ahead of the World Cup.
Ireland v Italy: 3 times the sides have memorably clashed
This is the 25th meeting between the sides – and there have been a few classics.
Can you guess the year these Fifa games were released by their covers?
Fifa 16 is officially out today so we’re taking a trip down memory lane.
The lineups from the last time Man United faced Ipswich are well worth a look
The sides clash in the League Cup tonight – for the first time in thirteen and a half years.
'At scrum time, God it was punishing stuff': Keith Wood looks back on a run-in with Romania
The legendary hooker scored the last time we faced Romania in a World Cup, but it wasn’t easy going.
Gary Halpin's one finger salute and Bordeaux bedlam - Ireland's opening RWC games
We’ve usually started with a win.
Man United got a nasty surprise the last time they faced a Belgian side in the Champions League
Former Everton and Fulham striker Tomasz Radzinski proved the difference on an October’s night in Brussels.
The 5 best moments from the Premier League's opening days
From Brian Deane to Gustavo Poyet via the magic of Fabrizio Ravanelli.
15 moments we haven't forgotten from Clare and Cork's classic 2013 All-Ireland finals
With apologies to readers from Cork, we could watch these games over and over again.
Dublin's newest sports and games bar is hosting an Italia 90 party you won't want to miss
The Back Page in Phibsborough is offering an action-packed day to remember Jackie’s Army, Roger Milla, Rene Higuita and more.
Aston Villa's hero in their last FA Cup win against the Busby Babes was also the villain
Down native Peter McParland cleaned out Manchester United’s goalkeeper with a heavy shoulder charge before scoring two goals in the 1957 final.
Where are they now? The Liverpool team that won the 2005 Champions League
It’s 10 years to the day since that incredible night in Istanbul – but what have the players been doing since?
On his birthday, we've ranked Eric Cantona's best goals - do you agree?
The King turns 49 today.
Danny Barnes and 4 more of the best Pro12 semi-finals
The play-off stage of the league has lived in the shadow of European finals, until now.
How many of these names do you remember from United v Chelsea in 2005?
Jose Mourinho claimed a Premier League title at the first time of asking & easily swept the opposition away.
A brief history of Leinster's European rivalry with Bath
Or maybe it’s been too one-sided to call a rivalry.
It's 10 years since Roy Carroll's gaffe against Spurs but where are the players now?
There were a few less-than memorable names in both squads on that fateful evening.
Here are some of the moments that helped shape YouTube
Time to relive those memories.
Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn meet up to relive the 1999 Champions League final
‘I think you should have called for that,’ the Dane says to his former rival.
Flashback: Massimo Taibi's gaffe against Southampton
‘The Blind Venetian’ endured a short but memorable stint as Manchester United’s goalkeeper.
Niall Quinn gave a brilliant, heartfelt speech about ex-Ireland teammate Alan McLoughlin last night
“Whatever about the book, I want to commend Alan for breaking taboos and barriers down in an instant.”
Pienaar, penalties and late poaches: Munster's history with Saracens
Can the southern province get back to winning ways against the Premiership side?
Remember what happened the last time Liverpool played Real Madrid?
The Reds were 4-0 winners thanks to goals from Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Andrea Dossena.
Leinster coach looking forward to Galway return 19 years after Wallaby visit
Marco Caputo won at the Sportsground with the Wallabies and is now planning Leinster’s assault this Friday.
'I don't remember the FAI saying we should give them a replay' - 5 other times Ireland met Georgia
The Boys in Green meet their opponents for the sixth time later today.
Listening to Beethoven and Eminem can give people the same emotions
Why your favourite song takes you down memory lane
The cult Premier League teams we loved: Norwich City 1992/93
With Mark Robins through the middle ably supported by Ruel Fox and Chris Sutton, the team enjoyed one superb season in the sun.
The cult Premier League teams we loved: Nottingham Forest 1994/95
Stan Collymore and Bryan Roy were the box-office hits but this was an all-round impressive side.
Flashback: Letchkov heads Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup semi-finals
One of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history had an unlikely hero at its core.
Is the stage set for another Amarildo to emerge for Brazil?
When Pele was injured during the 1962 World Cup, his replacement stepped up to the plate and delivered.
Au Revoir Eamon: Gilmore through the years
On his last day in the job, we take a look back at the outgoing Labour leader through the years.
'You can't be chasing shadows': Eoin Hand remembers when Ireland faced Brazil - in Brazil
The former manager remembers the 1982 trip, and gives his view on the European teams’ chances this summer.
How to erase a memory - and restore it
The research from the University of California at San Diego could impact on Alzheimer’s research.
Bebeto's baby, Houghton takes a tumble and the best ever World Cup goal celebrations
If you do get to join the elite group of players to have scored at a finals, you might as well make the most of it!
It's the anniversaries of two of the greatest injury-time goals in football history
Michael Thomas won the title for Arsenal at Anfield 25 years ago while it’s 15 years since Man United’s smash-and-grab Champions League triumph.