# message

Last year

2022

Morocco players celebrate with Palestinian flag after Spain upset

Fifa regulations prohibit the display of banners, flags and fliers that are deemed to be ‘political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature.’

13.0k

Dec 6th 2022, 7:44 PM

# message

Elina Svitolina dedicates Monterrey Open victory to Ukrainian army

Ukraine’s number one beat Russian Anastasia Potapova.

4.6k

Mar 2nd 2022, 12:20 PM

All time

# unite by staying apart

'The future of our people is in our hands' - 16 iconic Irish sports stars send rallying call to the nation

A powerful video and a clear message from some household names.

18.6k

Mar 31st 2020, 4:39 PM

# message

Keith Earls issues plea on behalf of his daughter for the public to 'listen to the professionals'

The Irish rugby star has urged people to play their part in restricting the spread of coronavirus.

109k

Mar 15th 2020, 1:20 PM

# clear message

Bohemians release new away jersey in partnership with Amnesty International

‘Football is a universal language and it can be a vehicle for great good in our society.’

25.5k

Feb 12th 2020, 12:00 PM

# recoupled

Laura Whitmore to replace Caroline Flack as Love Island host

The Dubliner will front the new series from Cape Town in January.

26.4k

Dec 20th 2019, 11:07 AM

# message

Inter cancel news conference in protest at publication of 'offensive' Conte letter

After an Italian newspaper published a critical letter about Antonio Conte, Inter cancelled their scheduled media session for Saturday.

12.0k

Dec 14th 2019, 3:11 PM

# message

Liverpool pair urge German striker Werner to make Anfield switch

Naby Keita and Sadio Mane are both keen for the RB Leipzig star to join Liverpool.

10.2k

Feb 13th 2019, 1:21 PM

# message

'Please beat Liverpool!': There's no doubt who David Beckham wants to win in Kiev

The Reds and Real Madrid go head-to-head in tomorrow’s Champions League final.

10.2k

May 25th 2018, 5:50 PM

# tis the season

Open thread: What message would you like to give your loved ones this Christmas?

If someone – at home or abroad – is on your mind, let them know.

6.0k

Dec 25th 2017, 10:30 AM

# message

Mourinho demands more from Manchester United fans

The Red Devils boss emphasised the importance of winning the Europa League – their remaining major trophy.

4.9k

May 10th 2017, 10:15 PM

# message

More to come from Munster but Erasmus proud they keep showing grit

The province’s director of rugby says his team were only at 50-60% tactically against Glasgow.

8.0k

Jan 16th 2017, 9:14 AM

# pulling for you man

The Rock has sent an inspiring message to a young Mayo man with cancer

“Merry Christmas Tommy, stay strong.”

5.3k

Dec 16th 2016, 9:18 AM

# sesh gremlins

This kid found the world's worst message in a bottle written by two lads 'on the sesh'

“MASSIVE LOVE FOR THE SESH!”

9.9k

Oct 7th 2016, 6:45 PM

# YOUNG LOVE

This girl has shared her little brother's brutal last text to his ex

Ah here.

15.0k

May 4th 2016, 7:58 PM

# jordan jacobs

International search for British traveller called off after he explains he was relaxing

He told his mother via a Facebook message that he would never be able to see his family again.

47.9k

Dec 17th 2015, 11:55 AM

# Social Housing

Judge orders Ruth Coppinger and fellow protesters to end house 'occupation'

The TD said the group involved in the protest were happy to have brought attention to the issue.

29.2k

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Sep 23rd 2015, 5:49 PM

# slip of the finger

11 mortifying wrong number texts that prove they are the greatest tragedy

Our eyes. Our poor eyes.

15.1k

Sep 1st 2015, 9:28 PM

# I hope that someone gets my

This could be the oldest message in a bottle ever found

It’s a bottle intended to track sea currents.

23.9k

Aug 21st 2015, 7:42 PM

# Delivered

This genius Donegal postman actually managed to deliver this letter

It was addressed to ‘Your man Henderson” along with other, eh, details.

23.0k

Jul 16th 2015, 6:00 PM

# nice young man

Irish Rail are trying to find a 'wonderful' young boy to give him this message

“You are a credit to your generation.” <3

9.6k

Jul 15th 2015, 12:35 PM

# a warning

I had to live for two years without a forehead - all because of one tiny mistake

Gráinne wants to help prevent other people going through the same trauma.

61.9k

Mar 13th 2015, 2:28 PM

# Hope

'The morning my father was buried in Dublin, I was doing drugs down an alley in London'

John turned his life around after drug addiction.

17.6k

Jan 6th 2015, 12:47 PM

# Lessons learned

Vox Pop: Should we be commemorating the centenary of World War I?

We asked the public for their view on the marking of the centenary.

6.6k

Aug 9th 2014, 10:00 AM

# Choice as Bro!

'Kia ora, Mils here' - New signing Muliaina has a message for Connacht fans

The legendary All Blacks fullback is looking forward to arriving in Ireland.

8.0k

Aug 6th 2014, 2:37 PM

# Leadership Battle

Alex White says it's time to tell the IMF that 'enough is enough'

White says if he is elected the next leader of the Labour party there will be no more “adjustment” of €2 billion or anything close to it.

8.3k

Jun 21st 2014, 7:15 PM

# Careful Now

Edinburgh's new trams are officially using a safety message from Father Ted

Down with this sort of thing.

31.6k

May 15th 2014, 9:30 AM

# Alan Shatter

Jewish Council express revulsion at anti-Semitic message sent to Shatter

The Council urged politicians to stand collectively in solidarity with the minister against all forms of religious abuse or intolerance.

13.7k

Apr 2nd 2014, 7:47 PM

# Going Green

‘Galling’: Enda Kenny describes effect of recession in St Patrick’s Day message

The Taoiseach said there is ‘global affection’ for the Irish people’s ‘nobility’.

21.2k

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Mar 14th 2014, 11:11 PM

# sellotape sex education

Pure in Heart: “We don’t have a negative view of sex”

The group were responding after claims that at one of their sex education talks they taped two students together by their wrists.

24.4k

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Feb 24th 2014, 9:31 PM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

There's an accidental message to tourists in Dublin Airport

Unfortunate.

6.9k

Feb 9th 2014, 11:14 AM

# North Korea

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un hails execution of powerful uncle

Kim made his first public comment on Jang Song-Thaek’s execution during his new year message.

23.9k

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Jan 1st 2014, 11:38 AM

# message

Donal Walsh's anti-suicide video to be broadcast on Saturday Night Show

The inspirational teenager spoke out about suicides while he was battling cancer.

9.8k

Oct 11th 2013, 7:23 PM

# Support

Snapshot: Hooperman pays tribute to Boston Marathon victims

The club tonight showed their support for those who suffered from the tragedy.

2.8k

Apr 16th 2013, 8:25 PM

# Abortion

McNamara: Cardinal's Christmas message "misrepresented" abortion legislation issue

Labour TD Michael McNamara said that Cardinal Brady misrepresented the legal position within which the Oireachtas is required to legislate.

7.6k

Dec 26th 2012, 12:06 PM

# sitdown sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

8.8k

Oct 28th 2012, 10:30 AM

# gchat down

Google says Gchat problem "should be resolved", as Twitter goes down

Google Talk problems seem to be fixed, but Twitter is now experiencing issues.

5.6k

Jul 26th 2012, 3:00 PM

# ask the experts

Ireland's Call: Put your question to Declan Kidney and Brian O'Driscoll in New Zealand

We are giving you the opportunity to put your best comment forward to the Irish rugby team days before they face the All Blacks.

1.4k

Jun 6th 2012, 9:50 AM

# St Patrick's Day

A St Patrick's Day message from the President

President Michael D Higgins gives his St Patrick’s day message today, where he says that in celebrating our Irishness, “we also remember that the Irish are an enterprising and resilient people”.

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Mar 17th 2012, 6:30 AM

# St Patrick's Day

Being Irish 'is a badge of honour': A Patrick's Day message from the Taoiseach

Tomorrow is a chance to celebrate “everything it really means to be Irish” says Enda Kenny.

3.2k

Mar 16th 2012, 1:18 PM