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Meet the rising star of the Irish coaching scene that everyone is talking about
Noel McNamara reached adulthood without ever playing rugby but infectious enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge has seen him rise through the ranks ahead of the biggest game yet of his career.
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Jun 4th 2022, 10:00 AM
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Underdogs looking for Ladies football players to feature in new series
Nationwide trials will take place in October.
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Sep 16th 2020, 6:53 PM
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow scoops record 95% of the vote in landslide Heisman win
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts was a distant second.
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Dec 15th 2019, 11:31 AM
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€126m Atletico Madrid star beats Sancho and Havertz to Golden Boy award
Portugal international Joao Felix has been recognised for his meteoric rise to prominence over the past year.
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Nov 27th 2019, 12:36 PM
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Real Madrid win the race to sign highly-rated Japanese teenager
Takefusa Kubo joins the Spanish club after previously spending time in the Barcelona youth system.
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Jun 14th 2019, 12:10 PM
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Lyon president wants to sell star midfielder to Juventus over Manchester clubs
‘It’s true that Juve are after Ndombele. But there’s also PSG, Manchester United and City,’ said Jean-Michel Aulas.
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Apr 30th 2019, 12:43 PM
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PSG in pole position to splash out €75m on Man City target De Jong
The Ajax youngster’s transfer would represent the highest fee paid to an Eredivisie club.
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Dec 7th 2018, 6:13 PM
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7 trends that need to sweep Dublin now that doughnuts are on the way out
As they say, out with the old and in with the new.
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Aug 9th 2018, 8:00 AM
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Here's what you need to know about Vero, the 'new Instagram' everyone is talking about
Is it the Next Big Thing?
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Feb 27th 2018, 7:00 PM
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The cat killer from Love/Hate gave Dublin 1 the best shoutout in The Hollywood Reporter
“Barry Keoghan would like it to be noted that he was born and raised in Dublin 1″
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May 11th 2017, 9:36 AM
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13-year-old Tom McKibbin to make pro debut at NI Open after invite from Niall Horan
The One Direction singer’s new golf management company are hosting this week’s event.
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Jul 27th 2016, 4:01 PM
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VIDEO: Watch a very young Mark Zuckerberg trying to explain 'The Facebook'
“When we first launched we were hoping for, you know, maybe 400, 500 people.”
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Apr 30th 2015, 12:40 PM
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Ruddock confident that young stars can fill gaps left by Top 14 temptation
With Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip reportedly close to a move away, the under 20 boss says there are ready-made replacements available.
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Jan 16th 2014, 7:40 AM
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Tumblr $1 billion deal sparks talk on next big tech target
“All the big internet companies that have money are potential buyers. Then it depends on what they want to be and how much they are willing to pay.”
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May 26th 2013, 9:30 AM
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Full Body Pong? How has it taken us so long to invent this?
What’s not to love?
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Feb 18th 2013, 10:30 PM
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No more bottles, no more cans: Coca Cola hopes its 'drops' are a hit
The company hopes to launch Dasani Drops in the US in the coming weeks but the question is would you opt for flavoured drops instead of a can or a bottle of flavoured water?
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Sep 8th 2012, 3:12 PM
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The new Galactico? Real Madrid snap up 8-year-old with Mayo roots
John Joe Finn was snapped up by the Madrid academy after impressing scouts during trials last year.
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May 2nd 2012, 2:15 PM
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So, what exactly is Pinterest? (And why is everyone paying attention to it?)
Pinterest is the next big social network apparently – but what exactly is it? Here’s our handy cut-out-and-keep guide.
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Jan 15th 2012, 5:00 PM
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Young, gifted and Red
Remember the name, this young Irish talent is about to hit the big time
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Oct 26th 2010, 2:40 PM