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# on-the-plane - Monday 16 March, 2020
Sensational Irvine seals qualification for Tokyo Olympics but Walker misses out in London
The ‘Wee Rooster’ is off to Tokyo after dominating a barnburner versus his teak-tough Hungarian opponent.
# on-the-plane - Thursday 28 November, 2019
Squad announced as Ireland 7s prepare for World Series in Dubai
The 13-man squad will make their debut as a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series.
# on-the-plane - Monday 2 September, 2019
Picamoles named in France World Cup squad as Lyon and La Rochelle pair dropped
Felix Lambey and Dany Priso have been left out of the 31-man selection travelling to Japan.
# on-the-plane - Sunday 1 September, 2019
Hill named in Wales World Cup squad despite leg fracture while Patchell also included
Rob Evans and Samson Lee are the surprise omissions from Warren Gatland’s 31-man squad.
# on-the-plane - Wednesday 14 August, 2019
Carbery included in 40-man training squad as Cooney among trio cut
The IRFU confirmed that the Munster fly-half should be available for selection in four to six weeks.
# on-the-plane - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Sunday best secures Olympic qualification for Ireland's Boyce
The race walker will compete at his third Olympics in Tokyo next summer.
# on-the-plane - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
Leavy in Leinster squad for South Africa as Cullen includes six academy players
The flanker is named in the province’s 27-man panel for their trip to Port Elizabeth.
# on-the-plane - Saturday 12 August, 2017
A complete guide to Irish footballers playing in the Premier League this season
There will be a record low of Irish players in the Premier League in 2017/18.
# on-the-plane - Thursday 11 May, 2017
An Irish couple gave out this lovely package to passengers when flying with their baby
Ear plugs, Creme Egg, and a little note.
# on-the-plane - Friday 15 July, 2016
Team Ireland has one more golfer confirmed for Rio as Stephanie Meadow gets the call
The 24-year-old joins Leona Maguire, Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power.
# on-the-plane - Friday 20 May, 2016
Team Ireland beginning to take shape as badminton stars secure Olympic qualification
Scott Evans and Chloe Magee become the latest Irish athletes to secure their place in Rio.
# on-the-plane - Sunday 17 April, 2016
Joy for David Oliver Joyce as another Irish boxer qualifies for the Rio Olympics
The lightweight is the sixth Irish boxer to guarantee his participation at this summer’s Games.
Ireland have another Rio representative as Kieran Behan books Olympic place
The gymnast’s place at this summer’s Games was confirmed this morning.
# on-the-plane - Monday 11 January, 2016
'Places are up for grabs. We've a number of players I'd like to see' - O'Neill
The Ireland manager is encouraging those on the periphery to make a late push for a spot in his Euro 2016 squad.
# on-the-plane - Saturday 11 July, 2015
Raheem Sterling is off on tour with Liverpool but Balotelli and Borini left to train at Melwood
The England forward is included in the squad despite trying to force a move away.
# on-the-plane - Monday 6 July, 2015
Ireland's Fiona Doyle adds bronze medal to Olympic qualification
The 23-year-old claimed third in the 100m Breaststroke at the World University Games after securing an ‘A’ qualification time yesterday.
# on-the-plane - Tuesday 16 December, 2014
Fugitive former solicitor Michael Lynn to be extradited from Brazil over €80m debts
Lynn faces charges in Ireland relating to property debts.
# on-the-plane - Tuesday 10 September, 2013
Italy, Netherlands seal World Cup spots
The two become the first European sides to qualify for Brazil.
# on-the-plane - Monday 22 August, 2011
England look to Simpson for cover
England manager Martin Johnson has named his squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (3527)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (2005)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1396)
I'm not sure / no opinion (1100)
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Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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