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# on-the-up - Sunday 1 March, 2020
Sinn Féin surges since general election to commanding 15-point poll lead
A new opinion poll puts the party’s support at 35%.
# on-the-up - Sunday 2 February, 2020
Bennett hits 2-8 and Fagan nets to power Waterford to victory over Westmeath
The visitors went into half time with a 3-10 to 0-6 lead.
# on-the-up - Friday 31 January, 2020
'That's something that needs to change' - Women need to support women in sport, says Tipp star
Aishling Moloney has called on parents – and counties – to encourage younger girls more, and in turn, grow the game of ladies football.
# on-the-up - Thursday 30 January, 2020
'I'd have been disappointed if they hadn't gone over' - Young Dubs keeper on three-point haul for DCU
Evan Comerford was flawless from dead ball situations in the Sigerson Cup final.
# on-the-up - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Neves and Jimenez inspire derby win for Wolves against Aston Villa
Wolves are now eighth in the Premier League.
# on-the-up - Monday 14 October, 2019
'Absolutely huge' - Ireland crowned European AFL champions after remarkable showing in London
Mike Currane’s Irish Banshees won five games from five, and didn’t concede a single score.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
'Hurt' of World Cup absence and success at Arsenal driving Ireland's youngest-ever captain
Katie McCabe is thoroughly enjoying the fact that women’s football is riding the crest of a wave at the minute.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Ireland's Sam Bennett triumphs on stage 3 of Criterium du Dauphine
The 28-year-old finished with a time of 4:15:25, comfortably ahead of Wout Van Aert and Davide Ballerini.
# on-the-up - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Unbeaten Fermanagh stay on course for promotion to Division 1 as Clare face relegation battle
Three points separated the sides in Enniskillen today.
# on-the-up - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
'When you mentioned you were going training, people would laugh at you'
Galway’s Siobhán Divilly on how ladies football went from ‘non-existent’ to where it is now and her decision to take a year out in 2019.
# on-the-up - Sunday 30 December, 2018
Kante on target as Chelsea climb into top four with back-to-back Premier League wins
N’Golo Kante’s second-half goal was enough for Chelsea to see off Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
# on-the-up - Sunday 16 December, 2018
Shaqiri inspires Liverpool to first Anfield win over Man United since 2013
Two goals from the Swiss international helped the Reds regain their place at the Premier League’s summit.
# on-the-up - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Taoiseach: 'Householders will have to pay more to fill their cars, for electricity and gas under carbon tax hikes'
Varadkar said the increase in carbon taxes will be needed over the next number of years.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Brilliant night for Scotland as Celtic star's hat-trick secures Euro 2020 play-off place
Alex McLeish’s side were also promoted to the second tier of the Nations League thanks to some clinical James Forrest finishing.
# on-the-up - Friday 9 November, 2018
Lowry climbs into top four with steady second round in South Africa
Sergio Garcia leads the way on nine under par at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
# on-the-up - Friday 17 August, 2018
Dublin rental prices now €500-a-month higher than boom time as students 'left scraping the barrel'
The latest Daft.ie rental figures show increases across the country.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Elon Musk sends Tesla stock price soaring with a tweet
The controversial CEO says he’s considering taking the company private.
# on-the-up - Friday 20 July, 2018
Tribes on top! Galway football is riding the crest of a wave across the board
It’s been a great period of football success in the West.
# on-the-up - Saturday 9 June, 2018
Mark Roche double gives Ireland men landmark win over Australia in Paris 7s
Australia went into this weekend as the fourth-ranked team in the World Series, but were 10 points off the in-form invitational side.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
'Super exciting' - Positive update from Williams following French Open withdrawal
A day after pulling out of the French Open through injury, Serena Williams has hinted at a positive prognosis from her doctor.
# on-the-up - Monday 4 June, 2018
Captain fantastic Sheppard nets brace as Cork go top after hard-fought victory
The reigning champions were made to sweat by Derry City today.
# on-the-up - Saturday 21 April, 2018
'The standard's gone through the roof. It's become one of the most attractive games to watch'
Mayo manager Peter Leahy on ladies football, learning from Joe Schmidt and his side’s league semi-final against Cork.
# on-the-up - Sunday 14 January, 2018
There has been a jump in the number of people buying a TV licence in the last year
The jump in the figures over the last year is largely attributed to the public awareness campaign rolled out by the Department of Communications.
# on-the-up - Friday 29 December, 2017
Rising stars: 10 young footballers who announced their arrival on the big stage in 2017
From Con O’Callaghan to Sean Powter, here are the young footballers who impressed us this year.
# on-the-up - Monday 20 November, 2017
'It's actually crazy when you think of where we were' - the rise of Na Piarsaigh
Manager Shane O’Neill knows well how far the Limerick club have journeyed.
# on-the-up - Sunday 1 October, 2017
House prices across the country rising by more than €50 a day
Prices have risen by almost 47% from their lowest point in late 2013.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 12 September, 2017
Property prices are rising at the fastest pace in three years as supply hits a 'critical low'
There were only 3,900 housing units advertised for sale in Dublin during July.
# on-the-up - Sunday 30 July, 2017
How a Dublin council engineer wound up hanging out with the Silicon Valley 'mafia'
Michael O’Dwyer of Swiftcomply tells us how his business is growing.
# on-the-up - Friday 28 July, 2017
Significant increase in LOI attendances as Cork City named best-supported club
Numbers have grown by 48.8% across the SSE Airtricity League since last season.
Ireland U20 forwards Jones and Regan make switch from Leinster to join Ulster academy
The second and back row represented Leinster through age grades and up to ‘A’ level.
# on-the-up - Saturday 15 July, 2017
Let go by Leinster and now captaining his country: Billy Dardis hoping to land European title for Ireland this weekend
The Naas native looks an ideal fit to be a core member of an Ireland Sevens squad that will continue to aid development of provincial academy prospects.
# on-the-up - Thursday 6 July, 2017
Bradley faces biggest test to date as passage through Europe lies on the horizon
Shamrock Rovers face Stjarnan tonight with a 1-0 lead and a priceless away goal from their opening leg in Iceland.
# on-the-up - Tuesday 20 June, 2017
Frenzied demand for Help to Buy scheme before it's scrapped 'could push up prices'
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy says the scheme is under review, with reports it could be wound up in the next Budget.
# on-the-up - Friday 5 May, 2017
Seagulls soar to second despite draw at home to Saints
It was an entertaining game in Bray.
# on-the-up - Saturday 8 April, 2017
'Unheard of': Royal County rugby on verge of coronation as Navan challenge on two fronts
The influence of director of rugby Alan Kingsley and some energetic U20s is pushing Navan torwads their first promotion since reaching the UBL.
# on-the-up - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
Venue standards, live broadcasts and highlights show part of developments for women's 6 Nations
We’ll now be able to watch all of the women’s Six Nations games live.
# on-the-up - Wednesday 16 November, 2016
Children's hospital costs like a 'runaway train' as they rocket to €1bn
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the debate about where the new children’s hospital should be built is “finished”.
# on-the-up - Wednesday 2 November, 2016
Social welfare increases to be rolled out in March
The State pension, Jobseeker’s Allowance and One Parent Family Payment among payments to benefit from increase.
# on-the-up - Saturday 24 September, 2016
Ruthless Liverpool thump 10-man Hull as Meyler grabs consolation goal
It was a birthday to forget for interim manager Mike Phelan as his side were thrashed 5-1.
# on-the-up - Monday 19 September, 2016
Byrne strike sees Bohs clinch three points against Wexford Youths
The win moves Keith Long’s side up to sixth in the table.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
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Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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