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# Positivity

This year
2023
'We've tasted tournament football and we want to do it again'
Louise Quinn on the ‘really enjoyable’ Ireland set-up and the need to deliver.
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Oct 29th 2023, 8:30 AM
'We can beat France' - Collins issues rallying cry after difficult window
The 22-year-old defender also commented on recent speculation linking him with a move to Brentford.
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Jun 21st 2023, 8:00 AM
'The league is getting better... As Irish people, we have a tendency to underrate it'
Ireland U21 international Ollie O’Neill is enjoying life at Derry City.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 10:00 AM
Last year
2022
'Were we booed off? I'm not sure if that was aimed at us' - Southgate
A point keeps the Three Lions top of Group B and they will qualify for the last 16 as long as they avoid defeat by a four-goal margin to Wales.
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Nov 25th 2022, 10:19 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Long Covid sufferers could cripple health service says Denis Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has called on Government to treat long Covid patients with the same urgency as the initial Covid-19 infections.
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Aug 15th 2022, 4:16 PM
O’Mahony passes HIA and has chance of making final Test; Earls captains Ireland against Maoris
The Munster veteran will lead Ireland out against the Maori All Blacks tomorrow.
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Jul 11th 2022, 5:38 AM
All time
Opinion: 'You might think Ireland's fast going to hell in a handbasket. But that’s not true'
It’s been a tough week – but Ireland does have a lot of positive things going for it, writes author Mark Henry.
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Dec 18th 2021, 7:00 PM
'I'm just enjoying it. Life's great' - Ireland's Liverpool star back on top after tough times
Leanne Kiernan: ‘If I didn’t enjoy the game, I wouldn’t be playing. I’d be back at home on the farm in Cavan.’
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Oct 20th 2021, 6:15 AM
'Tonight is probably one of the most enjoyable games I’ve had for Ireland'
Conor Hourihane was feeling optimistic after Stephen Kenny’s side comfortably overcame Qatar.
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Oct 13th 2021, 1:04 AM
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes fans will cheer not jeer on return to Old Trafford
Man United’s last three home games have featured supporters protesting.
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May 17th 2021, 6:34 PM
HSE urges people to reduce contacts with average for positive case now at six
CEO Paul Reid said the numbers failing to turn up for their swab appointments has reduced now.
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Sep 24th 2020, 3:54 PM
Farrell: 'What a position to be in. We've won our first game at home'
The Ireland head coach says Scotland aren’t getting the credit they deserve for last weekend’s display.
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Feb 4th 2020, 6:00 PM
Lynn Ruane: My New Year gift to myself? Gratitude for my body
Being negative about my body is exhausting, so it’s time to stop, writes Lynn Ruane.
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Jan 5th 2020, 5:58 PM
'When you look at the stats, I'm really happy with the performance' - Schmidt
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland delivered their second poor performance in a row at the World Cup.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 5:24 PM
Hansen insists he's 'loving it' as top All Blacks axed
The coach showed no mercy after last week’s thrashing in Sydney, dumping prop Owen Franks and wings Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane.
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Aug 15th 2019, 2:25 PM
'Hurling is unbelievable and we can make camogie like that as well'
Cork star Amy O’Connor is keen to promote the game in a positive light.
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Jul 26th 2019, 7:45 AM
Opinion: What can we learn from the Irish people who live to be 100?
Resilience, positivity and staying connected are the keys to longevity, writes Alison Fagan, who visited Ireland’s inspirational centenarians.
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Mar 19th 2019, 7:00 AM
'A goalless draw is the best draw you can get'
Jamie Carragher was positive about Liverpool’s chances of progression following the first-leg encounter with Bayern Munich.
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Feb 20th 2019, 12:33 PM
Togetherness key to United's fightback - Lukaku
Manchester United’s team spirit helped them through a testing home match against Newcastle United, according to Romelu Lukaku.
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Oct 7th 2018, 7:11 PM
Simple expert tips on how to make the most of your phone's camera
This week, we’re all about cultivating positivity with our phone. So why not get to know your camera?
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May 9th 2017, 12:50 PM
'We said on the pitch afterwards that we aren't going to let this be the full stop'
Simon Zebo believes the best is yet to come from this Munster squad.
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Apr 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM
'I've stopped listening' - John Stones ignoring critics ahead of Everton return
The Manchester City defender has come under fire at times this season, but the England international is taking everything in his stride
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Jan 13th 2017, 12:34 PM
Do you know your 'blind spots'? How to look after your mental health
The CEO of the Psychological Society of Ireland gives practical tips on how to encourage positive mental well-being.
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Sep 17th 2016, 7:55 AM
'It doesn't help having one good weekend, one bad': Ulster target consistency ahead of twin tussles with Toulouse
First up, Les Kiss’ men take on the side one place above them in the Pro12 table, Edinburgh.
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Dec 2nd 2015, 11:52 AM
It's time for Irish football fans to embrace positivity after last night's stunning result
The Boys in Green earned a historic 1-0 Euro 2016 qualification victory over Germany on Thursday.
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Oct 9th 2015, 7:20 AM
An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? ... People like the idea of Irish - but they still aren't speaking it
What do you think of the Irish language? A major new study’s been carried out, and there are some interesting findings.
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Aug 7th 2015, 10:05 AM
Roy Keane: 'We can't sit back and expect to defend for 90 minutes against Germany'
The Ireland assistant boss also insists the world champions won’t be “panicking” following their loss on Saturday.
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Oct 13th 2014, 7:05 AM
'You've got to keep fighting' - Luke Fitzgerald remains unfulfilled
The 26-year-old is hopeful of playing again in September after an operation on his groins and abs.
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Jul 12th 2014, 8:00 AM
Amputee says goodbye to his foot in heartwarming photo diary
His positivity is infectious.
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Jul 11th 2014, 8:58 AM
Heaslip: 'You've got to learn from your mistakes and fail better'
The Ireland No. 8 is focusing on positives as Ireland prepare for the closing stages of the Six Nations.
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Feb 27th 2014, 8:00 AM
Children's hospital performs moving Katy Perry lip dub
There’s just… something in our eye. Or several things. There are several things in our eyes.
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Oct 23rd 2013, 7:41 AM
25 good things that have happened since the last budget
No matter how grim things seem today, there are still good things ahead.
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Oct 15th 2013, 9:30 PM
10 things to remind you that people are actually generous
Forget about this Budget day doom and gloom, and remember why you have faith in humanity.
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Oct 15th 2013, 1:00 PM
Scaling back on fiscal adjustment is risky, says Central Bank
The Central Bank has downgraded Ireland’s growth forecast for this year stating Ireland’s recovery will be a “gradual” one.
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Oct 2nd 2013, 12:30 PM
9 reasons why you should be thrilled you made it through Monday
You can be our heroes, baby.
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Sep 30th 2013, 9:30 PM
This 17 year old died on Monday but what he left is inspirational
It’s your morning cry, and it’ll make you think about how you’re living your life.
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May 22nd 2013, 9:11 AM
Column: Why recovering my brother's stolen bike meant so much
Colin Regan sent out an appeal on Facebook when his bicycle, which had belonged to his late brother Gordon, was stolen. The universe (and friends) conspired to reunite him with it just before Christmas.
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Jan 5th 2013, 1:00 PM
Guinness Series: Gordon D'Arcy on Ireland's self-belief and tracking Simon Zebo with GPS
The Wexford man is back in the centre for Ireland after missing the Waikato wipeout.
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Nov 9th 2012, 8:24 PM
Investors more confident in Ireland, but fearful for global economy
RaboDirect’s investor barometer says 37 per cent of Irish investors are confident about the country’s short-term outlook.
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Oct 1st 2012, 9:12 AM
De Gea: 'I won't be affected'
Manchester United’s mercurial shot-stopper believes his side have the belief and tactical strength to overcome Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
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Apr 30th 2012, 11:29 AM
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