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Irish books to watch out for in 2021

Here are some names to remember for your book shopping next year.

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Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 PM

# Record

Ulster out to get back to winning ways after crushing news on Coetzee exit

Both sides are coming off the back of consecutive defeats in the Champions Cup.

9.3k

Dec 27th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Skipper

'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'

23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.

43.0k

Dec 20th 2020, 11:58 AM

# suftum

McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win

The English side have brought back most of their frontliners for the clash at Kingsholm.

2.6k

Dec 19th 2020, 8:30 AM

# big ask

Racing strong favourites but Friend wants 'the might of Connacht' to test them

The westerners are underdogs today in Paris as their Champions Cup campaign gets underway.

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Dec 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Champions Cup

Big guns holstered as Leinster begin another European assault

Leo Cullen’s pack won’t use a complicated set of calls in Montpellier as they bring 11 Ireland internationals back in the side.

9.6k

Dec 12th 2020, 8:30 AM

# fresh start

'I've come here and I feel like I've really been coached. They've challenged me'

Ian Madigan has settled in happily to life with Ulster since joining last summer.

9.8k

Dec 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Arsenal come to town as Dundalk bid to end topsy-turvy season on high

Filippo Giovagnoli’s side are looking for their first points of the campaign as they face already-qualified Arsenal at the Aviva Stadium.

2.9k

Dec 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Pressure is on but Ireland have enough about them to beat Scotland

Having experimented throughout the autumn, Andy Farrell has named an experienced team for today’s encounter with Scotland. They need to deliver a performance as well as a result.

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Dec 5th 2020, 7:44 AM

# identity

How Connacht are looking to save fuel by playing 'smart football'

Andy Friend’s men are aiming for a better balance in their attacking game.

5.3k

Dec 4th 2020, 7:15 AM

# the vera era

'Whatever happens, we want to make the country proud' - Ireland dare to dream on defining night

It all comes down to this for Vera Pauw’s Ireland as they face formidable Germany in their last-ditch Euro 2022 qualifier.

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Dec 1st 2020, 12:31 PM

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Filippo Giovagnoli banned from touchline for tonight's Europa League game with Rapid Vienna

Dundalk host the Austrian side at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

5.3k

Nov 26th 2020, 7:05 AM

# poaching

Leinster's 'poach group' battling for turnover points as Cardiff Blues visit RDS

Hooker James Tracy is hoping to help Leinster towards their seventh win of the season.

7.2k

Nov 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM

# the big one

'Eddie Jones is just playing games' - Ireland aim to walk the walk in Twickenham

James Ryan captains Andy Farrell’s side on what feels like a very important occasion for this squad.

28.1k

Nov 21st 2020, 7:00 AM

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'I don't think you can make any realistic assessment' - Kenny's turbulent start reaches its end against Bulgaria

The new manager’s Nations League campaign has been hopelessly undermined by injury and Covid-19.

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Nov 18th 2020, 7:00 AM

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Crucial World Cup ranking points at stake, as Ireland aim to end barren run against Ryan Giggs-less Wales

Stephen Kenny’s side are also aiming a run of five games without a goal.

7.1k

Nov 15th 2020, 7:30 AM

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England a daunting test as Ireland look to prove the progress made thus far

Stephen Kenny takes his side to Wembley, still searching for a win and even a goal from open play.

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Nov 12th 2020, 8:32 AM

# kingdom view

'David Clifford is going to give Kerry every chance of winning an All-Ireland if he stays fit'

Marc Ó Sé previewed the clash of Cork and Kerry on the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly.

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Nov 6th 2020, 6:30 AM

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Dundalk expecting 'one of the hardest games' of the campaign as focus reverts to Europa League

The Lilywhites are in Austria to face Rapid Vienna this evening.

5.2k

Nov 5th 2020, 7:05 AM

# Winter wonderland

'It'd be a lovely Christmas present this year to be playing in Croke Park on the Sunday before it'

The All-Ireland ladies football senior championship is off the mark – and it’s shaping up to be one to remember.

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Oct 31st 2020, 8:00 AM

# pipeline

Munster send West Cork crew to work in first Monday Night Rugby outing

Craig Casey and Ben Healy continue as the halfbacks for the clash with Cardiff Blues.

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Oct 26th 2020, 6:30 AM

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Molde's defensive issues give Dundalk glimmer of hope as unlikely European campaign begins

The Lilyhwites are back in the big time, in arguably their most improbable Europa League run yet.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:00 AM

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Kenny's kids looking to end turbulent week with win in Finland

After a week like no other, a much-changed Irish squad featuring seven players under the age of 22 seek a first win under the new manager.

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Oct 14th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Italian Job

U21 boss urges Obafemi to make his case to Kenny in today's clash with Italy

The Republic of Ireland resume their U21 European Championship qualifying campaign this afternoon in Pisa.

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Oct 13th 2020, 12:05 AM

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Plane saga dominates build-up as Kenny searches for important win against Wales

With the Euros dream dead, Ireland need to start getting results to improve their seeding for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers draw.

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Oct 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Crunch time

Ireland's quiet man set for the biggest night of his footballing life

In just his third match in charge, Stephen Kenny will lead Ireland in a crucial Euros play-off against Slovakia.

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Oct 8th 2020, 5:06 PM

# black death banished

From heavy criticism to the perfect ad on the big stage: Last two standing in Cavan SFC go again

Kingscourt Stars and Crosserlough vie for the crown in this evening’s Kingspan Breffni Park replay.

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Oct 3rd 2020, 7:30 AM

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'I have a few knives in my back that I want to take away' - Dundalk on cusp of shock Europa League qualification

Dundalk face KI of Faroe Islands in Dublin tonight, with the winner progressing to the group stages of the Europa League.

28.3k

Oct 1st 2020, 8:00 AM

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'I think we need to take the AC Milan out of it' - Byrne and Rovers chasing almighty European upset

The Italian giants arrive in Tallaght for a one-legged, Europa League qualifier tonight.

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Sep 17th 2020, 6:30 AM

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Culture Night: 'People are waking up to the idea that diversity makes for really interesting art'

Culture Night Dublin will feature over 200 online and offline events, taking place on Friday 18 September.

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Sep 15th 2020, 6:45 AM

# Preview

Premier League preview: Liverpool look vulnerable but are City, United or Chelsea good enough to catch them?

Get ready for today’s big kick-off with our bumper Premier League preview.

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Sep 12th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Showdown

Why not Munster? Van Graan's men out to upset the odds against Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side are the firm favourites as they look to secure a spot in the Pro14 final.

26.2k

Sep 4th 2020, 12:00 PM

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Time for the talking to stop as Stephen Kenny and Ireland finally begin a new era in Sofia

The long, long wait for Kenny’s first game in charge comes to an end in the Uefa Nations League tonight.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 9:12 AM

# On the Line

Munster task against Connacht is clear as they look to secure semi-final spot

Johann van Graan’s men need at least two match points from this afternoon’s clash.

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Aug 30th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Back in action

Reinforced Munster look to down top dogs Leinster as rugby returns

Irish rugby is finally set to kick-off this evening behind closed doors at the Aviva Stadium.

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Aug 22nd 2020, 7:00 AM

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Dundalk aiming to put domestic woes behind them in Europe

After an indifferent re-start to the campaign, Vinny Perth’s men are hoping to overcome Celje of Slovenia this evening’s Champions League qualifier.

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Aug 19th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Options

The Connacht depth chart: Andy Friend's 43-man senior squad

The western province have several new faces in their squad ahead of next month’s restart.

17.3k

Jul 27th 2020, 7:00 PM

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The story of the bitter civil war that divided Irish cycling and impacted the 1972 Olympics

‘Green and Gold,’ which is produced by David Coughlan and Donal O’Herlihy, will be broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 this Saturday at 1pm.

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Jul 24th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Sympathy

Mikel Arteta rues 'sad' story of Jack Wilshere

Mikel Arteta played alongside Jack Wilshere for Arsenal and says the injury-hit midfielder was so gifted he could have been a great.

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Mar 6th 2020, 11:55 PM

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'He’s a rival now so there will be no sentiment involved tonight, that’s for sure'

Bohs host Shelbourne tonight as Ian Morris returns to his former club.

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Mar 6th 2020, 6:30 AM