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Saturday 5 December 2020
Andy Farrell has the easiest team-talk of his career ahead of him at Twickenham. He just needs to remind his players of Rassie Erasmus’ damning words.
The Connacht lock is hopeful he has done enough to keep his place against England.
Andy Farrell’s men head into Super Saturday with the Six Nations title still on the line.
The Lions plan to have a tour in full swing this time next year.
CEO Ian Flanagan joined the province last year after years of working in football.
“Who would have thought that after decades of asking you to come out, we’d be asking you to stay inside?” organisers said.
The 22-year-old, who is in his third year with Connacht’s academy, features in a new TG4 documentary.
Andy Farrell and Conor Murray both spoke about performing on the big stage – something their guest speaker, Bono, is an expert on.
A special task force was rolled out following a spate of gangland shootings in the area in 2017.
Jack Byrne praised room-mate and friend, Troy Parrott, after the Spurs youngster made his international debut last night.
The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.
The Connacht man says he has been embraced by the Irish rugby public since moving to Galway in 2014.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe reflects on the positive reaction since opening up about her relationship with team-mate Ruesha Littlejohn.
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
A LGBT+ group has been set up within the Houses of the Oireachtas.
The Hirschfeld Centre was burnt down 31 years ago.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe opens up about her relationship with team-mate Ruesha Littlejohn to mark the start of Pride month.
Referee David Gough confirmed the GAA has accepted an invitation to take part in the annual Pride festival.
In 2017, uniformed members of Gardaí marched in the gay pride parade in Belfast.
Conor Murray says his decision to stay with Ireland and Munster was quick and easy.
Laura Guest has gone from captaining Munster to inter-pro success to leading them as head coach.
Campaigners used the parade as an opportunity to call for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Pride in London said the group “forced their way to the front of the parade”.
Rylan believes he was a victim of homophobia at Eurovision.
Have the tissues at the ready.
The ex-DC United player will become the only active openly gay athlete in the United States’ top five sports leagues after Robbie Rogers’ retirement.
Even if you view Pride as nothing more than a celebration, it is still a protest, writes Danny Rigg.
A file will be sent to the DPP.
People will start gathering for Dublin’s Gay Pride parade from 11am today.
My only regret is not coming out sooner, writes Ayrton Kelly.
SoSueMe and Courtney Smith have been singing its praises.
Plenty of options.
“LGBTQ* people have greater visibility and acceptance than ever before.”
Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell wants to see what the players are made of in Melbourne.
People wanted to talk to Varadkar about the Pride Parade, the Eighth Amendment and the cost of rent.
The vote is to happen on Monday.
Islington-born Millwall attacker Aiden O’Brien says he didn’t think twice about representing the Boys in Green.
Tinsmithing, education, and pride in who you are: the impact of one of the most momentous achievements for Traveller activists.
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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Ministers condemn bishop's 'unchristian' call for boycott of LGBT pride events
It also sparked criticism from international figures Martina Navratilova and actress Patricia Arquette.