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# Showstopper

Last year

2022

Cooney on soccer: The majesty of Lionel Messi

Our correspondent finally gets to witness the extraordinary player and the fervour he inspires.

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Dec 1st 2022, 2:20 PM

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A GBBO contestant's snail bread looked exactly like a penis and it was the star of the show last night

Now affectionately known as Penis Snail.

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Sep 13th 2017, 7:50 AM

'Wales will fancy their chances': Schmidt looks forward to 'a heck of a Saturday' to close 6 Nations

We can’t wait either, Joe.

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Mar 19th 2015, 6:22 PM

This was the half-time entertainment at the Dublin final

Things got a bit competitive at the break in Parnell Park as two young stars stole the show.

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Nov 6th 2013, 11:05 PM