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Sunday 27 September 2020
The 3-2 win also ensures Ireland Women’s place in the 2021 edition of the tournament.
The Belfast boxer lost 4-1 on the scorecards to Bulgaria’s Petrova Stanimira in Minsk.
Another podium place as the 32-year-old Dublin canoeist finished second yesterday.
The Olympic silver medallist has jumped ship to sail alongside Cork’s Katie Tingle.
The defending champions proved too strong for Ireland, as Shaw’s side finish as World Cup runners-up.
Ireland will face Australia at 00:08 Irish time.
However, a stroke of luck means the losers receive a bye to the Europa League’s third qualifying round.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
John Cooney underlined his importance to the northern province as he kicked 15 points to help seal victory.
Johnny Sexton, Scott Fardy and Tadhg Furlong had made the shortlist for the prize.
The man in charge at Anfield has been delighted with his side’s reaction to the Brazilian’s departure.
With Gary Murray having woken from his coma, Paddy Gallagher wants his former foe to walk him to the ring in 2018.
The international fullback will hope to arrest his province’s slide down the Pro14 Conference A table.
Rassie Erasmus believes this defeat is part of Munster’s journey.
It was a rare opportunity for the scrum-half to show his worth for a extended period on the big stage.
KD could yet feature in the Western Conference Playoffs.
A brilliant performance from the 26-year-old.
After heartbreak four years ago, the sailor has a massive opportunity today.
Gary and Paul O’Donovan claimed a historic silver medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls final on Friday.
Mark Scannell’s side finished second behind Malta.
New boss Zinedine Zidane could benefit from an enforced period of stability at the club.
The 21-year-old was beaten in this evening’s final.
Ireland’s only female UFC fighter is heading to Canada.
The Dubs led by seven points at one stage but left Croke Park empty-handed/
And the former Bayer Leverkusen man will only get better as his fitness improves.
Mullen stormed to second in today’s U23 time-trial in Ponferrada, Spain.
Wait a minute – it’s not a real cloud? Like in the sky?
Ginty adds silver to go with bronze won by Donegal’s Michael Gallagher in Nanjing.
The organiser said that ‘most residents are fuming that a minority are speaking on behalf of the whole area’.
The westerners have three players in the extended Ireland squad.
The Ulster duo are in contention for playing roles against Munster, who have lost Sean Dougall and James Downey to injury.
Irish rugby fans, meanwhile, must wait until Tuesday to learn if Jonny Sexton and Rob Kearney will be ruled in or out.
The back row says the southern province was left broken-hearted by the loss to Clermont which ended their season.
The Irish prop is flying home from Australia after his ankle injury was confirmed as tour-ending.
These are Ireland’s REAL assets.
There you go Shay, you can clap for that.
The Olympic Silver Medallist is hoping to dethrone Joe Ward in the national championships next February.
Mullingar’s Olympic silver-medallist has decided not to go for gold in Rio 2016.
Slowly, but surely, Leinster’s injury trouble is beginning to ease.
Two days after a similar IBEC projection, now Bank of Ireland believes the Irish economy will grow by 1 per cent this year.
The employers’ group says the economy will grow by 1 per cent next year, because a weak euro will help exports.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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