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Thursday 23 March 2023 Dublin: 7°C

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Your 'Is This Hurling In August?' Picture of the Day
Rain, rain, go away.
# In pics
Soak Park to clock watch, it's our favourite images from this weekend's GAA action
There were half-a-dozen games up for decision at senior and minor level on Saturday and Sunday.
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There were 109,318 people at Man United v Real Madrid yesterday
A new US football record was set at Michigan Stadium.
# Support
Snapshot: Gordon D'Arcy among those in attendance at Gaza protests in Dublin
Ex-rugby player Trevor Hogan is also affiliated with the movement.
# Through the lens
It’s Sunday, so here are 15 of the best images from the past week in sport
We chose our favourite images from events such as the U19s European Championships, the Tour de France and the week in GAA.
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This poignant Michelle Obama photo perfectly captures 60 years of American history
The First Lady herself grew up in segregated schools. So, you know, it’s a fairly decent photo.
# Snap Happy
15 of our favourite images from the past week in sports
Snaps from the World Cup, the Cork City Sports, the Leinster hurling, Wimbledon and the Europa League.
# Snap Happy
15 of our favourite images from the past week in sports
All the best pics from the World Cup, GAA, Wimbledon and Fota Island.
# In pics
16 of our favourite images from the World Cup so far
The second round gets under way today.
# Through the lens
11 of our favourite images from the past week in sports
All the best pics from Fota Island, the GAA and the World Cup.
# snapshot
Pressure? What pressure? Leo Messi looks cool as a cucumber
Argentina had a run-out in Belo Horizonte last night as they prepare for their opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
# island life
Photos: This retired movie stuntman and former pro-wrestler is the sole inhabitant of Omey Island, off Connemara
Pascal Whelan once doubled for Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee, and taught Peter O’Toole how to swordfight on the set of MacBeth…
# Passion
Snapshot: This is what it meant for Dubliner Stephen Quinn to score in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley today
The Irish midfielder scored against his former club to virtually seal a win for his side.
# Looking Back
It’s Sunday so here are 15 of our favourite sporting images from the past week
Featuring the Steven Gerrard, the Winter Olympics and Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.
# Argument
Snapshot: Some mascots had an altercation during a Schools Cup game today
Glenstal Abbey representatives at one stage attempted to steal a flag from Ardscoil Ris supporters.
# Grassroots
Snapshot: Sean O'Brien is lending a hand to Carlow's senior footballers
The lure of inter-county football is surely far stronger than Toulon.
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The story behind great Irish sports pics: Ray Houghton, 1994
One of the moments of USA ’94 was captured by photographer Billy Stickland.
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The story behind great Irish sports pics: Kevin Heffernan, 1989
We asked photographer Billy Stickland about the iconic photo of the late Dublin football manager.
# goleador
This Sky graphic sums up how good Luis Suarez is this season
It’s like that stat about California being the world’s eighth-biggest economy.
# Snap Happy
It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the past week
We’ve got brilliant images from around the world.
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It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the past week
Here’s how the week looked through a lens.
# Through the lens
It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the past week
Here’s how the week looked through a lens.
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Your Brilliant Heineken Cup Picture of the Day
Credit to INPHO photographer James Crombie for this great shot at the Connacht game.
# In pics
21 of the best images from today's camogie action
There were wins for Kildare and Galway at Croke Park this afternoon.
# Record Breaker
Snapshot: The women's 4x100m relay final wasn't exactly a photo finish
The Jamaicans timed a championship record 41.29 seconds to take gold.
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Here's the story behind that once-in-a-lifetime Usain Bolt lightning photo
Veteran photographer Olivier Morin explains how he managed to snap the incredible pic in Moscow last night.
# best buds
Your Zinedine Zidane with Robbie 'unidentified fan' Keane pic of the day
The Ireland striker described the ex-French international as the “best ever player”.
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23 of the best pics from this weekend's GAA action
Some of the most memorable images from a weekend featuring a number of entertaining games.
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Brilliantly-captured pic of Rob Kearney's try in the Amlin Cup final
Leinster look to be on their way to victory at the RDS.
# Toffees
Snapshot: David Moyes had more than just Everton's win to smile about yesterday
Lucky girls.
# History
IN PICTURES: 20th-century New York
Thirty-one spectacular images from bygone eras.
# Winning
Ireland Women just one game away from Grand Slam following France victory
It’s only the second time the Irish women have ever beaten France, having also defeated them back in 2009.
# experiment
Snapshot: What Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry would look like as a single entity
Bayern fans’ dream was taken a step further thanks to Old School Panini.
# Novel Idea
Snapshot: Is there anything Cristiano Ronaldo can't do?
The Real Madrid star tweeted a pic of himself as a pilot earlier today.
# Colourful
Snapshot: Milan supporters really made the effort ahead of tonight’s game
The team’s spectacular showing was emulated off the field.
# Through the lens
Snapshot: This is the best Irish sports pic of last year
The annual PPAI Awards ceremony was held last night.
# Dublin GAA
Snapshot: The Dublin lads are 'no craic' on the bus back home
The side put in a hard shift against Kerry earlier today, and it showed.
# Images
It’s Sunday so here’s 10 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days
From the Capital One Cup to the Australian Open and everything in between.
# Slideshow
In pictures: Our favourite images from this weekend’s Gaelic football
It was another busy day with O’Byrne and McKenna Cup sem-finals to be settled among others.
# usa 2012
USA 2012: Irish thoughts on an American election
TheJournal.ie has asked four Irish people living in the US about their experiences during this presidential election season.