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unprecedented times

'I really struggled with the change of pace and not being on the go the whole time'

Irish basketball sensation Sorcha Tiernan on an important partnership with Jigsaw, her experience through the Covid-19 crisis and her colourful career so far.

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Oct 10th 2020, 10:55 AM

strange times

'Brexit, Trump, Ranieri...' - Klopp baffled by Leicester decision

The Liverpool boss has likened the decision to relive the Italian coach from his position to two global shocks in the past year.

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Feb 25th 2017, 1:44 PM

Political nostalgia

'Plain ... but not horsefaced' - the ideal 1960s female Garda

One ingenious way around the marriage bar? Ban good looking female gardaí.

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Oct 5th 2014, 5:30 PM