# Support

All time

Duff on Robbie Keane in the Ireland set-up: 'He would bring a spark and a bond back with the fans'

The former Chelsea winger also suggested both Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kenny would be good choices for the vacant Boys in Green role.

4.9k

Nov 22nd 2018, 6:02 AM

# Support

'James is entitled to do what he wants... It's entirely his choice and I think we should respect it'

Martin O’Neill has backed the winger, who has been the subject of more controversy recently.

18.8k

Nov 6th 2018, 3:17 PM

# Support

'He's an exceptional person': Guardiola backs Lopetegui for future success

The Man City boss believes his former Barcelona team-mate will be given another chance to prove his quality as a manager.

3.2k

Oct 30th 2018, 5:26 PM

# Support

Ramos: Real Madrid players are with Lopetegui 'to the death'

A 5-1 thumping at Camp Nou has left Julen Lopetegui on the brink of the sack.

8.1k

Oct 28th 2018, 9:25 PM

# Support

Juventus president supports Cristiano Ronaldo over rape allegation

Andrea Agnelli has offered his backing to the Portuguese player.

2.0k

Oct 26th 2018, 11:03 AM

# Support

Inter-county players now in favour of two-tier All-Ireland football championship

A GPA survey has revealed that the majority that of inter-county footballers now support a move to a tiered structure.

9.7k

Oct 25th 2018, 9:50 PM

# Support

Rooney backs Mourinho and tells Man Utd players to do better

The Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer believes underperforming players at Old Trafford should be taking more blame than the manager.

4.9k

Oct 9th 2018, 8:58 AM

# Support

Ryder Cup organisers 'offer support' for spectator left blinded in right eye by Brooks Koepka tee shot

Corine Remande is currently recovering from treatment on a fractured eye socket and a damaged eyeball.

5.6k

Oct 2nd 2018, 3:53 PM

# Support

Mario Balotelli backed by team-mate amid overweight claims

The former Manchester City striker has been supported by Pierre-Lees Melou after reports emerged that he reported for training weighing over 100kg

5.9k

Sep 21st 2018, 12:11 AM

# Support

Serena acted with 'grace and class' in US Open final - NBA star Steph Curry

NBA star Stephen Curry is backing Serena Williams following a dispute with an umpire in the US Open final.

8.9k

Sep 11th 2018, 5:42 PM

# Support

WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open 'sexism'

The American superstar claimed that chair umpire Carlos Ramos meted out penalties for infractions that male players could have gotten away with.

40.7k

Sep 10th 2018, 9:10 AM

# Support

'He's been fantastic with me' - Ireland players back Roy Keane after Arter/Walters argument

Conor Hourihane and Graham Burke have both reserved praise for the assistant boss.

46.9k

Sep 5th 2018, 8:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'Fussing about low breastfeeding rates reeks of mother-shaming'

World Breastfeeding Week should be about promoting existing supports, not questioning our rates writes Adrienne Corless.

23.1k

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Aug 6th 2018, 7:00 PM

# Green army

Ireland's Hockey World Cup quarter-final against India will be shown live on RTÉ

Graham Shaw’s side will hope to add to their incredible journey on Thursday evening.

22.6k

Jul 31st 2018, 7:28 PM

# Full Support

Arsenal boss Emery says Ozil has 'respect of every player' and will have 'a big season'

The German recently quit the national team claiming racism.

3.0k

Jul 25th 2018, 8:03 AM

# Support

'Surreal someone who has done so much for his country on and off the pitch has been treated with such disrespect'

Mesut Ozil has been applauded by Hector Bellerin for “standing up” to the injustices he believes he has faced in Germany.

11.4k

Jul 23rd 2018, 9:15 PM

# Support

'Stay strong Karius, ignore those who hate' - Salah offers support to Liverpool keeper

Loris Karius must remain strong despite receiving criticism on social media after his latest Liverpool display, says Mohamed Salah.

8.5k

Jul 23rd 2018, 5:30 PM

# Presidential Race

'He deserves a second term': Fine Gael to support Michael D Higgins' bid for re-election

Fianna Fáil has also said it will support the incumbent president.

9.0k

Jul 11th 2018, 7:50 PM

# Support

'To me he's not an actor... Neymar in the future will be the best in the world'

Romelu Lukaku has some sympathy for the under-fire Brazil star.

8.4k

Jul 5th 2018, 11:29 PM

# Support

Neymar 'entitled to feel upset', says Brazil team-mate

Fagner has backed the world’s most expensive player, who scored the second goal in the 2-0 victory over Costa Rica.

11.0k

Jun 24th 2018, 7:17 PM

# Disappointment

Around 400 Argentina football fans were left heartbroken in Temple Bar last night

Jorge Sampaoli’s side saw their World Cup hopes suffer a blow amid a loss to Croatia.

8.2k

Jun 22nd 2018, 5:12 PM

# Support

Galway United owners vote in favour of Saudi Arabian investment

The club are currently sixth in the First Division, 12 points behind leaders UCD.

9.0k

Jun 18th 2018, 11:01 PM

# Support

'Balotelli's earned Italy call-up,' says team-mate

The Nice forward is in line to win his first cap in four years when Mancini takes charge of his first game against Saudi Arabia

6.4k

May 26th 2018, 7:24 PM

# keep fighting boss

Messages of support pour in for Sir Alex Ferguson following brain haemorrhage

The former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery yesterday.

28.6k

May 6th 2018, 9:21 AM

# stepping down

Sean Canney quits the Independent Alliance

He announced the move this morning.

15.2k

May 4th 2018, 9:54 AM

# Poll

New poll shows Fine Gael remains the most popular party in the country

Trailing the party is Fianna Fáil, which has 25% support (up one point).

20.9k

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Apr 28th 2018, 6:25 PM

# Sorry

Shania Twain apologises for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump

Twain made the comments in an interview with The Guardian over the weekend.

28.1k

Apr 23rd 2018, 5:05 PM

# home comforts

'You're not supporting the women, you're supporting Ireland'

Colin Bell’s WNT ‘want to upset’ in their back-to-back crucial World Cup qualifiers at Tallaght Stadium.

4.0k

Apr 4th 2018, 8:15 PM

# Support

Aviva announce sponsorship of Ireland WNT ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers

They’ve agreed a three-year deal.

2.8k

Apr 3rd 2018, 4:28 PM

# rally

Protesters gather around the country over treatment of women in criminal justice system

Solidarity-PBP TD Bríd Smith says the turnout represents an anger women in Ireland are feeling over issues of consent and their bodies.

73.7k

Mar 29th 2018, 1:15 PM

# Support

'He’s a fantastic coach. He’d be a great addition to have if he was to stay on'

Ireland head coach Adam Griggs is coming to the end of his contract and his position will be reviewed after the Six Nations.

10.1k

Mar 15th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Storm Emma

Bank of Ireland establishes €50 million storm relief fund for businesses and homeowners

Many businesses and homeowners have been financially impacted by Storm Emma.

13.4k

Mar 5th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Support

'It was not his best performance but Roy Keane knows that can happen to everybody'

Arsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere following the former Man United player’s comments.

10.5k

Feb 23rd 2018, 4:55 PM

# Support

'To sit on the bench one day is not the end of the world'

Paul Pogba was only named as a substitute for Saturday’s game between Man United and Huddersfield.

7.0k

Feb 4th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Support

Luis Suarez defends subbed Coutinho after first La Liga start

Philippe Coutinho experienced a relatively quiet match at Camp Nou on Sunday but Luis Suarez defended the Barcelona recruit.

11.4k

Jan 29th 2018, 12:30 PM

# Support

Wenger: Sanchez 'not a mercenary' for joining Manchester United

The Chilean’s decision to leave Arsenal has been defended by his former manager

7.7k

Jan 24th 2018, 8:32 AM

# ISPCC

Childline received over 1,000 calls and messages from children on Christmas Day

Some got in touch because they were worried about abuse while others simply needed company.

14.8k

Dec 26th 2017, 8:41 AM

# Helpline

'There's no problem too small to call about': Childline expecting over 1,000 calls today

A team of Childline volunteers are giving up their own Christmas to offer support to hundreds of children who will need to talk to someone.

5.9k

Dec 25th 2017, 6:05 AM

# Support

'We send him our prayers and strength, and hope that Liam can get back to a normal way of life'

John Hartson says his former Celtic team-mate is “feeling determined” as he battles cancer.

42.8k

Dec 19th 2017, 12:14 PM

# Survivors

'Now, I can tell my stories. I've been silenced my whole life': Tuam survivors network launches

Survivor Peter Mulryan was born in the Tuam mother and baby home in Galway and lived in the institute for four and half years.

13.9k

Dec 16th 2017, 7:00 AM