# Take That

All time

# putdowns

'Shove it up your h**e', 'cop on' and PC gone mad: Some of the best burns of 2018

Epic put downs, quick wit and cutting criticisms make this year’s list.

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Dec 30th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Take That

'I don't give a f***' – Four-time All-Star Cousins hits back at critics after Warriors move

DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to join the Golden State Warriors from the New Orleans Pelicans came as a surprise to many.

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Jul 20th 2018, 7:52 AM

# angels and demons

US network apologises for Robbie Williams World Cup gesture

The former frontman of English boy band Take That raised his finger after singing his track “Rock DJ”.

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Jun 15th 2018, 5:30 PM

# Controversy

Robbie Williams kicks off World Cup with obscene gesture

The former Take That frontman raised his middle finger at the end of his performance.

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Jun 14th 2018, 8:28 PM

# Take That

This cheeky page boy gave two fingers to the photographers at Pippa Middleton's wedding

Ohhhh he’s gonna be in so much trouble!

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May 22nd 2017, 11:50 AM

# Courts

"Sorry madam, wrong house" - would-be burglar jailed for three years

David Mantle was attacked with a walking stick by his 83-year-old victim when he broke into her house.

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Nov 13th 2015, 9:47 PM

# 90s babies

The Hardest Ever 90s Boyband Quiz

Do you know your East 17 from your 911…?

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Sep 5th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Take That

An elderly woman squeezed a man's testicles after he hit her when she was walking her dog

A police spokesperson said “the attacker got more than he bargained for”.

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Aug 8th 2015, 12:39 PM

# neeeever

Take That took an ambitious selfie with the Dublin crowd last night

A million selfies laaaater….

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May 9th 2015, 9:04 AM

# parting shot

'Shock' in Fianna Fáil as failed by-election candidate says Martin should go

The Fianna Fáil leader campaigned so much, people joked he should be allowed vote in Roscommon. But the party’s candidate says his presence cost him votes.

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Dec 22nd 2014, 10:40 PM

# a little patience

Take That superfan set to see his heroes this Friday after online campaign

Conor Kenny could be set to meet Gary Barlow and the lads on the Late Late Show this Friday.

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Dec 17th 2014, 12:44 PM

# could it be magic

'It would make his life': The campaign to get a young Take That superfan to the Late Late

The band have now said they’re ‘on’ Conor Kenny’s case.

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Dec 15th 2014, 1:06 PM

# Touchy subject

A Twitter row over this incredibly vague graph climaxed with a FG TD calling a voter a "moron"

That escalated REALLY quickly.

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Nov 26th 2014, 11:20 PM

# Never Forget

Twitter is having an absolute field day about Jason Orange quitting

All hell has broken loose online.

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Sep 25th 2014, 3:42 PM

# Take That

Jason Orange quits Take That: 'I no longer wish to do this'

The singer says there were “no fallings out” but he can’t commit to recording a new album.

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Sep 25th 2014, 8:06 AM

# a million lovesongs

Here's the brilliant moment Gary Barlow surprised a fan at her wedding

Twitter absolutely lost it when the dream wedding singer showed up.

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May 6th 2014, 4:12 PM

# Take That

This umpire wasn't happy with John Hayes pointing for Cork against Dublin last Saturday

That’ll teach him not to score against the Dubs.

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Mar 5th 2014, 5:13 PM

# Protest

Watch Panti's powerful speech about oppression of gay people

Rory O’Neill took to the Abbey stage last night to deliver oration on how homosexuality is still stigmatised in Ireland.

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Feb 2nd 2014, 9:28 PM

# Christmas Number One

'Chamakh for Good': Take That hit reworked as heartfelt tribute to Palace striker

“Whatever I said, whatever I did, I didn’t mean it, I just want Chamakh for good.”

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Dec 18th 2013, 11:17 AM

# minister for fun

Caption Competition: Alan Shatter takes on the Defences Forces at ping pong

“You cannot be serious!”… “I’m Alan Shatter. I’m always serious.”

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Nov 26th 2013, 8:20 PM

Gaming granny goes on a rant about British Gas while playing GTA V

That’s one way to get out your frustration!

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Oct 30th 2013, 4:17 PM

# till you say stop

The boybands we're glad were left behind in the 90s

Lots of things about the 90s were brilliant. These boybands were not one of them.

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Oct 6th 2013, 3:00 PM

# Memories

What has been Croke Park’s most memorable musical night?

One Direction are the next musical act to take to the stage at Ireland’s favourite stadium, but what’s been the best musical night at Croker so far?

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May 16th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Take That

Which Manchester City player would Roberto Mancini like to punch?

With Mario Balotelli safe from his fellow Italian’s fists of justice, Mancini has targeted another under-performing star.

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Apr 1st 2013, 9:46 AM

# scarleh' for your ma

Robbie Williams' most morto moments of all time

He’s coming to the Aviva. Let’s look back at some of his clangers.

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Feb 21st 2013, 5:10 PM

# No regrets

Will Robbie Williams sell 52k tickets for the Aviva Stadium?

He’s coming in June. Let him entertain you.

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Feb 21st 2013, 10:34 AM

# unbeliebable

7 examples of why pop fans are a bit bonkers

From the baby who loves Beyoncé to some “interesting” nail art.

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Feb 18th 2013, 11:58 AM

# really ronan?

11 cover versions that prove the 1990s ruined music

It wasn’t all dance tunes and Oasis cassettes you know.

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Feb 10th 2013, 6:30 PM

# scarleh

Early Boyzone, One Direction mistaken for Westlife – most embarrassing boyband moments ever

Set your cringe-o-meters to STUN!

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Feb 1st 2013, 2:00 PM

# London 2012

Here's who's performing at the Olympics closing ceremony*

*According to a source who reportedly leaked the line-up, which includes at least one Irish person…

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Aug 10th 2012, 9:41 AM

# Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow announces loss of baby daughter

The Take That singer and his wife released a statement saying their daughter was stillborn, and asking for privacy.

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Aug 7th 2012, 8:25 AM

# Everyone's a suspect

Joey Barton is punched outside a Liverpool nightclub

It could be the least surprising news story you’ll read all year.

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Jun 4th 2012, 11:49 AM

# Take That

WATCH: Fiorentina boss Rossi attacks own player

It’s safe to say there’s trouble in the dressing room at the Italian club after tonight’s shenanigans.

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May 2nd 2012, 9:58 PM

# On song

Put a donk on it, Sir Paul: Olympic closing ceremony set for British music ‘mashup’

Elgar to Adele? This sounds like a podium finish to us.

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Feb 23rd 2012, 9:15 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

In tonight’s Fix: All the latest from #Aras11 ahead of tonight’s debate; why the Universal Social Charge has been good for the government; and has Robbie Williams left Take That?

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Oct 4th 2011, 8:09 PM

# Take That

Watch: Monaghan's Duffy claims Kick Fada title in Wicklow

Shane Duffy and Irene Munnelly both claimed the main titles in this year’s Kick Fada competition in Co. Wicklow.

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Sep 12th 2011, 8:57 PM

# The Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Friday

In today’s fix: Private courses for secondary teachers, goat-killing bodhrán makers and the Take That invasion begins…

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Jun 17th 2011, 7:57 PM

# Alicebucketlist

Teenage girl's dying wishes become an internet sensation

Alice Pyne, 15, may only have weeks to live but is determined to live life to the full with her very own ‘bucket list’ becoming an internet sensation.

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Jun 9th 2011, 3:11 PM