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# Tense

This year
2023
Second-half surge proves the difference as Mayo see off Galway
A strong start to the second half saw Mayo blitz Galway for 1-5 without reply.
Second-half surge proves the difference as Mayo see off Galway
A strong start to the second half saw Mayo blitz Galway for 1-5 without reply.
Bruno Fernandes brings United to brink of Champions League amid fan protests
This 1-0 win over Aston Villa came just two days after Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe submitted their third offers to buy the club.
Bruno Fernandes brings Man United to brink of Champions League amid fan protests
This 1-0 win over Aston Villa came just two days after Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe submitted their third offers to buy the club.
University of Galway build momentum for Fitzgibbon Cup final place
Daire Connery’s free for UCC with the last puck of the game was pushed wide of the near post to prevent a penalty shootout.
Last year
2022
Poland coach says 'heart stopped' in loss to Argentina
Czeslaw Michniewicz saw his side scrape into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference.
Roglic survives Yates attack to win Paris-Nice
A 10th World Tour stage race triumph for the Slovenian.
All time
Dramatic finish in Boston as Lakers hold on for victory over Celtics
Boston Celtics’ Daniel Theis missed from three feet with 0.7 seconds left on the clock.
Hurricanes secure vital bonus point to stay in Super Rugby title hunt
Warren Gatland’s Chiefs have lost all eight games since the lockdown.
North Korea rejects peace talks with South Korea over military drills
North Korea blamed blamed South Korea and US military exercises.
Zimbabwe government vows to enforce security crackdown to prevent further protests
Three people were shot dead during demonstrations yesterday.
'You needed a reality check!': Roy Keane v Ian Wright in heated debate on ITV
The Ireland assistant manager said England got too carried away ahead of tonight’s semi-final against Croatia.
Leinster edge thrilling clash with Munster to secure Pro14 final against Scarlets
It came down to the very death, but Leinster are still on for the double.
Legendary Nacewa secures Leinster's fourth Champions Cup crown in Bilbao
The 35-year-old took over place-kicking duties from Johnny Sexton to secure Leinster’s title.
Watch: Martin O'Neill goes on the defensive in tetchy post-match interview on RTÉ
“I don’t think there is a quick fix,” says the Ireland manager after watching his side scrape a 1-1 draw in Georgia.
Everyone feeling weird but that was a wonderful Lions series
Warren Gatland’s men will leave New Zealand feeling that they achieved success.
Lions draw series after a stunning Test with All Blacks in Auckland
The All Blacks had many chances to put the tourists aways, but Warren Gatland’s men were gritty.
'Traditionally 20 gets you there' - Connacht have shot at quarter-final
Wasps head coach Dai Young was surprised Connacht were allowed to go to the corner at the death.
'You guys are unbelievable': Novak Djokovic loses his cool after frosty exchange with reporter
The 12-time Grand Slam winner denies he has a temper problem.
Hamilton storms to pole at Mexican Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg saved his best lap until last, but the championship leader was denied pole by team-mate and championship rival.
Martin O'Neill was involved in a tetchy post-match interview on RTÉ tonight
The Irish boss praised his side’s performance and in particular, the display of James McClean.
Mario Gomez leaves Besiktas because of political situation and 'terrible events' in Turkey
The 31-year-old was a crucial reason for the club being crowned league champions just a few months ago.
Alan Pardew gave a tense interview after Palace's late loss to Liverpool yesterday
The manager struggled to hide his anger after a last-minute penalty decision was awarded against his side.
'A cute hoor form of politics': Enda and Micheál had some strong words in the Dáil earlier
The Fianna Fáil leader isn’t happy about the Taoiseach’s apparent reluctance to do a one-on-one TV debate.
This guy's standoff with a spider hanging out in his bathroom is tense as hell
The usual warnings apply for people who don’t like spiders, of course.
14-man Austin Stacks claim Munster club football crown
The Kerry champions’ overcame The Nire in Páirc Uí Chaoimh today.
Ireland complete November clean sweep with victory over the Wallabies
Chieka’s men fought hard but tries from Zebo and Bowe, as well as Sexton’s kicking, saw Schmidt’s side on top.
Martin O'Neill 'hasn't read' controversial Roy Keane comments
The Ireland manager also confirmed that Cyrus Christie and David McGoldrick would start tomorrow night.
Kerry need extra-time to overcome Donegal in All-Ireland Ladies SFC qualifier
Sarah Houlihan proved crucial for the Kingdom.
Leinster set up Dublin final against Glasgow after strong finish denies Ulster
Ian Madigan scored the only try of the game after Brian O’Driscoll and Paddy Jackson were forced off injured.
Reilly: We'll be more than happy to meet St Vincent's in court
The hospital was asked by the HSE to stop 80 consultants on State salaries from working between both public and private hospitals on the campus.
'You were in bed with the banks!': The Dáil has had its first row of the new term
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael clashed in the chamber today.
Croatia and Serbia meet for the first time since Balkans war tonight
There’s lots at stake tonight in Zagreb.
Portugal v Spain, Euro 2012 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute Portugal and Spain pushed each other every step of the way.
Young keen to pounce on Manchester City mistakes
“Any time they slip up and we can take advantage, then we will,” the England man promises.
Howzat for drama? Ireland's cricketers hang on against Kenya
Ireland have beaten Kenya by just ten runs after two days of their Intercontinental Cup match in Mombasa.