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# Top of the Class

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Kate Kenny the star in DCU's O'Connor Cup triumph
Kenny kicked 1-10 as DCU won the competition for the first time since 2018.
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Mar 11th 2023, 7:10 PM
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DCU and UL grab a combined 14 goals to reach O'Connor Cup final
Leah Fox netted a hat-trick of goals for DCU.
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Mar 10th 2023, 6:33 PM
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Top marks for Irish pupils as they score highest across the EU in maths
Ireland was among 33 countries to participate in the international study at both levels.
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Dec 8th 2020, 12:21 PM
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Poll-toppers: the 10 candidates who secured the most first-preference votes in this year's election
Nine of the top ten TDs were Sinn Féin representatives, showing the extent of their surge across the country.
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Feb 10th 2020, 4:06 PM
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Do you agree with The Sunday Game's Camogie Team of the Year?
Cork and Kilkenny dominate the selection.
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Sep 10th 2018, 1:19 PM
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Here's The Sunday Game's Hurling Team of the Year for 2018
Padraic Mannion was the panel’s unanimous pick as Hurler of the Year.
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Aug 19th 2018, 10:53 PM
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New opinion poll shows support for Fine Gael has risen sharply
The party has 32% support.
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Jan 27th 2018, 6:38 PM
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O'Connor and Gleeson scoop GAA/GPA Young Hurler and Young Footballer of the Year awards
Individual honours for U21 players went to the Mayo footballer and Waterford hurler at tonight’s gala bash.
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Nov 4th 2016, 7:39 PM
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Over 2,500 new teaching jobs are to be created
Overall, the Department of Education and Skills’ budget will increase by €458 million.
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Oct 11th 2016, 2:53 PM
# ladies football
Cork boss: 'We have girls on our panel who are as skilful as any fella you’d ever find'
Ephie Fitzgerald has paid tribute to the All-Ireland winners in his first season in charge.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM
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Dublin and Limerick colleges lead the way in Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Teams of the Year
The Future Champions Team Selections have been announced.
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Mar 26th 2016, 12:29 PM
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The Japanese high school soccer tournament has conjured the best goal we've seen all year
Matt le Tissier, Stephanie Roche and Ronnie Whelan all rolled into one.
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Nov 1st 2015, 12:34 PM
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Ronaldo, Messi... or someone else? The 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or is out
Five Premier League players have been nominated.
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Oct 20th 2015, 8:15 AM
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Here is the most popular building in Ireland
St Mel’s Cathedral in Co Longford was chosen by a public vote.
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Jun 18th 2015, 5:58 PM
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Do you agree with The Sunday Game's man-of-the-match selections?
Earley, Ó Sé and Whelan picked out today’s star performers.
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Jun 14th 2015, 11:01 PM
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3 Chelsea players, 3 Arsenal shortlisted for Fans' Player of the Year
Time to get voting for your favourite.
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May 11th 2015, 3:06 PM
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These are the best eight college courses in Ireland
According to a new survey, anyway.
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Apr 29th 2015, 12:01 AM
# top performers
A former Aston Villa striker leads our SSE Airtricity League team of the week
Bohemians, Dundalk, Cork and Shamrock Rovers are all represented after Friday’s action.
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Apr 20th 2015, 8:30 AM
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Do you agree with our SSE Airtricity League team of the week?
Bohs, Dundalk and Cork City are all well represented this week.
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Apr 13th 2015, 8:27 PM
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Cork minor footballer lights up All-Ireland colleges final with two spectacular solo goals
Dan Ó Duinnín has a big future in the game.
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Apr 11th 2015, 7:35 PM
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Kilkenny school St Kieran's have won their 20th All-Ireland title
Croke Cup final disappointment for Thurles CBS.
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Apr 5th 2015, 10:00 AM
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Do you agree with our SSE Airtricity League team of the week?
Dundalk, Bohs and Derry are all well represented as gameweek 5 has come and gone.
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Mar 30th 2015, 9:30 PM
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These are the 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world (and look who's flying the flag for Ireland)
Can’t beat the shamrock.
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Jan 18th 2015, 3:38 PM
# Education
Principals want an audit of teaching resources
Student numbers are rising, but student-teacher ratios fell.
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Jun 30th 2014, 8:27 AM
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The Troubles, the parties and the loneliness of intelligence: Ireland's Mensa story
Just what is it like to be among the smartest 2% in the world? TheJournal.ie found out…
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Jun 21st 2014, 8:30 PM
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Ireland's top company is...
The Irish Times top 1000 companies is out, and here’s what it says.
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May 16th 2014, 2:19 PM
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7 simple grammar rules EVERYONE should know
Grammar is fun! Well, not really. But it helps.
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Apr 13th 2014, 9:30 AM
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€36 million funding announced for school improvements
Almost 400 schools will be able to benefit from the funding.
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Mar 20th 2014, 2:07 PM
# Still got it
100-year-old American teacher Agnes has no plans to give up the day job
At Sundance School, New Jersey, it’s ok to call your teacher Granny.
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Jan 13th 2014, 3:15 PM
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Top marks for the best primary school teachers in Irish sport
We pay tribute to the men and women that shape young minds and have shaped great sporting moments.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 8:05 PM
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The world’s best-performing asset in the last year… Irish government bonds
Anyone who bought Irish bonds second-hand 12 months ago must be feeling pretty smug by now…
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May 25th 2012, 2:31 PM