# Training

Last year

2022

# No Show

Ronaldo misses training for 'family reasons' after reports he wants to leave Man United

Players who had been away on international duty were scheduled to link up with the rest of the squad today.

5.0k

Jul 4th 2022, 12:25 PM

# agsi

Garda Inspector: online tutorials should no longer be used for domestic violence training

Inspector Patricia Gill was speaking at a the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference in Killarney.

11.9k

Apr 12th 2022, 5:17 PM

# Idea

Ireland Women hope to train against men's underage teams in bid to improve

The Irish pack are looking to improve their scrum ahead of Sunday’s clash with Italy.

4.5k

Apr 5th 2022, 2:32 PM

All time

# Hitting Out

Dublin GAA chief: 'The tone, at times, was one of 'these lads should be arraigned for treason' '

John Costello has addressed the annual Dublin senior training session earlier this year in his annual report.

31.2k

Dec 6th 2021, 2:55 PM

# Concern

Wigan striker stable in hospital after collapsing during training

Charlie Wyke is being monitored and will be unavailable for selection for the immediate future.

6.6k

Nov 25th 2021, 10:12 PM

# student options

There's a 'national obsession' with the points race, says Harris highlighting CAO changes

The new enhanced CAO website now includes Further Education and Apprenticeship options.

14.5k

Nov 5th 2021, 1:02 PM

# Voices Unheard

'White elephant': The €2.7m transport training centre causing conflict in disability community

Disabled people feel that once again they were not consulted about a major project that most affects them.

Disabled people feel that once again they were not consulted about a major decision that most affects them, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform.

The NTA and Department of Transport (DOT) were aware of lack of consultation before funding decision.

Concerns were raised numerous times at the DOT Accessibility Consultative Committee.

27.3k

Aug 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# Outbreak

Captain Kolisi among latest Covid positives but Springboks resume training

The World Cup winners have “a large group” of players back on the pitch today.

6.2k

Jul 11th 2021, 9:28 AM

# Setback

Springboks suspend training again after a new positive Covid-19 case

It’s the second time in eight days that the Boks have been hit by Covid.

8.2k

Jul 5th 2021, 1:34 PM

# Worry

Record-hunting Lewandowski leaves training early

The Bayern star is one short of Gerd Mueller’s Bundesliga tally of 40 in 1971/72.

13.3k

May 13th 2021, 9:39 PM

# Return to Play

Outdoor team sports training can resume on 10 May and matches without spectators from 7 June

Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres will also be able to reopen their doors on 7 June,

16.7k

Updated

Apr 29th 2021, 6:23 PM

# in the spotlight

Dublin training session a fresh headache for GAA as they close in on return to play date

Members of the Dublin squad were reported to have gathered for a training session at the Innisfails GAA club.

7.2k

Apr 1st 2021, 12:58 PM

# Coast Guard

Coast Guard says it aims to resume cliff training as volunteers express safety concerns

Some volunteers have not done a training exercise in months.

11.2k

Feb 24th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Gates Shut

GAA announce inter-county training not permitted until February due to Covid-19 crisis

All club and county gyms must all stay closed until further notice.

14.7k

Updated

Jan 5th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Disruption

Munster cancel training again as province awaits further Covid-19 test results

A senior player tested positive for the virus earlier this week, with a further six players identified as close contacts.

6.6k

Oct 8th 2020, 3:36 PM

# pause

Munster forced to suspend training after senior player tests positive for Covid-19

Six other players identified as potential close contacts are currently self-isolating.

32.8k

Oct 6th 2020, 12:40 PM

Voices

Back to training after lockdown? A sports nutritionist shares her advice

The fuel we put into our bodies goes a long way in getting the most out of physical activity, says Kate McDaid.

17.2k

Aug 19th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Coronavirus

Barcelona reveal positive Covid-19 test for defender Todibo

The 20-year-old has not been in contact with senior squad, who are set to travel to Lisbon to compete in the Champions League quarter-final.

9.5k

Updated

Aug 12th 2020, 5:36 PM

# next chapter

Veteran Irish defender Stephen Ward training with Ipswich Town after Stoke exit

The Dubliner is looking for a new club.

5.7k

Aug 10th 2020, 5:52 PM

# at home

Leinster hopeful Lowe will return for next block of pre-season training

The 28-year-old is currently back in New Zealand for personal reasons.

6.7k

Jul 9th 2020, 1:00 AM

# Covid-19

No green light for GAA teams to train in small groups but walking tracks could re-open

The GAA insist they will stick rigidly to the government’s plan for reopening.

16.7k

Updated

May 29th 2020, 7:02 PM

# project restart

Premier League clubs to vote on return to contact training proposals

Players and managers are to be consulted on the proposals ahead of a meeting on Wednesday.

2.1k

May 25th 2020, 12:09 PM

# RELATIVE NORMALITY

Some Serie A players use loophole and prepare to resume training

The Italian government has been feuding for weeks with individual regions about which activities will be allowed in the coming weeks.

6.1k

May 2nd 2020, 11:36 PM

# WFH

Zoom calls with POC, Schmidt and Fogarty - How Irish refs are staying sharp

IRFU high performance referee coach John Lacey outlines what the country’s top refs have been learning.

15.2k

Updated

Apr 29th 2020, 9:30 PM

# costly error

Bayern Munich star faces fine for driving wrong car to training

Kingsley Coman must also attend a compulsory autograph session as punishment.

22.8k

Apr 17th 2020, 10:01 PM

# WFH

Here's how Connacht are making the best of training from home

The province’s head of athletic performance, David Howarth, explains the new norm.

12.6k

Apr 1st 2020, 7:30 PM

# Cuts

IRFU confirm pay deferrals of 10 to 50% as players go into 'stand down' period

The union hopes that players can return to collective training on 18 May.

30.7k

Mar 20th 2020, 5:08 PM

# Opposition

Andy Farrell's Ireland training against Ulster to keep sharp for Six Nations

Dan McFarland’s side will provide opposition at today’s session.

7.9k

Mar 5th 2020, 1:04 PM

# Mind Games

The Cork ultra runner targeting 32 marathons in 32 counties in 32 days

Conor O’Keeffe will start his Herculean task on 1 April with 32 pounds on his back, removing one pound each day. For him, it symbolises the weight of depression and his battle with that burden.

20.8k

Dec 31st 2019, 7:30 AM

# hard to beat

Wan-Bissaka: No Man United player gets past me in training

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United players are left “frustrated” by their futile attempts to go past Aaron Wan-Bissaka in training.

10.6k

Dec 28th 2019, 2:04 PM

# Education

HSE accused of 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' by cutting €31.80 allowance for students with disability

Organisations have said young people with a disability will have “a further barrier to equality placed before them”.

24.5k

Aug 19th 2019, 2:04 PM

# air corps

Cabinet approves plans to train two Air Corps pilots in Australia in bid to address retention crisis

There are around 100 Air Corps pilots in the force.

24.2k

Jul 26th 2019, 6:15 AM

# familiar face

Neymar shows up for PSG training a week late

A video posted on the website of leading sports daily L’Equipe showed the 27-year-old Brazilian getting out of a black Mercedes van.

8.1k

Jul 15th 2019, 1:58 PM

# precarious work

Drug dealing seen as 'more attractive' way to earn money for some young Irish people

New research found the local drug economy – unlike precarious work – recruits young people by incentivising and enticing them.

13.9k

Apr 30th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Comeback

After month-long absence, disgruntled Inter star returns to training

Mauro Icardi complained of a knee injury but the club insisted a scan has not revealed any new injury.

10.4k

Mar 21st 2019, 1:05 PM

# Emergency

Irish Coast Guard staff and volunteers no longer allowed to use blue lights and sirens

Volunteers are worried about the potential delays this will cause when they are travelling to incidents.

84.7k

Feb 20th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Training

Watch: Response of armed garda units tested in terrorism training exercise

The threat level in Ireland remains moderate, which means an attack is unlikely.

17.5k

Nov 16th 2018, 10:43 PM

# Discipline

Connacht's red/orange/green penalties and 'match play' training drills

The western province’s head coach, Andy Friend, is happy to see his team making progress.

12.2k

Oct 15th 2018, 8:39 PM

# need for speed

'It's falling on deaf ears': Still no plan for gardaí without lights and sirens driver training

The Garda Representative Association said as many as 60% of gardaí only have basic driver training, which means they can not exceed the speed limit in a chase.

19.5k

Aug 12th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Training

'A huge own goal': Why rank-and-file gardaí are refusing to sign the code of ethics

The GRA said the organisation is not delivering on its commitment to vital training for members.

31.7k

Jul 29th 2018, 7:30 AM