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# under-fire - Monday 24 February, 2020
Mo Farah caught up in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection
The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whether he had been injected with L-carnitine.
# under-fire - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
Niall Quinn defends FAI's €30 million rescue package after Basketball Ireland criticism
The former Ireland striker has recently taken over as the association’s Interim Deputy CEO.
# under-fire - Saturday 4 January, 2020
'A new low': Australian PM Morrison facing criticism for wildfire campaign video
Shadow minister for international development Pat Conroy accused Morrison of trying to “exploit a national tragedy”.
# under-fire - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
Spygate 2.0? New England Patriots admit video crew violated NFL rules
However, the Super Bowl champions maintained it was not on purpose.
# under-fire - Monday 4 November, 2019
Italy legend Cannavaro severely reprimanded in China
The World Cup winner has been criticised for his ‘weak ability to rectify mistakes’.
# under-fire - Thursday 25 July, 2019
'Our trust has been betrayed': Hyde and Seek parents speak out after RTÉ Investigates programme
Meanwhile, Hyde and Seek it had taken steps to deal with “urgent issues” highlighted in the RTÉ programme last night.
# under-fire - Monday 24 June, 2019
Argentina seem to be at war, says coach
Lionel Scaloni believes there is too much pressure on his side at the Copa America.
# under-fire - Monday 17 June, 2019
'He lost the head, he did something that should never be done in a sporting environment'
Sean Cavanagh on the recent disciplinary travails of his former team-mate Tiernan McCann.
# under-fire - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
Five-star Morgan says 'every goal counts' with USA's 13-0 hammering of Thailand 'part of growing the game'
The United States showed no mercy, and they’ve been widely criticised for it.
# under-fire - Tuesday 19 March, 2019
Former Fulham striker criticised after saying 'it's laughable when a black player represents Russia'
Vladimir Putin’s human rights advisor, Mikhail Fedotov, has hit out at recent comments made by Pavel Pogrebnyak.
# under-fire - Thursday 7 March, 2019
Unapologetic Trudeau denies interfering in prosecution of Canadian engineering firm
Facing calls to resign, Trudeau addressed the allegations at a news conference today in Ottawa.
# under-fire - Monday 2 July, 2018
Defiant Sampaoli facing Argentina sack after World Cup shambles - reports
The coach is rumoured to be at odds with his players, including captain Lionel Messi
# under-fire - Friday 22 June, 2018
Argentina deny reports players want manager out
Jorge Sampaoli has received criticism after his side were beaten by Croatia.
# under-fire - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
'I apologised to my players because it's probably my presence that's created that atmosphere'
Mick McCarthy has dismissed suggestions he will leave Ipswich before the end of the season.
# under-fire - Thursday 22 February, 2018
Keane defends Pogba as former United captain demands more from Lukaku and Sanchez
Roy Keane backed Paul Pogba but urged the Manchester United midfielder to bring his off-field character onto the pitch.
# under-fire - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte won't be sacked for now - reports
Last year’s Premier League champions are languishing 19 points behind leaders Manchester City.
# under-fire - Tuesday 30 January, 2018
Arsenal-bound Aubameyang slammed for failing to testify at Dortmund attack trial
Prosecutor Carsten Dombert called the sick note presented by the Gabon international’s lawyer “absolutely feeble”.
# under-fire - Thursday 25 January, 2018
Zidane: My job is on the line against PSG
Leganes dumped Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday, with the Blancos coach taking full responsibility
# under-fire - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
New England Women's boss Neville deletes Twitter account after backlash to controversial posts
The former Manchester United defender has only just been appointed into the role.
# under-fire - Monday 1 January, 2018
Pressure mounts on Mark Hughes as Stoke slip up again
Meanwhile, Leicester earned a convincing 3-0 victory at home to Huddersfield.
# under-fire - Tuesday 19 December, 2017
Matt Damon says 'one thing' not being talked about is men who aren't sexual predators
The actor is facing criticism for his comments.
# under-fire - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
Dramatic video shows North Korean soldier being shot as he attempts escape across border
The defector was shot at least four times in his desperate escape bid.
# under-fire - Friday 17 November, 2017
One of Europe's best strikers has been suspended by Dortmund
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be a part of the matchday squad to face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.
# under-fire - Monday 31 July, 2017
Angelina Jolie denies Cambodian children were exploited during the making of her new film
There has been criticism of how the casting process took place.
# under-fire - Friday 14 July, 2017
Leicester City's Thai owners to be sued by anti-corruption official
Charnchai Issarasenarak, who leads a junta-appointed anti-graft panel, accuses King Power of under-declaring revenue.
# under-fire - Monday 5 June, 2017
Real Madrid underage star apologises but claims controversial celebration wasn't racist
Federico Valverde is in hot water after making the wholly inappropriate gesture in South Korea.
# under-fire - Saturday 22 April, 2017
Tennis great Nastase investigated for 'racial slur' about Serena's unborn child
ITF investigating remarks allegedly made by the two-time Grand Slam winner.
# under-fire - Tuesday 28 March, 2017
James Rodriguez causes middle finger storm
Controversy has engulfed the Real Madrid star in his native Colombia.
# under-fire - Thursday 2 March, 2017
'No need to step down'? US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stood down from the Russia/Trump inquiry
Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the Senate, had earlier called for Jeff Sessions to resign, something the Attorney General has stopped short of doing.
# under-fire - Saturday 28 January, 2017
O'Brien adamant that he is the best candidate for OCI job despite conflicting recommendations
He faced a tough interview on RTÉ’s Saturday Sport.
# under-fire - Sunday 25 September, 2016
This is what it's like to be an Irish soldier... in virtual reality
The Ploughing Championships can be a dangerous place.
# under-fire - Friday 18 December, 2015
Munster keep faith with Keatley, injury forces Leicester to name Freddie Burns at 10
The out-half was the target of sarcastic cheering when replaced in the home loss to the Tigers.
# under-fire - Monday 14 December, 2015
Foley 'disappointed' at Thomond Park's treatment of Ian Keatley
The Munster out-half was ironically cheered off the pitch by the supporters in Thomond Park.
# under-fire - Tuesday 17 November, 2015
Viewers lodge complaints over Ray D'Arcy's 'sexist' interview with Pamela Anderson
Nine formal complaints were lodged and a further seven calls and emails were received by the broadcaster.
# under-fire - Tuesday 25 August, 2015
# under-fire - Monday 13 July, 2015
Pep pleads with Bayern fans: It was Schweinsteiger's decision to leave
Supporters have reacted angrily to the decision to let the Germany international depart.
# under-fire - Friday 26 June, 2015
Chile player faces Copa America ban after allegedly inserting finger into Cavani's anus
The Uruguay star was sent off for reacting to the incident in question.
# under-fire - Monday 2 March, 2015
France's Six Nations nightmare continues with Parra and Fofana ruled out
Head coach Philippe Saint-André is coming under heavy criticism after the defeat to Wales.
# under-fire - Monday 23 February, 2015
Football tarnished by further racism footage as West Ham fans under fire
The chanting was filmed by a passenger on the London Underground before the Hammers’ 2-2 draw with Spurs.
# under-fire - Monday 2 February, 2015
Seán Barrett says opposition parties are entitled to question his decisions
He said he made remarks last Friday in the “heat of the moment” during an RTÉ interview.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
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Yes (5375)
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Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
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Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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San Marino MP compares Roy Hodgson to an elephant after cricket joke
The England manager has come under fire for a “joke in bad taste”.
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