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Confirmed: Ronald Koeman appointed Barcelona boss on two-year contract
Koeman will be officially presented at a press conference on Wednesday evening.
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Aug 19th 2020, 10:44 AM
Ulster hope to build momentum as Pienaar returns to Belfast
Ulster planning to punish old boy and stay on track for play-offs.
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Feb 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM
Returning expats in 'limbo' while waiting months for driver's licence exchange
Motorists fear they will be forced off the road completely if insurance companies cancel their policies.
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Jun 14th 2019, 12:05 AM
Champions League and Euro 2016 winner Pepe returns to Porto after 12 years away
The former Real Madrid defender has been a free agent since December.
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Jan 8th 2019, 2:56 PM
Here are the plans if you're celebrating tonight with the Galway hurlers
The county’s senior and minor hurlers won All-Ireland titles yesterday.
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Sep 4th 2017, 1:47 PM
This Irish veterinary nurse in Perth customises dog casts to cheer up their families after surgery
Less daunting this way.
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May 15th 2017, 8:24 AM
Reading youngster returns home to sign for Cork City
Shane Griffin has represented Ireland up to U21 level.
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Feb 4th 2017, 3:02 PM
The Dublin Airport Santa has taken up his position in Terminal 2 and people are excited
The most photographed person in the airport by a mile.
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Dec 5th 2016, 11:09 AM
McKinley in line for remarkable RDS return five years after retiring
The Dubliner has been named on the bench for Benetton Treviso in tomorrow night’s game against Leinster.
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Sep 1st 2016, 5:03 PM
Back on home soil! Ireland touch down in Dublin after memorable Euro 2016 journey
Hundreds of fans greeted the players as they arrived home.
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Jun 27th 2016, 5:04 PM
Dublin Airport homecoming planned for Irish team today
They are due to arrive at 3.20pm and will be welcomed home by Ministers Shane Ross and Patrick O’Donovan.
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Jun 27th 2016, 11:48 AM
Conor Murray and Keith Earls are back in the red of Munster tomorrow evening
Anthony Foley makes eight changes for the Pro12 trip to Edinburgh.
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Nov 6th 2015, 12:26 PM
Airport staff welcome All Blacks home with Haka on the runway
Thousands of fans crammed inside Auckland airport for the homecoming.
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Nov 4th 2015, 12:00 PM
'Money doesn't buy happiness' - Carlos Tevez given hero's welcome home at Boca
In the past former Argentine stars have returned home in the twilight of their careers.
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Jul 14th 2015, 9:45 AM
The swallows are back from Africa and that means summer has officially begun
Don’t forget these little guys are a protected species…
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Apr 26th 2015, 8:30 AM
This man returned home after 2 years and got the best welcome ever from his dog
If you’ve ever seen a happier dog, we don’t want to hear about it.
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Mar 11th 2015, 6:00 PM
The second coming of Fernando Torres will be against Real Madrid - tonight
Wednesday night on the couch just got a whole lot more interesting
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Jan 7th 2015, 11:43 AM
Home for Christmas: Irish granny meets her newborn granddaughter for the first time
Is someone cutting onions in here?
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Dec 23rd 2014, 3:18 PM
Father's Day: Watch this heart-melting compilation of babies welcoming their dads home
This. This is too much.
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Jun 15th 2014, 3:44 PM
'We begin to build a new Barca' - Enrique promises exciting brand of football
The former Spanish midfielder was unveiled at the Nou Camp this afternoon.
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May 21st 2014, 3:51 PM
Gangster 'Fat Freddie' arrested at Dublin Airport
Thompson appeared in court this afternoon and a hearing has been set for next week.
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May 20th 2014, 5:18 PM
Joyous cat puts an end to ALL bad cat stereotypes
Best welcome home ever.
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Apr 12th 2014, 4:40 PM
Emotional ad sees Irish parents meet their granddaughter for the first time
Can’t cope.
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Mar 14th 2014, 5:11 PM
Who wouldn't love to be welcomed home by this singing deaf dog?
Nobody sings when we come through the door.
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Mar 8th 2014, 3:11 PM
Dublin Airport welcomes its 20 millionth passenger this year
She was presented with a cheque for €3,000 after arriving in Dublin Airport from Washington this morning.
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Dec 29th 2013, 1:22 PM
Son surprises Irish mammy with Christmas visit from Australia
Best present ever.
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Dec 18th 2013, 6:00 PM
Dublin airport's arrival gates will make you feel all warm and fuzzy
Christmas is coming early in Terminal 2.
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Dec 18th 2013, 7:46 AM
Stolen medieval carvings to return to Clare after 150 years
The carvings were taken from Scattery Island in the Shannon Estuary years ago – but will be brought ‘home’ next month.
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Jun 20th 2013, 7:45 AM
Returning Stars: GAA players who came back from Oz
Ciaran Kilkenny is not the first Gaelic footballer to decide to call a halt to life in the AFL and return to Ireland.
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Jan 10th 2013, 3:26 PM
Welcome home! Emotional Christmas homecomings at Dublin Airport (video)
We’ve got something in our eye…
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Dec 21st 2012, 7:10 AM
'I'm off to Ibiza'... Katie Taylor the star attraction as 5,000 turn out for Olympic homecoming
A special event was held in a wet Dublin city centre for Ireland’s athletes this afternoon.
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Aug 15th 2012, 2:25 PM
Mansion House homecoming: Who's coming? What's the plan?
Details are still a little sketchy about who’ll be there, but the official reception for Team Ireland will get underway at 1pm tomorrow.
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Aug 14th 2012, 4:07 PM
VIDEO: Ireland welcomes home its Olympians
Featuring interviews with Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin and Cian O’Connor, among others.
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Aug 13th 2012, 9:45 PM
They're home! Katie Taylor and fellow Olympians touch down
They’re back with medals and memories in tow…
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Aug 13th 2012, 2:18 PM
Don't go to the airport today to welcome the Olympians...
… go to the Mansion House on Wednesday instead.
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Aug 13th 2012, 8:08 AM
Hero's homecoming: early details of Katie's return to Ireland
Thousands expected in Bray… and maybe a date with Colin Farrell?
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Aug 10th 2012, 9:38 AM
In pictures: Irish troops arrive home to smiles and smooches
There were happy scenes as the soldiers were welcomed at Dublin Airport today.
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May 17th 2012, 9:01 PM
Irish Peacekeeping troops welcomed home from Lebanon
The 104th battalion of the Irish Defence Force has returned today – greeted by family and friend at Dublin Airport.
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Nov 17th 2011, 4:57 PM