Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has been voted the 2015 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

A Fianna Fáil councillor has called for the removal of the LGBT community’s rainbow flag from above Cork’s City Hall, one of the world’s longest cruise liners docked in Cork today and Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has been voted the 2015 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

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Gareth Bale may be on the verge of receiving a host of personal accolades, but Andre Villas-Boas thinks Aaron Lennon’s contribution to Tottenham’s season must not be ignored.

Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker admits he was surprised and upset at being booed by West Ham fans on his return to Upton Park on Monday night.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini appears resigned to losing out in the race to sign Robin van Persie this summer.

Fulham today revealed they have not received any offers for Clint Dempsey – and discouraged Liverpool or any other interested club from making a move for the United States international

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has been voted 2012 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has been voted 2012 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

PAUL SCHOLES admitted he was ‘scared’ when he approached Alex Ferguson about making a return to football earlier this month.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he was surprised to be voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted the 2009 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

FIFA are beginning to examine Manchester United’s complaint against Real Madrid after they accused the Spanish club of courting Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Cristiano Ronaldo set his sights on next season after a trophy-laden campaign with Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

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THIERRY HENRY has been named Footballer of the Year for a record third time by the Football Writers’ Association.

THIERRY HENRY has been named Footballer of the Year for a record third time by the Football Writers’ Association.

Thierry Henry has been named Footballer of the Year for a record third time by the Football Writers’ Association.

Chelsea Frank Lampard has beaten off the challenge of team-mate John Terry to land the the Football Writers’ Association vote as Footballer of the Year.

Frank Lampard was tonight set to complete the first step in a possible individual awards treble after being handed the England player-of-the-year award for 2004.

Thierry Henry has created yet more history by becoming the first player to win the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award for the second year running.

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Arsenal winger Robert Pires has admitted his frustration at being sidelined as the club close in on the double but remains philosophical about the consequences of his serious knee injury.

Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has had a successful knee operation.

Arsenal winger Robert Pires has urged his team-mates to win the Double for him as he prepares to undergo surgery on his knee injury.

Arsenal winger Robert Pires has urged his team-mates to win the Double for him as he prepares to undergo surgery on his knee injury.

Paul Merson has urged Aston Villa to avoid a repeat of the winter woe that has struck them in the past three seasons if they are to maintain a challenge for a Champions League spot.

Teddy Sheringham has been named Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.