Ahead of our departure for Poznan, we caught Poland’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Greece on television in Sopot last night.

By now, you’ve probably all seen the video of the Irish fans greeting the English team’s coach in Krakow. It was hard to miss. And even harder not to laugh at, even if there’s something a little sad about how the English – by contrast – are so supportive of Ireland.

Trying to find the hidden messages behind today’s clash at the Aviva Stadium.

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It is a continuing conceit of the human condition that allows us believe we are regularly blazing trails.

EARLY start last Saturday morning, to get the City Special edition out on the final whistle of Ireland-Wales at the Rugby World Cup.

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Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).

Colin Firth was crowned the country’s Leading Actor as The King’s Speech swept the board at the Orange British Academy Film Awards (Baftas).

David Baddiel is amazed at the worldwide response to his film ‘The Infidel’.

BRITISH movie The King’s Speech is expected to reign at the Baftas after topping the nominations list for the film awards.

Colin Firth continued his success today with a Bafta nomination for best actor for his role in 'The King’s Speech'.

Four Lions (Cert 15, 97 mins, Optimum Home Entertainment, Comedy)

MICK MARTIN remembers playing there for St Vincent’s Glasnevin CBS as a 13-year old. Liam Brady recalls the afternoons he spent watching the likes of Lar Foley and Jimmy Keaveney strut their stuff for the Dubs.

BBC2 is celebrating its 40th birthday – and the BBC Radio Times has compiled a list of 40 landmark shows which have kept viewers tuning in.

IF you’ve been feeling a bit down over the last few weeks, a trip abroad is just what the doctor might be ordering.

Cult BBC2 programme, The Office, was today honoured when it was named Best Comedy at the South Bank Show awards.