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soccer

Wily Simeone and Atletico can steal Real Madrid's thunder

Most of the noise in Spanish football this summer was generated by superstars Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo — with the former leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain, and the latter staying [for the moment at least] at Real Madrid.

news

Michael Twomey: ‘One of the great theatre figures in Ireland — he had no equal’

general

GAMETECH: Greene is no longer an unknown

world

British police: ‘Failed robbers behind Madeleine McCann kidnap’

soccer

Wayne Rooney showcases midfield credentials as Man United sink Everton in FA Cup semi-final

comment-analysis

Endy Kenny ‘had no role’ in appointment

Road To Riches’ defeat leaves Bryan Cooper with a straight choice of Dons

And then there were two. There won’t be any public declaration of abandonment but it seems clear Bryan Cooper’s choice of Cheltenham Gold Cup mounts is now between the two Dons — Cossack and Poli — after Road To Riches disappointed at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Surely there must be a better way

AS Storm Gertrude swept the country and continued the destructive work of Barney, Clodagh, Desmond, Eva, and Frank — the next one will be called Henry — the flat earthers arguing about climate change, especially those suggesting that we do not have to quickly and radically change our habits, seem ever more ridiculous and dangerous.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Fine Gael is playing risky poll campaign

The other day, Taoiseach Enda Kenny — aka Mr 93% — opined that he was pinning his election hopes on a major programme of job creation over the next five years.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Tipperary chiefs pay tribute to Billy Quinn

Tipperary GAA chiefs last night paid tribute to Billy Quinn — father of former Ireland international Niall — who passed away yesterday.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

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Guus Hiddink’s top four aspirations continue to stall

Chelsea 2 West Brom 2: Guus Hiddink had undeniably improved Chelsea — but this game showed just how much more work the interim manager has to do if he is to have any hope of steering last season’s champions back towards the leading group.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Geordan Murphy Q&A: ‘O’Connell, O’Driscoll and D’Arcy have gone and it is about finding the guys to fill their boots’

This weekend, Geordan Murphy and Leicester travel to Thomond Park to face Munster — coached by his old team-mate Anthony Foley — before he gets down to some pressing family matters...

Sun, 13 Dec, 2015

Not all sunshine as Ireland toil in the Algarve

Gibraltar 0 Ireland 4: It might have taken some heavy labouring by the green shirts before they got to put their feet up last night but, after finally getting to savour that Friday feeling in Faro — not least thanks to another brace from the ever reliable Robbie Keane — the urgent task for Ireland now is to avoid those Monday blues in Dublin.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Rodgers expects goals to flow again

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his side have not lost their fear factor following the departure of striker Luis Suarez — but he is still looking for a top-class replacement.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Short film nets award, but could Keano score an Oscar?

Never mind When Harry Met Sally — a weekend victory for a short movie about Keano as a young footballer could pave the way for When Roy Met Oscar.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014