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Humpback whales in Irish waters are born in Africa

Scientists have finally solved the mystery of the birthplace of humpback whales around Irish waters, after discovering they make a mammoth journey here from Africa of nearly 3,000 kilometres.

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Porto in Portugal is the new shopping capital

Porto, Portugal’s so-called second city, should rank first on your list when it comes to fashion, says Chadner Navarro.

Party over, hangover setting in...

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Judgment reserved in Vinnie dog syndicate case

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Vinnie dog syndicate seeks order

soccer

Bosingwa realises 'dream' move to Premier League

SPL defend 'fair' extension plans

The Scottish Premier League insist they will have no choice but to extend the season if Rangers reach the UEFA Cup final.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

Vinnie’s winner tests positive for banned substance

BOAVISTA, who walked away with this season’s Coursing Greyhound of the Year award after an unbeaten season, has tested positive for a prohibited substance following his victory in the Irish Cup, which carried a prize of €80,000, at Kilmallock, Co Limerick, three weeks ago.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2006

Even nostalgia ain’t what it used to be

CENTENARY celebrations in Patrickswell yesterday, the 100th running of coursing’s Irish Cup at Limerick Racecourse, and boy, did you need your thermals!

Sat, 25 Feb, 2006

Vaz Te looking to get on a roll

Ricardo Vaz Te is keen to test himself in the Barclays Premiership after proving his worth in Europe.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005

Milan limp into Istanbul as Juve celebrate Serie A title

JUVENTUS coach Fabio Capello believes team spirit was the decisive factor in his club’s 28th Serie A title win.

Mon, 23 May, 2005

Curtin call for Pat’s likely pair

It’s Pat Curtin’s first visit to the National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel as an ‘official’ trainer. However, he boasts two live contenders in Boavista and Smoking Banner. Diarmuid O’Flynn got the lowdown.

Sat, 29 Jan, 2005

McClaren hails clinical Boro

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren refused to countenance talk of Champions League football on Teesside after seeing his side ease their way into the top four with victory over Aston Villa.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2004

Germany game 'another step for Latvia'

Latvia defender Igors Stepanovs believes his country’s Euro 2004 match with Germany will be another step on the learning curve for the big-stage debutants.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2004

Gritty Greek persistence pays off

Spain 1 Greece 1

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

Spain unchanged for Greece tie

Spain coach Inaki Saez named an unchanged side from that which made hard work of beating Russia last weekend, which meant no place for matchwinner Juan Carlos Valeron.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004

SPL outline play-off possibility

The Bank of Scotland Premier League will only be decided on a one-off play-off final if the Old Firm are locked on points, goal difference and score the same number of goals by the end of the season.

Mon, 05 May, 2003

Biggest game in Boavista’s history

BOAVISTA coach Jaime Pacheco yesterday described tonight’s UEFA Cup semi-final second leg against Celtic as the biggest game in the club’s 100-year history.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003

O'Neill gets focus back on the pitch

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has claimed that he will not be using the feud with the Scottish Premier League to motivate his players for the rest of the season.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2003

McLeod has no regrets over war of words with SPL

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod claimed yesterday that he had no regrets over his comments during the club’s feud with the Scottish Premier League.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2003

Safety first as Celtic agree Old Firm date

CELTIC and the Bank of Scotland Premier League have agreed on the need for calm despite their squabble over the date of the final Old Firm game of the season.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Hoops withdraw switch request

Celtic have withdrawn their request to the Bank of Scotland Premier League for a re-vote on the scheduling of the final Old Firm fixture of the season.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2003

O'Neill slams SPL verdict

Martin O’Neill has accused the Scottish Premier League of bias towards Rangers following their decision to move the final Old Firm game of the season.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2003