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rugby

Team-mates unfazed by Sexton’s Mr Angry persona

Of all the theories put forward for Ireland’s Six Nations wobble the suggestion that Jonathan Sexton’s bark has bitten into the team’s morale seems to be the biggest stretch.

yourview

Readers' blog: The end of Great War didn’t signify end to killing

travel

Is Google better than a guide book and phrase book?

world

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old toilet seat

world

Berlusconi kicked out of Senate in 'day of mourning for democracy'

world

Berlusconi declares 'day of mourning for democracy' as he awaits expulsion vote

Modern days of Pompeii

ONE OF my favourite history stories from primary school days is that of Pompeii.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011

Abramovich reveals his riches in election bid

BILLIONAIRE Roman Abramovich owns 16 homes, including mansions and apartments, in four countries, and shares in seven companies, but no yachts nor airplanes, according to an official income declaration.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2011

Miners rescued - Inspirational example of resilience

WHAT uplifting joy it is to wake to good news.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2010

The goals are back but no-one’s home

THERE was a marvellous moment immediately after our second goal against Owen Coyle’s Clarets on Sunday, when Eduardo stood looking up at the replays on the big screen, admiring his own footwork.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009

Gooners and Scousers give us etiquette lesson

ANOTHER week, another lesson in class from the Gooners and the Scousers. We have so much to learn when it comes to taunting, belittling and goading opposition players and managers.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2007

Italian judge urges caution

Appeals court judge Piero Sandulli defended the verdicts in the Italian match-fixing case which have seen Fiorentina and Lazio reinstated to Serie A and Juventus have their points penalty reduced to the extent that they can realistically aspire to promotion back to Serie A at the first time of asking.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2006

Stop messing about with our Roman road

I COULDN’T believe my eyes while out on the Western Road in Cork for my afternoon walk recently. The promenade on the north side of the avenue was being replaced with a pathway.

Sat, 03 Jul, 2004

Pope continues homage to Damascus

The Middle East political passions and religious drama stirred up by Pope John Paul II’s visit to Syria have often seemed to obscure what he has stressed is the reason for his pilgrimage.

Mon, 07 May, 2001