# 2013
All time
# Looking Back
5 big picture takeaways from the 2013 All-Ireland Final between Dublin and Mayo
The clash was featured on TG4′s All-Ireland Gold series today.
# the big one
Schmidt says Ireland 'need to get the car tuned' as All Blacks arrive in Dublin
The Kiwis will provide a far sterner test than Argentina did last weekend.
# success
Incredible scenes as Tiger Woods triumphs in Tour Championship to complete remarkable comeback
The American golfer claimed his first prize since the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2013.
# DIFFERENT LEVEL
‘It springboarded us into a different realm’ - What it would mean for Dublin to beat Kilkenny
Former Dublin star Peter Kelly on the lessons of 2013 and what Dublin need to bring to challenge The Cats this weekend.
# practice makes perfect
The Joe Schmidt drill that helped Ireland to build to Sexton's drop goal
It all goes back to the 2013 defeat to the All Blacks.
# illness
2013 Wimbledon champion feared she would die
Former tennis player Marion Bartoli discusses her long road to recovery as she prepares for her role commentating at Wimbledon.
# facing history
'I was thinking that even if Sexton put the kick over, we could still have won it'
All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty recalls breaking Irish hearts in 2013.
# gsoc report
Twitter accounts linked to detective garda used to mock Clare Daly after arrest
This follows the publication of a GSOC report into Daly’s arrest in 2013.
# Comeback
Podge Collins set to return for Clare hurlers -- reports
The player was shortlisted for Hurler of the Year in 2013.
# Statistics
Here's everything we know about Ireland
The Central Statistics Office has released new figures giving a breakdown of over the last year.
# court orders
There were 365 repossession orders made in the first 6 months of this year
There were 313 made in the Circuit Court and 52 made in the High Court.
# concerns
322 sought post-abortion counselling info from Cura in 2013
The figures are contained in Cura’s annual report for 2013.
# Criminal Assets Bureau
Here's how much money was seized from criminals last year
CAB released its 2013 Annual Report today.
# HSE
Number of discretionary medical cards falls by over 16,000
In January 2013, 63,126 were eligible for a discretionary medical card. In April 2014, just 46,535 now have a discretionary medical card.
# essential viewing
Sports film of the week: Cristiano Ronaldo - A Golden Year
This week, we focus on a documentary depicting the Portuguese star’s phenomenal 12 months.
# life insurance
€168m in claims were paid out by Irish Life last year --- including one of over a million euro
Data from the company’s 2013 accounts shows cancer accounted for almost half of all life insurance claims.
# Construction
36 per cent decrease in new buildings in 2013
There were 7,943 new buildings recorded in the Republic of Ireland in 2013.
# Deaths
South Africa: 50 per cent increase in rhinos poached in 2013
More than 1,000 rhinos were poached last year, showing that numbers of poached animals are increasing year on year.
# NEW STATS
Over 200 failed asylum seekers & illegal migrants were deported last year
A further 1,890 people were refused access to the country at ports and airports.
# Class
Are these the 100 best goals of 2013?
If you have just under 17 minutes to spare, this is well worth a watch.
# 2013
Relive the Irish sporting year through this brilliant highlights package
From McKillop to Martin, All Blacks to Annalise Murphy and Quigley to McCoy. We’ll miss you, 2013.
# what to watch
Here's what you'll be reading, watching and listening to in 2014
Looking for new books, music, films and TV shows this year? We’ve got you covered.
# new year new you
Here are the New Year's resolutions you should ACTUALLY make
Forget the traditionals, these are changes that really need to be made.
# 2013
Iraq suffers worst year of violence since 2008
Iraq Body Count, an NGO, said that around two-thirds of deaths occurred in the second half of 2013.
# Memories
35 sporting images that sum up 2013
Featuring Brian O’Driscoll, Jason Quigley, Bernard Brogan and more memorable pics.
# Organ Donation
2013 a 'record year' for organ transplants in Ireland
In total, 293 transplants were carried out in 2013, beating 2011’s record of 275.
# 2013
Rescues and recovery: A year in the life of Ireland's Naval Service and Air Corps
The Naval Service has made 16 detentions for infringing fishing regulations so far this year, while the Air Corps has been involved in many rescues.
# Markets
European stocks rise to cap a bumper 2013 for traders
Stocks have been boosted this year by the upbeat global economic outlook, low interest rates and central bank stimulus policies.
# Memories
9 of Offaly’s best sporting moments in 2013
Featuring Niamh Kavanagh, Shane Lowry, Tullamore Rugby and Kilcormac-Killoughey among others.
# Twittersphere
Drunk octopuses and BOD imposters: here are 41 of our favourite tweets from this year
The social networking site went from strength to strength in 2013 and our favourite athletes duly upped their game.
# Weatherwatch
Photos of the best and worst weather in Ireland this year
It’s been some year. Half the time we don’t know what to be wearing.
# Weird World
The 10 weirdest stories of 2013
A missing key, “piss water” and the existence of Santa. It’s all here.
# opinion makers
Power ranking the best footballing TV pundits of 2013
Featuring Gary Neville, Eamon Dunphy and some more of the most prominent and influential voices on the sport.
# On the Record
Toothpaste, nebulous concepts and Pele: The rugby year in 39 quotes
A year of highs, lows and verbal body blows.
# What?
Our very own Aengus Mac Grianna made it into the 2013 news blooper compilation
And boy are there some gems in there.
# Looking Back
TheScore.ie writers pick out their best and worst moments of 2013
We reflect on Zlatan, the All Blacks, MONKeano, Domhnall O’Donovan and much more.
# Memories
How will the 2013 Lions success be remembered?
The feeling that the Wallabies weren’t very good puts the real measure of achievement in doubt.
