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Carlow trio to fight hefty suspensions in front of appeals committee
Turlough O’Brien, Steven Poacher and Brendan Murphy have appealed their bans to the GAA’s Central Appeals Committee.
Ireland look to blow the roof off Wales' Grand Slam party in Cardiff
A bruising encounter in the rain awaits at Principality Stadium.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped change America - but her fight for gender equality hasn't been won
A new biopic about the Supreme Court Justice looks at her early years as a Harvard student and fledgling lawyer.
Ryan outstanding as scrappy Ireland overcome Pumas challenge in Dublin
Joe Schmidt and his team have plenty to work on before the All Blacks visit next weekend.
Mickey Harte reveals he is in the clear following cancer treatment
The Tyrone boss was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early 2015.
Beaten candidate of Dublin-based association for Igbo people takes challenge to the High Court
Counsel claimed 18 people were stopped from voting.
Wexford edge Cats in hurling's first ever free-taking competition to settle pulsating Walsh Cup final
Brian Cody was sent to the stand and Richie Reid was sent off as Wexford won their first Walsh Cup in 16 years.
Hometown hero Crolla defeats Burns in grueling 12 round contest
Hometown favourite Crolla outpointed Burns over 12 close rounds at the Manchester Arena.
Leo Varadkar is officially the new leader of Fine Gael
The Dublin TD won the battle against Cork’s Simon Coveney for the top job.
'They will never come up alive unless they surrender': Filipino troops have ISIS cornered
The army says it has killed at least 89 ISIS fighters as they take back territory from the militants in Marawi.
Deschamps vows to take legal action against Cantona over racial slur
The former Manchester United striker’s comments caused uproar before the European Championships.
Russia takes credit for killing "principal architect" of terrorist attacks against the West
Islamic State said that one of its main figures has been killed by a US airstrike.
Howlin 'hasn't made up his mind' about running for the Labour leadership
The Wexford TD denied that he looked for a precondition of an uncontested leadership, saying “certainly not” and that he’s “absolutely” up for a contest.
Bernie Sanders wins in West Virginia while Trump cruises to victory in two more states
The 74-year-old Vermont senator has mounted an unyielding come-from-behind.
Finn Harps left frustrated as Wexford Youths fight back to earn draw
Ryan Curran gave the visitors the lead with a 23rd-minute first-half penalty.
Two red, six yellow and two black cards as Kerry defeat Donegal in bruising Tralee clash
Victory for Kerry in a ferocious contest.
'Forward position is mine to lose,' Shane Long warns new signing Charlie Austin
The Tipperary native also suggested being played in different positions hadn’t helped his form until recently.
2008 champs Castletroy squeeze past Glenstal in Munster Senior Cup
Tries from Alan Fitzgerald and Sean English were crucial for the Limerick side.
Here's how one guy's opening offer on Tinder sparked an epic rap battle
The great Tinder rap battle of 2016.
Former US president Jimmy Carter has announced he is battling cancer
90-year-old Carter served as Democratic president between 1976 and 1980.
Analysis: Three of the world's best opensides set for titanic contest
Richie McCaw, David Pocock and Michael Hooper all start as New Zealand face Australia.
How a near death experience led to a cycle of depression then the Cycle for Life
Cormac Ryan is cycling Ireland to raise awareness and funds for a number of charities.
Tesco and Lidl threw some mortifying shade at each other on Twitter
Warning: includes rap.
The Premier League relegation battle is a three-horse race after today's games
Meanwhile, Tottenham boosted their hopes of a Europa League spot with a win today.
Chelsea survive a big scare to hold off Hull and remain six points clear
Substitute Loic Remy proved the Londoners’ hero with a 77th-minute winner after Hull came back from 2-0 down.
Google was asked to remove 345 million 'pirate' links in 2014
The number of requests increased by 75% compared to 2013.
Liverpool and Tottenham to battle for €25 million-rated Wilfried Bony
The Swansea City striker only signed a new four-year contract in November but is a target for the Premier League big guns.
Louise McSharry opens up about her cancer battle on the Late Late Show
The 2FM presenter is undergoing chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Danish archaeologists uncover ringed Viking fortress for first time in 60 years
The fortress was a genuine military facility and was probably the scene of fighting as well.
Memorial to honour six Limerick men who fought in Spanish Civil War
The six men joined the International Brigade in its fight with the Republican side against Franco’s army.
Five years on - Waterford Crystal workers speak of struggle to secure pensions
The workers have been campaigning for five years.
Today marks 100 years since the Battle of Mons - this video shows Ireland's involvement
15,000 Irishmen were part of the initial British forces to land in mainland Europe.
High Court orders TD to stop blockading Greyhound trucks
Joan Collins and two Dublin councillors have been ordered to stop the blockade – but workers have vowed to continue to picket.
Japan and Singapore go head-to-head for final Super Rugby spot
The Asian nations are both in contention for the 18th place in the expanded competition.
Roger Bannister reveals he has Parkinson's disease
Bannister is best remembered for being the first man to run a sub-four minute mile
Dublin GAA star Shane Carthy's depression battle revealed
The news was confirmed in a statement this evening.
Analysis: A battle is being fought that could change Irish sports punditry as we know it
The role of TV analysts has been widely discussed in the wake of recent deals involving Sky and TV3.
This 'Your Ma' battle from Irish Twitter last night is the stuff of legend
Featuring comedian David O’Doherty. Sit back and watch.
Anelka set to fight FA on 'quenelle' charge
The France forward says he is not ‘anti-Semitic or racist’.
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