# January
Last week
22nd January 2023 - 28th January 2023
# 2023
Poll: Are you over January?
A time for new beginnings? Or a month that you’ll be glad to see the back of?
This month
January 2023
# Your Say
Poll: Have you dropped any of your New Year's Resolutions yet?
A tsunami of new gym members is common in gyms across the country this month, although there can be a dropoff come February.
# 2023
Poll: Are you sticking to your New Year's resolutions?
The cold weather may have deterred those who vowed to get out and about in the evenings.
# opportunity knocks
‘I was always watching LOI and the Irish team. And I just thought: there's a market there’
Pat Deane on the challenges of the transfer window and working for more than 20 years as a football agent.
# uncertain futures
9 Irish players who could be on the move this January
Swansea’s Michael Obafemi and other footballers who could be headed to a new club.
Last year
2022
Voices
Opinion: The increase in toxic positivity driven by social media is destructive and unhelpful
Therapist Bernie Hackett says the culture of ‘staying positive’ denies a person their true feelings and stifles healing.
All time
# Unhappy
Anthony Martial 'wants' to leave Man United
The 26-year-old France forward has started only two Premier League games this season
Connacht will use Air Dome to stage GAA county senior games when 2022 season begins
The FBD League action starts with Andy Moran’s Leitrim playing Sligo on Tuesday 4 January.
# held in reserve
Kepa Arrizabalaga: I’ll be ready to replace Edouard Mendy in January
On Tuesday, the £72million goalkeeper helped Chelsea win their third penalty shoot-out of the season.
# lifting restrictions
Dáil extends law allowing vaccine pass for indoor dining to January as a 'precaution'
Government says it plans to scrap the use of the Covid pass on 22 October.
# Potential
'A wonderful talent' - Praise for Man United's €21 million January signing
Luke Shaw has been impressed by Amad Diallo.
# NPHET advice
Tánaiste warns: 'If we wait until 6 January, restrictions might be tougher and go on for longer'
A new lockdown in January had been suggested, but the government is warning that the restrictions may come sooner than expected.
# January
'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
The phased reopening of the country ahead of Christmas was announced last night.
# Transfer News
7 Irish players that could do with a move this January
Troy Parrott and others who are currently without regular first-team football.
# Mixed Bag
Wind warnings issued for 17 counties with gusts of up to 100km/h expected
Overall, the weather outlook is changeable with wet and windy weather forecast throughout the week but it could hit 14 degrees tomorrow.
# Ready to go
Conor McGregor set for UFC return
The Irish MMA star previously hinted at a comeback and Dana White confirmed he had signed a contract to compete.
# Relief
Dele Alli's first goal since January saves Spurs from another demoralising defeat
Abdoulaye Doucouré had given Watford an early lead.
# charity shops
There's a charity shop crawl on in Dublin this weekend if you're after a cheap wardrobe injection
How to shop ’til you drop, without breaking the bank.
# gig guide
7 gigs on throughout January that you can still get tickets for
Looking to escape the January blues?
# new year same you
5 small ways to make January less shite than it usually is
Because, let’s face it, it’s fairly shite.
Voices
'Pooper snoopers are needed to stop family walks ending in excrement being scrubbed from shoes'
Excrement of unknown origin, which poses real health risks as well as being disgusting, is invading our homes, writes Eric Nolan.
# open minded
I don’t know what will happen in January – Coutinho
Liverpool fans face an anxious spell over the coming weeks after the Brazil international refused to rule out a transfer to Camp Nou.
# Unlucky
Leicester's new €24m signing ineligible until January after they miss deadline by 14 seconds
Adrien Silva faces a long wait to make his Premier League debut.
# feel good read
13 mood-boosting books to get you through the dark winter nights
Because our spirits could do with a bit of lifting.
# new year fear
11 really nice things you can do for yourself this January
Self care is the best care.
# Resolutions
Checklist: 8 things you need to do this January before embarking on your fitness journey
It’s important not to dive in at the deep end if you want to achieve long-term goals, writes David Last.
# winter has quit
Good news - Ireland is set for a lovely warm weekend
Current temperatures are about six degrees higher than the Irish January average.
# kindness
12 acts of everyday heroism that will instantly put a smile on your face
No matter how bad your Monday.
# wrap up warm
There could be some further spot flooding tonight
And that’s before temperatures plummet next week.
# sniffle season
10 thoughts it's perfectly OK to have when you're sick in January
The sickening. It’s happening.
# janxiety
7 things keeping you all awake this post-Christmas week
In the wee small hours of the morning…
# jannui
9 signs of impending 'Janxiety' to watch out for
Everyone feels the same. Everyone. You’re not alone.
