We’ve not been short on moments from these Euros that would absolutely restore your faith in humanity – all the more impressive given how it kicked off, with feuding fans in Marseilles and a lingering fear of terrorist attacks. So it was only fitting that the final would throw us one to top them all. And […]
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Football commentator John Giles took his leave from RTÉ sports broadcasting last night, following the final of the Euros, after over 30 years in the business. He starting with RTÉ sports in 1986, following great success playing with Manchester United, Leeds United and as the coach of the Irish team. Last night he was joined by his pals Eamon Dunphy and Liam […]
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The Icelandic team captured the hearts of the entire world with their spirited play, amazing attitude and unexpected win over England during the Euros. They lost against France on Sunday night, knocking them out of the tournament, yet their fans have remained nothing short of dedicated and loyal. Check out the homecoming welcome they gave their team… Love it.
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Just about half of Ireland’s population were recipients of public welfare back in 2015, according to data from the Department of Social Protection and the European Commission. Last year had up to three million recipients of payments logged into the Department of Social Protection (DSP), with 123,000 beneficiaries of the European Common Agricultural Policy. Central Statistics Office publishings state that […]
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Your typical weekend adventures just aren’t cutting it anymore, and it’s time to mix it up. You’re craving heights, speed, nature, and complete and total terror. Here are a few ideas to spice up your month. Skydiving Why go see a movie with your friend when you could be falling thousands of feet from a […]
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Almost 300 migrants have been rescued from The Mediterranean by the Irish Navy. The LÉ Samuel Beckett saved the group from a rubber vessel during a three-hour operation off the coast of Libya. The migrants are now receiving food, water and appropriate medical treatment onboard. LÉ Samuel Beckett Rescues 299* Migrants During Search & Rescue Operations 38 Nautical Miles NE of […]
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When two people decide to get married, it is assumed that they are insanely in love – and will remain together in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for filters and Snapchats? Maybe not. A recent groom in Saudi Arabia clearly wasn’t too fond of his fiancee’s social media habits, as he called the […]
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Euro 2016 was a tournament which will live long in the memory for Irish fans. Like Italia 90, it may never leave the hearts of some… and one French woman might never get over it. While the Irish fans outdid themselves, one Irish fan in particular stole the show and caught the heart of a smitten French lady, […]
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It’s no secret that 2016 has been a year of ups and downs… However, it’s all up, up, up from here, as the best Irish Facebook videos of the past 12 months have been revealed. And they’re all crackers. Check them out for yourself. 1. The Byrne Brothers dancing in Eyre Square Good craic, fine […]
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