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This Starbucks barista used sign language to help a drive-thru customer
This woman spent a whole marathon taking selfies with hot guys
'I don’t think I’ve felt that tired in my life' - Irishman raises thousands after unique Dublin Marathon challenge
Hero saves woman's life during Dublin Marathon (and still manages to finish the race)
#ThanksShaneLong is trending in Ireland this morning
'It definitely is up there!' Shane Long savours one of the best moments of his career
A single dad created a class to help other dads style their daughters' hair
The internet has a new hero and his name is 'Pizza Rat'
8 dads who got there JUST in time
The girl that lost her job over Electric Picnic has already been offered a new one
Ranked: Gordon D'Arcy's 7 tries for Ireland
Family hail chauffeur killed in Shoreham air disaster as "hero" who saved their lives
Mayo man hit by car ignores his injuries, gets up and treats woman
This Cork man took his taxi driver to a theme park because he had never been before
This forgotten patriot is getting a state funeral nearly a century after his execution
There's a special reason this taxi driver is giving free lifts to Leaving Cert students
Girl (5) saved her family after their car plummeted off a road
Priest breaks up fight among group of young men outside church after mass
This Dublin dog seems to speak perfect English back to her owner
Limerick man rescues woman from drowning in New York river
The greatest example of Dad dancing ever has been discovered at this festival
Pensioners trapped thief in shop he was trying to rob
'Money doesn't buy happiness' - Carlos Tevez given hero's welcome home at Boca
This singer just pulled off the most rockstar move ever, while crowdwalking
A guide dog threw itself in front of a bus to save its blind owner
A dead sound Pirates fan threw his ball to a girl and her reaction would melt a heart of stone
Watch: Incredible footage of police officer pulling drunk man from burning car
Brad Thorn will finish his career by captaining the Baa-Baas
Pro12 trophy would be typical farewell from Munster legend O'Connell
The Sikh man who removed his turban to save a boy's life got his own surprise
Howitzers and call cards: 10 reasons you should buy Steven Reid a pint to celebrate his retirement
If you're going to have a heart attack, this officer's a good person to be standing next to
Leinster legend Gordon D'Arcy got a rousing reception at the RDS
Just look at the tears of joy on this kid's face when he's surprised by his footballing hero
This teenage boy encouraged men to carry tampons with them and now he's gone viral
This Munster legend got a rousing reception during the Leinster game
'I thought I lost you': Sailor missing at sea for 66 days found safe and well
'Our little boy always wanted to be a superhero and he became one in death'
Arnold Schwarzenegger won the internet by reaching out to a struggling gym member
'I wanted to go out there and smash people' - The things you learn from a chat with Kevin Maggs