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January 2026
Wrap
Cork and Kerry prevail in McGrath Cup
6 Jan
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interpro
Dominant second half powers Leinster to 8-try defeat of Connacht
Leo Cullen’s men led by just two points at half time but pulled clear after the break.
3 Jan
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Team news
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster, Connacht make five changes
2 Jan
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Last month
December 2025
Swimming
Daniel Wiffen books 1500m freestyle final spot, as multiple new Irish records set in Lublin
3 Dec 2025
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Bínse Fiosruithe Moriarty
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2 Dec 2025
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Moriarty Tribunal Revisited
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2 Dec 2025
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Last year
2025
High Court
Denis O'Brien and spokesman must pay over €400k each to two solicitors they defamed, jury finds
21 Nov 2025
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africa and europe
Martin disagrees with O'Brien comments about factors behind people seeking asylum in Ireland
Updated 22 Nov 2025
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
21 Nov 2025
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Daily poll
Denis O'Brien wants you all back in the office - do you agree with him?
12 Nov 2025
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Selection
How have South Africa and Ireland's teams changed since Durban?
These sides last met in South Africa when Ciarán Frawley’s drops goals decided the game.
20 Nov 2025
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The Morning Lead
'What to do with him?' Judge who sentenced DJ Carey unclear on what motivated years of lies
“We have huge respect for DJ Carey on the sports field but of course that’s tarnished forevermore,” a Kilkenny farmer who drove Carey to court last Friday said outside court yesterday.
Eimer McAuley
4 Nov 2025
37.8k
Courts
DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer.
The court heard that Carey has not repaid over €125,000 that he received from billionaire Denis O'Brien.
31 Oct 2025
1.9k
Courts
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer.
The court heard that Carey has not repaid over €125,000 that he received from billionaire Denis O'Brien.
Updated 31 Oct 2025
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Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct 2025
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On The Road
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
10 Oct 2025
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11
Away day
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
11 Oct 2025
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URC
Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit
3 Oct 2025
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Roller Coaster
Idah's dramatic late equaliser earns Ireland vital draw against 10-man Hungary
Ireland left it late to earn a point against their biggest rivals.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Sep 2025
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Circuit Court
Billionaire Denis O'Brien among those DJ Carey sought to defraud with fake cancer diagnosis
2 Jul 2025
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friend to fraudster
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3 Jul 2025
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The Daily Poll
Denis O'Brien says remote working is a 'load of nonsense' - do you agree?
14 May 2025
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state claims agency
State pays Denis O'Brien €5.8m over legal costs related to Moriarty Tribunal
24 Apr 2025
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
24 Apr 2025
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ticket
Easterby, Goodman, and Fogarty confirmed in Farrell's Lions set-up
26 Mar 2025
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British and Irish Lions
Andy Farrell names three coaches from the Irish team to join him on Lions tour to Australia
26 Mar 2025
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Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Murray Kinsella
1 May 2025
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High Court
Denis O'Brien ordered by High Court to produce documents used in Moriarty Tribunal
27 Jan 2025
23.7k
Good Morning
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Updated 28 Jan 2025
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man in form
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12 Apr 2025
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Development
O'Connell to lead important Ireland tour shorn of other Irish coaches
Simon Easterby had been due to remain in place as interim head coach.
Murray Kinsella
26 Mar 2025
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Work Rate
Nash's impact, Beirne's breakdown, Munster's magnificent scramble
The Munster defence had to show great resilience in La Rochelle.
Murray Kinsella
8 Apr 2025
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Derby
Connacht's late rally comes up short as Munster hold on in Castlebar
Over 27,000 supporters packed into MacHale Park as the two sides shared eight tries.
29 Mar 2025
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Derby
Connacht's late rally comes up short as Munster hold on in Castlebar
The 42
29 Mar 2025
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Review
Tipp on the board as Cork and Galway retain perfect records
1 Mar 2025
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All time
forming a government
Simon Harris defends his party’s engagement with Michael Lowry in government talks
Updated 16 Dec 2024
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Reeling In The Years
'Did he burn the documents?': Doherty raises questions about Lowry and the Doncaster deal
23 Jan 2025
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Rugby
Saracens move to third, Glasgow win historic rugby game at Hampden Park
22 Dec 2024
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Two from two
Connacht earn brilliant bonus-point win away to Perpignan
15 Dec 2024
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Derby
Leinster hold off spirited Connacht rally to edge Aviva interpro
Leo Cullen’s side remain unbeaten this season.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
21 Dec 2024
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