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# slideshow - Friday 18 May, 2012

From The Score Say Cheese This post contains images

Slideshow: Here are our 30 favourite Heineken Cup final build-up pics

Fri, 8:34 PM 8,654 Views 3 Comments

There’s quite a big game happening at the weekend, if you haven’t noticed already.

# slideshow - Thursday 17 May, 2012

From The Score Preparation This post contains images

Slideshow: the best pics from Ireland’s first pre-Euros training session

17/05/12 4,313 Views 6 Comments

A number of the Ireland Euro 2012 squad turned out for the first time in Malahide today.

# slideshow - Friday 27 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Gerbil Friday This post contains images

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of gerbils from around the world

27/04/12 3,738 Views 13 Comments

Because it’s Friday and we like Fridays…

# slideshow - Saturday 7 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Easter This post contains images

9 of the weirdest, scariest Easter bunnies we’ve seen

07/04/12 8,049 Views 1 Comment

Thought Easter bunnies were harmless and cute? Prepare for the worst with our creepy slideshow.

# slideshow - Friday 6 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Animal Antics

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of foxes from around the world

06/04/12 5,058 Views 25 Comments

They’re cunning, they’re wily, and they’re pretty cute.

# slideshow - Tuesday 20 March, 2012

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Good morning! Here’s some beautiful images to start your day

20/03/12 4,931 Views 7 Comments

Photographer Marc O’Sullivan captured these gorgeous photographs of deer in Phoenix Park over the Bank Holiday weekend.

# slideshow - Sunday 11 March, 2012

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8 of the world’s most spectacular bridges

11/03/12 9,569 Views 17 Comments

Yes, they get us from one location to another with ease, but there is more to bridges than that. They can be spectacular works of architecture – and art.

# slideshow - Friday 9 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Hedgehog Friday This post contains images

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of hedgehogs from around the world

09/03/12 4,429 Views 6 Comments

Because they’re spiky… and cute.

# slideshow - Thursday 8 March, 2012

Exploration This post contains images

A star is born and 11 other images of the day from NASA

08/03/12 3,993 Views 1 Comment

Here’s 12 incredible images from the astronauts at America’s space agency.

# slideshow - Tuesday 28 February, 2012

Referendum

Twitter slideshow: TDs react to the referendum announcement

28/02/12 4,925 Views 29 Comments

“New shoes needed”…

# slideshow - Friday 24 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sloth Friday This post contains images

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of sloths from around the world

24/02/12 5,269 Views 14 Comments

No, it’s not the deadly sin…

# slideshow - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Synchronised

In pictures: divers at the Olympic Park Aquatics Centre

21/02/12 3,798 Views 2 Comments

When sport turns into art.

# slideshow - Thursday 9 February, 2012

X Case

In pictures: The 20th anniversary of X Case protests

09/02/12 3,581 Views 59 Comments

In February 1992 the case of a 14-year-old rape victim who wanted an abortion sparked off waves of demonstrations around the country. These photos from the time give an idea of just how divisive and emotive the case became.

# slideshow - Friday 3 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Chimp Friday This post contains images

It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of chimpanzees from around the world

03/02/12 2,645 Views 11 Comments

Fridays were made for chimpanzees, they just were…

# slideshow - Sunday 29 January, 2012

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In pictures: Unlock NAMA occupation of building in Dublin city centre

29/01/12 5,040 Views 23 Comments

The campaign yesterday took over a building in Dublin’s city centre which they said was owned by NAMA. Here’s the best photographs from what happened.

# slideshow - Friday 27 January, 2012

Tiger Friday

It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of tiger cubs from around the world

27/01/12 1,945 Views 7 Comments

But ‘Baby Tigers’ sounds cuter…

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In pictures: the luxurious airplane sitting in Dublin Airport right now

27/01/12 9,963 Views 47 Comments

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is in Dublin until this afternoon. The public can’t access the plane – but we have some pics.

# slideshow - Saturday 14 January, 2012

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Slideshow: The ten most watched sporting events of 2011…

14/01/12 1,118 Views 3 Comments

No surprises about first place, with the Dubs and Kerry attracting more than one million viewers.

# slideshow - Friday 6 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Work Can Wait This post contains images

It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of red pandas from around the world

06/01/12 3,031 Views 10 Comments

Honestly, we have no other reason except that it’s Friday.

# slideshow - Thursday 5 January, 2012

Fire This post contains images

In pictures: Extensive fire damage at Dublin church

05/01/12 5,254 Views 18 Comments

Photographs today show the full extent of the damage to St Catherine’s Church on Dublin’s Meath Street, which was devastated by a deliberately-started fire on Monday.

# slideshow - Tuesday 6 December, 2011

Budget 2012

In pictures: Day 2 of Budget 2012

06/12/11 1,082 Views 2 Comments

How the day has unfolded in pictures…

# slideshow - Friday 2 December, 2011

From The Daily Edge Work Can Wait

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of orangutans from around the world

02/12/11 2,334 Views 5 Comments

The weekend’s on its way – but the timing isn’t important: there’s always time to enjoy some primate party antics.

# slideshow - Monday 28 November, 2011

Egypt This post contains images

Egypt goes to the polls – amid turmoil on the streets

28/11/11 438 Views No Comments

The parliamentary elections are significant as it is the first time Egyptians have voted since the overthrow of former president Hosni Mubarak in February.

# slideshow - Monday 21 November, 2011

Protest This post contains images

Sinn Féin bailout protest clashes with gardaí

21/11/11 7,254 Views 119 Comments

One garda suffered minor injuries in the protest against the bailout in Dublin city centre this afternoon.

# slideshow - Thursday 17 November, 2011

From The Score Gaffes This post contains images

This Charming Man: The comedy stylings of Joseph S. Blatter

17/11/11 712 Views 2 Comments

Sepp Blatter’s comments on racism are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the FIFA president and a serious case of foot in mouth disease…

# slideshow - Thursday 27 October, 2011

From The Score Dire Starts This post contains images

Well that hasn’t gone so well: The summer signings that haven’t sparked

27/10/11 1,472 Views 8 Comments

We love a good list, but these 11 players won’t. If there was a team of Fantasy Flops, this would be it…

# slideshow - Monday 3 October, 2011

From The Score Hey Ladies... This post contains images

In pictures: Irish players hit the pool for recovery session

03/10/11 2,821 Views 4 Comments

No sooner had they checked in at their new hotel and the players were pulling the togs out of the suitcases.

# slideshow - Tuesday 9 August, 2011

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In photos: Fire crews work through the night as rioting spreads from London

09/08/11 1,315 Views 5 Comments

Hundreds of people have been arrested as rioting and looting spread to Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol.

# slideshow - Friday 5 August, 2011

North Korea

In photos: Inside North Korea, the world’s most secretive country

05/08/11 3,828 Views 35 Comments

AP’s chief Asian photographer David Guttenfelder spent a month being accompanied around North Korea. Here is his work.

# slideshow - Monday 25 July, 2011

From The Score Good Times

The best images from this year’s Tour de France

25/07/11 258 Views No Comments

The riders themselves aren’t going to be in a rush to relive their experiences anytime soon, but we’ve put together a slideshow retrospective of this year’s Tour.

# slideshow - Friday 22 July, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Friday

22/07/11 2,018 Views 1 Comment

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

Oslo

How news of the Oslo bombing unfolded on Twitter

22/07/11 777 Views 5 Comments

News of the bombings in Oslo unfolded in real time on Twitter this afternoon, with people expressing their shock and sadness at the news.

# slideshow - Thursday 19 May, 2011

Royal Visit This post contains images

In pictures: The third day of the Queen’s historic visit

19/05/11 1,999 Views No Comments

After the momentous events of yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II gets to indulge her passion for horseracing and attends a celebration hosted by the British Ambassador in Dublin tonight.

# slideshow - Tuesday 19 April, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Tuesday

19/04/11 2,259 Views 7 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# slideshow - Wednesday 16 March, 2011

From The Score Tribute This post contains images

In pictures: Ken McGrath’s hurling career

16/03/11 596 Views 2 Comments

Ken McGrath announced his retirement today due to injury. We bring you some of the best photos from a career that lasted well over a decade at the top of the game.

# slideshow - Saturday 26 February, 2011

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Slideshow: the most memorable images of the 2011 General Election count

26/02/11 2,116 Views No Comments

Some of the day’s winners and losers in photos…

# slideshow - Monday 27 December, 2010

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

27/12/10 1,086 Views 2 Comments

Nine things you really need to know this morning: woman still questioned over Christmas death; water restrictions to continue; storm strikes east coast of US; and the top scientific breakthroughs of 2010.

# slideshow - Tuesday 21 December, 2010

Solstice

In pictures: The Winter Solstice (Slideshow)

21/12/10 1,524 Views No Comments

Pink moons suspended over snowy landscapes – what’s not to like?

# slideshow - Monday 29 November, 2010

Snovember This post contains images

‘Snovember: Ireland’s big freeze, as seen by you

29/11/10 1,557 Views 1 Comment

TheJournal.ie readers have battled through snow, ice and mountains of debt to bring you these images of an icebound Ireland. Boil the kettle, take a breather, and enjoy.

# slideshow - Thursday 7 October, 2010

Work Can Wait This post contains images

A new dawn, a new day

07/10/10 843 Views 6 Comments

Daybreak, October 7, 2010: it was a stunner.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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