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#Close Call

# close-call - Saturday 21 November, 2020

'I'm just so lucky I have all my teeth and both my eyes'
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

'I'm just so lucky I have all my teeth and both my eyes'

Nov 21st 2020, 7:30 AM 8,531 Views 0 Comments

Wicklow star Meadhbh Deeney has made a full recovery from a serious bicycle crash and is back leading the line for her county.

# close-call - Sunday 11 October, 2020

Boris Johnson phones Angela Merkel as Brexit deal deadline looms
# Close Call
# Close Call

Boris Johnson phones Angela Merkel as Brexit deal deadline looms

Oct 11th 2020, 7:54 PM 35,506 Views 34 Comments

Johnson spoke to the French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday.

# close-call - Tuesday 28 January, 2020

Farrell explains his decision to pick Conor Murray ahead of John Cooney
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Farrell explains his decision to pick Conor Murray ahead of John Cooney

Jan 28th 2020, 3:38 PM 33,901 Views 49 Comments

The Ireland boss feels the Munster scrum-half is in great form.

# close-call - Saturday 7 December, 2019

Defi Du Seuil comes good to see off Un De Sceaux at Sandown
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Defi Du Seuil comes good to see off Un De Sceaux at Sandown

Dec 7th 2019, 4:37 PM 3,152 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile in Aintree, Walk In The Mill claimed back-to-back victories in the Randox Health Becher Chase.

# close-call - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

McIlroy pips Koepka to win PGA Tour Player of the Year award
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

McIlroy pips Koepka to win PGA Tour Player of the Year award

Sep 11th 2019, 6:02 PM 9,045 Views 10 Comments

The winner was voted upon by PGA Tour members who played at least 15 official FedEx Cup events this season.

# close-call - Saturday 4 May, 2019

'It's knockout rugby, the only thing that matters is we won'
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

'It's knockout rugby, the only thing that matters is we won'

May 4th 2019, 6:03 PM 16,627 Views 92 Comments

Johann van Graan hailed his side’s fight and belief after they booked a Pro14 semi-final date against Leinster.

# close-call - Wednesday 3 April, 2019

Lewandowski saves Bayern from cup humiliation against second-tier side in nine-goal thriller
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Lewandowski saves Bayern from cup humiliation against second-tier side in nine-goal thriller

Apr 3rd 2019, 8:09 PM 7,512 Views 2 Comments

Niko Kovac’s side finished the game with 10 men and coughed up a two-goal lead in the second half.

# close-call - Sunday 24 February, 2019

Chosen Mate winner by a nose as Gordon Elliot claims victory in Naas
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Chosen Mate winner by a nose as Gordon Elliot claims victory in Naas

Feb 24th 2019, 6:31 PM 2,286 Views 0 Comments

It was also a promising afternoon for Balrath trainer Gavin Cromwell who celebrated two winners on Sunday.

# close-call - Saturday 17 November, 2018

Fiji-born Cokanasiga scores debut Test try as second-half surge sees England overcome Japan
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Fiji-born Cokanasiga scores debut Test try as second-half surge sees England overcome Japan

Nov 17th 2018, 5:29 PM 6,962 Views 6 Comments

England were 15-10 down at half-time and a shock looked to be on the cards.

# close-call - Tuesday 4 September, 2018

Morata considered leaving Chelsea after 'disaster' debut season and World Cup omission
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Morata considered leaving Chelsea after 'disaster' debut season and World Cup omission

Sep 4th 2018, 3:41 PM 3,754 Views 0 Comments

The striker admits he considered going back to Spain or Italy.

# close-call - Wednesday 1 August, 2018

Three shot dead after Zimbabwean army opens fire on protest
# Election
# Election

Three shot dead after Zimbabwean army opens fire on protest

Updated Aug 1st 2018, 7:45 PM 18,192 Views 0 Comments

Earlier official results showed that the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party won the most seats in parliament.

# close-call - Saturday 23 June, 2018

'I was rushed into a side-room and a doctor said, 'You're heading towards kidney failure''
# Long Road Back
From The42
# Long Road Back

'I was rushed into a side-room and a doctor said, 'You're heading towards kidney failure''

Jun 23rd 2018, 9:45 AM 30,616 Views 3 Comments

Sligo goalkeeper Noelle Gormley shares her story.

# close-call - Sunday 17 June, 2018

Relief as Ireland young guns edge brave Japan to avoid U20 World Cup relegation
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Relief as Ireland young guns edge brave Japan to avoid U20 World Cup relegation

Jun 17th 2018, 12:02 PM 16,866 Views 39 Comments

Just about.

# close-call - Tuesday 12 June, 2018

Analysis: The CJ Stander non-try that could have changed the first Test
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Analysis: The CJ Stander non-try that could have changed the first Test

Jun 12th 2018, 10:30 AM 41,273 Views 22 Comments

The Ireland number eight says he knew Rob Herring was in support but backed himself.

# close-call - Saturday 28 April, 2018

Ulster's Pro14 play-off hopes over after Thomond Park stalemate with Munster
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Ulster's Pro14 play-off hopes over after Thomond Park stalemate with Munster

Apr 28th 2018, 7:36 PM 34,684 Views 87 Comments

The northern province had a strong half-time lead but failed to score in the second 40.

# close-call - Saturday 21 April, 2018

Europa League trophy stolen and recovered hours later in Mexico, authorities say
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Europa League trophy stolen and recovered hours later in Mexico, authorities say

Apr 21st 2018, 11:14 AM 7,653 Views 7 Comments

The trophy had been on display at the football stadium in the city of Leon on Friday night.

# close-call - Friday 9 February, 2018

Ireland hang on against 14-man Italy to get Six Nations campaign up and running
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Ireland hang on against 14-man Italy to get Six Nations campaign up and running

Feb 9th 2018, 9:24 PM 39,930 Views 31 Comments

Noel McNamara’s side were fortunate to escape with the win having led 31-8 just before half-time.

# close-call - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

British doctor escapes Australian shark attack by 'punching it in the face'
# Close Call
# Close Call

British doctor escapes Australian shark attack by 'punching it in the face'

Nov 14th 2017, 8:11 AM 20,654 Views 24 Comments

25-year-old Charlie Fry was surfing in New South Wales when the attack happened.

# close-call - Wednesday 13 September, 2017

28 shots on goal with no reward - the day Mayo nearly came unstuck this summer
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

28 shots on goal with no reward - the day Mayo nearly came unstuck this summer

Sep 13th 2017, 6:00 AM 5,954 Views 0 Comments

Stephen Rochford reflects on Mayo surviving a massive scare in the qualifiers.

# close-call - Thursday 15 June, 2017

Man City's Jesus avoids surgery for eye socket fracture
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Man City's Jesus avoids surgery for eye socket fracture

Jun 15th 2017, 1:45 PM 2,396 Views 3 Comments

The 20-year-old’s recovery progress will be reassessed in two weeks.

# close-call - Saturday 10 June, 2017

Late Connolly goal puts Cork into Munster final as they survive Tipperary test
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Late Connolly goal puts Cork into Munster final as they survive Tipperary test

Jun 10th 2017, 6:44 PM 23,457 Views 24 Comments

Cork only scored a single point in the first-half but still triumphed.

# close-call - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

'I thought the worst at the time': Michael Murphy's recent knee injury scare with Glenswilly
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

'I thought the worst at the time': Michael Murphy's recent knee injury scare with Glenswilly

Jun 7th 2017, 5:52 PM 4,515 Views 0 Comments

Murphy says the injury he suffered in a league game with Glenswilly was “just a scare.”

# close-call - Saturday 27 May, 2017

Cork avoid shock Munster football defeat to Waterford as they claim one-point win
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Cork avoid shock Munster football defeat to Waterford as they claim one-point win

May 27th 2017, 8:42 PM 22,206 Views 34 Comments

The Fraher Field was the venue for tonight’s game.

# close-call - Tuesday 9 May, 2017

McKinley misses out as Conor O'Shea names Italy squad for June Tests
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

McKinley misses out as Conor O'Shea names Italy squad for June Tests

May 9th 2017, 3:16 PM 6,851 Views 11 Comments

The former Leinster man was part of the Italians’ wider training group ahead of the tour.

# close-call - Friday 5 May, 2017

This incredible javelin throw almost struck a cameraman at the Diamond League
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

This incredible javelin throw almost struck a cameraman at the Diamond League

May 5th 2017, 9:22 PM 12,491 Views 6 Comments

The cameraman doesn’t move an inch despite the javelin appearing to come straight for him.

# close-call - Tuesday 15 November, 2016

Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone
# Close Call
# Close Call

Two injured in Toronto plane's near-miss with suspected drone

Nov 15th 2016, 10:28 AM 14,330 Views 27 Comments

Two flight attendants on the passenger plane sustained minor injuries.

# close-call - Tuesday 9 August, 2016

Cork syndicate almost missed out on EuroMillions cash with deadline just hours away
# Close Shave
# Close Shave

Cork syndicate almost missed out on EuroMillions cash with deadline just hours away

Aug 9th 2016, 4:13 PM 24,740 Views 20 Comments

The syndicate leader waited 90 days to check the ticket.

# close-call - Saturday 21 May, 2016

Missed chances cost Wexford as Kildare win dogfight to book Leinster SFC semi-final slot
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Missed chances cost Wexford as Kildare win dogfight to book Leinster SFC semi-final slot

May 21st 2016, 6:58 PM 10,658 Views 3 Comments

Cian O’Neill’s first championship victory in charge of Kildare ended in a one-point victory.

# close-call - Wednesday 18 May, 2016

WATCH: Police officer saves man trapped beneath burning SUV
# Alaska
# Alaska

WATCH: Police officer saves man trapped beneath burning SUV

May 18th 2016, 5:21 PM 18,199 Views 16 Comments

The man’s arm was trapped beneath the passenger side of the vehicle.

# close-call - Wednesday 9 March, 2016

Captain Savage to the rescue as Jack O'Connor's 14-man Kerry squeeze past Tipp
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Captain Savage to the rescue as Jack O'Connor's 14-man Kerry squeeze past Tipp

Mar 9th 2016, 9:16 PM 12,554 Views 5 Comments

The Kingdom won a game in the EirGrid Munster U21 football championship for the first time in four years when they defeated holders Tipperary tonight.

# close-call - Thursday 24 December, 2015

New report outlines 'serious incident' at Dublin Airport with planes in near-miss
# Close Call
# Close Call

New report outlines 'serious incident' at Dublin Airport with planes in near-miss

Dec 24th 2015, 1:26 PM 24,037 Views 20 Comments

Two planes came within 800m of each other last March.

# close-call - Wednesday 16 December, 2015

Once-in-a-while syndicate scoop €150k after missing out on jackpot by one ball
# EuroMillions
# EuroMillions

Once-in-a-while syndicate scoop €150k after missing out on jackpot by one ball

Dec 16th 2015, 7:47 AM 15,578 Views 9 Comments

The group missed out on a €51 million Euromillions jackpot.

# close-call - Monday 28 September, 2015

RTÉ's Caitriona Perry almost got creamed by her own equipment on live TV
# Close Call
From The Daily Edge
# Close Call

RTÉ's Caitriona Perry almost got creamed by her own equipment on live TV

Sep 28th 2015, 9:27 PM 7,626 Views 1 Comment

Perry’s got nerves of STEEL.

# close-call - Monday 14 September, 2015

'If it happened in your bed asleep at night, there could be dire consequences'
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

'If it happened in your bed asleep at night, there could be dire consequences'

Sep 14th 2015, 10:40 AM 32,298 Views 8 Comments

A defibrillator helped to save Cathal Joyce’s life.

# close-call - Saturday 29 August, 2015

'West Ham were three hours away from appointing Rafa Benitez'
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

'West Ham were three hours away from appointing Rafa Benitez'

Aug 29th 2015, 1:09 PM 5,978 Views 9 Comments

The former Liverpool boss eventually opted to join Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti.

# close-call - Thursday 27 August, 2015

Herrera was nearly subbed last night before impressing in number 10 role, says LVG
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

Herrera was nearly subbed last night before impressing in number 10 role, says LVG

Aug 27th 2015, 4:30 PM 6,787 Views 13 Comments

After a bad start to the game, the Dutchman was pleased with his impact further up the pitch.

# close-call - Friday 31 July, 2015

With one day until the college grant deadline the SUSI website is back up and running
# Close Call
# Close Call

With one day until the college grant deadline the SUSI website is back up and running

Jul 31st 2015, 5:50 PM 12,870 Views 20 Comments

Head of communications with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Graham Doyle says that all applicants should now be able to access their website.

# close-call - Sunday 21 June, 2015

Lily Allen 'grateful to be alive' after gas explosion in Glastonbury caravan
# Close Call
# Close Call

Lily Allen 'grateful to be alive' after gas explosion in Glastonbury caravan

Jun 21st 2015, 3:37 PM 21,105 Views 14 Comments

She warned festival-goers to be careful with gas stoves.

# close-call - Friday 19 June, 2015

'Serious injury' avoided after pipe bomb is found in Leitrim
# Carrick-on-Shannon
# Carrick-on-Shannon

'Serious injury' avoided after pipe bomb is found in Leitrim

Jun 19th 2015, 2:44 PM 13,291 Views 15 Comments

It was found in a woodland area this morning.

# close-call - Wednesday 20 May, 2015

14 times everything inexplicably worked out just fine
# Will Be Grand
From The Daily Edge
# Will Be Grand

14 times everything inexplicably worked out just fine

May 20th 2015, 9:30 PM 10,934 Views 3 Comments

Just when it looks like it’s all over, it turns out OK.

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