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#Close Call
# close-call - Monday 9 February, 2015
Watch the incredible moment skydivers were almost hit by a plane
Heart. In. Mouth.
# close-call - Tuesday 16 December, 2014
'Sickened by the threats': Will Senators reject water charges?
“If the Seanad wants to be taken seriously it must do the right thing and not be merely a rubber stamp for the Government’s brutal austerity policies.”
# close-call - Saturday 15 November, 2014
Scotland came agonisingly close to beating the All Blacks earlier
Scotland will have to wait for their first ever win against the All Blacks.
# close-call - Thursday 13 November, 2014
Luckiest pedestrian ever has unbelievable close call with colliding vehicles
You couldn’t have coordinated this.
# close-call - Thursday 6 November, 2014
Open Thread: What Irish team would you pick to face South Africa on Saturday
Joe Schmidt has fewer and fewer players to choose from, but there are still big calls to be made.
# close-call - Friday 24 October, 2014
Mechanic almost ruins classic Mustang, makes a brilliant save at the last minute
A lucky, lucky man.
# close-call - Saturday 18 October, 2014
5 talking points as All-Ireland finalists Castlebar defend Mayo crown against Ballintubber
Since 2009 Castlebar and Ballintuber will have made six county final appearances between them in the five years.
# close-call - Monday 22 September, 2014
# close-call - Thursday 4 September, 2014
Homeless man in Athlone escapes being tipped into bin truck
Staff at the waste management company had been instructed to check in every bin before emptying it and a worker spotted him asleep inside one.
# close-call - Monday 25 August, 2014
# close-call - Thursday 24 July, 2014
Turns out Earth survived near-miss from a solar storm back in 2012
Modern civilization could have been “knocked back to the 18th century.”
# close-call - Sunday 29 June, 2014
# close-call - Wednesday 26 March, 2014
14-man Antrim push Armagh all the way in Ulster U21 quarter-final
Stevie McDonnell’s side move on to play Donegal in the provincial semis next week.
Unbelievable footage shows construction worker's lucky rescue from raging fire
This is both amazing and nerve-racking.
# close-call - Saturday 22 March, 2014
Roscommon reach fifth U21 Connacht football final in a row
There was nearly late drama in Sligo but the 2012 champions held on.
# close-call - Tuesday 18 March, 2014
'Christ, here we go again': Rob Kearney on the nervous TMO wait in Paris
The Irish fullback was convinced Damien Chouly’s late score would be allowed.
# close-call - Saturday 8 March, 2014
Ireland's Neil Seery gains plaudits but loses points decision on UFC debut
The Dubliner took his highly ranked opponent the distance in London this evening.
# close-call - Saturday 15 February, 2014
Second half showing sees Tipperary beat Waterford in Allianz Hurling Division 1A
Waterford had dominated the opening period.
# close-call - Monday 3 February, 2014
Johne Murphy determined to keep Munster on top after missing Ireland's call
The winger was disappointed to miss out on the Irish squad for the Six Nations but is channelling his energies towards the Pro12.
# close-call - Saturday 28 December, 2013
19 shots off target but Dzeko makes one count as City pip Palace
Manuel Pellegrini’s side have climbed to the Premier League summit after a nervy home win.
# close-call - Saturday 23 November, 2013
Painful memories of blowing a 21-7 lead against the All Blacks
David Wallace recalls a harrowing defeat against New Zealand that marked Richie McCaw’s Test debut.
# close-call - Friday 22 November, 2013
If Sexton wasn't fit, Jackson would have started - Joe Schmidt
The Ireland coach admits that the Ulster out-half is unlucky to miss out, with versatility needed on the bench.
# close-call - Tuesday 5 November, 2013
Skydivers record terrifying collision between two planes
Two planes collided at 12,000 feet and incredibly, everyone survived.
# close-call - Saturday 19 October, 2013
'We got out of jail' admits O'Connor as Leinster survive late scare
Former Ulster player Pedrie Wannenburg looked to have clinched a late point when he touched down near the Leinster line.
# close-call - Sunday 6 October, 2013
Watch this terrifying American Le Mans Series crash
Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the high-speed incident.
# close-call - Monday 9 September, 2013
WATCH: Crazy compilation of close-calls with trucks
Will you MIND!
# close-call - Friday 30 August, 2013
Close call for minister and senator as large branch misses them by inches at Dáil
Minister of State Joe Costello, Fine Gael Senator Paul Coghlan and his brother Michael Coghlan were standing under the tree when a large branch fell.
# close-call - Wednesday 24 July, 2013
Diver has luckiest escape ever after whale almost eats him
We’re going to need a bigger… everything.
# close-call - Tuesday 23 July, 2013
Eight injured as plane lands nose-first in New York
The plane carrying 150 people collapsed on landing at La Guardia airport.
# close-call - Sunday 21 July, 2013
Relive the closest finish in Tour de France history
Just 8 seconds seperated Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon after 3285km of racing.
# close-call - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Ireland U20s' semi-final dreams dashed by mighty New Zealand
Mike Ruddock’s men staged a late fightback but went down fighting at the Junior World Championships.
# close-call - Friday 24 May, 2013
Did an Irishman just produce the greatest finish in the history of motor racing?
If it isn’t, we’d like to see better?
# close-call - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Enda Kenny 'egged' at UCD
The protesters missed though.
# close-call - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne stay top as they return to winning ways in Clontarf
A second-half comeback gave Mike Ruddock’s side the victory while Garryowen stayed in touch with a win over Shannon.
# close-call - Friday 28 September, 2012
PRO12 Report: Ulster obliterate Cardiff Blues with seven-try salvo
There were two tries apiece for Tommy Bowe and Nick Williams on an emotional night at Cardiff Arms Park.
# close-call - Monday 6 August, 2012
Annalise Murphy: I'll work so hard and hopefully be ready to win at Rio 2016
The Laser Radial competitor fought back the tears after she finished just outside of the Olympic medals.
# close-call - Sunday 1 July, 2012
'I was very nervous,' admits relieved Andy Murray
The Scot also revealed that his knee was “a little bit sore” following last night’s match.
# close-call - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Pride: England draw some comfort from South African tour
Stuart Lancaster’s side came close to winning in Johannesburg, but must settle for 14 apiece.
# close-call - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
WATCH: roof collapses over kids' ice-rink
The roof began to creak as a group of Slovakian children warmed up for hockey, and took little time to fall through.
# close-call - Friday 23 December, 2011
Video: Terrifying footage of jackknifing truck on Russian road
These Russian drivers had a very lucky escape…
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KAMALA HARRIS HAS been chosen as the running mate of Joe Biden, the former US Vice President who is facing Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
Harris’ addition to the ticket has refocused attention on the November election. Trump is looking for another four-year term, alongside his VP Mike Pence.
Biden is generally outperforming the president in opinion polls but, as the last election showed, polls don’t always get it right.
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This cricket commentary booth was almost destroyed by a rogue projectile
Mitchell Johnson’s six nearly blew out this commentary box window.
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