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#Close encounter
# close-encounter - Sunday 24 June, 2018
Liverpool star on target but Senegal left frustrated
Sadio Mane could not inspire his side to victory against Japan.
# close-encounter - Saturday 15 October, 2016
"I believe that there are other species": John Halligan was asked about aliens on the Late Late
The Waterford TD, known for his outspoken views, spoke to Ryan Tubridy last night.
# close-encounter - Monday 28 March, 2016
Commercial pilot flies closer to erupting volcano to give passengers a better look
The Pavlof Volcano in Alaska spontaneously erupted without warning early this morning Irish time.
# close-encounter - Saturday 26 March, 2016
Connacht weather the late storm to claim dramatic victory over Leinster
Pat Lam’s side go clear at the top of the Pro12 table after tonight’s result at the Sportsground.
# close-encounter - Thursday 4 February, 2016
Byrnes inspires Limerick IT to narrow Fitzgibbon Cup victory over UCD
Davy Fitzgerald’s men earned a one-point win in Group A.
# close-encounter - Wednesday 9 September, 2015
Fishing boat off Donegal coast nearly hit by submarine
The incident happened about 14 miles off Tory Island.
# close-encounter - Saturday 27 June, 2015
Armagh eventually show their dominance to get by Wicklow, Wexford prevail
The Model County proved too good for Down.
# close-encounter - Sunday 1 February, 2015
Head, heart & the million little doubts that creep in between - The42's Super Bowl preview
This is one of the tougher Super Bowls in recent memory to call.
# close-encounter - Monday 20 October, 2014
A huge comet that's as solid as a pile of talcum powder just buzzed by Mars
The comet, known as Siding Spring, whizzed past Mars yesterday. Three NASA spacecraft had to take shelter behind the Red Planet as the close encounter took place.
# close-encounter - Saturday 23 August, 2014
Wexford and Cork set for replay after nail-biting semi-final
Katriona Mackey’s first half goal looked to have booked Cork a final berth.
# close-encounter - Thursday 21 August, 2014
# close-encounter - Sunday 10 August, 2014
'There were savage questions asked of us today' - Brian Cody
The Kilkenny boss was pleased with his side’s work-rate against Limerick.
# close-encounter - Saturday 2 August, 2014
Donegal through to the All-Ireland MFC semi-finals with win over Roscommon
The Ulster champions had to overcome a very defensive Rossies side.
# close-encounter - Sunday 22 June, 2014
Third quarter blitz sees Donegal past Antrim in Ulster SFC semi-final
Jim McGuinness’ overcame some wayward first half shooting to run out comfortable winners.
# close-encounter - Sunday 16 February, 2014
Clare edge Kilkenny in Ennis thriller
The All-Ireland champions had a point to spare over the Cats.
# close-encounter - Sunday 25 August, 2013
Mayo make it back-to-back All-Ireland final appearances with win over Tyrone
The Connacht champions overcame a nervous start to secure a final berth.
# close-encounter - Monday 22 July, 2013
WATCH: Huge basking shark swims with kayaker in Donegal
The world’s second largest fish, a little too close for comfort.
# close-encounter - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Le Clos encounter: School-dodging pupil earns a dance date with Gold Medallist swimmer
It took a lot of glitter, cardboard and sticky-back paper but Melanie Olhaus’ poster charmed the returning South African hero.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Poll Results:
I'm not bothered (3670)
I think I'll hold off a while (3426)
I am (1352)
I can't wait (1306)
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