# Coming Home

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# Coming Home

John Muldoon to join Connacht coaching team next season

The former Connacht player will join Pete Wilkins’ coaching team with responsibility for the lineout and maul.

7.6k

Mar 28th 2023, 11:21 AM

Last year

2022

# Coming Home

‘England could go all the way’ – Gary Lineker optimistic ahead of World Cup

The former England striker believes Gareth Southgate’s team can be a contender for glory in Qatar.

6.1k

Nov 11th 2022, 6:12 PM

# Coming Home

Luis Suarez set for return to boyhood club

The former Liverpool star has reached ‘a preliminary agreement’ to join Nacional.

10.0k

Jul 26th 2022, 11:33 PM

# Coming Home

Tyson Fury to face Dillian Whyte at Wembley in WBC heavyweight title defence

It will be Fury’s first fight in the UK for nearly four years.

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Feb 25th 2022, 5:50 PM

All time

# Coming Home

Stephen O'Donnell confirmed as new Dundalk boss

It’s official.

4.1k

Dec 11th 2021, 12:59 PM

# Coming Home

World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe abandoned, positive outcome for Ireland amidst disappointment

In a statement released this morning, Cricket Ireland say the squad will return home ‘as soon as practicable’.

3.5k

Nov 27th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Coming Home

Man United reach deal with Juventus to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

‘Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester,’ said United in an official statement.

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Aug 27th 2021, 4:58 PM

# Transfer Window

Ireland internationals Keeva Keenan and Claire Walsh on the move

Keenan joins Shelbourne after leaving Celtic, while Walsh is swapping Peamount United for Glasgow City.

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Jul 5th 2021, 11:01 AM

# Homecoming

Munster confirm that Zebo is returning to his native province this summer

The 31-year-old Ireland international has been in France for the last three seasons.

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Apr 14th 2021, 1:36 PM

# wild geese

DFA helped over 8,000 Irish citizens come home from 126 countries during pandemic

Simon Coveney said the pandemic “left no corner of the globe untouched”.

19.6k

Nov 12th 2020, 5:36 PM

# Coming Home

Irish troops in Lebanon to return home at the end of next month after Covid-19 delay

Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.

13.1k

May 22nd 2020, 11:22 AM

# Coming Home

'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru

Breandán from Co Cork said that it was a “surreal” experience having a Peruvian escort to the airport to catch the flight home.

104k

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Mar 30th 2020, 7:48 PM

# the voyage

Irish people cutting short trips abroad over coronavirus uncertainty

Washington DC Dulles airport was noticeably quiet on Saturday as President Trump’s countries came into effect.

42.9k

Mar 15th 2020, 3:30 PM

# Coming Home

New 'Returning to Ireland' resource to help Irish expats on their journey home

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was a key component of its commitment under Ireland’s Diaspora Policy

20.3k

Aug 22nd 2019, 6:20 AM

# Coming Home

Rooney set to join Derby County as player-coach in January

The DC United forward will see out the rest of the MLS season before joining up with the Championship side.

3.8k

Aug 6th 2019, 2:25 PM

Terry will manage Chelsea before Lampard does, says Blues legend

Dennis Wise is ‘sure’ the former team-mates both want to become club manager and thinks Terry might get there first.

8.6k

May 25th 2019, 10:06 AM

# roma reign

'I’m delighted to be coming back home': Claudio Ranieri takes over at Roma

The former Fulham and Leicester City boss has been appointed by the Serie A side following Eusebio Di Francesco’s departure.

7.0k

Mar 8th 2019, 4:51 PM

# Coming Home

United to step up chase of England star Maguire: reports

The England defender would cost around £65m.

10.4k

Jul 28th 2018, 12:48 PM

# FISH UP A TREE

'England got found out' - Merson questions Euro 2020 credentials after 'missed opportunity'

The former Three Lions international doubts that Gareth Southgate’s side can challenge at the next major tournament as they remain behind rivals.

11.8k

Jul 17th 2018, 5:30 PM

# Coming Home

'We really believed we could go another stage' - Southgate disappointed after World Cup exit

The England boss is proud of his side’s run to the semi-final, but admitted he was frustrated to see their tournament ended before the final.

4.7k

Jul 12th 2018, 8:59 AM

# Back once again

Limerick native Lynch swaps the States for the Showgrounds as he re-joins Sligo

The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed a deal until the end of the current season.

8.1k

Jul 10th 2018, 5:24 PM

# England expects

'I’ve painted far too many sheep, barn doors and Ford Fiestas to stand in judgement over anyone else’s delusional optimism'

Eoin Butler on Slabhead, Southgate and Coming Home memes.

28.7k

Jul 10th 2018, 3:53 PM

# Coming Home

Government offers advice to returning emigrants on how to get a home and access work

The report showed that, in 2016, around 26,000 emigrants returned home.

14.8k

Mar 8th 2018, 8:52 AM

# safe pair of hands

Galway United capture signature of young Irish goalkeeper from Huddersfield Town

Tadhg Ryan has made the move back to home soil in search of first-team football.

6.6k

Jan 12th 2018, 9:54 PM

# Coming Home

'We'll be home for Christmas': Ava Barry granted medicinal cannabis licence

Her family has been campaigning for her to be allowed access CBD oil.

17.7k

Nov 28th 2017, 6:58 PM

# Coming Home

Ibrahim Halawa: 'Finally the day where I can see the sky without bars'

The 21-year-old spent more than four years in jail.

32.9k

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Oct 20th 2017, 4:43 PM

# Homeward Bound

'The nightmare is over': Ibrahim Halawa has been released from prison in Egypt

The 21-year-old spent more than four years in jail.

58.3k

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Oct 20th 2017, 7:35 AM

# Coming Home

Munster announce signing of Tadhg Beirne on two-year deal

The second row is leaving Scarlets at the end of this season.

11.1k

Oct 3rd 2017, 12:31 PM

# Done Deal

Irish lock Beirne turns down 'very good' contract offer from Scarlets to return home

The 25-year-old will join Munster from next season.

16.4k

Oct 2nd 2017, 3:35 PM

# Coming Home

Wayne Rooney arrives at Everton ahead of medical

The 31-year-old England captain fell out of favour at Old Trafford last season and will return to his boyhood club.

12.7k

Jul 8th 2017, 10:39 PM

# Coming Home

Connacht son Johnny O'Connor returns to join club's backroom team

The former Ireland player has previously worked with Galway United and Arsenal.

6.1k

Jun 25th 2017, 12:29 PM

# Coming Home

Boost for Kildare football as Brophy ends Aussie Rules career to return to Ireland

Brophy moved to West Coast Eagles in October 2014.

7.1k

Apr 25th 2017, 12:52 PM

# Coming Home

Connacht set to bring Coulson back to Ireland after three years with Grenoble

The 22-year-old loosehead prop is set for a move to the western province this summer.

16.0k

Mar 6th 2017, 10:22 PM

# Coming Home

Irish abroad: What are returning emigrants' greatest concerns?

Members of GAA clubs worldwide were asked to detail their worries.

16.5k

Aug 23rd 2016, 5:31 PM

# fierce shook

This Irish lad's surprise homecoming for his mammy's birthday is going global

Brian Byrne has been living in Tel Aviv, and surprised his whole family.

6.8k

May 19th 2016, 9:06 AM

# Coming Home

Returning emigrants are filling jobs in a buoyant Irish engineering sector

Employment-wise, it’s the best performing sector for professionals right now.

27.7k

Apr 13th 2016, 6:02 AM

# Coming Home

David Drumm is to return to Ireland to face charges relating to Anglo

The former banker has waived his right to battle his extradition from the US.

24.9k

Feb 11th 2016, 9:56 PM

# Coming Home

Britain to return 1916 banner seized as war trophy from Countess Markievicz's home

The Na Fianna Éireann banner has been in a collection at the British Imperial War Museum since 1936.

30.2k

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Jan 14th 2016, 7:47 PM

# Coming Home

Connacht have signed Irish-born USA out-half AJ MacGinty

MacGinty has just returned from playing at the World Cup.

11.6k

Oct 19th 2015, 3:35 PM

# Coming Home

Bodies of Berkeley tragedy victims to be flown home

The families of four of the victims attended a vigil for them last night and a funeral for two of the students will take place later today.

26.6k

Jun 20th 2015, 8:07 AM