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Uefa express 'serious concerns' over Fifa's plans to stage biennial World Cups
European football’s governing body cited a potential “dilution” of the event, as well as effects on player welfare and the women’s game.
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Sep 22nd 2021, 7:08 PM
'This is the most toxic situation he has ever walked into' - Shearer warned Bruce against Newcastle job
The Magpies have handed a three-year contract to the ex-Sunderland boss.
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Jul 18th 2019, 9:30 AM
Man City under Uefa investigation for alleged Financial Fair Play violations
A ban from Uefa competitions, including the Champions League, is a potential punishment if City are found guilty of FFP breaches.
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Mar 7th 2019, 7:02 PM
O'Neill: 'The Republic of Ireland have done just about everything to sell the country to him'
Declan Rice has won three senior caps for Ireland but England are keen on the West Ham youngster.
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Aug 27th 2018, 1:50 PM
Threat of relegation hangs over Dublin and Offaly ahead of Leinster hurling campaign
It’s likely the losers of their championship meeting will be competing in the second tier next season.
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May 7th 2018, 10:48 AM
'I asked for an autograph and he said no. I've never forgotten it': McIlroy reveals Keane snub
The golfer was asked about the young fan he gave his ball to at the British Masters last week.
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Oct 5th 2017, 12:05 AM
Gardaí hunt for white van driver who ploughed through Galway level crossing
Irish Rail released a video of the incident.
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Sep 13th 2017, 10:50 PM
BBC reveal all-time Premier League XI and there's no Roy Keane or Denis Irwin
Patrick Vieira and Paul Scholes also miss out.
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Aug 24th 2017, 11:51 PM
'It took six officers to restrain him': Psychoactive legal highs are creeping into Irish prisons
There are fears that these drugs
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May 14th 2017, 6:45 AM
Graeme Souness must have lost one hell of a bet on the golf course this morning
They wouldn’t make him do this in TV3.
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Jul 9th 2016, 2:15 PM
Study claims that boxing poses greater risks of serious injury than MMA
That’s according to extensive research from the University of Alberta over a 10-year period.
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Nov 6th 2015, 5:00 PM
This Sinn Féin senator went slightly off-message today
In contrast to party colleagues, Kathryn Reilly didn’t rule out the possibility of Sinn Féin entering coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil.
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Aug 17th 2015, 7:00 PM
'I'm not entirely ignorant': Gerry Adams had another run-in with the Ceann Comhairle earlier
“I wish you wouldn’t interrupt my flow.”
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Jun 24th 2015, 10:00 PM
Michael Noonan warns banks: Cut your interest rates or else...
“Happy customers make for profitable banks,” the finance minister said today.
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May 22nd 2015, 12:25 PM
The definitive ranking of George Hamilton's best pieces of commentary
What other way is there to celebrate St. George’s Day?
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Apr 23rd 2015, 11:14 AM
Bookies predict that AP McCoy could cost them £50m(!) in his last-ever Grand National
Saturday could be a bloodbath for the bookies.
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Apr 8th 2015, 1:22 PM
'I remember getting that Every Little Hurts leaflet and not using it'
Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin talks to TheJournal.ie about THAT leaflet, the same-sex marriage referendum and abortion.
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Feb 28th 2015, 9:40 AM
A lot of Fine Gael TDs were 'very nervous' before Christmas. So, how are they now?
Brian Hayes has been speaking to TheJournal.ie about his party’s election prospects.
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Jan 31st 2015, 7:30 AM
Vincible after all! All of the goals as Cisse double ends Chelsea's unbeaten start
Newcastle beat the league leaders 2-1 at St James’s Park.
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Dec 6th 2014, 2:15 PM
How safe is Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader?
The latest poll puts Kenny as the most unpopular of the four main party leaders. So is his position safe?
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Dec 4th 2014, 2:30 PM
Joan and Enda want to cut your taxes.. but they're not agreed on how to do it
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have been talking tax in recent days.
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Dec 4th 2014, 7:45 AM
How to cause a fight between Irish people
Don’t bring these topics up unless you’re TOTALLY prepared for a fight.
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Sep 7th 2013, 6:00 PM
1923 docs reveal Britain's fears over James Larkin's return to Ireland
Newly released documents from foundation of State show that Britain felt that “agitator” Larkin’s return would be “undesirable”.
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Dec 16th 2012, 8:30 AM
It's Saturday, so here are our favourite George Hamilton quotes
Featuring “if that’s not offside, I’m a Chinaman” and several other gems.
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Nov 24th 2012, 12:00 PM
Spanish borrowing costs nearly triple in short-term auction
Spain issued some 3-month and 6-month bills this morning – but saw its rates rocket following its bailout request.
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Jun 26th 2012, 10:52 AM
VIDEO: Watch out Ireland! Spain return to top form in Korea friendly
Fernando Torres was on the scoresheet, as Vicente Del Bosque’s side won comfortably.
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May 30th 2012, 10:08 PM
Caption time: what's George Hamilton saying to his new friend in Basle?
The legendary RTE commentator met this character ahead of tonight’s Champions League action in Switzerland.
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Feb 22nd 2012, 1:28 PM