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# humblebrag

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'6.6% unemployment - that's my performance': Mary Mitchell O'Connor hits back at critics

The Jobs Minister has come under fire with signs of discontent among her staff.

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Mar 23rd 2017, 9:30 AM

Here's nine things you may do that make people instantly dislike you

And being too nice is one of them…

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Nov 1st 2015, 5:00 PM

Brian O'Driscoll wants off 'The Good Wall', will Andy Lee oblige?

Number one, number 13. Whatever.

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Apr 15th 2015, 12:10 PM

10 infuriating tips for achieving the perfect humblebrag

It’s a craft.

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Oct 5th 2014, 8:15 PM

'To tell you the truth this is really quite unbelievable' -- Delighted Messi surprised by honour

It’s getting boring at this stage.

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Jan 8th 2013, 7:08 AM