# idol

Last year

2022

Louise O'Neill: 'Be an influencer? I couldn't think of a job I'd dislike more'

In her sixth novel, the West Cork writer brings us the story of wellness guru and influencer Samantha Miller, whose perfectly curated life is shattered by a friend’s allegation.

40.7k

May 15th 2022, 7:00 PM

All time

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19-year-old US Open champion gets dream Rory McIlroy meeting

Yuka Saso modeled her swing after that of four-time major winner.

5.1k

Jun 16th 2021, 1:56 PM

# sorely missed

'As I came off the pitch, I had the phone call to say he had died'

Ireland defender Cyrus Christie pays tribute to boxer uncle Errol, who played a big part in his life.

11.9k

Oct 4th 2017, 6:03 PM

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Barcelona's new €30.5m signing influenced to join by Brazilian legend

Arriving from Benfica, the defender says that former Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho was a hero of his as a youngster.

18.0k

Jul 26th 2017, 5:23 PM

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The story of Robbie Keane and the Italian legend who inspired him to wear number 10

“He was one of the greatest of all-time, apart from when Paul McGrath had him in his pocket in 1994.”

4.8k

May 2nd 2017, 2:38 PM

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Roma mascot blown away with emotion after shaking Totti's hand

Whoever came up with that saying about meeting your heroes got it all wrong.

5.1k

Feb 4th 2015, 6:26 PM

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Kevin Walker on the Swedish top-flight, a part-time pop career and memories of Carlow

The 25 year-old midfielder won the Swedish version of American Idol last December.

3.1k

Dec 26th 2014, 10:46 AM

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Fan with 'Messi 10' tattoo on his back meets the man himself

Now that’s what you call dedication. Or stupidity.

6.9k

Jul 22nd 2014, 7:45 AM

# nice guy

Young girl with autism makes huge Tom Hanks scrapbook... and finally shows it to him

Tom Hanks might be the best guy ever.

4.7k

Oct 24th 2013, 8:30 AM