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'There is noise from the outside, people saying Shels are bottlers, all of this nonsense'
Anna Patten hoping all works out as Ireland aim for 'massive target' in Euro 2025
Plan to disband RSA will be brought forward before election
Minister of State James Lawless says the Road Safety Authority needs to be split in two.
Proposals on the RSA could go to cabinet as early as next week.
Fianna Fáil is likely to go into the election seeking a dedicated transport police force.
Lawless wants legislation to allow cameras to catch people using their phones at the wheel.
'It’s hard for people outside to register' - Nathan Collins on football's realities
After stepping up as Republic of Ireland captain, the 23-year-old was so close to another faultless performance against Manchester United.
Released by a Championship club at 30, 2 years later he was starring in the Premier League
'If I had a good game, it was the greatest thing ever. If I had a bad game, I was a terrible footballer'
Stephanie Zambra reflects on her trailblazing career as she retires from football.
'The lads are trying their best -- some I would think are maybe not good enough'
'No one had given us a chance, if we're being real' - Athlone Town's dual star captain
'It means everything' - Ipswich Town midfielder Taylor targets Ireland debut
Jack Grealish welcomes Lee Carsley’s trust with England after Euro 2024 snub
'Are we going to keep killing one another until there's no one left?'
Roni Keidar, who survived the 7 October attack a year ago, says Jewish people “should understand the Palestinians more than anyone else in the world”.
'People just see those big moments... it's not all sunshine and rainbows'
The part-time team one game away from a historic cup final appearance
'A lot of these players, at most, are getting expenses'
'Running is part of who I am' - Finding enjoyment in athletics again after resenting it
The Irishman bidding for a historic double in America
Galway's long-serving leaders, their young talent, and a huge game in the title race
Law allowing nightclubs to open later expected to go to Cabinet in October, Taoiseach says
Harris said he is satisfied that the legislation has gotten the balance right about public health and road safety concerns.
'I literally just cried. I curled up into a ball - I couldn’t really process it'
Peadar Tóibín: 'Aontú is gaining popularity by holding the Government's feet to the fire'
Two months ago, he was without a club. Now, he's challenging for a league and cup double
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.
'No regrets': Former US official Josh Paul discusses his resignation over arms sales to Israel
Paralympian Britney Arendse always lifting the bar after 'fourth chance in life'
First baby born through state-funded IVF scheme with eligibility criteria expansion on the cards
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says over 1,000 couples have been referred through the publicly funded scheme in the last year.
'I want to keep showing that even a brain injury doesn't stop you'
Family, perspective and visibility: Paralympic cyclist Richael Timothy is gearing up for her second Games.
The Irishman who faced Novak Djokovic against all the odds
Conor Niland chats to The 42 about his new book ‘The Racket’.
'Don’t have the drive at the moment to put it on' - Paul Conroy not looking back in anger
'She’s my rock' - Man City graduate living for the moment in the League of Ireland
Mary Robinson says we must 'learn lessons' from Irish mass emigration amid anti-migrant protests
In an interview with The Journal, the former President of Ireland also said the US and other Western countries need to do more to end the conflict in Gaza.
'Someone might think I was living the dream, but it was absolute hell trying to hide everything'
The fall and rise of an Olympic prodigy reared in Ireland's Fittest Family
'You mightn't like what I tell you, but I’ll tell you what I think' - Kieran McGeeney unleashed
The Armagh manager’s life has always had the iron rod of truth running through it.
'Your tone is extremely rude': Mary Lou McDonald in heated radio interview about asylum policy
How a couple of days out on the lash started Armagh's long road back
New Fine Gael senator wants harsher punishments for drivers who park in disabled parking spaces
In a wide-ranging interview, Bradley talks about tackling disability issues, getting into politics and fertility post-cancer.
'The time for quitting was so long ago. I have not come this far just to come this far'
Biden admits he ran as 'transitional candidate' in 2020, but says he has 'more to do'
Regina Doherty: 'I worded it clumsily the first time. But authoritarian cycle lanes have divided towns'
'Jimmy was fantastic, he made people feel a part of it' - Cork managers past and present