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# Silence

This year
2023
Lynn Ruane: NDAs have been misused as a tool to enforce a culture of silence - this has to stop
The senator has a new bill to prevent the use of NDAs in instances of abuse and bullying in the workplace.
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Oct 20th 2023, 8:45 AM
Last year
2022
Ten Hag refuses to comment about match officials after frustrating Newcastle draw
Cristiano Ronaldo saw two goals ruled out in a goalless clash.
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Oct 16th 2022, 6:28 PM
Tyson Fury announces social media blackout
The self-styled Gypsy King has vowed to give Dillian Whyte ‘all the respect he deserves’.
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Feb 22nd 2022, 8:42 PM
Despite the huge crowds, just silence: Ashling Murphy's community pays its respects
The nation came together yesterday to mourn the death of the 23-year-old teacher.
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Jan 19th 2022, 12:05 AM
All time
Jose Mourinho's silence speaks volumes
The Portuguese boss turned up 30 minutes early for today’s press conference, which lasted just 259 seconds.
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Aug 24th 2018, 6:00 PM
Uefa confirm there will be a minute's silence before tonight's Europa League final
United’s players will also wear black armbands.
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May 24th 2017, 10:22 AM
Dáil to bring in 30-second moment of reflection after the daily prayer
The Dáil prayer will continue to be read in English and Irish.
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Mar 30th 2017, 10:17 AM
"I'm f***ed, there's no way out" - Kim Kardashian breaks silence on Paris robbery
The reality star has spoken for the first time regarding the ordeal which left her bound and gagged in her hotel room last October.
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Mar 13th 2017, 1:13 PM
People are divided over whether the Dáil should begin each day with a prayer
Minister Katherine Zappone says it should be replaced with a moment of silence.
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Jan 22nd 2017, 7:10 AM
Where's Hillary? Clinton criticised for not giving her concession speech yet
Clinton called Donald Trump this morning to concede the race – but she will not speak publicly until later today.
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Nov 9th 2016, 11:27 AM
John Delaney declines to comment on Rio tickets controversy in latest interview
The FAI CEO also paid tribute to the late Milo Corcoran.
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Aug 23rd 2016, 3:51 PM
'I've been groped, felt up, and harassed. Rape culture exists and we need men to step up'
It’s time for all men to get a little bit uncomfortable about the culture we all operate in, writes Mia Doering.
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Mar 20th 2016, 6:30 PM
This is how you can hide your presence on WhatsApp
So none of your friends (or strangers) know you’re online.
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Feb 3rd 2016, 12:00 PM
TDs and Senators fell silent today
TDs from all sides of the house stood in silence ahead of statements from the government and opposition on the attacks in the French capital last week.
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Nov 17th 2015, 3:33 PM
Here's where you can sign a book of condolence for the Paris victims
A book of condolence has also been opened online.
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Nov 16th 2015, 3:18 PM
A controversial Fianna Fáil candidate won't talk about her talks with Renua
Connie Gerety Quinn held talks with Renua about joining the party earlier this year, it is understood.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 1:33 PM
Raped by her boyfriend while she slept, Niamh Ní Dhomhnail has seen how victims are judged
‘We need to try and understand other people’s perspectives and create a space to speak instead of silencing those who need to.’
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Sep 9th 2015, 8:00 AM
Why has the Taoiseach said nothing about the Denis O'Brien controversy?
Mary Lou McDonald is the latest opposition politician to criticise Enda Kenny.
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Jun 2nd 2015, 11:50 AM
Microsoft's latest patent could remove one of the most annoying problems in cinema
A new patent for an ‘Inconspicuous Mode’, which would silence your phone anytime you enter a cinema, was recently granted to Microsoft.
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Jan 19th 2015, 11:28 AM
Opinion: Irrelevant Keane and Ferguson should find dignity in silence
The ex-United duo have been trading digs for a number of years now.
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Oct 24th 2014, 2:23 PM
Why has @EndaKennyTD not tweeted in over three years?
The Taoiseach has been silent on the Twitter machine since July 2011.
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Sep 22nd 2014, 7:00 AM
Think Airplane Mode is only useful when you're on a flight? Think again
There are a number of ways you can use the feature while your feet are on the ground.
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Aug 18th 2014, 10:15 AM
WATCH: Dáil falls silent to highlight plight of children in need of cochlear implants
Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’Brien asked that the Dáil observe the silence “to get some understanding of what those children have to endure”.
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Oct 17th 2013, 3:43 PM
11 reasons being in a lift is the most awkward thing ever
Being in a lift is just dreadful.
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May 16th 2013, 10:30 PM
Days after the Boston bombings, this man is competing in London Marathon
Keith Luxon is running in his 72nd long-distance event today.
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Apr 21st 2013, 10:48 AM
Extract: I’m in massive negative equity and I may lose my home, but I won’t lose hope
Single Irish mother, Jillian Godsil, who tried to sell her Georgian mansion on YouTube, has documented her personal slide into insolvency in a new book, Does my Debt look big in this? Here she writes about debt and never giving up.
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Apr 17th 2013, 7:00 PM
London Marathon runners asked to wear black ribbons
The race will go ahead as planned this Sunday after a period of silence to mark the tragic events at the Boston event yesterday.
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Apr 16th 2013, 6:38 PM
Curse of the O2 Irish Rugby advert
Every Ireland player featured in the mobile phone company’s advertisement met with adversity in the Six Nations.
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Mar 19th 2013, 7:00 AM
VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday
Which new movie release is worth the price of a cinema ticket this weekend? Decide for yourself with trailers of these three films, opening in cinemas tomorrow.
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Jul 26th 2012, 9:00 PM
Seanad "should reflect in silence before daily prayer"
A proposal on introducing 30 seconds of silence before the daily prayer was reached by compromise between Senators Ivana Bacik and Ronan Mullen.
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Feb 23rd 2012, 11:56 AM
What pressure? Cluxton breaks silence on his All-Ireland heroics
For the first time, Stephen Cluxton has spoken about the injury-time free which won the All-Ireland for Dublin.
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Nov 8th 2011, 11:21 AM
'Twinute Silence' planned for Norway victims this afternoon
A campaign, which started in Dublin, is asking people not to use social networking sites for a minute at 5pm today as a mark of respect for the Oslo and Utoya victims. Will you be observing the #twinutesilence?
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Jul 29th 2011, 3:52 PM