# the end

This year

2023

# the end

Thomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea during 'three to five-minute' meeting

Thomas Tuchel was dismissed in September by the club’s new owners.

6.4k

Mar 31st 2023, 6:07 PM

All time

# the end

NPHET's Covid-19 briefings set to end for good as team moves to 'surveillance mode'

The team has lead the response to the pandemic in Ireland since early 2020.

Health officials are due to revert to their original duties later this month, writes Cónal Thomas.

Members of NPHET have not held a public briefing since 24 August.

22.8k

Oct 1st 2021, 12:01 AM

# the end

The key questions as Conor McGregor announces yet another retirement

We explore the issues surrounding McGregor’s latest decision to quit.

11.7k

Jun 7th 2020, 3:30 PM

# the end

Darron Gibson released by League Two side Salford

He is one of a raft of players leaving the club following the decision to end the season.

17.2k

May 17th 2020, 3:34 PM

# stepping down

Castle's tumultuous tenure ends as Rugby Australia CEO resigns

The decision comes soon after 11 former Wallabies captains called for change.

7.8k

Apr 23rd 2020, 1:00 PM

# heartbroken

Schmidt: 'I'm a little bit broken... you carry your scars more than your successes'

The Ireland head coach’s six-year tenure came to an end with a crushing defeat to the All Blacks.

35.0k

Oct 19th 2019, 4:00 PM

# the end

John Delaney leaves the FAI in a worse state than he found it 14 years ago

The former CEO had some achievements in his time with the FAI, but they were outweighed by his failures.

34.9k

Sep 30th 2019, 4:52 PM

# the end

After an incredible career, Netherlands great Sneijder retires from professional football

Wesley Sneijder has struck a business deal with Utrecht, having called time on his playing career.

9.3k

Aug 12th 2019, 6:48 PM

# Bowing out

Emotional Rory Best: 'It's so strange being here after so many years'

The Ulster and Ireland captain struggled to contain his emotions at a press conference to announce his retirement this afternoon.

10.7k

Apr 18th 2019, 5:38 PM

# Final Chapter

Ireland captain Rory Best to retire from rugby after the World Cup

The 36-year-old will hope to go out in style in Japan later this year.

27.2k

Apr 18th 2019, 9:50 AM

# Final Chapter

Ireland captain Best 'fairly certain' he will retire after this year's World Cup

The 36-year-old will play his final home Six Nations game tomorrow against France.

18.6k

Mar 9th 2019, 2:15 PM

# the end

'Seeing this guy lift the trophy is the thing that gives me most satisfaction'

Leinster’s captain lasted only 18 minutes but retires with the province on top of Europe.

11.9k

May 26th 2018, 9:43 PM

# teary-eyed

American star Lindsey Vonn bids emotional farewell to Olympic downhill career with bronze

‘I gave it all and to come away with a medal is a dream come true.’

6.7k

Feb 21st 2018, 7:51 AM

# mission accomplished

Tears and cheers as Apollo House occupiers claim a 'sad victory'

There were tears and cheers in equal measure this morning following today’s leaving Apollo House.

25.6k

119

Jan 12th 2017, 5:58 PM

# End of the road

'For some lads it’s a foregone conclusion. For guys like me, it’s not'

Eoin Reddan reflects on his 15-year professional career.

12.3k

Jun 28th 2016, 7:00 AM

# the end

Roy Hodgson resigns as England manager following shock defeat to Iceland

Hodgson won’t be seeking to renew a contract which was due to expire at the end of the tournament.

11.9k

Jun 27th 2016, 10:33 PM

# the end

Ireland and Leinster's Eoin Reddan confirms retirement from rugby

The 35-year-old is hanging his boots up after the tour of South Africa.

22.1k

Jun 23rd 2016, 12:48 PM

# the end

Dublin's Screen Cinema is set to close

It will close on 29 February.

26.4k

Feb 19th 2016, 11:22 AM

# do it for paulie

Ireland look for Toner and Henderson to thrive after losing legend O'Connell

There is no doubt Ireland are now a weaker team, but they have strong options in the second row.

11.1k

Oct 13th 2015, 11:59 AM

# Bookworm

This little baby bursts into tears every single time a storybook ends

“The end.” *tears*

3.4k

Sep 1st 2015, 8:17 AM

# the end

Pics: Paulie waved an emotional farewell to Thomond Park this afternoon

O’Connell said that he might have played at Thomond Park for the last time.

10.1k

May 23rd 2015, 6:21 PM

# the end

SPOILER ALERT: This is the infamous TV appearance that led to Charlie Haughey's downfall

If you’re not entirely familiar with the manner of Haughey’s real-life political downfall, perhaps don’t watch this just yet.

67.9k

Jan 18th 2015, 8:30 PM

# the end

Irish impressionist brilliantly summarises the Love/Hate finale in two minutes

Nice use of bald cap, too.

5.2k

Nov 12th 2014, 2:24 PM

# the end

Film lovers, you've one less place to go to find classic movies

Dublin’s Laser DVD is closing down.

17.4k

Oct 29th 2014, 3:05 PM

# the end

Connacht confirm Craig Clarke retirement after repeated concussions

The 30-year-old hadn’t played since January, when he sustained his 10th concussion in 22 months.

4.6k

Jun 3rd 2014, 3:52 PM

# down and out

Roger Federer watches his era sadly slip away

After 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearances, Federer has now missed two in a row.

3.2k

Sep 3rd 2013, 8:45 AM

# the end

Highs and lows: 11 games that defined Declan Kidney’s Ireland

From the heady days of 2009 to this year’s turgid campaign, Kidney’s term in charge of Ireland has been a rollercoaster ride.

15.0k

Apr 2nd 2013, 6:00 PM

# the end

Endgame: movies finished after an actor's death

Some films have been finished in the most challenging and unhappy of circumstances…

11.6k

Oct 27th 2012, 1:00 PM

# Game Over

Euro 2012: Ireland's Odyssey is at an end

Sheer effort brought us to the edge of something special, but change is needed to take us over the the line.

4.0k

Jun 18th 2012, 11:09 PM

# the end

Drawing a line: No action from FA over Old Trafford fracas

Phil Dowd has reported no further disciplinary measures are necessary despite angry exchanges between Manchester United and Liverpool on Saturday.

384

Feb 13th 2012, 2:05 PM

# Yes Man?

Is Alessio Rastani actually one of The Yes Men? [Update: They say he's not]

‘Culture jamming’ group The Yes Men say independent trader Alessio Rastani isn’t a member – and that they think he’s genuine.

55.3k

Sep 27th 2011, 3:09 PM

# Debt Crisis

WATCH: BBC newsreader stunned as trader predicts wipe-out of savings

Independent trader Alessio Rastani says he and his colleagues look forward to downward markets. The BBC is stunned.

6.6k

Sep 27th 2011, 9:21 AM