# the second coming

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Do you remember the first time? Mick McCarthy's big night, Roy's rage and a bizarre search for new players

In March 1996, the Republic of Ireland kickstarted a new era with a friendly against Russia at Lansdowne Road.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 11:30 AM

Back in charge! Horan returns as Mayo appoint new senior football manager

The county board have confirmed their former manager is at the helm again.

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Oct 4th 2018, 8:54 PM

Reborn Sturridge an extra weapon in Liverpool's armoury

After a frustrating few years, the good times are certainly back for Sturridge as Liverpool get set to face Napoli.

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Oct 2nd 2018, 1:30 PM

Leinster confident that Sean O'Brien will see game-time this weekend

‘We are very, very hopeful he is going to be involved this weekend. He knows he needs more minutes under his legs, more game-time.’

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Apr 10th 2018, 6:08 AM

Joyce thanks Yeats for his 'helping hand' in letters just bought by the State

Arts Minister Heather Humphreys said that an extra €500,000 had been allocated to acquire the letters.

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Feb 16th 2017, 5:24 PM

Former Clare football mastermind to return as Dublin's ladies senior team manager

Mick Bohan is set to return for a second spell in charge – and will be ratified as Gregory McGonigle’s successor in January.

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Dec 5th 2016, 3:25 PM

Mourinho 'expects a correct pass', not fireworks on Pogba debut

“Can Paul score the same number of goals as Ronaldo and Messi? Not even 25%.”

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Aug 19th 2016, 12:05 AM

Some genius has made very appropriate changes to Robbie Brady's Wikipedia page

“He has single handedly kept the French bars open for the next week”

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Jun 23rd 2016, 7:54 AM

Er... Jesus and Mary Magdelene were on This Morning today

Two Australians, who genuinely believe they are Jesus and Mary, had a chat to Eamonn and Ruth.

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Jul 15th 2013, 4:06 PM