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Here is a brief history of Ireland in 25 Dáil insults: 1. “I will not reply to any damned Englishman in this Dáil.” ( Arthur ...

The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in Tyneside. Having lost their first ever home league match ...

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In the Tucker Kelly Trophy semi-finals, Killarney Celtic B battled past Mastergeeha C with a 2-1 extra-time victory. Mark ...

Jack and Tyler Fletcher aim to put their name alongside Neville and Keane by playing in FA Youth Cup final together.

By Deniese O’Flaherty FERMANAGH booked their place in the Lidl NFL Division 4 final and also secured promotion to Division 3 ...