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Ireland's Andy Farrell has claimed he is looking at the bigger picture, despite the team feeling sorry for themselves after their narrow win over Australia on Saturday. The Wallabies and Ireland played out a tense contest in which Ireland won 22-19, edging them out in the final moments. Australia ended the first half 13-5 up, but tries from Caelan Doris and a late effort from … [Read more...] about Andy Farrell looking at ‘bigger picture’ after win over Australia

Monaghan legend Conor McManus has confirmed that if things go his way in terms of rehab, then there could be a scenario where he lines out for Monaghan in the upcoming season. McManus is 38, and his retirement from inter-county football is something that cannot be ruled out after 17 seasons. However, McManus has spoken on Off The Ball's Football Pod this week and revealed that … [Read more...] about Conor McManus is open to featuring for Monaghan in 2025

Irish Olympic hero Daniel Wiffen has revealed what life is like now that he is an Olympic gold medallist. Wiffen, regarded as one of the brightest swimming talents Ireland has ever produced, lived up to his hype last summer at the Paris Olympics. He claimed the gold medal in the men’s 800-meter freestyle and the bronze medal in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle events. He also … [Read more...] about Wiffen explains how life has changed after Olympic success

THE Co. Mayo farmer Padraig Nally, who came to prominence 20 years ago when he shot an intruder at his farm, has died. The 81-year-old shot John 'Frog' Ward at his farm near the village of Cross in October 2004. He was initially jailed for six years for the manslaughter of Mr Ward, who sustained fatal injuries when he was confronted on the property in October 2004. Mr Nally … [Read more...] about Death of farmer who made national news after shooting dead an intruder on his farm

Belfast court jails 89-year-old in sexual abuse cases after long PSNI investigation PAUL DUNLEAVY, a Christian Brother and former school principal, was sentenced in Belfast last week to 10 years imprisonment, after being found guilty of 36 non-recent sexual abuse offences relating to nine victims. The sentence will begin in May 2026 at the conclusion of his current sentence for … [Read more...] about Christian Brother sentenced to further 10 years