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THE recent death of Michael (Mick) Doyle, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co Laois united the communities of Abbeyleix and his native Graiguecullen, Carlow in mourning a…

Middleweight Anthony Smith talks about his clash with Elvis Mutapcic at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Las Vegas.

Middleweight Anthony Smith talks about his CFFC 46 title challenge against Tim Williams on Saturday, Feb. 28.

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been hawkish, warning of no let-up in restrictions in the interim period and guarding against any relaxation of attitudes. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has adopted the dove approach, seeking to offer hope of lockdown lifting and not being as definite. Along with the hawks and the doves, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been a dead duck, not going either way and taking flak. The failure of internal communications has resulted in a set of high-profile incidents where mini...

They were simpler times.  Paul Dean was the Ireland out-half for the opening two games of the Five Nations in 1986 but injury against Wales meant coach Mick Doyle needed a replacement.  Two players, the uncapped Ralph Keyes, 24, and Tony Ward, holder of 17 caps, then 32, were in the mix. And it was a stand-out performance for Cork Con prior to the trip to Twickenham, a 25-20 loss, that earned Keyes his first cap.  "Everyone played with their clubs and you graduated to the inter-pro�...

); ‘What in the name of Jaysus were we doing going into a warzone to play rugby?’ Noel Mannion is best remembered for his iconic try against Wales in 1989 – but his fondest memories come from crossing the border to play in Ulster. By Garry Doyle Saturday 6 Feb 2021, 10:09 AM Feb 6th 2021, 10:09 AM 47,920 Views 23 Comments THE OBVIOUS THI...