#Green shoots
# green-shoots - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Brilliant Ireland youngsters qualify as top seeds for Euros with 100% win record
Colin O’Brien’s side completed an outstanding campaign this afternoon with a 1-0 victory in Poland.
# green-shoots - Sunday 12 November, 2017
The Irishman who was 'better than George Best' and other little-known stories
Author and journalist Michael Walker chats to The42 about some of the game’s pioneers.
# green-shoots - Friday 15 September, 2017
'Anyone who says they're not planning for an election is lying' - Eamon Ryan on the Green Party's revival
The party kick off their September think-in in Blanchardstown today.
# green-shoots - Saturday 10 June, 2017
As it happened: US Eagles v Ireland, summer tour
We’re going minute-by-minute as Joe Schmidt’s young squad meet the USA in New Jersey.
# green-shoots - Saturday 21 January, 2017
Ryan Manning's star continues to rise with his first goal for QPR
The Galway man has been in impressive form for the Championship club.
# green-shoots - Monday 3 October, 2016
Connacht announce 4 contract extensions plus the addition of a Ukrainian-born prop
The likes of Peter Robb and James Connolly have committed to Pat Lam’s side until 2018.
# green-shoots - Friday 30 September, 2016
Three home-based players called up as Ireland U21s aim to end qualifying on a high
Dundalk and Cork City have had fixtures rescheduled as a result.
Journeys with TheJournal.ie: Waterford project for underprivileged teens proves Blooming brilliant
The first winner of 100 free Irish Rail trips is a group of talented teens whose sensory garden design is headed for the capital.
# green-shoots - Saturday 4 June, 2016
Is your garden summer ready? Here are some top tips from Bloom's designers
The designers at the 10th annual Bloom festival have some advice for budding gardeners.
# green-shoots - Monday 21 March, 2016
Euro 2016 hopeful Jack Byrne: 'I feel like I can affect the game at every level'
The SC Cambuur midfielder will be invited to train with the Irish senior squad ahead of the friendlies with Switzerland and Slovakia.
# green-shoots - Sunday 28 February, 2016
Green Party back as Eamon Ryan joins his deputy in Dáil
“I think we are the first party to lose all its seats… and to come back.”
'The Greens are back in town': One and possibly two seats for revitalised party
The Green Party has secured at least one seat in south Dublin.
# green-shoots - Friday 26 February, 2016
Spring is on the way - after a freezing cold weekend
Tomorrow will be frosty, then dry and bright with highs of six or seven degrees.
# green-shoots - Friday 12 February, 2016
Eamon Ryan: It'd be bloody difficult to lead the Greens if we don't win any seats
The Green Party has launched its manifesto in Dublin this morning.
# green-shoots - Saturday 16 January, 2016
Eamon Ryan lashes RTÉ and says Ireland needs the Greens like never before
The Green Party leader has been rallying members in Dublin today.
# green-shoots - Saturday 2 January, 2016
10 Irish footballers to watch out for in 2016
Which Irish players will be making the breakthrough in 2016?
# green-shoots - Monday 30 March, 2015
No money but plenty of ideas: 7 things that happened at the Green Party conference
The Greens gathered in Kilkenny over the weekend. Here’s what happened.
# green-shoots - Tuesday 10 February, 2015
Watch Eamon Ryan explain why the Greens would do a deal with anyone (including Sinn Féin)
Eamon Ryan spoke about his party’s ambitions ahead of the next general election.
# green-shoots - Monday 9 February, 2015
Watch this video of Eamon Ryan getting REALLY angry about Alan Kelly
The Green Party leader had few kinds words for the Environment Minister when he came into us this week…
# green-shoots - Tuesday 27 January, 2015
What do farmers want?
To be like Scotland, for starters.
# green-shoots - Saturday 10 January, 2015
Here’s where Eamon Ryan is going to run in the general election
The party leader is looking to return to the Dáil.
# green-shoots - Sunday 7 December, 2014
Magic of the FA Cup rubbing off on Dubliner Craig Mahon as he hopes to catch the eye
The Irish youth international scored Chester’s winning goal in the first round and today has the chance to do it against Barnsley.
# green-shoots - Tuesday 3 June, 2014
SME groups welcome EU report but warn they are still in 'survival mode'
The EU Commission report found that lending to SMEs still remains weak.
# green-shoots - Monday 26 May, 2014
Dublin: Checking of bundles under way as Ryan says he’s not looking for full recount
Ryan finished in a tight fourth place in the three-seater Euro constituency. Indpendent MEP Nessa Childers has also arrived at the RDS this afternoon.
# green-shoots - Saturday 24 May, 2014
Green shoots: First Green Party councillor elected in Dublin
Patrick Costello topped the poll in Rathgar- Rathmines
# green-shoots - Sunday 1 December, 2013
Damien Kiberd: Reasons to be cheerful? Maybe - but cautious too
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic? Doing the hokey cokey or pleading poverty at the back door of the Bundesbank?
# green-shoots - Friday 22 November, 2013
Nick Leeson: Positive talk sounds hollow in the corridors of power
Talking up the state of the economy got us into this mess in the first place – but things are not looking up for the average man and woman.
# green-shoots - Wednesday 4 September, 2013
Provincial Potential – The young Irish guns getting ready to light up the Rabo
With the new Rabo season just days away, Shane O’Leary takes a closer look at some native talents that could break through this year.
# green-shoots - Wednesday 14 August, 2013
Noel King's U21s off to winning start to Euro campaign against Faroes
The Boys in Green won 4-1 in Toftir.
# green-shoots - Thursday 8 August, 2013
Schmidt success with Ireland depends on provinces, says Horgan
And the way Joe Schmidt is going about his job, he agrees.
# green-shoots - Sunday 4 August, 2013
Rory McIlroy shoots under par for first time in 2 months
The Holywood native is tied for 17th at the WGC Bridgestone. Tiger Woods leads the tournament by seven strokes.
# green-shoots - Monday 11 March, 2013
Ireland camp: Injury situation is GUBU, but Sexton 'a safe bet' for Rome
The Ireland camp are counting the available bodies at Carton House.
# green-shoots - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands
Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.
# green-shoots - Tuesday 25 September, 2012
Tri Talk: Aaron O'Brien sprints clear to capture junior race in London
In your weekly triathlon round-up, the Irish Junior squad excel in London and more than 200 people brave the waters at Blacksod, Co Mayo.
# green-shoots - Monday 21 May, 2012
Zebo one of three uncapped players in Ireland squad
Declan Kidney named most of his squad to tour New Zealand today, but there are still four spaces to be filled.
# green-shoots - Thursday 1 September, 2011
Ryan and Cragg march on in Daegu
Deirdre Ryan has qualified for the final of the women’s high jump at the world championships while Alistair Cragg is through to the 5,000m decider.
# green-shoots - Thursday 25 August, 2011
Irish ready to go for crucial qualifiers, says St Ledger
Leicester defender says he ‘hasn’t seen enough’ of James McCarthy to form an opinion on him.
# green-shoots - Friday 12 August, 2011
Watch: Irish stars look forward to French test
Declan Kidney’s men travel to Bordeaux for a Rugby World cup warm-up clash with Les Bleus.
# green-shoots - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
Trap names squad for Croatia friendly
Ireland manager has selected a 26-man panel for the visit of Croatia to Lansdowne Rd. Then it’s a couple of crunch Euro 2012 showdowns.
# green-shoots - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
In pictures: Ireland U19s book semi-final spot
Bring on Spain, says delighted boss Paul Doolin. Here’s how they got there.