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# Ireland

Yesterday
23rd March 2023
# new faces
Ireland U20 Grand Slam winners added to Leinster and Munster Champions Cup squads
Hugh Cooney, Fintan Gunne, Gus McCarthy and Danny Sheahan are all now involved.
# fair deal scheme
Changes allowing nursing home residents to keep rent could see older people 'forced to move out'
‘It is not unknown for Sage Advocacy to have to support a client who has found that the locks on their home have been changed while they were in hospital or in a nursing home for a temporary period.’
# depth chart
Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options
The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.
# rugby incident
'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology
The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.
This week
19th March 2023 - 24th March 2023
# lock
James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland
Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.
# minimum unit pricing
Minimum unit pricing led to 13% fall in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
Scotland still allows alcohol to be sold for cheaper than Ireland’s minimum unit price policy.
# Contract
Ireland lock Henderson has big decision to make after offer from Japan
The 31-year-old also has a contract extension offer to stay at home.
# reflections
Best moment? Ireland's star? World Cup hopes? Our writers review 2023 Six Nations
The curtain came down on the tournament on Saturday night.
# Treatment Table
Sexton set for scan on groin injury picked up in Six Nations game
The out-half limped off towards the end of Saturday’s game.
# Update
Bangladesh-Ireland ODI washed out after record innings
Mushfiqur Rahim’s century was the fastest ODI ton by a Bangladeshi batsman.
# COYBIG
What do you think of the new Ireland soccer jersey?
It will be worn for the first time in Wednesday’s friendly against Latvia.
# War Crimes
Ireland to offer Garda assistance to prosecutors probing Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The funding totals €3 million and there is also an offer of forensic science and garda investigators.
# Grand Slam
Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
# Grand Slammers
A spectacular Paddy's weekend shows Irish rugby is in rude health
Ireland celebrated two Grand Slams in the space of 24 hours.
# Grand Ambitions
Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
# Leader
'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'
Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.
# Analysis
Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries
Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.
# oscars business
How Oscars week was used to help boost Irish 'screen tourism'
Meetings took place between studios like Marvel and Lucasfilm and Minister Catherine Martin and Tourism Ireland.
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# World Cup
Andy Farrell: 'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential'
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# Test Yourself
QUIZ: How much do you know about these places linked to Saint Patrick?
Have you been to any of the five places named Kilpatrick?
# World Cup
'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential' - Farrell
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# jvdf
'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'
World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.
# On the brink
Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days
Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.
# Best of Friends
'When I'm not playing against them, I watch Ireland with a smile on my face'
England hooker Jamie George will go up against some close friends in Dublin.
# Grand Slam Chasers
Ireland unveil starting team to face England in Sunday's U20 decider
Richie Murphy’s team are in action in Musgrave Park.
# Goat
'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'
The Ireland captain will play his last Six Nations game tomorrow in Dublin.
# Family
'Garry is fine' - Ringrose still playing big role with Ireland after his injury
Ireland also had the players’ families in for today’s captain’s run in Dublin.
# mindset
Farrell asks Ireland to invoke spirit of Croker as he says 'desperation is an illness'
The Ireland head coach wants his team to attack tomorrow’s game with clear heads.
# Milestone
'He's goal-kicking this weekend' - Van der Flier set to hit 50 mark
The Ireland flanker made his debut against England back in 2016.
# The old enemy
The pessimism about England's chances in Dublin is stark
Steve Borthwick’s men have arrived in Dublin ahead of St Patrick’s weekend.
# Changes
Arundell set for first start and Farrell returns as England name team to face Ireland
Arundell has replaced Max Malins on the left wing.
# Family
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.
# Six Nations
Three changes to Ireland team for Grand Slam decider against England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Talking Points
Baird unleashed, Gibson-Park's vision, Henshaw's experience at 13
Andy Farrell will be hugely relieved to be able to start Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris.
# Team news
Doris and Sheehan start as Ireland make three changes for England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Fighting Talk
Ellis Genge promises England will 'come out swinging' against Ireland
Genge says England are focused on improving their ‘abysmal’ performance against France.
# Analysis
'I don’t think we over-rely on going through 10 now' - Sexton on Ireland's attack
Andy Farrell’s team is more unpredictable because Sexton isn’t the only playmaker.
THE MORNING LEAD
Undersea cables like those off Irish coast could have beefed up security under new EU naval plan
A report by
Niall O'Connor
The strategy document, titled “An enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy for evolving maritime threats, was released last week.
The strategy document, titled "An enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy for evolving maritime threats, was released last week.
Sources have said that the strategy could benefit Ireland in funding and other support.
The Government has repeatedly stated that Ireland is not joining any military alliances.