# Irish Abroad

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# Landmark decision

Tourism Ireland pauses long-running 'Global Greening', citing the energy crisis

The campaign was also put on pause last year in the weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine.

17.8k

Mar 14th 2023, 11:05 PM

Last year

2022

# Irish Abroad

'Limerick and Newport are similar places, working-class people'

Former Munster out-half JJ Hanrahan has settled happily into life with the Dragons.

11.0k

Dec 6th 2022, 10:33 AM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Ireland U19s back row Hickey gets first start for the Ospreys

The 21-year-old back row will play against the Bulls in the URC tomorrow.

5.8k

Nov 25th 2022, 11:11 AM

# weekend wrap

Denise O'Sullivan's mixed emotions, Irish history-makers and a deepened injury crisis

A run-down of Vera Pauw’s overseas players from the last weekend of action before next week’s all-important World Cup play-off.

2.2k

Oct 3rd 2022, 12:20 PM

# Irish Abroad

Cronin, Ryan, Byrne, O'Brien - Irish players set for big Premiership season

The English top flight returns this weekend with a big crop of Irishmen involved.

30.4k

Updated

Sep 7th 2022, 8:02 PM

# Irish Abroad

'It has gone in the blink of an eye. English is nearly my second language'

Toulon forwards coach James Coughlan is heading into his ninth season in French rugby.

57.2k

Sep 3rd 2022, 8:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

O'Gara, Dillane, Arnold - Irish interest aplenty as the Top 14 gets underway

ROG and Donnacha Ryan are aiming for more success with La Rochelle.

20.1k

Aug 30th 2022, 12:03 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish players set for key roles as France's second tier kicks off tomorrow

The likes of Darren Sweetnam, Eoghan Masterson, and Dave O’Callaghan play in the Pro D2.

14.9k

Aug 24th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Irish Abroad

La Rochelle officially confirm the signing of Ireland international Ultan Dillane

The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Ronan O’Gara’s side.

14.0k

Jul 1st 2022, 4:50 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish centre Peter Robb to join Ealing Trailfinders

The 27-year-old moves to the English Championship club after seven years with Connacht.

12.1k

Jun 29th 2022, 1:02 PM

# Irish Abroad

'The lads have been slagging me saying I've got more clubs than Tiger Woods!'

Ex-Ireland U20 hooker Sean McNulty is part of the Seattle squad aiming for MLR glory today.

27.1k

Jun 25th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Irish Abroad

Ireland-capped Niyi Adeolokun to leave Bristol at the end of the season

Kilkenny man Martin Mulhall is joining Pat Lam’s squad this summer.

13.8k

May 17th 2022, 10:44 AM

# Irish Abroad

Irish influence strong as La Rochelle and Racing bid for place against Leinster

Ronan O’Gara, Mike Prendergast, and Donnacha Ryan are all coaching in France.

19.3k

May 15th 2022, 9:25 AM

# Irish Abroad

'It was a massive opportunity but I knew it was a life-changer. I've no regrets'

22-year-old Cork man Eoghan Barrett has been making excellent progress with Pau in France.

47.2k

Apr 18th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

Stephanie Meadow moves up the leaderboard, Padraig Harrington slips back

There was disappointment for Leona Maguire and Padraig Harrington who both slipped down the leaderboard.

5.4k

Apr 3rd 2022, 9:45 AM

# Flying the flag

Irish disappointment as Chelsea and City reach FA Cup semi-finals, Barrett brilliant in Germany

Super sub Amber Barrett scored two and assisted one as FC Koln all but secured their place in the Frauen-Bundesliga for another year.

4.2k

Mar 20th 2022, 6:38 PM

# Irish Abroad

Noel Reid signs for London Irish on short-term deal

The 31-year old has been signed as injury cover for out-half Rory Jennings.

16.9k

Feb 24th 2022, 5:30 PM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Munster man Flannery handed permanent contract at Harlequins

The former Ireland hooker joined the Premiership club in 2020.

21.7k

Feb 16th 2022, 9:47 AM

# Irish Abroad

Michael Obafemi header guides Swansea to victory but Wes Hoolahan's FA Cup dream dies

Irish international striker’s 16th-minute header was enough to claim all three points – but Wes Hoolahan’s Cambridge United lost to Luton Town.

5.7k

Feb 5th 2022, 7:49 PM

# Irish Abroad

Debuts for Jamie McGrath, Jeff Hendrick and Crystal Palace's 19-year-old Irish whizz-kid

Tayo Adaramola made his first appearance for the Eagles in their FA Cup win over Hartlepool.

17.1k

Feb 5th 2022, 5:42 PM

# Irish Abroad

'It’s nowhere near as PC as normal jobs. You get to run around and hit people'

Conor Carey’s career has taken him from Ulster to Connacht and on to Northampton Saints.

24.2k

Jan 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

Michael Bradley sacked as head coach of Italian club Zebre

The former Ireland international joined the club in 2017.

13.8k

Jan 4th 2022, 3:35 PM

All time

# ROG

O'Gara's La Rochelle jump up to fourth in the Top 14 heading into 2022

Forwards coach Donnacha Ryan will have been happy with their 25-3 win over Lyon last night.

11.3k

Dec 28th 2021, 9:33 AM

# Irish Abroad

'The days of the heavy, slow neanderthal are gone. The game is too fast'

Brendan Whelan was part of the Wallabies’ tour of Europe last month.

13.7k

Dec 8th 2021, 8:00 PM

# covid cert

Irish passport holders vaccinated outside the EU can now apply for an EU Covid Certificate

Adults who hold an Irish passport and are vaccinated with one of the four EMA approved vaccines can apply.

23.8k

Nov 18th 2021, 5:54 PM

# Irish Eye

Moloney's Reading see off Irish-heavy Birmingham, Jarrett on target in the Championship

Meanwhile in Scotland, Niamh Farrelly scored again for Glasgow City.

1.9k

Nov 7th 2021, 4:26 PM

# Irish Abroad

'I was certainly quite a rare item in Japan at 6ft 5ins with red hair'

Irishman Mark Egan had great success as a rugby player in Japan and now works for the JRFU.

36.9k

Nov 6th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

'I missed being on the grass, the day-to-day coaching, and the challenge'

Noel McNamara is thriving in his new role with the Sharks after joining from Leinster.

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Updated

Oct 26th 2021, 8:03 PM

# Irish Abroad

'You can't just say 'Leinster are the best, let's copy Leinster''

Hugh Hogan will face his native province as defence coach of the Scarlets this weekend.

10.7k

Oct 14th 2021, 8:30 PM

# Irish Abroad

The Mallow man working with Benetton via a stint in Westside Barbell

Jim Molony spent time in Munster and Connacht’s S&C programmes before heading abroad.

7.1k

Oct 13th 2021, 8:08 PM

# Irish Abroad

'My hope is that the door would be open in Connacht at some stage'

Nigel Carolan has taken on a new challenge as attack coach for the Glasgow Warriors.

14.7k

Oct 12th 2021, 2:53 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish coaches abroad add another layer of interest for new URC season

Nigel Carolan, Hugh Hogan, and Noel McNamara moved abroad over the summer.

19.0k

Updated

Sep 30th 2021, 9:36 AM

# Irish Abroad

'It has been nice to live and breathe rugby to the extent I can'

Edel McMahon has pushed her game forward with Wasps over in England.

3.9k

Sep 22nd 2021, 7:30 AM

# Irish Abroad

Irish quartet help the LA Giltinis to Major League Rugby title

Luke Carty, Sean McNulty, Sean O’Brien, and Harry McNulty all featured this season.

15.3k

Aug 2nd 2021, 10:25 AM

# Irish Abroad

Leinster assistant Hugh Hogan joins Scarlets as defence coach

Hogan is the latest young Irish coach to head abroad.

7.3k

Jul 22nd 2021, 4:11 PM

# Buccaneer

'If you told me a year ago I'd be playing against Ireland, I'd have said you were lying'

23-year-old Athlone man Luke Carty made his debut for the US last weekend.

22.6k

Jul 8th 2021, 7:30 PM

# Irish Abroad

James Cronin set to join Biarritz in the Top 14 after leaving Munster

The 30-year-old Ireland international is set for a move to France.

12.6k

Jun 26th 2021, 2:14 PM

# Irish Abroad

Leinster academy boss McNamara set for move to South Africa's Sharks

The former Ireland U20s head coach will be part of the United Rugby Championship next season.

18.1k

Jun 23rd 2021, 11:45 AM

# Irish Abroad

Exeter confirm the signing of centre Sean O'Brien from Connacht

The 23-year-old had impressed for the western province in recent times.

23.2k

Jun 3rd 2021, 10:04 AM

# Irish Abroad

'It's as close as you'll get in the US to the Munster or Leinster set-up'

Mark O’Keeffe is in excellent form for Rugby ATL in Major League Rugby.

36.8k

May 29th 2021, 10:00 AM