# Paul Ryan

All time

A central pillar of Dublin hurling calls time on inter-county career after 11 years

‘The dream was to win an All-Ireland but unfortunately it wasn’t to be. I can only hope that chapter will be written in my absence.’

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Feb 12th 2021, 9:46 AM

First Step Act

Last week, the US passed a bill to radically reform its criminal justice system - but what will it change?

The bill passed in the Senate last week after it received huge bipartisan support.

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Dec 26th 2018, 6:47 PM

Your Say

Poll: Would you like Paul Ryan to be the ambassador to Ireland?

Ryan claims Irish roots, having traced his ancestors back to Ireland during the Famine.

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Apr 14th 2018, 9:15 AM

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan: 'I wouldn’t mind being ambassador to Ireland in my 60s'

House Speaker Paul Ryan has traced his ancestry back to 19th-century Ireland.

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Apr 12th 2018, 11:06 AM

g no p

In a blow to Republicans, House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's going to retire

The House Speaker said the decision was a personal one, saying he didn’t want his kids to have a “weekend dad”.

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Apr 11th 2018, 8:12 PM

st patrick's day trip

'I carry Ireland with me everywhere I go': Leo likely to indulge Pence and Ryan with talk of Irish roots

The Taoiseach is about to set off on a whirlwind tour of America for St Patrick’s Day.

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Mar 11th 2018, 8:30 PM

Cheers

Paul Ryan deleted a tweet where he hailed a $1.50 tax saving for a US school worker

The Republican tax cut has been criticised for favouring the wealthy.

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Feb 4th 2018, 5:58 PM

Alabama

Republicans turn on Roy Moore as several women accuse him of sexual harassment

Paul Ryan, Jeff Sessions and John McCain have all called on Moore to drop out of the Senate race in Alabama.

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Nov 14th 2017, 10:35 PM

Slam Dunk

One day after bodyslamming reporter, Republican politician gets elected, vows to 'drain the swamp'

Greg Gianforte has defeated his Democrat rival Rob Quist comfortably in the Montana special election.

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May 26th 2017, 7:21 AM

I don't care

'We learned about loyalty': Trump blames Democrats after humbling healthcare defeat

“I think I made a mistake, but that’s okay,” Trump told the Washington Post.

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Mar 25th 2017, 9:05 AM

well recuuuuuse me

'No need to step down'? US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stood down from the Russia/Trump inquiry

Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the Senate, had earlier called for Jeff Sessions to resign, something the Attorney General has stopped short of doing.

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Mar 2nd 2017, 9:23 PM

Time to go

Dublin forward insists it was his decision to depart panel ahead of 2017 season

Paul Ryan chose to leave the inter-county hurling scene on his own.

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Nov 9th 2016, 4:42 PM

deep trump trouble

24 hours after the weekend from hell, Donald Trump is in big trouble in the polls

Meanwhile, the most prominent Republican in Congress, Paul Ryan, has said he can no longer continue to defend Trump.

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Oct 10th 2016, 10:09 PM

Controversy

Trump comments called "racist" by senior Republican politician

House Speaker Paul Ryan still said that he is still backing Trump for the presidency, however.

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Jun 7th 2016, 9:33 PM

Paul Ryan

After a big delay, the Republican party's most senior politician is backing Trump

Paul Ryan had earlier said that he was “just not ready” to support Trump.

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Jun 2nd 2016, 9:57 PM

just can't do it

The most senior Republican of them all won't endorse Donald Trump

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, the second most powerful politician in the US, says he is “not ready” to endorse Trump.

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May 6th 2016, 7:17 AM

dublin dilemmas

Are Dublin in danger of returning to hurling's abyss?

Ger Cunningham has plenty to ponder after O’Connor Park setback.

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Jun 8th 2015, 8:30 PM

shots fired

'Could Brian Gavin be in any worse position? He doesn't need to be there'

Donal Óg Cusack has had his say on referee Brian Gavin.

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Jun 8th 2015, 10:56 AM

Nash Rule

'Get rid of the goalie hurl' - Dublin star Paul Ryan's answer to penalty debate

Sky Blue sharpshooter says that goalkeeper hurleys shouldn’t be used for taking penalties

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May 15th 2015, 11:47 AM

Dublin

Security guard 'took notion' to tie up Hodges Figgis manager and rob €22,000

The man pleaded guilty to the crime yesterday.

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May 2nd 2015, 7:00 AM

edna kenny

Edna strikes again: US politician Paul Ryan misspells Taoiseach's name in tweet

Former US vice presidential nominee repeats mistake made by the New York Times in 2011.

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Mar 18th 2014, 12:39 PM

hype

Dubs hurler Ryan not buying into 'stupid' All-Ireland double talk

The Ballyboden St Enda’s club man is staying focused ahead of Sunday week’s battle with Cork.

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Jul 31st 2013, 9:18 AM

Controversy

Limerick boss Allen not entering debate over legitimacy of league final loss

It has emerged that Dublin unknowingly fielded an illegal player in their recent league final.

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May 14th 2013, 7:30 AM

Said and done

We'll see about that and in/out referendum: The week in quotes

“A terrorist shouted ‘open the door!’ with a strong North American accent, and opened fire. Two other Japanese died then and we found four other Japanese bodies.”

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Jan 27th 2013, 7:00 PM

double the fun

In Pics: Dublin take on the Blue Stars in football and hurling challenge

The hurlers put on an exhibition but Jim Gavin’s side went to the wire.

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Jan 1st 2013, 7:28 PM

review 2012

18 people you (probably) hadn’t heard of this time last year

In fact, you might not still know some of them – or at least not know their names.

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Dec 25th 2012, 1:00 PM

US2012

Paul Ryan to remain as chair of House Budget committee

The defeated vice-presidential nominee intends to stay on as the Republicans’ leading fiscal spokesman.

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Nov 7th 2012, 5:31 PM

In Pictures

In 99 PHOTOS: the 2012 US Presidential Election

The 99 pictures that tell the story of the US Presidential Election campaign of 2012.

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Nov 5th 2012, 7:15 AM

baby love

Obama v Romney: Who’s better at holding babies?

It’s time to get down to what really matters in this election.

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Nov 4th 2012, 9:45 AM

US 2012

Romney hits the road while Obama closes ranks ahead of second debate

Mitt Romney’s going to Ohio, Virginia and Iowa with a spring in his step; Barack Obama’s busy practising his lines.

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Oct 13th 2012, 12:19 PM

US 2012

US 2012: If you missed the debate, this is the only moment you have to see

US Vice President Joe Biden and his Republican opponent Paul Ryan went head-to-head during last night’s vice presidential debate.

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Oct 12th 2012, 7:44 AM

US 2012

US 2012: Biden and Ryan go head to head during 'combative' debate

Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan went head-to-head last night – but who came out best?

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Oct 12th 2012, 7:22 AM

usa 2012

He's her man: First Lady praises husband Barack Obama during prime-time speech

The self-described “mom in chief” didn’t play dirty, not mentioning rival Mitt Romney once. Others at the DNC weren’t so kind.

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Sep 5th 2012, 7:47 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know this morning.

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Aug 30th 2012, 8:49 AM

USA

Ryan launches "scathing attack" on Obama's economic record

Last night at the Republican Convention Ryan held up Mitt Romney as “the man for the job” of next US President.

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Aug 30th 2012, 7:31 AM

US 2012

Videos: 5 classic moments from Republican National Conventions

The Republican National Convention gets under way in Tampa, Florida this week as Mitt Romney accepts the party’s nomination for the presidency. Here’s how previous conventions have unfolded…

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Aug 27th 2012, 7:15 AM