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# Future

'I’ve never been speculating' - Erasmus says he is staying with Munster

The South African director of rugby says he will remain with the province in the coming years.

8.1k

Apr 24th 2017, 1:01 AM

# Relief

Stunning free-kick inspires Sligo to first win of the season

Dave Robertson’s men came into this fixture sitting bottom of the table on goal difference.

4.7k

Mar 18th 2017, 10:28 PM

# Relief

Ulster earn much-needed win after surviving late Edinburgh comeback

The northern province ended a four-game losing streak tonight.

5.9k

Feb 10th 2017, 9:53 PM

# Relief

Back to winning ways! Ireland end miserable run with nail-biting victory

John Bracewell’s side did just enough to squeeze past Namibia.

4.2k

Jan 17th 2017, 3:43 PM

# Relief

Preston can feel 'a bit unlucky' - Arsene Wenger

Wenger felt Arsenal were fortunate to leave Deepdale with a place in the FA Cup fourth round.

5.5k

Jan 7th 2017, 8:46 PM

# Relief

France star ends goal drought after hypnotism

Andre-Pierre Gignac had gone 764 minutes without a league goal.

6.3k

Dec 15th 2016, 11:35 AM

# Relief

Summer signings Pogba and Ibrahimovic help end Man United's winless run

Manchester United picked up their first win in five Premier League matches with a 3-1 victory at Swansea City.

9.1k

Nov 6th 2016, 5:17 PM

# Relief

Widespread relief as garda strike called off at the 11th hour

The GRA will now ballot its members on recommendations from the Labour Court.

18.8k

Nov 4th 2016, 7:58 AM

# Relief

Joy for Drogheda as they progress in promotion playoff

On-loan Shamrock Rovers forward Gareth McCaffrey scored his sixth goal in 10 matches

3.8k

Oct 28th 2016, 10:42 PM

# Relief

Rassie Erasmus hopeful injury suffered to Jack O’Donoghue not as bad as first feared

The flanker was stretchered off in yesterday’s win over Edinburgh.

9.2k

Sep 25th 2016, 1:40 PM

# Relief

Gary McCabe gets frustrated Shamrock Rovers out of jail

Stephen Bradley’s men were ultimately held by Bray Wanderers.

3.1k

Jul 29th 2016, 10:11 PM

# sponsored by panadol

The ultimate power ranking of Irish footballers

Sorry Joe Lapira, but you don’t quite make the cut.

11.7k

Jun 24th 2016, 4:53 PM

# Relief

Bohemians finally end winless run at Galway's expense

Paddy Kavanagh and Mark Quigley were on target for the Dublin side.

3.0k

May 20th 2016, 10:18 PM

# Relief

Incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte acquitted of match-fixing charges

The 46-year-old former Juventus coach has always denied any wrong-doing in the affair.

2.8k

May 16th 2016, 1:06 PM

# wake up

Boxer Nick Blackwell has woken from his induced coma following Eubank Jr fight

The 25-year-old was taken to hospital on 26 March.

19.0k

Apr 4th 2016, 3:42 PM

# Relief

Van Gaal: I think it was more or less a stolen victory

It was far from pretty but his side got the job done.

11.8k

Apr 3rd 2016, 10:04 PM

# big calls

'I know people question decisions I make, but I guarantee I question them more'

Joe Schmidt is already looking towards next weekend’s clash with Scotland.

9.7k

Mar 12th 2016, 8:30 PM

# Relief

After the guts of two years out with injury, this meant everything to Del Potro

The former US Open champion has been plagued by a wrist problem and is delighted to finally have a clean bill of health.

6.8k

Feb 21st 2016, 3:23 PM

# Relief

Aston Villa win their first Premier League game since the opening day

Meanwhile, West Ham secured their fourth win on the trot this evening to leapfrog Man United in the table.

7.6k

Jan 12th 2016, 10:10 PM

# Relief

Keatley keeps his cool to arrest Munster slide with win away to Ulster

The under-fire out-half ensured his team avoided a sixth straight loss.

19.8k

Jan 2nd 2016, 5:02 PM

# Relief

Willian comes to Mourinho's rescue with a stupendous match-winning free-kick

Chelsea earned a narrow victory over Dynamo Kiev but needed a late goal by their Brazilian schemer at Stamford Bridge.

15.5k

Nov 4th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Relief

Man City won despite a Joe Hart howler today

The England goalkeeper dropped a simple cross at the feet of Cameron Jerome.

4.9k

Oct 31st 2015, 5:17 PM

# Relief

Sturridge brace eases pressure on Rodgers

The striker rediscovered his scoring touch as some pressure was lifted off the shoulders of Liverpool’s under-fire coach.

5.5k

Sep 26th 2015, 5:14 PM

# Relief

Rusty Man United benefit from Walker charity

The Tottenham player’s own goal turned out to be the difference between the sides.

10.1k

Aug 8th 2015, 2:56 PM

'Common sense has prevailed' - Dublin manager O'Brien on camogie playoff

Shane O’Brien is “hugely relieved” at the outcome.

4.4k

Jul 29th 2015, 5:41 PM

# wolfpuppies

4 talking points after Ireland U20s do it the hard way against Scotland

Nigel Carolan’s squad are still unbeaten in Pool C of the Junior World Championship.

8.1k

Jun 6th 2015, 6:26 PM

# Trapped

Watch the moment a huge crowd lifted a double decker bus off a trapped unicyclist

A crowd of around 50 gathered spontaneously.

26.6k

May 30th 2015, 5:52 PM

# Off the hook

McGrath escapes citing after knee offence to relieve World Cup fears

Ian Madigan has also escaped any sanctions for his use of the boot on Konstantin Mikautadze.

5.7k

May 29th 2015, 10:53 AM

# i feel good

12 of the most underrated feelings in the world

*contented sigh*

10.4k

Apr 10th 2015, 9:30 PM

# on the mark

Long time coming for Shane as striker ends goal drought ahead of Poland showdown

Elsewhere in the Premier League, there was late drama at Villa Park.

4.7k

Mar 21st 2015, 5:34 PM

# Relief

The make-up of the 2015 League of Ireland season has finally been confirmed

Bray Wanderers, Athlone Town and Cobh Ramblers received the good news today.

6.9k

Feb 23rd 2015, 9:41 PM

# Relief

Luis Suarez has ended his six game goal drought in style tonight

Barca are cruising against Athletic Bilbao.

10.5k

Feb 8th 2015, 8:41 PM

# Relief

First-time buyers will be able to borrow 90% of property value up to €220k

New mortgage regulations announced today will mean all other primary dwelling buyers will have to pay 20% of the value themselves.

43.1k

152

Jan 27th 2015, 11:04 PM

# Relief

Good news for Ireland as James McCarthy poised to return from injury

Meanwhile, Sylvain Distin is also nearing a comeback as the pair have returned to full training

3.9k

Jan 26th 2015, 9:17 PM

# Relief

Dubliner Stephen Dawson expresses 'huge relief' after spot-fixing charges against him dropped

“It’s been the worst nine months of my life.”

4.7k

Jan 19th 2015, 3:29 PM

# Relief

Louis van Gaal cannot believe his luck lately

The Dutchman could barely contain his delight at today’s press conference.

9.5k

Jan 9th 2015, 5:57 PM

# Relief

Roberto Soldado's winner banishes Spurs' home blues and eases pressure on Pochettino

The hosts came from behind after Kevin Mirallas’ wonder strike gave Everton an early lead.

3.1k

Nov 30th 2014, 6:11 PM

# Relief

Yaya Sanogo can finally change his Twitter handle after scoring tonight

It is the player’s first goal in 19 competitive appearances for the club.

6.0k

Nov 26th 2014, 8:29 PM

# Relief

Favaro-inspired Italy end winless run against Samoa

The Azzurri gained a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the Six Nations and World Cup action next year.

3.0k

Nov 8th 2014, 5:49 PM

# Relief

O'Brien relieved to get weight of FAI Cup burden off shoulders

Oh, the relief.

1.4k

Nov 3rd 2014, 6:30 AM