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Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.
Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.
What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

The accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from Ireland, France and some other EU members.
Smyths Toys sees revenues rise to €2.49bn

Smyths Toys sees revenues rise to €2.49bn

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

The retail empire now employs 7,985 across its European network, which now extends to 225 outlets
European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test

European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Gardaí were conducting a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin on Saturday when a man was stopped and tested.
Court refuses to halt Data Commissioner's probe into Google's sign-up process

Court refuses to halt Data Commissioner's probe into Google's sign-up process

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

The search engine company asked the court to cancel an inquiry commencement notice issued by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in October 2023.
Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement
Man arrested after €2.8m cocaine seizure at Dublin Port

Man arrested after €2.8m cocaine seizure at Dublin Port

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 50s, following the seizure of cocaine worth €2.8 million at Dublin Port
Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France

Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Belgium were the night’s other winners in Group A2.
Ireland and France agree to work on joint ‘action plan’

Ireland and France agree to work on joint ‘action plan’

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Simon Harris met Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Harris to meet Macron in Paris

Harris to meet Macron in Paris

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

The meeting at the Élysée Palace comes ahead of the appointment of a new European Commission and the term of the new European Parliament.
July saw most transactions on record for AIB customers in France

July saw most transactions on record for AIB customers in France

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Overall spending for the month was up 9% compared to July 2023
Search continues for French rugby player swept out to sea off South Africa coast

Search continues for French rugby player swept out to sea off South Africa coast

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Medhi Narjissi was 'swept away by a wave' on Wednesday afternoon while swimming with other players in a recovery session after training
Sex offender who exposed himself on Dart to young women is jailed

Sex offender who exposed himself on Dart to young women is jailed

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Tony Guilloteau (32) was living in Ireland studying English in 2020 when he engaged in a campaign of targeting young women
Couple appear in court charged with robbery of French student in Cork

Couple appear in court charged with robbery of French student in Cork

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

It was claimed that the female believed one of the teenagers was laughing at her.
Tributes paid to Irish cyclist who died in accident in France

Tributes paid to Irish cyclist who died in accident in France

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Cycling Ireland chief executive officer James Quilligan extended his sympathies to the Kieran family.
Ireland to face Georgia in Euro play-off semi-final

Ireland to face Georgia in Euro play-off semi-final

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Georgia in the semi-final of the Euro 2025 qualifiers
Own goal helps France beat Belgium to book Euro 2024 quarter-finals spot

Own goal helps France beat Belgium to book Euro 2024 quarter-finals spot

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

France will hope to improve their attacking efforts against the winner of Portugal and Slovenia in Hamburg on Friday
Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

France will now meet the winner of Monday's match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarter-finals in Hamburg on Friday.
Maradona heirs say Golden Ball trophy was stolen and want to stop its auction

Maradona heirs say Golden Ball trophy was stolen and want to stop its auction

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Maradona, who died in 2020 aged 60, won the trophy for the best player of the tournament the 1986 World Cup, which was won by Argentina.
Rishi Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

Rishi Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Rishi Sunak said the UK would not accept returns from Ireland if the EU would not allow small boat migrants to be sent back to France.
England celebrate Six Nations Grand Slam with victory in France

England celebrate Six Nations Grand Slam with victory in France

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

The Red Roses scored six tries in Bordeaux to round off a dominant campaign
Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Varane says that he advises his seven-year-old son not to head the ball when he plays.
Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

France’s World Cup captain is starring on the sevens circuit.
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Les Bleus had won 45 of their previous 48 matches against the Azzurri.
Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Ireland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?

Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Along with France vs Ireland, Wales face Scotland in Cardiff while England travel to Rome to face Italy.
Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy to make Six Nations debuts against France

Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy to make Six Nations debuts against France

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue.
Karim Benzema sues French minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations

Karim Benzema sues French minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said the football star had ‘a notorious link’ to the Brotherhood.
Georgian man fails to persuade High Court he should not be deported to France

Georgian man fails to persuade High Court he should not be deported to France

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Ms Justice Niamh Hyland said the risk to him does not outweigh the “very strong arguments” in favour of refusing to stop his deportation
Man arrested after revenue seizes drugs worth €4 million in Wexford

Man arrested after revenue seizes drugs worth €4 million in Wexford

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched an unaccompanied freight unit that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
Eamon Ryan to lead EU climate finance negotiations at Cop28

Eamon Ryan to lead EU climate finance negotiations at Cop28

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Last year, he played a similar role at Cop27, where he successfully led negotiations on the defining issue of that conference, 'Loss and Damage'
Macron congratulates French teen who disarmed Dublin attacker

Macron congratulates French teen who disarmed Dublin attacker

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

Alan Loren-Guille (17) knocked the knife out of the attacker's hand
France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash

France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash
France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

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