Tour
# tour - Thursday 16 May, 2013
SCREAM! One Direction confirm Croke Park gig for 2014
They’ll play in Dublin next May.
# tour - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
‘It’s been a fairly nerve-racking couple of weeks’ – Tommy Bowe
Meanwhile, Paul O’Connell admitted that he was “lucky” to be going on tour.
# tour - Friday 12 April, 2013
‘No doubt about it, Paul O’Connell is going on the Lions Tour’ – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes the touring squad will be dominated by Welshmen.
# tour - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Anastacia cancels European dates after cancer returns
The singer has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.
# tour - Monday 4 February, 2013
Stop everything again! Fleetwood Mac are coming to Dublin
Fleetwood Mac are kicking off their European tour in Dublin in September.
# tour - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Bruce Springsteen to wreck Ireland for two dates in July
The legendary rocker will visit Kilkenny on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July this year for the Wrecking Ball Weekender.
# tour - Monday 24 December, 2012
I was there… for Ireland’s brutal tour of New Zealand
Patrick McCarry was our man embedded with Declan Kidney’s squad as they came so close yet so far away last summer.
# tour - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Eoin Morgan rescues England win with last-ball bludgeon for 6
The former Irish international cricketer was captaining the tourists in India.
# tour - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Read: Fiona Apple’s emotional letter about her dying dog
The singer has cancelled a tour to stay at home with her “dearest, oldest friend”.
# tour - Friday 16 November, 2012
Rihanna “having the craic” on her round-the-world plane trip
150 journalists and fans are joining Rihanna as she plays seven gigs in seven days around the world.
# tour - Thursday 8 November, 2012
On tour: Dan Carter is absolutely loving his trip to Scotland
Kilts, Irn Bru and mechanical pig racing – it’s all there.
# tour - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Jean de Villiers eager to pile on the misery for old Munster friends
The Springbok captain is set to take on Keith Earls in the centre of the park on Saturday.
# tour - Thursday 20 September, 2012
‘Who are these guys?’ Declan Kidney set to name 30-man Ireland training squad
The Ireland coach will show his hand ahead of the November Series when the IRFU announce the chosen ones.
# tour - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
French clubs may be forced to release players for Lions tour
Warren Gatland will be seeking to invoke an IRB regulation that states the quadrennial event begins on 1 June.
# tour - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Afghan Taliban “threaten to kidnap or kill Prince Harry”
The Prince has undergone “brutal” training in advance of his tour of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, London’s police chief said his officers can’t interfere in the private lives of the royal family.
# tour - Sunday 29 July, 2012
In pictures: An aerial tour of the Taj Mahal
The photographers were the first people allowed to fly over the iconic Indian mausoleum in 15 years…
# tour - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Photographers boycott Stone Roses reunion tour in copyright dispute
The Stone Roses angered photographers with a contract requiring them to hand over copyright ownership to the band.
# tour - Monday 25 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Five month break for the Irish rugby team but who will be back?
Ireland will be boosted by the return of the likes of Tommy Bowe and Paul O’Connell but others look to have played their last Test match.
# tour - Saturday 23 June, 2012
As it happened: Ireland v New Zealand, Third Test
It was the last-chance saloon for Declan Kidney’s side on their summer tour. Could they find that extra push to beat the All Blacks?
# tour - Friday 22 June, 2012
# tour - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Three: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
The Irish coach and captain fielded your questions as the team for the final Test against the All Blacks was announced.
Earls back on the left wing as Kidney names strong side for Third Test
The Munster man returns from a shoulder injury to face the All Blacks and is joined in the Irish backline by Paddy Wallace.
# tour - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Three: Put your questions to Brian O’Driscoll and Declan Kidney
With the final Test coming up against the All Blacks on Saturday, we are giving you one last chance to put your queries to the Irish coach and captain.
# tour - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
# tour - Saturday 16 June, 2012
As it happened: New Zealand v Ireland, Second Test
Rugby League Park in Christchurch was the setting for what could be a punishing affair for the Irish unless they could up their game significantly.
# tour - Friday 15 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Restart for Christchurch as Ireland talk up second chances
A tour of the earthquake-hit city puts things into perspective for Kevin McLaughlin and his teammates ahead of All Blacks battle.
# tour - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Two: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
Your questions packed a punch this week but Brian and Declan did not shirk the challenge. Kevin McLaughlin had something to say too.
# tour - Sunday 10 June, 2012
Heading home: Keith Earls out of second NZ test through injury
It looks like the Munster centre will be replaced by Gavin Duffy, as Ireland look to avenge the 42-10 mauling they took on Saturday.
# tour - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Kearney dismisses talk of Leinster move as he cheers on the ‘Shaggy’ torchbearer
The full-back is flattered by Kiwi interest but prefers to focus on Shane Horgan’s leg in the Olympic torch relay through Dublin.
Summer Tour Diary: All Blacks talk up O’Driscoll, Kearney and not much else
Eoin Reddan is amazed by Tiger Woods’ winning charge and Simon Zebo sticks out ‘like a sore thumb’.
# tour - Sunday 3 June, 2012
Dan Carter returns as New Zealand name seven uncapped players in squad to face Ireland
Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks for the three-Test series against the Irish, writes Patrick McCarry in New Zealand.
# tour - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
O’Connell still a major doubt as Kidney calls up Connacht lock McCarthy
The Ireland squad to tour New Zealand has been finalised and now includes Chris Henry, Paul Marshall, Mike McCarthy and Ronan Loughney.
Cave hoping to cap ‘best couple months of my life’ with New Zealand win
The Ulster and Ireland centre is seeking to add to his two caps and challenge Brian O’Driscoll for the number 13 jersey.
# tour - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
No homecoming for Isaac Boss as scum-half ruled out of New Zealand tour
The New Zealander ended his season with Leinster on the treatment bench. Paul Marshall is the favourite to step-in.
# tour - Monday 28 May, 2012
# tour - Saturday 26 May, 2012
Stephen Ferris ruled out of Ireland tour to New Zealand
Kevin McLaughlin of Leinster has been called in as flanker as a calf strain rules out the Ulster talisman.
# tour - Monday 21 May, 2012
Declan Kidney: Our objective is to win the series
The Irish coach feels it would be ‘disrespect to the jersey’ not to try for a sweep of Tests against New Zealand.
# tour - Saturday 19 May, 2012
Dropping like flies: All Blacks lose two main stars ahead of Ireland tour
New Zealand will be without the attacking services of backs Richard Kahui and Corey Jane for the June Test matches.
# tour - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Injury could rule O’Connell out of Pro12 semi and Ireland’s tour to New Zealand
The Munster captain roared in agony as his leg was caught in a tangle of bodies at a hotly contested ruck.
# tour - Thursday 19 April, 2012
High-rollers: Djokovic and Murray come up trumps at Monte Carlo
Novak battled back from a set down while Andy will now face Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of the Rolex Masters.






















































O’Gara refuses to be roused by Hansen’s post-match comments
“You could say that it is condescending but I don’t think it was meant like that,” said the Ireland fly-half.
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