Tag Archives: Ireland

Gus Poyet exclusive: “I’ve had no contact over the Republic of Ireland job – I’d love to stay as manager of Greece”

Gus Poyet

Gus Poyet has told FourFourTwo that he’s had no contact with the Republic of Ireland over their managerial vacancy – despite being linked with the job over the past month. Poyet is currently manager of Greece but his contract is due to expire after March’s Euro 2024 play-offs and it …

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Chieftains, saints and sinners: eight of the best unsung castles and abbeys of Ireland

The Rock of Cashel, a medieval stronghold that once served as the seat of Ireland’s kings, is undeniably magnificent. Perched high on an outcrop overlooking lush Tipperary farmland, its round towers, high crosses and 13th-century Gothic cathedral attract a steady stream of visitors. But it’s not the only Irish castle …

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Furious parents slam Gymnastics Ireland after their daughter, 10, was skipped over in a medal ceremony in video that triggered racism row

Furious parents slam Gymnastics Ireland after their daughter, 10, was skipped over in a medal ceremony in video that triggered�racism�row

The parents of a young black gymnast who was skipped over during a medal ceremony have blasted Gymnastics Ireland for its ‘useless’ apology. The sports body sparked a racism row when footage showed the young black girl being skipped during a medal ceremony while her white friends were all given …

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Outrage as Black girl is skipped during medal presentation at a gymnastics competiton in Ireland (video)

Gymnastics Ireland has been accused of racism after an official presenting medals to young competitors skipped the only Black girl in the group.   A viral video shows a Gymnastics Ireland official presenting medals during a medal ceremony. When she gets to each competitor, she puts a medal on their …

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‘I probably would have done it myself’: Richard Dunne on Thierry Henry’s handball that robbed Ireland of a 2010 World Cup place

‘I probably would have done it myself’: Richard Dunne on Thierry Henry’s handball that robbed Ireland of a 2010 World Cup place

When the Republic of Ireland played France in a two-legged play-off tie in November 2009, there was a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at stake, but controversy shrouded the final result. France won 1-0 at Croke Park in the first-leg, meaning Ireland knew they had to …

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