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Clancy carries Irish hopes as first boxer between the ropes in Paris - and it only gets tougher from here
Former world champion lying in wait for winner of Sligo man’s last 32 bout
Olympics: Sarah Lavin and Shane Lowry named as Team Ireland flag bearers for tonight’s opening ceremony in Paris
Shane Lowry and Sarah Lavin will carry the tricolour during the team parade in the opening ceremony
Daniel Wiffen: ‘I’m probably one of the worst losers you’ll ever meet’
Magheralin swimmer and twin brother Nathan tell Neil Loughran about the bond driving them both on - as Daniel aims to make a big splash at Paris Olympics...
Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept pay deal
After hundreds of flights were cancelled, members of the Irish Airlines Pilots’ Association backed a deal that will see their pay increase by 19.2% over the next two eyars
‘So much promise and personality’: Tributes to Irish girl Clodagh Phelan after balcony death in Spain
The Co Wicklow girl had been on holiday with her family when she fell from her hotel room on Monday morning
Clare beat Cork to become All-Ireland hurling champions
We'll have live updates from Croke Park throughout the day
Jarlath Burns pays tribute to Irish diaspora who fled war and famine in All-Ireland final speech
The GAA President spoke out for those who both themselves and their families or ancestors had to leave the island
Ireland’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage recognises Set Dancing, St Brigid’s Cross making, Gaelic Football and Am Dram
They will join 38 other cultural practices already recognised on Ireland’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
United Ireland: All-party committee calls for ‘immediate’ preparations
A report examines the current economic relationship between both sides of the border, and the potential of an all-island economy.
Labour’s election victory disguises forces that will destroy the union - Tom Collins
No British government has a mandate in Northern Ireland, and in Scotland it is shaky