World Cup podcast: Moment of truth for Girls in Green
Anthony Pyne and Emma Duffy of the42.ie join Mikey Stafford to preview Ireland's historic World Cup bow against co-hosts Australia.
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Ireland's Barrett hoping for divine World Cup intervention as mass is moved
The faith of Irish fans may be tested when they take on Australia in their Women's World Cup opener on Thursday, but the prayers will have already been said in Amber Barrett's home town as the local priest moved mass to accommodate the kickoff time.
Family's devastation as boy, 10, and dad killed in Turkey
The heartbroken mother of a 10-year-old boy who died alongside his dad in an accident on holiday has paid tribute to her son who 'loved life.' Dylan Fitzpatrick was on holiday in Alanya, Turkey, with his father Eoin Fitzpatrick, 36, when they were involved in a horror crash on Monday, July 17.
Average UK house price is £7,000 below peak seen last September
UK house price inflation in May this year was running at about one-seventh of the levels seen last summer, according to official figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Property values increased by 1.9% annually in May this year, a significant decrease from the 14.1% annual house price inflation recorded in July 2022.
Green Army Down Under welcome Irish team to Sydney
There were emotional scenes in Sydney Airport this morning as the Irish team arrived in the city for their opening World Cup game against Australia tomorrow.
Aussie boss Gustavsson targets specific Irish weaknesses
Australia manager Tony Gustavsson says he has identified critical weaknesses in the Republic of Ireland that his team plan to expose in their World Cup opener on Thursday night.
Gatland names former England prop Thomas in squad for World Cup warm-up
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 43-man squad for pre-Rugby World Cup warm-up matches next month, including former England prop Henry Thomas.
Ireland embracing underdog role in Women's World Cup debut
SYDNEY: Underdog Republic of Ireland plan to approach their historic Women's World Cup debut as they have every victory in their improbable run to the global women's showcase - by "outbelieving" their opponents.