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Letters : Flotels like the Bibby Stockholm could be coming to Irish harbours very soon

Letters : Flotels like the Bibby Stockholm could be coming to Irish harbours very soon

Artists Impression of Bibby Stockholm Flotel arriving in Dalkey In May, Minister Roderic O’Gorman told a press conference that the use of Flotels to accommodate Asylum Seekers was under consideration...."We do have to look at all options and ‘flotels’ can offer a safe accommodation for international protection applicants" explained
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Watch - Wexford People speak out against influx of Centres for Asylum Seekers

Watch - Wexford People speak out against influx of Centres for Asylum Seekers

Interview with People in Wexford Town on the issue of Asylum Seeker Centres in the County. READ NEXT : Landmark Slaney Manor estate to reopen as Direct Provision Centre for Asylum Seekers
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Oneills.com U20HC: O'Connor trusted in Cork's maturity in Thurles

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By Kevin Egan Corks maturity and physical development was clear to see on the pitch yesterday afternoon in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20HC final, and manager Ben OConnor was happy to trust in that same sense of maturity and responsibility at half-time in FBD Semple Stadium, when he and his management
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O'Connor trusted in Cork's maturity in Thurles

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By Kevin Egan Corks maturity and physical development was clear to see on the pitch yesterday afternoon in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20HC final, and manager Ben OConnor was happy to trust in that same sense of maturity and responsibility at half-time in FBD Semple Stadium, when he and his management
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Tailteann Cup: Laois and London divide the spoils

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Tailteann Cup Group One Laois 1-17 London 2-14By Alan Hartnett at Parnell Park Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Niall Corbet was Laois' hero as his late point saved them from Tailteann Cup elimination and stopped London from pulling off an almighty shock.Corbet played for Bohemians, Waterford and UCD and initially
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Nickey Rackard Cup: Wicklow bounce back at the first attempt

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Nickey Rackard Cup Final Wicklow 1-20 Donegal 3-12By Kevin Egan at Croke Park Wicklows first year in the Nickey Rackard Cup ended in glory this afternoon as they controlled the second half of their clash with Donegal, giving themselves just about enough breathing room to survive a late goal from
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Nickey Rackard Cup Final: Wicklow bounce back at the first attempt

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Nickey Rackard Cup Final Wicklow 1-20 Donegal 3-12By Kevin Egan at Croke Park Wicklows first year in the Nickey Rackard Cup ended in glory this afternoon as they controlled the second half of their clash with Donegal, giving themselves just about enough breathing room to survive a late goal from
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Tailteann Cup: Cavan register victory

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Tailteann Cup One Cavan 2-25 Offaly 2-9By Paul Fitzpatrick at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park Cavan cruised through emphatically to the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup with this 16-point win over Offaly at a sun-drenched Pearse Park, Longford.When the sides met on February 26 in the league, Cavan ran out comfortable
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All-Ireland SFC: Kerry survive Cork test

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All-Ireland SFC Group Two Kerry 1-14 Cork 0-15By Stephen Barry at Pirc U Chaoimh Kerry earned two precious points on Leeside to get their All-Ireland defence back on track, albeit without showing the class that got them up the steps of the Hogan Stand.They led from pillar to post, but
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Lory Meaghar Cup: Monaghan break new ground

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Lory Meagher Cup final Monaghan 3-33 Lancashire 3-20By Kevin Egan at Croke Park Monaghan converted their first ever appearance in a national hurling final into a first ever success this afternoon at Croke Park, when stunning second half displays from Niall Arthur and Niall Garland edged them past Lancashire in
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Lory Meagher Cup Final: Monaghan break new ground

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Lory Meagher Cup final Monaghan 3-22 Lancashire 3-20By Kevin Egan at Croke Park Monaghan converted their first ever appearance in a national hurling final into a first ever success this afternoon at Croke Park, when stunning second half displays from Niall Arthur and Niall Garland edged them past Lancashire in
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Tailteann Cup: Meath defeat Down

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Tailteann Cup Group Two Meath 1-11 Down 1-9By Paul Keane at Parnell Park A tense table topping clash between two old rivals went right to the wire at Parnell Park where stoppage time scores from substitutes Daithi McGowan and Donal Lenihan secured a highly significant Tailteann Cup win for Meath.In
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Tailteann Cup: Tipperary edge out Waterford

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Tailteann Cup Group Two Tipperary 0-17 Waterford 1-13By Stephen Barry at Pirc U Chaoimh A third win of 2023 for Tipperary, all coming against Waterford.This pair entered as the two teams with the worst scoring differences Waterford -20, Tipperary -29 which makes it difficult for either to progress among the
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Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final: Kerry defeat Cork

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Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final Kerry 2-10 Cork 0-11By Paul Brennan at Austin Stack Park Kerry are back on top of the pile in Munster after wrestling the provincial title back off Cork in a tough, tight final in which two first half goals for the Kingdom proved the difference.Having
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Dessie Farrell speaks to DubsTV following win over Kildare in Kilkenny

Dessie Farrell speaks to DubsTV following win over Kildare in Kilkenny

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Preview: Lory Meagher Cup Final - Monaghan v Lancashire

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Lory Meagher Cup Final Lancashire v Monaghan, Saturday, 1.00, Croke Park Live coverage on Sprt TG4 YouTube Saturdays triple-header of hurling deciders at Croke Park gets underway with the Lory Meagher Cup decider, where Lancashire and Monaghan will both be bidding to add their name to the roll of honour.Lancashire
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Referees named for provincial hurling finals

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The referees have been named for next weekend's Provincial Senior Hurling Finals Galway native, Liam Gordon, will referee the Munster Hurling Final between Limerick and Clare, while Dublin native Sean Stack will referee the Leinster Senior Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Galway.The full fixture details for both matches are below.Sunday,
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Preview: All-Ireland SFC Round 2

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All-Ireland SFC Group Phase Round 2GROUP 1Saturday, June 3Cork v Kerry, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 3pm GAAGO Ref: David Gough Meath Paul Murphy makes his first start of the championship for Kerry since their Munster semi-final win over Tipperary.His inclusion is one of two changes to the team that was defeated
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Preview: Nickey Rackard Cup Final - Donegal v Wicklow

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Nickey Rackard Cup Final Donegal v Wicklow, Saturday, 3.00, Croke Park Live coverage on Sprt TG4 YouTube Donegal and Wicklow meet for the fourth time in 2023 when they contest the Nickey Rackard Cup Final at Croke Park on Saturday.It arrives just a fortnight after two much-changed sides clashed
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Preview: Christy Ring Cup Final - Derry v Meath

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2023 Christy Ring Cup Final Derry v Meath, Saturday, 5.00, Croke Park Live coverage on Sprt TG4 YouTube Saturdays Christy Ring Cup Final sees Meath bid for a third title and two-time Nickey Rackard champions Derry attempt to put their name on this trophy for the first time.The counties
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Preview: Tailteann Cup Round 3

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GROUP 1Saturday, June 3Cavan v Offaly, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 3pm Ref: Jerome Henry Mayo The clash of Cavan 4 points and Offaly 3 points on Saturday will determine which of the two teams tops the group and progresses directly to a home quarter-final. A draw would suffice for Cavan
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Preview: All-Ireland U20 Hurling Final - Offaly v Cork

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Sunday, June 4oneills.com All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship Final Cork v Offaly, FBD Semple Stadium, 3pm TG4Ref: Chris Mooney Dublin E.T. & Winner on the Day The oneills.com All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship is the gift that keeps on giving and Sundays Final between Cork and Offaly is poised to be a
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Martin McNally appointed referee for EirGrid U20 Football Final

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The GAA can confirm Monaghan official Martin McNally will referee Saturday's EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Football Final at Kingspan Breffni.Kildare and Sligo will clash at the Cavan venue with McNally taking charge of the action.Saturday May 6EirGrid GAA Football All-Ireland U20 Championship Kildare v Sligo, Kingspan Breffni, 1.30pm, TG4Referee: Martin McNally
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McMahon looking for something new from All-Ireland contenders

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By John Harrington When Philly McMahon watches an inter-county football match, it feels a little like Groundhog Day for the former Dublin defender.He sees teams setting up with the same defensive systems and attempting to transition to attack in more or less the same ways.Hes hoping a team breaks from
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Tailteann Cup: Tipperary edge out Waterford

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Tailteann Cup Group Two Tipperary 0-17 Waterford 1-13By Stephen Barry at Pirc U Chaoimh A third win of 2023 for Tipperary, all coming against Waterford.This pair entered as the two teams with the worst scoring differences Waterford -20, Tipperary -29 which makes it difficult for either to progress among the
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2023 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Mid Season Format Explainer

2023 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Mid Season Format Explainer

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Tailteann Cup: Limerick impress against Carlow

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Tailteann Cup Group Three LIMERICK 1-19CARLOW 0-14Kevin Egan reports from Netwatch Cullen Park Limerick may have begun the Tailteann Cup as dark horses in the race to take Westmeaths crown in this competition, but their potential and ability is certainly no secret now after they made it two wins from
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Wicklow hurling using Celtic Challenge as launchpad

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By John Harrington The Celtic Challenge has been a hugely beneficial developmental competition for Wicklow hurling in recent years.Of the senior panel that will play Donegal in the Nickey Rackard Cup Final on Saturday, June 3, 12 of them competed in the Celtic Challenge from 2016 to 2021.Coming up
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Tailteann Cup: Carlow earn home preliminary quarter-final

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Tailteann Cup Group Three Carlow 2-13 Longford 1-14By Kieran Murphy at Laois Hire O'Moore Park It took almost 10 minutes for this Tailteann Cup third round Group Three game to come to life but once it did both sides served up an exciting opening half. After absorbing Longfords early press,
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GAANOW Wexford's Eoghan Nolan 'On The Spot'

GAANOW Wexford's Eoghan Nolan 'On The Spot'

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Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final: Kerry defeat Cork

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Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final Kerry 2-10 Cork 0-11By Paul Brennan at Austin Stack Park Kerry are back on top of the pile in Munster after wrestling the provincial title back off Cork in a tough, tight final in which two first half goals for the Kingdom proved the difference.Having
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Electric Ireland MHC Final: Impressive Clare secure silverware

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Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Final Clare 2-22 Galway 4-11By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium Clare produced a monumental performance on the big day to claim their second All-Ireland minor hurling title. They conceded a pair of goals early and late but in between, they were unstoppable.Their defence led
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O'Brien thrilled to bridge half-century gap

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By Kevin Egan The year that Wicklow hurling manager Casey OBrien was born, the Garden Countys hurlers enjoyed their last national trophy success at Croke Park. On that occasion the team that was captained by Paddy Reilly, and managed by Paddy Croke, won the All-Ireland Junior title thanks to a
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Preview: Electric Ireland All-Ireland MHC Final - Clare v Galway

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Sunday, June 4Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final Clare v Galway, FBD Semple Stadium, 1pm TG4Rarely has a team cleaved such a clear path through their opponents on their way to an All-Ireland Final as this Galway minor hurling team has.Theyve won their six matches to date by an average
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Preview: Tailteann Cup Round 3

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GROUP 1Saturday, June 3Cavan v Offaly, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 3pm Ref: Jerome Henry Mayo The clash of Cavan 4 points and Offaly 3 points on Saturday will determine which of the two teams tops the group and progresses directly to a home quarter-final. A draw would suffice for Cavan
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Monaghan "On the crest of a wave" says Hughes

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By Kevin Egan While Meath and Wicklow were pillar to post winners of the Christy Ring and Nickey Rackard hurling championships, the 2023 Lory Meagher Cup was a very different competition, where it was a brave pundit who would have picked the winner at any stage of the competition.Bottom of
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Christy Ring Cup Final: Meath hold off late Derry rally

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Christy Ring Cup Final Meath 1-23 Derry 1-21By Kevin Egan at Croke Park For 45 minutes of this Christy Ring Cup final, Meath were completely dominant, looking like a team that was more than ready to bounce straight back up to Joe McDonagh Cup hurling at the first attempt. They
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Tailteann Cup: Laois and London divide the spoils

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Tailteann Cup Group One Laois 1-17 London 2-14By Alan Hartnett at Parnell Park Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Niall Corbet was Laois' hero as his late point saved them from Tailteann Cup elimination and stopped London from pulling off an almighty shock.Corbet played for Bohemians, Waterford and UCD and initially
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Oneills.com U20HC: O'Connor trusted in Cork's maturity in Thurles

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By Kevin Egan Corks maturity and physical development was clear to see on the pitch yesterday afternoon in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20HC final, and manager Ben OConnor was happy to trust in that same sense of maturity and responsibility at half-time in FBD Semple Stadium, when he and his management
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O'Connor trusted in Cork's maturity in Thurles

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By Kevin Egan Corks maturity and physical development was clear to see on the pitch yesterday afternoon in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20HC final, and manager Ben OConnor was happy to trust in that same sense of maturity and responsibility at half-time in FBD Semple Stadium, when he and his management
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