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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Buttimer strikes again as Munster retain Interpro title (✍️@RTErugby) #Munster #InterprovincialChampionship #Rugby
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Buttimer strikes again as Munster retain Interpro title
Beth Buttimer haunted Leinster once again as Munster held off their rivals to retain their Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship at Dexcom Stadium.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20/08/2026
An experimental drug that uses messenger RNA to deliver a vaccine customized to a patient’s tumors effectively prevented skin cancer recurrence in a large-scale clinical trial, according to new results announced by drugmakers. wapo.st/4qo5t4F
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Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Oh man, RIP Glen Hansard. I loved his music. He did a cover of "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's funeral that is both sad and joyful. It's perfect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s8l...
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'Fairytale of New York' played at Shane MacGowan's funeral
YouTube video by RTÉ News
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🍺Donald Clarke 🎥 @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Brenda Fricker, a legend, has died. www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...
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Brenda Fricker, Irish Oscar-winning actor, has died aged 81
Dublin born and raised, Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an acting Oscar in 1990 for her role in Jim Sheridan’s My Left Foot
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TeeDixie ✊🏼 @teedixie.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Wow who’d have thunk it, vaccines work 🤔 Great news to celebrate.
No women aged 20-24 in England have died from cervical cancer for the first time, thanks to the HPV vaccine.
A landmark study funded by Cancer Research
UK shows the HPV vaccine is making cervical cancer increasingly preventable, with researchers highlighting a major milestone: between 2020 and 2024, no women aged 20-24 in England died from the disease.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 20/06/2026
Clare prove too much for Dublin to handle in Thurles
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Clare prove too much for Dublin to handle in Thurles
Injury concerns stack up for Brian Lohan facing All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick
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Bill Leibenguth @bill-leibenguth.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
While President Ineptstein and RFK jr. defund most of our research ability….
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 13/06/2026
Steven Sherlock’s long-range precision helps Cork pull off shock win over Donegal
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Steven Sherlock’s long-range precision helps Cork pull off shock win over Donegal
Cork forward kicks four two-pointers as Rebels roar home to victory in Ballybofey
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 03/06/2026
More cost, less cover from health insurers
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More cost, less cover from health insurers
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Scientists engineered biocompatible lipid-shell nanocarriers to encapsulate the enzymes, allowing them to travel through the bloodstream undetected by the immune system. The dissolve the mechanical blockage and restore blood flow without requiring a single invasive incision or stent deployment.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/05/2026
Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packaging
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Welsh researchers create biodegradable plastic from seaweed
Mark Mansfield Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packaging. Researchers at Aberystwyth University say the ...
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
UL researchers awarded funding designed to support the next generation of research leaders More than €1.3m in funding to support Dr Bezrukov's studies into reducing atmospheric CO2 levels, and Dr Laishram’s project to develop flexible, energy-efficient LED displays www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese...
Photo of man in white lab coat holding up a vile in lab setting
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 16/05/2026
Munster secure URC quarter-final trip to South Africa after holding off the Lions
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Munster secure URC quarter-final trip to South Africa after holding off the Lions
Ulster miss out on playoffs but could knock Connacht out of Champions Cup qualification spot if they win Challenge Cup
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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Munster v Ulster | Highlights | Round 16 | URC 2025/26 (📹@URCOfficial) #URC #Rugby #RugbyUnion
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Munster v Ulster | Highlights | Round 16 | URC 2025/26
Check out the highlights of the action as Munster took on Ulster in Round 16 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Head to URC TV to watch full match replays of every game: https://URC.tv Tune in to the live action & subscribe: South Africa: https://bit.ly/SuperSportURC UK & Ireland: https://bit.ly/PremierSportsURC SUBSCRIBE and activate notifications on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3D6AJLo Want more URC? Head to our official website: https://UnitedRugby.com Follow us across social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/URCOfficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@URC Instagram: https://instagram.com/URC Facebook: https://facebook.com/URC #URC #Rugby #RugbyUnion #RugbyHighlights
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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Hodnett hits Ulster for four as Munster take bonus point (✍️@RTErugby) #Rugby #Munster #Ulster
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Hodnett hits Ulster for four as Munster take bonus point
John Hodnett helped himself to four tries and Alex Kendellen a hat-trick as Munster beat Ulster 41-14 at Thomond Park to boost their bid for a top-eight finish.
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ftmrugby.bsky.social @ftmrugby.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
URC Munster v Ulster - Round 16 - Review - 2025/26 youtu.be/DXRzFcihWaQ?... via @YouTube #Rugby #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #MUNvULS
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URC Munster v Ulster - Round 16 - Review - 2025/26
YouTube video by From The Mark Rugby
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Imagine reducing the need for knee replacements by 62%! A groundbreaking injection could rejuvenate your cartilage using your own cells. What if aging joints could be treated without surgery? This research might just change everything. 🦵✨
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Stanford finds the switch for joint aging: an injection could prevent millions of knee replacements - Sinaptica
A team from Stanford University has identified a key protein that controls the aging of joint cartilage and developed an inhibitor capable of reversing it, open
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 23/04/2026
Irish citizenship saved Hiko Tonosa’s life. Now he’s eyeing a place at the Olympics
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Irish citizenship saved Hiko Tonosa’s life. Now he’s eyeing a place at the Olympics
Ethiopian-born runner was in Cork in 2017 when he received a call warning him not to return home
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Isaac Bogoch @isaacbogoch.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
mRNA vaccines continue to show major promise. In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival. This is why sustained investment in science & research matters. tinyurl.com/f4n4anhk
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Irish Independent @independent.ie · 08/04/2026
Michael D Higgins - who celebrates his 85th birthday in 10 days’ time - urged people not to fall into despair but rather to embrace the power to change global discourse in a more positive and peaceful direction
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Former President Michael D Higgins hits out at militarism and ‘outrageous’ political language
Former President Michael D Higgins warned that "war is omnipresent" as he launched a scathing rebuke of global militarisation and ongoing conflicts.
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Caolán Scully @caolanscully.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
New ✍️ Dissecting a Day of National Mourning What do you do after a loss like that? Take solace in the shared emotion perhaps?
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Elation, Regret & Communal Heartbreak
The “why” of this week was answered on a Thursday we will never forget
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roisinc1.bsky.social @roisinc1.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Check out our new preprint on Neuroinclusivity in Irish Dance Education. 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9179274/v1. @unioflimerick.bsky.social @pafhul.bsky.social
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Dancing to a Different Beat: Supporting Neuroinclusivity in Irish Dance Education
Despite widespread advocacy for dance inclusivity, research on teacher perspectives in formalized dance settings is limited. This study explored Irish dancing (ID) teachers’ knowledge, experiences, an...
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“Remember, the best posture is often the next one. Variety and movement are what’s most helpful.” In the Irish Examiner, UL's Professor Kieran O'Sullivan shares tips for desk-based workers to counter the effects of sitting still. Read: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious
A person sitting in an office chair. They are holding their hand to their lower back as if in pain.
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Children at an Edinburgh hospital painted pebbles for the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo and will be able to watch them choose and present them to their mates via livestream. #SundayMorning
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Cian Ó Muilleoir @rugbykino.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
That fess made this pop into my head, unbidden. The streets remember. youtu.be/2xgIUWtpN6Q?...
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Bellybutton Fluff
YouTube video by Zig and Zag - Topic
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
“The best approach is gentle, low-impact activity that supports circulation & mobility." In the Irish Independent, UL's Dr John Noone shares tips to help people manage lipoedema, a chronic condition that causes fat accumulation, swelling & pain in the lower body. www.independent.ie/life/health-...
An illustration of two bodies. One depicts a body with lipoedema which causes fat accumulation on the thighs and legs.
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Vikram Niranjan examines rising temperatures and reduced physical activity as a new modelling study suggests extreme heat may prevent millions from exercising and could lead to 500,000 premature deaths every year. Read: theconversation.com/extreme-heat... #StayCurious
UL's Dr Vikram Niranjan. He is standing in long corridor. He is wearing black rimmed glasses and a navy zipped sweatshirt. There are paintings on the wall in the background.
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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day from a country close to Ireland (both geographically and spelling-wise). The below #aurora shot reminded me of part of a clover. Do you see it? Maybe it's a stretch. ;) (also can you tell what's wrong with the picture?) #northernlights #iceland #sláinte
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Comhghairdeas to Kerry’s #JessieBuckley on making history as the first Irish woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress! 🏆 This portrait comes from the Bluett Collection of Autographed Photographs of Irish Actors at @nlireland.bsky.social: catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls0... 📚 www.nli.ie/news-stories...
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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Impressive Ireland win Triple Crown to stay in 6N hunt (✍️@RTErugby) #Ireland #SixNations #TripleCrown
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Impressive Ireland win Triple Crown to stay in 6N hunt
Ireland have stayed in the hunt for the Guinness Six Nations title, capping their championship off with an impressive 43-21 win against Scotland, and they will now require England to do them a favour in Paris tonight.
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Sports 🇫🇷🇬🇧 @sports.skyfleet.blue · 14/03/2026
Ireland beat Scotland to keep title hopes alive
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Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Irish keep alive Six Nations title hopes and deny Scots
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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
COMMENT: Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday www.the42.ie/ireland-scot...
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Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
Andy Farrell’s side delivered another classy performance to finish their campaign on a high.
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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The Canadian Cancer Society wants all provinces and territories Wednesday to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50.
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Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45
The Canadian Cancer Society wants all provinces and territories Wednesday to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50.
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As Lidl enter the super shoe market, UL's Professor Ian Kenny and PhD researcher Graham O'Brien write in RTÉ Brainstorm about the rise of carbon-plated super shoes & the research being conducted in UL examining the biomechanics of "super spike" sprint shoes. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious
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Will Lidl's €50 runners change world of super shoes?
The super shoe revolution may have started at the elite level, but its impact is now being felt far beyond the podium
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Dee Chan @deechan17.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This amazing scientific advance may one day lead to either more effective treatments or dare I say perhaps a cure. This is why it is vitally important to fund basic scientific research. Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease share.google/Vm0hfSMfkGIc...
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Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease
By watching Alzheimer’s-related protein clumping unfold second by second, researchers have uncovered new clues about the role of metal ions.
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
"The free Live Aid Exhibition is on in the National Photographic Archive in Meeting House Square, with over 70 photographs and images showcasing behind-the-scene moments from the historic concert series."
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Caolán Scully @caolanscully.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Predicted Ireland 23 vs Wales ☘️ 5⃣ changes from win over England 💪 returns for Clarkson, Conan & Stockdale 🧠 keeping the faith at 9/10 after superb showing 🆕 potential debut for Doak 5⃣/3⃣ bench split
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Cian Ó Muilleoir @rugbykino.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I love this photo. So much going on in it. Even has a royal and a Taoiseach in it.
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Verminous Scot @etkwebster.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Brilliant rugby from our Celtic cousins.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 #SixNations2026
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an irish flag is waving in the wind
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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Talent Community – Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket | Work With Us
Join Our Talent Community Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket Democracy Docket is growing — and while we may not have the exact role f...
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Justin @ediparolev.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
“Uruguay did what most nations still call impossible: it built a power grid that runs almost entirely on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. The physicist who led that transformation says the same playbook could work anywhere—if governments have the courage to change the rules.”
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Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
It's a second for Republic of Ireland, and it's a second for Troy Parrott. Roberto Martinez's side need three points to qualify for next summer's World Cup. They have a lot of work to do.
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LimerickLive @limericklive.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Munster Rugby maintain perfect start to URC season with hard fought win over Connacht
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Munster Rugby maintain perfect start to URC season with hard fought win over Connacht
Munster Rugby defeated provincial rivals Connacht 17-15 at Thomond Park to make it five wins from five in the URC MUNSTER Rugby extended their winning start to the URC season to five games with a hard fought 17-15 interprovincial derby win over Connacht in front of an attendance of 16,512 at ---
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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Munster v Connacht | Highlights | Round 5 | URC 25/26 (📹@URCOfficial) #URC #Rugby #RugbyUnion
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Munster v Connacht | Highlights | Round 5 | URC 25/26
Check out the highlights of the action as Munster took on Connacht in Round 5 of the United Rugby Championship. Head to URC TV to watch full match replays of every game: https://URC.tv Tune in to the live action & subscribe: South Africa: https://bit.ly/SuperSportURC UK & Ireland: https://bit.ly/PremierSportsURC SUBSCRIBE and activate notifications on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3D6AJLo Want more URC? Head to our official website: https://UnitedRugby.com Follow us across social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/URCOfficial TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@URC Instagram: https://instagram.com/URC Facebook: https://facebook.com/URC #URC #Rugby #RugbyUnion #RugbyHighlights
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 20/10/2025
Superbly combative Munster win leaves Leinster with pocketful of regret
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Superbly combative Munster win leaves Leinster with pocketful of regret
Munster were worthy winners after thrashing Leinster 31-14 at Croke Park on Saturday
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God @thegodshow.com · 19/10/2025
Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed. THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
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Irish Independent @independent.ie · 18/10/2025
For Leinster, this was a hugely frustrating evening in front of a vocal crowd of 51,859 as the URC champions lost their third game in four this season. www.independent.ie/sport/united...
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Tadhg Beirne stands head and shoulders above the rest as Munster earn immense URC victory over Leinster
As both teams headed for the Croke Park dressing rooms at half-time, Jack Crowley beckoned his Munster teammates to stay on the pitch before he gathered them in a huddle and delivered a rousing team t...
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