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New Irish step up at Olympics

Last update: 15:36 | 01.08.12 | © Metro Éireann

New Irish step up at Olympics

Olympic torch relay lights up the capital

Last update: 02:02 | 15.06.12 | © Metro Éireann

Large crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Wednesday 6 June to witness the Olympic torch relay through the city centre in a gesture of goodwill for Anglo-Irish relations.

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Defender Dunne hopeful at joining Ireland’s eleven

Last update: 13:21 | 01.05.12 | © Metro Éireann

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni seldom looks for star names to be included in his squads, but one man who often shines in the Irish team is defensive maestro Richard Dunne.

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Focus on fun at Mini Cricket World Cup

Last update: 13:20 | 01.05.12 | © Metro Éireann

Though the rain threatened at times, it was a mostly sunny day at the second annual Mini World Cup Cricket Tournament, which took place at the Railway Union Sports Club in Sandymount, south Dublin on 21 April.

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Russia hoping for a revolution at Euros

Last update: 13:20 | 01.05.12 | © Metro Éireann

Having topped their European Championship qualifying group for the first time in five attempts, Russia will have great expectations going into this summer’s showpiece event in Poland and Ukraine.

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Govt launches fund for agri-food links with Africa

Last update: 13:58 | 01.04.12 | © Metro Éireann

A €2m programme designed to support the development of new partnerships in the agri-food sector between Ireland and Africa was launched in Dublin last month.

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The many virtues of the Mediterranean Diet

Last update: 13:48 | 01.04.12 | © Metro Éireann

The Mediterranean Diet recently gained Unesco World Heritage status when it was inscribed on the UN cultural body’s ‘List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ in November 2010. The award ensures the continued protection

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Odemwingie is jewel of the black country

Last update: 13:42 | 01.04.12 | © Metro Éireann

Peter Odemwingie has recaptured the sort of form that made him an instant hit with the West Bromwich Albion faithful last season when he was named Premier League Player of the Month for February.

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Rory reaches the top of the world

Last update: 02:17 | 15.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

At just two years of age, Rory McIlroy made a 40-yard drive that led to dreams of winning majors and someday becoming the number-one golfer in the world.

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First major snooker title for Mark Allen after Twitter controversy

Last update: 02:17 | 15.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

Mark Allen went from insulting the Chinese people to stunning the crowd at the Haikou World Open with an emphatic victory over Stephen Lee in the final.

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Stewards complete training for Euro 2012

Last update: 02:16 | 15.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

The Euro 2012 ‘Respect Diversity’ project continued its progress recently when a group of 300 trainee stewards for this summers championships received their training certificates.

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Indian soccer league delayed by red tape

Last update: 02:16 | 15.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

Difficulties with ground availability have caused the delay of the newly proposed – and potentially lucrative – Indian Premier League soccer tournament in West Bengal.

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Tallaght penalty shooters ‘hopeful’ in setting new record

Last update: 02:15 | 15.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

Soccer fans at Tallaght Stadium may have set a new Guinness World Record for consecutive penalties on 29 February – but it could be weeks before the result is confirmed.

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Bangladeshis celebrate mother tongue in Dublin

Last update: 15:09 | 01.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

The most celebrated day in Bangladesh had its own celebrations in Dublin on 21 February, as a large gathering at the Garden of Remembrance began a colourful rally down O’Connell Street to the GPO, festooned with banners and a replica of the Bangladeshi

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‘Prodigal son’ Tevez returns to Man City

Last update: 14:54 | 01.03.12 | © Metro Éireann

Carlos Tevez could be back plying his trade in the Premier League as soon as this week after making a dramatic return to Manchester on 15 February.

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Cisse takes skills Tyneside

Last update: 02:01 | 15.02.12 | © Metro Éireann

Papiss Demba Cissé has become the latest addition to the ever-growing number of African soccer stars joining the English Premier League.

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Africa Week plans are off to a running start

Last update: 16:56 | 01.02.12 | © Metro Éireann

Hundreds are expected to gather at Santry’s Morton Stadium on 26 May to witness a strong athletics programme as part of this year’s Africa Week celebrations.

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Lewis hits the jackpot as he retains title at World Darts C’ship

Last update: 02:11 | 15.01.12 | © Metro Éireann

Adrian Lewis became only the third player in history to retain the PDC World Darts Championship after winning the title for the second time at London’s Alexandra Palace this month.

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