McSorley’s of Ranelagh bought by consortium of former rugby internationals led by Noel Anderson for €5.5m
Ranelagh pub will maintain popular features but plans some new additions
Jamie Heaslip
Jamie Heaslip-Rob Kearney consortium to buy McSorley’s pub for €5.5m
Former GAA manager Seamus McEnaney in line for uplift of up to €3.7m on original investment in Dublin 2 pub while Irish rugby stars buy into Dublin 6
Familiar foes Leinster and Toulouse to produce another European spectacle
Sides meet for fourth time in semis, with Leinster the only non-French side left in cup
TV View: It’s France on the Slammers as Ireland have to make do with a Triple
Shane Horgan keeps the cork in the bottle and looks at what Ireland had to beat
TV View: ‘Zero-craic Eddie’ sees the glass half-empty at Twickenham
Donal Lenihan went through the exultant highs and funereal lows in a draining 80 minutes
The world according to Eddie: Jones’ greatest hits with the media
England’s head coach has made a name for himself when it comes to his sharp quips
Peter O’Mahony praises learning environment cultivated by Andy Farrell
Munster backrow admits the Ireland-England rivalry is special ahead of London trip
‘He’s phenomenal’: Hard-working Josh van der Flier at top of his game
Seven-try forward enjoying his most prolific season to date for both Leinster and Ireland
‘What the actual fock? I’m talking about the Six Nations and none of you are listening’
Ross O’Carroll Kelly: It’s the night before Sixmas – and Ross is feeling ignored
Caelan Doris: ‘I’m loving playing at the minute’
Ireland backrow puts ‘weird and uncertain period’ behind him
Pay freeze for Aer Lingus ground staff proposed until 2024
Seen & Heard: Wetherspoon sale of Blackrock pub, and Cowen seeks inquiry into ESB
‘This is killing me, Sorcha. I feel about as useful as a focking Orts degree’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Knitting. I mean, it’s not exactly me, is it?’
The Offload: Heaslip’s da is not happy with Johann van Graan
Career changes aplenty; TMO Brian MacNeice showing who’s boss in Zebo card saga
‘What about the wheelchair that I arrived home with after Jamie Heaslip’s stag?’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Sorcha injures her foot while Honor makes a shocking discovery
Patient Timoney now making the most of his considerable ability
Ulster and Ireland backrow has worked hard on his game over the years and is now reaping the rewards
Johnny Sexton glad to get ‘back to business’ for All Blacks clash
Ireland’s latest centurion has experienced dismal days and great days against New Zealand
TV View: Royal purple befits Prince Sexton as tries rain down at the Aviva
Translator needed for Heaslip; Roy gives up on his beloved United
Matt Williams: I'm ashamed I missed warning signs that Bressie needed my help
Likes of my former Leinster backrower and Keith Earls can be an inspiration to many
Beauparc Utilities founder in €74m deal for Royal Hibernian Way
Eamon Waters acquires Dawson Street scheme anchored by Davy Stockbrokers HQ
Sports tech company Kitman Labs makes second acquisition
Irish business expands its presence in the US with deal to buy Presagia Sports
Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority
28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game
TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats
Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang
Irish bars and restaurants invest in medical-grade air purifiers for indoor dining
Fáilte Ireland operating guidelines criticised for not focusing more on technology
The Offload: French television coverage disappoints again
Pita Ahki shows Connacht what could have been with superb performance for Toulouse
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback
The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition
Photographic record of Covid-dominated year to be prepared by press photographers
Annual awards ceremony on live stream from Dublin city centre on Friday evening
Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?
28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019
Six Nations: 14-man Ireland’s goose is cooked in Cardiff
After losing half-time lead, last hope shattered as Billy Burns penalty misses touch
The Offload: No credit from Pat Kenny on Newstalk Six Nations segment
Ex-England captain John Pullin will be remembered for bravery during the Troubles
Six Nations: Joe Schmidt is back, coaches and captains beware
Josh Adams suspension sends a warning jolt through every Six Nations camp
Jamie Heaslip wins World Rugby’s try of the decade award
Conor Murray and Brian O’Driscoll in team of the decade; Richie McCaw best player
Johnny Sexton points to the positives but admits top tier still a way off
Ireland captain praises ‘incredible’ Caelan Doris after number eight’s show against Scotland
Mary McAleese and Fontaines D.C. among beneficiaries of artists’ tax exemption
Scheme allows artists to earn up to € 50,000 a year on creative work free of tax
The revisionists might say otherwise, but the GAA? A class apart
TV View: Not afraid to recall our history, GAA provides us with a weekend of magic
Caelan Doris profile: ‘He has almost the perfect temperament’
From a small village in Mayo to the Leinster and Ireland backrow via Blackrock college
German investor in pole position to acquire Royal Hibernian Way
AM Alpha offers €75m for landmark mixed-use development on Dawson Street
TV View: Ireland off the mark in the The Six Nations-Plus-Georgia-And-Fiji Cup
Eddie O’Sullivan and Jamie Heaslip renew their disagreements on RTÉ loan deal
Greencastle follows up deal for JOE.ie by buying Lovin Media
Company founded by Niall Harbison acquired by VC firm Greencastle Capital
The Offload: ‘Soft’ Ireland acquiring an unwanted reputation
Veteran half backs will have to drag Ireland out of this rut but there are no easy fixes
‘Somewhat unfair’ of FBD to tell pub it was covered for Covid-19 losses, court hears
Publican says he switched to insurer believing its policies covered coronavirus
Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade
Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans
FBD executive tells court of error in stating policy covered Covid losses
Lemon & Duke publican says he switched to FBD because he heard policies covered virus
Publican claims FBD gave assurances policy covered Covid-19 losses
Managing director of Lemon and Duke pub in Dublin switched insurers to FBD in March
Sporting Upsets: Connacht’s greatest day as they claim title glory
Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield
Iain Henderson v James Ryan proves an unfair contest
Leinster possess at least three dominant big men in Ryan, Scott Fardy, and Caelan Doris
Impossible is nothing. Beating Leinster, though, might be trickier
Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders
Aviva tests strength of market with €80m sale of Royal Hibernian Way
Dawson Street scheme’s tenant mix includes Davy stockbrokers and Marco Pierre White’s
Notice period may pay off for incoming FBD chief executive
Tomás O’Midheach could arrive just in time to unfreeze cash pile at profitable insurer
Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride
The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans
Kitman Labs raises more funds as it moves into coronavirus monitoring
Irish sports tech company hoping to be the ‘operating system for the world of sports’
The Best of Times: Ireland’s Golden Generation make Grand Slam history in 2009
Cardiff win was 61 years in the making and proved the breakthrough for Irish rugby
FBD’s €22m Covid-19 standoff with pubs clouds CEO search
Insurer pulls dividend as market awaits outcome of test case over wording of business interruption policies
Lemon & Duke and insurer FBD fail to resolve Covid closure row
Dublin pub backed by rugby players will join test case against insurer in October
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