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Evil brown bear tore through funeral of its first victim and killed mourners
Bears
In a snowy, iced over landscape a struggling village was ripped apart by a starving bear which learned attacking humans had no consequences.
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Ireland warned that Brave Blossoms could take advantage of their 'inaccuracies'
Ireland rugby union team
Japan will have been buoyed by taking a Six Nations scalp last weekend
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These countries will pay you to move there, and another offering houses for €1
Travel
A number of countries are offering financial incentives and relocation grants to move there - including monthly payments, emigration programs, and cheap homes abroad for just €1
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Man, 30, dies suddenly on Japan F1 holiday as family issue plea
Holidays
His loved ones are still in shock as they work out how to pay to bring his body home
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'New Nostradamus' who predicted Covid shares five alarming 2026 warnings
Coronavirus Ireland
Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, hailed by some as the 'new Nostradamus', has issued a series of alarming 2026 predictions, warning of global conflict, natural disasters, cyberattacks and geopolitical upheaval.
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Horror deaths of prisoners deliberately infected with diseases until they died
World War 2
A secret biological and chemical warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army was found in China during World War 2, where hundreds of prisoners were subjected to lethal human experimentation
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Ireland star puts improvements in defence down to Paul O'Connell, John Fogarty and, at club level, Robin McBryde
Ireland rugby union team
"Paulie would take a big interest in your whole game. He's not just the lineout coach, he'd be picking off different clips that you're doing in the game from the ruck or tackling or carrying, and he'd be I critiquing you on that.
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Crowley vs Prendergast inconclusive - Andy Farrell talks No10s and age profiling
Ireland rugby union team
Ireland will now make the looming Rugby World Cup draw (Dec 3rd) as a top six seed, guaranteeing they will head up one of the pools
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'Get over yourself and cut out the Charity Shield performances' fumes Andy Farrell
Ireland rugby union team
The Ireland coach doesn't rage per se, not in public at least, but he is not happy with the carriage of the group - and he wants them to know it
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Ireland rugby stats reveal astonishing figures racked up by unheralded player
Ireland rugby union team
One of Andy Farrell's young guns lays down a marker for near future; check out Mirror Ireland vs Japan player ratings
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Tommy O'Brien revelling in being a six-year 'overnight' wonder
Sport
"I feel like I've worked very hard, I've had so many downs, so I just enjoy these kinds of experiences in these days."
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Eddie Jones insists the opportunity was there there for Japan to beat Ireland
Eddie Jones
"We put ourselves in a position to win the game in the first half, the try that no7 (Timoney) scored, we just stopped, anticipating the referee was going to call a knock-on."
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Ireland demolish Japan: Recap from the Autumn Nations Series clash
Ireland rugby union team
Ireland demolished Japan 41-10 at the Aviva Stadium.
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Ireland to play tallest ever team as they reach for the sky against Japan
Ireland rugby union team
Those wondering why half-backs Jack Crowley and Craig Casey launch almost everything skyward to be chased - known in jargon as 'contestables' - might do well checking Wikipedia
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Harrison Brewer - Big in Japan, smashed by COVID, risen again
Japan
HARRISON BREWER 2020: with/against XV: Jordie Barrett; Ashley-Cooper, de Allende, Giteau, Naholo; Carter, Ellis; Crockett, Hori, Ala'alatoa, Scott Barrett, Whitlock, McMahon, Pocock, Shields
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What time and channel is Ireland vs Japan on? TV info, start time and more for the clash
Rugby Union
Everything - and even more fun stuff - that you need to know about the match
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Caelan Doris wasn't Lion down during injury absence, he was on 'digital detox and retreat'
Ireland rugby union team
The Ireland captain is ready to lead the attack from the front, beginning with Japan at the Aviva on Saturday (12.40pm)
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Japan flu epidemic triggers global alarm as Ireland braces for impact
Flu
Ireland has reported a rise in flu cases as Japan's unusually early flu epidemic sparks global concern.
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'Armageddon alert' to hit some Irish phones this Sunday but don't panic
Mobile phones
An 'Armageddon alert' test will sound on some phones in Ireland on Sunday, September 7 at 3pm as part of the UK's Emergency Alert system.
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Emergency 'Armageddon alert' to sound on some Irish phones next month
Mobile phones
Some Irish phones may receive a loud emergency test alert from the UK next month as part of a nationwide drill for their warning system.
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Ryan Tubridy shares holiday snaps from family trip to Japan
Ryan Tubridy
Ryan visited four cities with his daughters, Ella and Julia
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Irish holidaymakers warned phone habit risks public shame or €1,000 fine
Holidays
With summer holiday season approaching, Irish travellers are being warned that everyday phone habits like checking maps or taking selfies could lead to fines, public embarrassment or even legal trouble abroad.
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Air force plane disappears from radar amid reports of crash in Japan
Japan
Japanese officials are seeking to confirm reports that an air force plane carrying two members crashed in central Japan
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Irish man arrested over death of ex-wife in Budapest
Crime
The charred body of the victim — whose name was not revealed by authorities — was found in a burned-out apartment in central Budapest on Wednesday, January 29
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