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South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams dies aged 25 as tributes pour in
Fifa World Cup
The midfielder represented South Africa at this summer's World Cup, and messages have been pouring in following the tragic news
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South Africa footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25 just days after representing country at World Cup
Fifa World Cup
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just days after playing in the 2026 World Cup, with tributes pouring in for the young Sundowns star
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History-making jockey handed 10-year ban for race-fixing
Horse Racing
The history-making rider has been given a huge ban
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Tommy Fleming's stepdaughter breaks silence after family hit with 'disgusting' abuse
Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming's stepdaughter has spoken out against the 'disgusting' abuse she and her mother received following news of the singer's marriage split.
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Connacht deservedly basking in the light of seismic win over Stormers
Connacht Rugby
"It was somewhat unexpected, well, it certainly was for us!"
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Munster boss defends appointment of rape-accused coach at club
Munster Rugby
Clayton McMillan has defended the appointment of Roger Randle
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Minibus crash horror as child is among 11 dead
Road Traffic Accidents
A collision involving a minibus taxi and a truck has killed at least 11 people
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'I was trapped in my body for 10 years and heard my mum say three horrifying words'
Health
Martin Pistorius was just 12 when he fell seriously ill and slipped into what doctors described as a vegetative state - but he could hear everything
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Love Island chaos as Irish footballer causes meltdown minutes after entering
Love Island
Love Island All Stars erupted into chaos when a former League of Ireland footballer made a fiery bombshell entrance and immediately clashed with a fellow Islander.
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Love Island start date and where to watch as Irish bombshell joins line up
Love Island
A new start date for the upcoming series of Love Island All Stars has finally been confirmed by Virgin Media Ireland after the original launch date had to be pushed back due to wildfires in South Africa.
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Jesus 'is coming back today or tomorrow' - here's what the Rapture prophecy means for you
TikTok
A South African pastor's viral prophecy that the Rapture will happen on September 23 or 24, 2025 has sparked both fear and mockery online.
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I'm A Celebrity 2025 All Stars line up as Corrie legend, football boss and popstar confirmed
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
The second I'm A Celebrity South Africa All Stars is back nearly three years later, featuring 10 confirmed stars and a live finale where viewers will vote for the winner.
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Tourist dies in horror window fall at South Africa resort
South Africa
A 68-year-old British tourist has died after falling from a third-floor window at a resort in Ramsgate, South Africa.
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Jockey whips rival rider during race in shocking incident
Horse Racing
A fellow jockey described the incident as “horrific”
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Leinster v Stormers the big read about the big man RG Snyman, the big game, Tokyo, Siberia, Limerick and Dublin
Leinster Rugby
Snyman is living proof owners don't get to resemble their pets; the giant Viking owns cocker and springer spaniels...
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Airbnb reveals top trending destination searches for Irish guests for 2025
Airbnb
Irish Airbnb guests are exploring unique destinations in 2025, from historical stays like Tarragona, Spain to adventurous getaways in South Africa and Finland - as well as plenty of spots around Ireland
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CJ Stander Exclusive: Rassie Erasmus rivalry is with Ireland team - and maybe Ronan O'Gara - not with nation
Rugby Union
CJ Stander exclusive ahead of Springbok Ireland test series
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The brilliant try-scoring Bulls centre, soon to be a Springbok, who's game was 'made in Leinster'
Sport
Jake White talks of why David Kriel was switched from full-back/winger to centre
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Former Ulster superstar Marcel Coetzee gunning for Leinster in Pretoria
Rugby Union
Marcel Coetzee hoping to be back on track for Bull-Leinster game
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Munster rugby lay wreath for coach killed in paragliding accident in South Africa
Munster Rugby
The squad are in South Africa at the moment as they complete the away leg of the United Rugby Championship.
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South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs shot dead in carjacking aged 24
South Africa
The talented defender played every minute for South Africa at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021 and had recently joined South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs
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8-year-old child sole survivor as 45 killed in horror bus crash in South Africa
World News
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed that 45 people had died, leaving just one young person as the sole survivor
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Irish lawyer for South Africa accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza at UN Court
Gaza
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh KC told judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the "horror of the genocide against the Palestinian people" was being live-streamed around the world in real time.
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Student splashes out on designer clothes after receiving almost €700k instead of €97 food grant
South Africa
Sibongile Mani couldn't believe her eyes when she woke up one morning with €1 million in her account and she began throwing parties for her friends and showering them with gifts
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