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Tony McCoy, 15-time champion jumps jockey, is the bookies favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

17 years ago

Heavy overnight snow on the east coast last night has led to drivers being urged to exercise extreme cautions on the roads today, with Met Eireann warning the icy spell will continue.

17 years ago

The GAA still plan to introduce goal-line technology to major grounds across the nation, but only if it is practical and feasible, the Irish Independent reports.

17 years ago

The new Mario Rosenstock stand-up show and Cup football in England form the basis of our television choices.

17 years ago

On the Front Pages today is the bailout and the US WikiLeaks scandal.

17 years ago

Yesterday marked the death of legendary comic actor Leslie Nielsen, who died aged 84. The Twittersphere paid tribute.

17 years ago

The most eagerly anticipated football match in many a year turned into an exhibition as Barcelona destroyed close rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

17 years ago

Fianna Fail TD and Minister for Children Barry Andrews claimed today that Ireland accepting a bailout is not the end of the world.

17 years ago

Juan Manuel Marquez has set his sights on fighting Manny Pacquiao for a third time after defending his lightweight title on Saturday night.

17 years ago

An eviction notice has been served to the government this afternoon by a performance artist.

17 years ago

Trap’s too lazy to do it, so leave it to JOE to look back on the performances of the established and potential members of the Ireland squad over the weekend.

17 years ago

Liverpool are reported to be planning a €25 million swoop for AS Roma striker Mirko Vucinic.

17 years ago

Criminals are out there trying to steal your money – why should you make it any easier for them?

17 years ago

The White House has reacted angrily to the release of over a quarter of million classified government documents by WikiLeaks.

17 years ago

We have all the pictures from an historic weekend in the Premier League – the first time that every single team in action managed to find the net.

17 years ago

The latest update and advice on the cold snap for motorists is to leave the car at home, the AA has said.

17 years ago

The big freeze is back with a vengeance. It’s a nightmare for motorists and a survival situation for those in isolated areas, but it’s great for photographers. Here’s the pics.

17 years ago

Ashley Kerekes had never even heard of cricket, but her nickname (and what she goes by on twitter) is ‘The Ashes,’ and she began receiving loads of Twits regarding the sport.

17 years ago

Naked Gun trilogy and Airplane star Leslie Nielsen passed away today at the age of 84, leaving a behind a legacy of spoof comedy classics.

17 years ago

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has revealed that he would consider managing the Republic of Ireland one day.

17 years ago

Zombies and Cristiano Ronaldo form the basis of our pick for the television of tonight.

17 years ago

Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder during yesterday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

17 years ago

The massive Irish bailout and the American wikileaks crisis are the stories on the front pages today.

17 years ago

The story of Ireland’s 20 point win against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in pictures.

17 years ago

Tottenham won to climb to within a point of Manchester City, while Chelsea failed to win for the fourth time in five matches.

17 years ago

As expected, European foreign ministers have ratified details of a bailout for Ireland, and as predicted, the  sum involved is €85billion.

17 years ago

There was only one all Premier League tie drawn in FA Cup third round, but with it was a hell of a tie to be drawn.

17 years ago

Chelsea are targetting Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola as a replacement for manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports in Telegraph Sport.

17 years ago

The ‘people’ want Ireland to default, while Fianna Failers want Brian Cowen out.

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