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We may be looking at selling off our firstborns after a shocking economic year, but not everyone had a shit 12 months. Here’s what was on the up in 2010.

17 years ago

The depressing post-Christmas period is the perfect time to take a morbid look back at those who died in the year gone by.

17 years ago

One goal just before half time and two straight after made it a great night for Arsene Wenger’s young squad and a miserable one for Carlo Ancelotti and his veterans.

17 years ago

Away victories for Leinster and Munster dominated the day’s action in the Magner’s League, while a solid Munster held on until the 86th minute of playing time.

17 years ago

Yukos oil company chief executive officer Mikhail Khodorkovsky stands behind a glass wall at a courtroom in Moscow.

17 years ago

Water supply restrictions are expected to continue over the coming days, according to a number of local authorities.

17 years ago

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted a 25 goal season for Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, after the 29-year-old scored twice against Sunderland.

17 years ago

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in Newcastle United star strike Andy Carroll, after the 21-year-old impressed against his side yesterday.

17 years ago

Emigration is on the rise and Fianna Fail is looking to rejig its leadership following an upcoming General Election that each party member knows could be a disaster.

17 years ago

It wasn’t the greatest year in the history of Irish soccer, but we had plenty of memorable moments to choose from.

17 years ago

US comedy troupe The Lonely Island have done it again – enlisting hip hop singer Akon for the first single from their second comedy album, I Just Had Sex.

17 years ago

With monday night football back on the telly and an assortment of quality movie picks, our section selections today were a tough decision.

17 years ago

Freddie Ljungberg is on his way to Celtic for a weeklong trial as he hopes to join the Scottish Premier League squad.

17 years ago

Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart marked his return to the Tottenham starting line up with a brace of goals as Spurs defeated Aston Villa at Villa Park.

17 years ago

Manchester United remain top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford, while elsewhere there were wins for Stoke, Bolton, West Ham, Man City and Wigan.

17 years ago

Claire Tully answers your pressing sex and relationship questions. What happens if one partner wants to throw their keys in the bowl but the other doesn’t?

17 years ago

Want to lock yourself away with the TV and a bottle of beer? This is what we think you should be watching this St Stephen’s Day.

17 years ago

It’s not so much sport that’s making the headlines this St Stephen’s Day as the lack of it, thanks to the weather.

17 years ago

Steve Bruce has admitted that he tried to get Golden Balls to join him in the Stadium of Light on loan.

17 years ago

Brian Lenihan’s cancer has ‘stabilised’ and the ECB warns that the passing of a law could make lending more expensive.

17 years ago

A year after the press made public Brian Lenihan’s health status, the Finance Minister says his cancer has stabilized and that he’ll stand for the Dáil again.

17 years ago

The thaw is on its way, but it’s come too late for St Stephen’s Day’s planned Blackpool v Liverpool and Everton v Birmingham Premier League clashes.

17 years ago

Apart from the establishment of this website, 2010 has been a bit shit. Anyway, there’s a new year fast approaching so here’s JOE’s wish list for 2011.

17 years ago

Heavyweight brothers Vladimir and Vitali Klitschko have claimed one of them will be fighting David Haye for his WBA title in 2011.

17 years ago

Twitter was buzzing yesterday with the sad news of the death of former teen sensation Aaron Carter.

17 years ago

Skeleton staff are operating at most TV stations, but there is still plenty on the box. Here’s our tips for Christmas viewing.

17 years ago

These animals should be exterminated. Before they exterminate us.

17 years ago

Christmas is the perfect time to show off your cocktail making skills, and we’ve got some seriously fancy (and impressive) drinks for you to have a go at making.

17 years ago

A small plane stuck on the runway in Dublin airport forced authorities to close the airport down for a minimum of one hour.

17 years ago

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the winner of this year’s Premier League will come from a group containing United, Chelsea and Arsenal.

17 years ago

Keith Matthews will captain Connacht in the Magners League clash against Munster which has been rescheduled to take place on Monday 27 December.

17 years ago

Robbie Keane, his wife Claudine and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin are just some of the guests on the Late Late Show this Christmas Eve.

17 years ago