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From heroes to Coke Zero

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By Paul O’Malley In the era of rising accommodation costs and ludicrous college fees, where would we be without meal deals? We can live like kings and queens for a low cost and never feel guilty because we feel like we’re getting our money’s worth. No packed lunch? Meal deal. Hungover? A meal deal is a scientifically proven cure. Sult offers a lovely €5 meal deal for … [Read more...] about From heroes to Coke Zero

Still up for grabs

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By Markus Krug The 2018/19 Premier League season has seen one of the most exciting title races in recent memories so far. As of 4 January, there are three major title challengers battling for first place. Liverpool are in first place with Manchester City trailing by four points and Tottenham trailing by sixth. And while we still have almost half a season left, it would take … [Read more...] about Still up for grabs

An analysis of the strained relationship between Ireland’s sports stars and the media

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Martin O'Neill (Photo credit: Dagur Brynjólfsson on Flickr, Creative Commons license CC BY-SA 2.0) Attention of late has turned to relationship ruptures between sports figures and organisations and the media whose role is to cover them. MTK Global’s pugnacious boycott of Irish media along with high profile spats with Joe Schmidt and Jim Gavin, and Martin O'Neill’s utter … [Read more...] about An analysis of the strained relationship between Ireland’s sports stars and the media

Manchester United’s success right around the corner

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Manchester United currently find themselves chasing the breakaway pack. Many of those who inhabit the Stretford End on a regular basis would say that two-and-a-half years of progress should be much more than it has been. However, as all fans of the red side of Manchester know, the intermittent 33 months have been far from a steady progression. Dutch enigma Louis van Gaal … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s success right around the corner