60 h. ago Mourners at controversial bishop’s funeral told one moment cannot define a life

Brendan Comiskey, who died this week at the age of 89, resigned as bishop of the Ferns dioceses in 2002 over his handling of clerical abuse claims.

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3 d. ago Justice Secretary admits some human rights claims by immigrants to avoid deportation 'don't stand up to scrutiny'

Shabana Mahmood defended the Government's decision to launch a review of the use of the controversial 'right to private and family life' - under Article 8 of the human rights convention

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2 w. ago Dancing On Ice star Greg Rutherford’s son, 7, rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

Olympian and Dancing On Ice star Greg Rutherford has revealed that his son Rex, 7, underwent surgery to have his appendix removed after being rushed to hospital over the weekend

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2 w. ago ‘Welcome to the club’: Woods leads salutes to McIlroy’s Masters win and grand slam

Media in Ireland and US pay tribute to epic achievement‘This means everything to him,’ adds Shane LowryTiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the Masters on Sunday. McIlroy, born in Holywood, Co Down, defeated Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff at Augusta National to join Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen in having won all four major titles.“Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory,” Woods posted on social media. The 15-time major winner achieved three Grand Slams. He added: “Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy achieves Masters 'dream' as Tiger Woods pays tribute after historic win

McIlroy joins Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Gene Sarazen in winning all four majors

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2 w. ago Masters 2025 winner Rory McIlroy's huge net worth including enormous property portfolio

Rory McIlroy has joined Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Jack Nicklaus as the only winners of all four men's major championships after a tense play-off at the Augusta National

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2 w. ago A look at Rory McIlroy’s major wins as Masters victory seals career grand slam

The Northern Irishman has joined an elite club.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy wins the Masters and finally banishes demons on chaotic day at Augusta

Rory McIlroy led the pack going into his final round with a two-shot lead putting the Northern Irishman within sight of the Green Jacket and a career grand slam - then he jumped aboard the Augusta rollercoaster once more

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3 w. ago Zach Johnson banishes last year’s memories to fire his lowest ever Masters round

The former US Ryder Cup captain fired an eagle and six birdies in a third round of 66 on Saturday to sit in the clubhouse outside the top 10.

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3 w. ago Gary Player's son was immediately removed from The Masters and banned for life after controversial act

The Masters tees off this week, with Gary Player set to once again take his place among the honorary starters - although his son remains banned for life from Augusta National

Sport

3 w. ago Gary Neville was 'inundated with Pep Guardiola text messages' after Manchester derby rant

Manchester United legend Gary Neville received messages from various coaches and ex-players about Pep Guardiola's style of play after his comments on Sky Sports over the drab Manchester derby

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3 w. ago Name by Constance Debré review – a demolition of bourgeois life

The French author takes aim at marriage, childhood and her illustrious family name in the finale of a landmark autofictional trilogy“What is your name? My name is Nobody, a name is nothing, like family, like childhood, I don’t believe in it, I don’t want it.” Constance Debré has a grand name – her grandfather was the prime minister who drafted the French constitution – and she’s long been trying to disgrace it. She is driven by a mixture of petulant rebellion, existential longing for erasure and revolutionary anarchism. A decade ago she left behind her husband, job as a criminal defence lawyer, furniture and crockery to embark on a new life of casual sex with women and iconoclastic, fervent writing.Following Love Me Tender and Playboy, Name is the final instalment in the autofictional trilogy where, with fury, disdain and panache, Debré has recorded her revulsion at bourgeois life and at the legal system that allowed her ex-husband to remove their son because of her h...

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3 w. ago Scottie Scheffler makes ominous start in bid for third Masters title

Scheffler is aiming to become the fourth player after Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods to win back-to-back Masters.

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy backed for Masters victory as Scottie Scheffler makes ominous start

McIlroy needs to win the Masters to complete a career grand slam.

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3 w. ago Golfing greats cast doubt on compromise between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Tom Watson, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus speak out over ongoing talks

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3 w. ago Jack Nicklaus says ‘it’s about time’ for Rory McIlroy to win the Masters

McIlroy would join Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen and Tiger Woods in having won all four major titles if he triumphs at Augusta.

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3 w. ago Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson kick off the Masters

The illustrious trio, with 11 Masters titles between them, hit tee shots on the opening hole before retiring to the clubhouse.

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3 w. ago Masters 2025: Is this the year Rory McIlroy banishes his Augusta demons?

The Northern Irishman is the most in-form golfer on the planet, but he needs his mind to be right to complete the career slam

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3 w. ago Gary Neville names FIVE Man United players who are 'not good enough' to play for Ruben Amorim

The United legend believes Ruben Amorim is being hamstrung by the stars - seemingly including one who only arrived in the winter.

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