7 h. ago Irish researchers discover proof that Roman gladiators fought with large animals

The finding is the first skeletal evidence that Romans fought with large cats in arena-based combat.

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20 h. ago Maynooth scientists find first physical proof gladiators were mauled by lions

Remains found in York show brutality of spectacles staged far beyond the heart of the Roman empire 

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23 h. ago Scientists at Trinity College Dublin discover the brain’s way of making ‘cold’ memories

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin discover the brain’s way of making ‘cold’ memories  The Irish Independent

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46 h. ago Teachers on rising physical aggression in Irish schools: ‘I’ve been out of work due to an assault for 2½ years’

Delegates at INTO’s annual congress recount their experiences of increased classroom assaults

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50 h. ago Ireland's west coast had 'near miss' from devastating floods during Storm Éowyn, scientists found

Ireland's west coast had 'near miss' from devastating floods during Storm Éowyn, scientists found  Irish Examiner

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57 h. ago Sudanese refugees in Chad: ‘I still hear the sound of shooting in my ears’

Having escaped a war where murder and rape seem systematic, some 1.3 million people from Sudan struggle to meet their daily needs in Chad - while bearing physical and emotional scars

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68 h. ago Sharp rise in assaults at schools pushing teachers to ‘breaking point’

Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools

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6 d. ago Ireland legend Sexton joins Lions coaching staff for Australia tour

Ireland legend Sexton joins Lions coaching staff for Australia tour  London Evening Standard

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7 d. ago Johnny Sexton sure to have major say in Lions outhalf debate

Former Lions and Ireland outhalf has been critical of Scotland’s Finn Russell in the past

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7 d. ago Lions boss Andy Farrell confirms significant Johnny Sexton appointment as Ireland legend makes big call on coaching future despite previous reservations

Lions boss Andy Farrell confirms significant Johnny Sexton appointment as Ireland legend makes big call on coaching future despite previous reservations  MSN

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7 d. ago Johnny Sexton confirmed as assistant for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia as former Ireland fly

Johnny Sexton confirmed as assistant for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia as former Ireland fly-half takes first major steps into coaching career  MSN

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7 d. ago Sexton set to join Farrell's coaching staff on Lions tour of Australia

Sexton set to join Farrell's coaching staff on Lions tour of Australia  MSN

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7 d. ago Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding initiative

Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding initiative  Silicon Republic

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7 d. ago Sexton to join Lions coaching staff before taking Ireland role

Sexton to join Lions coaching staff before taking Ireland role  Reuters

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7 d. ago Johnny Sexton to join Lions’ coaching staff this summer and Ireland’s full

The 39-year-old has been coaching part-time with Ireland this season.

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7 d. ago Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s coaching team for Lions tour

After summer tour to Australia, Sexton will then take up full-time coaching position with Ireland

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7 d. ago Sexton to join Lions staff for Australia tour before taking Ireland role

Sexton to join Lions staff for Australia tour before taking Ireland role  The Straits Times

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7 d. ago Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's team as assistant coach for Lions tour

After the tour to Australia, Sexton will take up a full-time coaching position with Ireland

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7 d. ago British and Irish Lions: Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's backroom team

British and Irish Lions: Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's backroom team  BBC

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7 d. ago Scientists find strongest 'hints' of extraterrestrial life on a distant planet

Using the James Webb telescope, researchers detected signs of two chemicals long considered to indicate extraterrestrial life.

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