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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# Guess who's back

Yesterday
1st December 2023
France lock Taofifenua available for Six Nations after reversing international retirement
‘After the brutal end we experienced… it’s hard to say ‘stop”.
This year
2023
Mary Lou McDonald 'fully recovered' from surgery ahead of Sinn Féin think-in
The leader of the opposition underwent surgery in June, announcing she would be recovering for a few weeks.
Jim McGuinness set for sensational return as Donegal manager
The Glenties clubman led Donegal to a famous All-Ireland title in 2012.
150 years after they became extinct in Ireland, ospreys to be reintroduced this summer
Ospreys are a fish-eating bird of prey that went extinct in Ireland 150 years ago but are being reintroduced with the assistance of Norway.
Stephen Cluxton returns to Dublin senior football panel
Stephen Cluxton was on the bench for Dublin’s Division 2 meeting with Louth on Sunday.
Dublin secure promotion back to Division 1 as Cluxton makes shock return
Dessie Farrell’s side overcame Louth to set up a league decider with Derry next weekend.
Stephen Cluxton returns to Dublin senior football panel
Stephen Cluxton is on the bench for Dublin’s Division 2 meeting with Louth on Sunday.
Davy Russell making riding return to cover for injured Kennedy
Dual National hero only announced retirement after winner last month.
All time
Henry rejoins Belgium's coaching staff for Euro 2020 and departs BBC punditry role
Henry served as second assistant to manager Roberto Martinez during Belgium’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
'Great to be back' - Four-time All-Ireland winner returns to Wexford camogie panel
Katrina Parrock is back in the squad after stepping away from inter-county camogie in 2017.
Andy Reid returns to Nottingham Forest in coaching role
The 37-year-old will act as technical coach for Forest U23s while retaining his position as Ireland U18s boss.
U-turn in Cork with All-Ireland winning boss Fitzgerald returning on two-year term
Ephie Fitzgerald is set to commit again after stepping down in the wake of August’s All-Ireland semi-final exit.
Huge boost for Galway as captain Comer returns from injury absence
The star forward featured for his club Annaghdown after he was previously sidelined with a fractured bone on his foot.
Saracens maintain perfect start to cruise into Heineken Champions Cup quarters
Sarries will face second-placed Glasgow in their pool decider next weekend, but have already joined Leinster in the last eight.
Rooney to come out of international retirement for one-off farewell appearance
The record goalscorer has not played for England for nearly two years.
'It was funny I didn't miss it last year but absence makes the heart grow fonder'
17-time All-Ireland winner Briege Corkery made her return last night as Cork booked their All-Ireland final spot.
Guess who's back! 17-time All-Ireland winner Corkery returns to Rebels' camogie panel
The reigning champions face Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final tomorrow and the six-time camogie All-Star is back after a two-year exile.
Ex-Áras candidate Sean Gallagher asks county councils to clear time to discuss nominations
He said that this would help to ensure a “fair playing field for all potential candidates” contesting Michael D Higgins.
Neuer makes long-awaited comeback in surprise Germany defeat to Austria
A returning Manuel Neuer was unable to prevent Germany falling to an unlikely defeat to Austria at a sodden Worthersee Stadion.
Tiger Woods says lack of back pain ‘just remarkable’ ahead of his return
Woods is set to play in the Hero World Challenge this week after undergoing back surgery in April, and says he doesn’t have any pain.
AFL rookie makes return off the bench as Meath champions complete stunning comeback
Conor Nash has just completed his first season in Australia with Hawthorn.
The Gogglebox Ireland crew watching 'Should I Marry My Cousin?' was the highlight of its return last night
“It’s like Blind Date: Cousins Edition”
Aengus Mac Grianna had another brilliant newsreading blooper on the Six One last night
One for the showreel.
Venus becomes oldest Wimbledon finalist in 23 years as the dream ends for Konta
Twenty years after making her Wimbledon debut, the five-time champion is into her ninth final.
The man whose date told him 'I don't find you attractive' returned to First Dates last night
And it worked out so well.
The only county without a senior hurling team are making a comeback on Saturday
Cavan haven’t fielded a team since 2011.
Diego Costa stars as Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table
The striker has just come through a turbulent time at the club.
'We were heartbroken': Cuala used the pain of 2015 defeat as a driving force this year
Mark Schutte bagged 1-1 as the Dalkey club claimed provincial honours.
People are tweeting the wrong Chris Evans giving out about Top Gear
Captain America was not involved.
The sight Man City fans didn't want to see ... Cristiano Ronaldo training at the Etihad
Real Madrid enjoyed a run out in Manchester this evening.
Conor McGregor says he's BACK ON the fight card for UFC 200
The fighter has just made the announcement on social media.
UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn is coming out of retirement
The former lightweight and welterweight champion will return to the Octagon after a two-year lay-off at UFC 199.
Nash back in goal for Cork as Rebels make 6 changes for relegation scrap with Galway
Manager Kieran Kingston has mixed things up for the crucial visit to Salthill.
'Gooch' in to start for Kerry as hosts Mayo make 2 changes for Castlebar clash
The Kingdom will make the trip to Castlebar to take on Stephen Rochford’s Mayo.
Johnston returns to haunt old boss 'Geezer' as Tyrone maintain 100 per cent start
Seanie Johnston was on fire for Cavan as Tyrone made it four from four in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.
THE COMEBACK KIDS - the TDs from Bertie Ahern's last government who are back at the top table
Quite a few TDs that lost out during the 2011 election purge have managed to regain their seats.
A key figure for Cork has committed for 2016 as injury comeback continues
The news was confirmed after last night’s McGrath Cup final.
Donegal get boost as All-Ireland winner Kavanagh comes out of retirement
The 33 year-old has performed a u-turn.
One of the finest forwards of his generation is coming out of retirement
Down hitman Benny Coulter is back.
Fit-again Sexton back in Leinster line-up as Nacewa named permanent captain
Johnny Sexton is back in Leinster colours for the first time since 2013.