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Views: 73,212
What was it about? Robbie finished the season by lifting a third MLS Cup but back in June, he let rip after the LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire were forced to play in the extreme mid-afternoon heat.
Sample comment: “You think thats bad Robbie?? Wait until the 2022 WC !!” (Donal Costello)
What was it about? There was no shortage of photos taken when the Giro d’Italia’s Grande Partenza came through Dublin but this one snapped by Tony Kavanagh, showing young Maggie O’Dywer leading the peloton into Malahide, has to be the best.
Sample comment: “She needs to be drug tested. She wasn’t even heard of 3 years ago, now she’s leading the race. Very suspicious.” (James Brown)
What was it about? Manchester native Mike Kay found his 15 minutes of fame in an unlikely place when he tweeted his incredulous reaction to Kilkenny v Offaly, the first hurling match broadcast on Sky Sports. Paul Fennessy chatted to him to see what all the fuss was about.
Sample comment: “Great to hear how somebody who’d never seen hurling before reacts to the game, it’s a credit to all the players from every county who give magnificent performances week in week out for the love of the game both in hurling and football.” (Pat Lennon)
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Views: 74,763
What was it about? On the 20th anniversary of the Loughinisland tragedy, producer Trevor Birney explains the making of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary ‘Ceasefire Massacre.’
Sample comment: “Get goosebumps just reading about that horrible night.. was only 12 when this happened but still remember me mum and dads reaction after it… I hope some day the families get the closure they deserve!” (Michael Bullock)
What was it about? Neil Francis’s controversial comments sparked a debate about homophobia in sport. Francis later withdrew the comments and apologised “profusely and unreservedly.”
Sample comment: “Donal Og Cusack.. Point invalid” (Massimo Osti)
What was it about? The evening before Ireland departed for their crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland, Roy Keane was involved in a row at the team hotel. The story made a headline or two.
Sample comment: “Gift grub will be some craic in the morning” (Aidan O’Driscoll)
What was it about? Viewers of ITV’s World Cup coverage enjoyed the insight of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill this summer. They also enjoyed this zinger to put Chiles, Vieira and Cannavaro firmly in their place.
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Sample comment: “Don’t mess with the gaffer.” (DOC)
What was it about? Sky Sports helped to spread the glorious gospel of the GAA to a brand new audience this summer. Back home, we found the whole thing rather amusing.
Sample comment: “My American sister in law asked if hurling was legal….” (Mairead Nolan)
What was it about? RTÉ kicked off the new year with a bang when they screened a Ronan O’Gara documentary that had been four years in the making. There were plenty of insights into what makes one of Irish rugby’s greats tick.
Sample comment: “Super programme , well done rte. ROG warrior , honest and a red warrior” (Chris Tobin)
What was it about? A freak incident left young Cork GAA player Jamie Wall unable to walk. He told Fintan O’Toole the inspirational story of his fight to recover.
Sample comment: “Super attitude….Fair play to him and best of luck with the rehabilitation…. Others could learn a thing or two from people like Jamie” (Richard Oxley)
Top 10 – GAA
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10. Robbie: ‘I don’t know who makes these f**king stupid decisions’ (2 June)
Views: 73,212
What was it about? Robbie finished the season by lifting a third MLS Cup but back in June, he let rip after the LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire were forced to play in the extreme mid-afternoon heat.
Sample comment: “You think thats bad Robbie?? Wait until the 2022 WC !!” (Donal Costello)
9. Little girl leads Giro peloton into Malahide in best picture of the weekend (12 May)
Views: 73,973
What was it about? There was no shortage of photos taken when the Giro d’Italia’s Grande Partenza came through Dublin but this one snapped by Tony Kavanagh, showing young Maggie O’Dywer leading the peloton into Malahide, has to be the best.
Sample comment: “She needs to be drug tested. She wasn’t even heard of 3 years ago, now she’s leading the race. Very suspicious.” (James Brown)
8. The British man who made THAT tweet about hurling (14 June)
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Views: 74,332
What was it about? Manchester native Mike Kay found his 15 minutes of fame in an unlikely place when he tweeted his incredulous reaction to Kilkenny v Offaly, the first hurling match broadcast on Sky Sports. Paul Fennessy chatted to him to see what all the fuss was about.
Sample comment: “Great to hear how somebody who’d never seen hurling before reacts to the game, it’s a credit to all the players from every county who give magnificent performances week in week out for the love of the game both in hurling and football.” (Pat Lennon)
7. ‘They’d only gone to the bar to support the Irish team yet they died for their love of the sport’ (26 April)
Views: 74,763
What was it about? On the 20th anniversary of the Loughinisland tragedy, producer Trevor Birney explains the making of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary ‘Ceasefire Massacre.’
Sample comment: “Get goosebumps just reading about that horrible night.. was only 12 when this happened but still remember me mum and dads reaction after it… I hope some day the families get the closure they deserve!” (Michael Bullock)
6. Gay people don’t play sport because it is too manly – Neil Francis (16 February)
Views: 76,109
What was it about? Neil Francis’s controversial comments sparked a debate about homophobia in sport. Francis later withdrew the comments and apologised “profusely and unreservedly.”
Sample comment: “Donal Og Cusack.. Point invalid” (Massimo Osti)
5. FAI back Roy Keane after ‘incident’ reported at Ireland team hotel (12/13 November)
Views: 79,996
What was it about? The evening before Ireland departed for their crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland, Roy Keane was involved in a row at the team hotel. The story made a headline or two.
Sample comment: “Gift grub will be some craic in the morning” (Aidan O’Driscoll)
4. Martin O’Neill burned Fabio Cannavaro and Patrick Vieira on ITV tonight (20 June)
Views: 83,747
What was it about? Viewers of ITV’s World Cup coverage enjoyed the insight of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill this summer. They also enjoyed this zinger to put Chiles, Vieira and Cannavaro firmly in their place.
Sample comment: “Don’t mess with the gaffer.” (DOC)
3. 10 British-based tweeters who can’t believe that Gaelic Football is a thing (21 June)
Views: 88,935
What was it about? Sky Sports helped to spread the glorious gospel of the GAA to a brand new audience this summer. Back home, we found the whole thing rather amusing.
Sample comment: “My American sister in law asked if hurling was legal….” (Mairead Nolan)
2. 17 things we learned from tonight’s Ronan O’Gara documentary (2 January)
Views: 91,206
What was it about? RTÉ kicked off the new year with a bang when they screened a Ronan O’Gara documentary that had been four years in the making. There were plenty of insights into what makes one of Irish rugby’s greats tick.
Sample comment: “Super programme , well done rte. ROG warrior , honest and a red warrior” (Chris Tobin)
1. Jamie Wall – ‘I can’t force my legs to start working, the only thing I can control is my attitude’ (3 October)
Views: 124, 237
What was it about? A freak incident left young Cork GAA player Jamie Wall unable to walk. He told Fintan O’Toole the inspirational story of his fight to recover.
Sample comment: “Super attitude….Fair play to him and best of luck with the rehabilitation…. Others could learn a thing or two from people like Jamie” (Richard Oxley)
Top 10 – GAA
10. 11 Americans who can’t believe that hurling is a thing (50,951 views)
9. Des Cahill and Joe Brolly got into a heated exchange over the doctor push incident at Croker yesterday (54,869 views)
8. Paul Galvin attacked with hurley during club game (56,876 views)
7. Déjà vu: 11 more British-based people who have just discovered hurling on Sky Sports (57,479 views)
6. Ugly scenes as Garda escort referee off field after Dublin v Cavan (62,351 views)
5. Wayne Hutchinson: ‘I must talk. I know I need help. This is a path I can’t walk alone.’ (68,574 views)
4. 25 signs that you’re playing for your club in a GAA county final (69,714 views)
3. The British man who made THAT tweet about hurling (74,328 views)
2. 10 British-based tweeters who can’t believe that Gaelic Football is a thing (88.935 views)
1. Jamie Wall – ‘I can’t force my legs to start working the only thing I can control is my attitude’ (124,235 views)
Top 10 – Rugby
10. Out of 10: How Ireland rated in today’s Six Nations clash with Wales (48,287 views)
9. How the Irish players rated after their narrow loss to England (48,690 views)
8. Humbled O’Driscoll couldn’t have asked for better ending than seven-try farewell party (52,365 views)
7. Check out what BOD got from the French as a send-off after last Saturday (52,427 views)
6. Fergus McFadden thanks Irish fans for standing ovation after replacing BOD (58,301 views)
5. George Hook meets his match as Ronan O’Gara makes RTÉ panel debut (59,136 views)
4. Ireland’s Six Nations champions return home to a heroes’ welcome (62,187 views)
3. ‘I felt he was being unreasonable’ — Paul Kimmage reveals the reason he quit Brian O’Driscoll book (63,442 views)
2. Here’s what the French newspapers are saying after Ireland’s win in Paris (66,508 views)
1. 17 things we learned from tonight’s Ronan O’Gara documentary (91,206 views)
Top 10 – Soccer
10. Ireland’s James McClean writes letter outlining his reasons for not wearing a poppy (52,065 views)
9. ‘I take my leave with so many great memories’: Billo’s tribute and farewell speech (55,121 views)
8. Did Luis Suarez bite yet another footballer? (55,305 views)
7. Dublin announced as UEFA Euro 2020 host city (57,995 views)
6. The Irishwoman who made THAT Bayern-Real bet last night (63,027 views)
5. South African goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa shot dead ‘while trying to protect his girlfriend’ (70,612 views)
4. Robbie: ‘I don’t know who makes these f**king stupid decisions’ (73,212 views)
3. ‘They’d only gone to the bar to support the Irish team yet they died for their love of the sport’ (74,763 views)
2. FAI back Roy Keane after ‘incident’ reported at Ireland team hotel (79,994 views)
1. Martin O’Neill burned Fabio Cannavaro and Patrick Vieira on ITV tonight (83,747 views)
Top 10 – Other Sports
10. Where can you watch Conor McGregor’s fight this weekend? (51,634 views)
9. In pictures: Thousands hit the streets for Night Run in Dublin (51,699 views)
8. Conor McGregor: ‘I wanted to come over here and show the American public the new era of the fighting Irish’ (54,606 views)
7. ‘I wanted to get it done and get out of here’ — Rory McIlroy wins PGA championship in the dark (55,861 views)
6. ‘Violent and disturbing’ – Ray D’Arcy interviews Cathal Pendred, clearly isn’t an MMA fan (56,155 views)
5. ‘It was a legal shot’ insists Conor McGregor after first-round Vegas win (59,122 views)
4. Man arrested after Olympic medallist John Joe Nevin injured in Mullingar attack (72,732 views)
3. Here’s how Nike’s $200m man Rory McIlroy spends his money (72,736 views)
2. Little girl leads Giro peloton into Malahide in best picture of the weekend (73,973 views)
1. Gay people don’t play sport because it is too manly – Neil Francis (76,109 views)
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