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Irish Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Paul O'Connell hails Irish mentality after Portugal drubbing
Ireland's interim head coach, Paul O'Connell, confessed he felt sympathy for Portugal following his team's record-shattering 106-7 victory in Lisbon. Despite missing 17 players due to British and Irish Lions tour commitments, O'Connell's squad scored 16 tries in a lopsided thrashing, surpassing their previous largest win when they netted 13 tries in an 83-3 defeat of the United States in 2000. Speaking to Virgin Sports, O'Connell said: "I feel sorry for Portugal, but we were very clinical and took our chances. 'It is a unique summer tour given the Lions tour is on at the same time, but I am very happy with how our squad applied themselves. 'It is great to get some guys capped and scoring tries and training in an international environment.' Connacht pair Hugh Gavin and Shayne Bolton went over twice apiece on their debuts and there was also a brace each for club team-mate and flanker Cian Prendergast and Leinster wing Tommy O'Brien. With fly-half Jack Crowley landing 12 of his 15 conversion attempts – Ireland were also awarded a penalty try – the tourists also racked up 100 points for the first time. Captain Craig Casey, who went over for Ireland's ninth try early in the second half, told Virgin Sports: 'Our major takeaway from today is our mentality. We were very professional and played our game to get the result. 'It's a shame the stadium wasn't full, but seeing the amount of Irish fans here was special to get the result for them.' Ireland had 11 different try-scorers in addition to the penalty try, with centre Stuart McCloskey, forwards Thomas Clarkson and Alex Kendellen and replacements Calvin Nash, Ciaran Frawley and Ben Murphy also touching down. Ireland next face New Zealand in Chicago in a one-off Test on November 1.
RTÉ News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
'I feel sorry for Portugal' - Paul O'Connell
Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell admitted he felt sorry for Portugal after his side's record-breaking 106-7 win in Lisbon. O'Connell's side, without 17 players currently on British and Irish Lions tour duty, ran in 16 tries in a one-sided rout to eclipse their previous biggest win when they scored 13 tries in an 83-3 defeat of the United States in 2000. O'Connell said: "I feel sorry for Portugal, but we were very clinical and took our chances. "It is a unique summer tour, given the Lions tour is on at the same time, but I am very happy with how our squad applied themselves. "It is great to get some guys capped and scoring tries and training in an international environment." Connacht pair Hugh Gavin and Shayne Bolton went over twice apiece on their debuts and there was also a brace each for club team-mate and flanker Cian Prendergast and Leinster wing Tommy O'Brien. With fly-half Jack Crowley landing 12 of his 15 conversion attempts – Ireland were also awarded a penalty try – the tourists also racked up 100 points for the first time. Captain Craig Casey, who went over for Ireland's ninth try early in the second half, said: "Our major takeaway from today is our mentality. We were very professional and played our game to get the result. "It's a shame the stadium wasn't full, but seeing the amount of Irish fans here was special to get the result for them." Ireland had 11 different tryscorers in addition to the penalty try, with centre Stuart McCloskey, forwards Thomas Clarkson and Alex Kendellen and replacements Calvin Nash, Ciaran Frawley and Ben Murphy also touching down.
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
What TV channel is Ireland vs Portugal on? Stream, kick-off time and odds for final summer Test
IRELAND interim boss Paul O'Connel's side face Portugal in Lisbon for their final summer Test. Following up from last week's 2 Craig Casey was named captain in the absence of the injured Caelan Doris 2 The Ireland forwards coach is filling in for Andy Farrell as interim head coach Ireland and Portugal have never faced each other in a Test rugby game before. Os Lobos were back to back runners-up in the Europe International Championships in 2023 and 2024 behind Georgia who have won 12 of the last 13 competitions. An O'Connell's team will be hoping to back up the good team performance against Georgia and get another positive result. Read more on Irish sport Here is everything you need to know before watching the game: WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF? The match kicks-off at 7pm Irish time on Saturday July 12 in the Estádio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. WHAT TV CHANNEL IS IRELAND VS PORTUGAL ON? The Test is being shown live on Virgin Media One with coverage starting at 6:30pm for the 7pm kick-off. It will also be available to stream live for free on the Most read in Rugby Union WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Despite losing key players to the Lions tour in Australia and handing out three debuts, Ireland are the extremely heavy favourites at 1/41 to win the match. A Portugal home win is set at 50/1 and the odds of a draw are 200/1 with the handicap being set at 36 points in favour of O'Connell's side. Craig Casey shares hilarious 'fear' weighing on him before captaining Ireland for first time vs Georgia WHAT HAS BEEN SAID IN THE BUILD-UP? O'Connell was The Leinster centre was due to start but will now be replaced by Connacht's Hugh Gavin to make his Ireland debut. He is joined by two other debutants as club teammate Shayne Bolton and Munster's Alex Kendellen have been selected to start the Test. One of last week's five debutants Tom Aherne earns his first start for Ireland replacing Cormac Izuchukwu to partner Darragh Murray. Captain O'Connell said: 'It's a very important position, out-half, more important than it's ever been. "This is an opportunity for Jack to own the week, run it and get after it. The two of them are quite supportive of each other. 'It's another opportunity to give Jack more experience. Sam was excellent last week.'
Irish Independent
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Birthplace of Daniel O'Connell to lead Kerry celebrations of his 250 birthday
Known as 'The Liberator' he who was one of Kerry and Ireland's most influential politicians in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and a human rights advocate. Born at at Carhan House in Cahersiveen on August 6, 1775, O'Connell played a key role in Catholic Emancipation Act that granted political and civil rights to Catholics in Ireland. The town is steeped in history with traces of his life story set to come alive during landmark events taking place from August 5-7. Key events include during the three day celebration include Blue Plaque unveilings at key heritage sites including Carhan and the Penal Chapel, mass in the Penal Church where O'Connell was baptised, an opera performance from Cahersiveen tenor Gavan Ring along monster meeting and orations. There will also be Liberator boat flotilla at Cahersiveen Marina, honouring O'Connell's enduring spirit of movement and unity, and a street parade through the town followed by a community-wide street party with plenty of entertainment and children's activities. Cahersiveen is deeply rooted in O'Connell's story. From his birthplace at Carhan House where the remains still stand, to the 20th century Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church (the only church in Ireland named after a layperson), his legacy lives on. The O'Connell Heritage Trail and self-guided walking tour, and his parents' grave in The Old Abbey opposite the 18th century Penal Chapel where he was baptised all bring 'The Liberator's' remarkable life into focus. O'Connell 250 - the committee behind the series of commemorative events - is proud to announce the three-day programme to honour one of Ireland's most significant historical figures. Kerry County Council and the Department of Arts are supporting the event. PRO for O'Connell 250 Marie Bowler says: 'This is much more than a local celebration, it's a national moment of remembrance and pride. Cahersiveen is a proud guardian of Daniel O'Connell's legacy, and we're delighted to host a historic event where his story began 250 years ago. "From August 5 - 7 August, the town will be decorated with bunting and flags, as the series of events get underway to commemorate the history O'Connell has in this town.' The three-day event programme aims to 'bring together the Kerry community, visitors, historians to reflect on O'Connell's achievements and the ideals he championed,' says Marie. Details of the celebrations are on Facebook and Instagram under O'Connell 250.
Axios
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Republican scrutiny on Nashville mayor sidetracks city priorities
Mayor Freddie O'Connell's administration has been absorbed in recent weeks by federal scrutiny over his response to ICE raids in May. Why it matters: The Metro Council approved his $3.8 billion spending plan and its property tax increase last week. Instead of building off the momentum of that political win, O'Connell's team is sidelined by congressional investigations. Zoom in: O'Connell's administration has already supplied U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles with a trove of documents detailing the city's response to the ICE raids. Ogles says he was troubled by what those documents showed, and indicated there are more questions for O'Connell to answer. Sen. Marsha Blackburn called for the Department of Justice to investigate O'Connell. The bottom line: After winning election in 2023, O'Connell made improving relations with Republicans in Tennessee a priority, and there are indications he made inroads.
