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Portugal

PodcastThe Explainer

Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?

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FactCheck

Debunked: No, the electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal were not caused by a solar flare

29 Apr

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Power Outage

Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

Electricity has been restored to more than 90% of mainland Spain.

Parts of Greenland were deprived of phone, SMS and internet connections, possibly linked to the outage.

Dublin Airport is operating as normal again after some flights were disrupted yesterday.

Updated 29 Apr

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As it happened

Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.

Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.

Updated 28 Apr

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court of human rights

Irish woman raped in Portugal brings case to Europe over alleged investigation failures

16 Apr

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Development

O'Connell to lead important Ireland tour shorn of other Irish coaches

Simon Easterby had been due to remain in place as interim head coach.

Murray Kinsella

26 Mar

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Nations League

Portugal confirmed as Ireland's World Cup qualification opponents

23 Mar

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deadly dane

Hojlund gives Denmark edge over Portugal with place in Ireland's World Cup group on the line

20 Mar

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Evolution

Who are the fresh faces Ireland could look to for their summer tour?

18 Mar

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Luis Montenegro

Portugal calls third election in three years following prime minister's resignation

13 Mar

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Os Lobos

Two ex-Munster men part of exciting Portugal side's new chapter

Os Lobos thrilled at the 2023 World Cup and can qualify for the next one in the coming weeks.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

27 Jan

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Irish Abroad

The Irish scrum-half who plays professional rugby for Benfica

Bray man Elliott Ryan is loving life in Lisbon and wants to play for Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Portugal

26 Jan

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obrigado

Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination

Ireland are set to visit Portugal to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

24 Jan

4.3k

Time to say goodbye

Former Man United and Portugal winger Nani announces retirement

8 Dec 2024

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Revenue

Over €200,000 worth of cocaine seized at Dublin Airport

2 Nov 2024

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All Square

Scotland frustrate Ronaldo's Portugal in stalemate

15 Oct 2024

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Wrap

Ronaldo goal helps Portugal to third straight Nations League win as Spain clip Denmark

12 Oct 2024

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Portugal

Main suspect in McCann disappearance accused of raping Irish woman found not guilty

Updated 8 Oct 2024

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Letterkenny

Funeral to take place of Irishman found dead in police cell in Portugal

21 Sep 2024

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Albufeira

Irish man found dead in Portuguese police cell after arrest for assault investigation

12 Sep 2024

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FactCheck

Debunked: Claim that PCR tests are ‘97% inaccurate' is false (and old)

6 Sep 2024

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on the continent

Ronaldo hits 900th career goal, San Marino win first ever competitive game

5 Sep 2024

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douro river

Four dead, one missing after firefighting helicopter plunges into river in Portugal

31 Aug 2024

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THE END IS COMING

Cristiano Ronaldo will ‘probably’ retire at Al Nassr ‘in two or three years’

27 Aug 2024

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Algarve

Police investigating alleged rape of Irish woman in Portugal

13 Aug 2024

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Algarve

Irish teenager arrested in Portugal on suspicion of attempted homicide

1 Aug 2024

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the alphatross

Portugal blow glorious Euros opportunity by sticking with past-it Ronaldo

Portugal played what little football was played in Hamburg – but found Ronaldo wanting.

Gavin Cooney

reports from Volksparkstadion, Hamburg

5 Jul 2024

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mixed emotions

'Even the strongest people have their bad days' - Ronaldo

2 Jul 2024

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euro 2024

Passing of time on Ronaldo's historic night clear to see with Portugal's winner

Francisco Conceição, the 21-year-old, came off the bench to break Czechia’s hearts in 2-1 win.

David Sneyd

18 Jun 2024

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Reaction

O'Shea: 'The levels both teams and countries are at is very different'

11 Jun 2024

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easily beaten

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal outclass Ireland

Ireland were easily beaten 3-0 by a brilliant Portuguese side.

Gavin Cooney

11 Jun 2024

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Preview

O'Shea seeking upset against Portugal to make case to be full-time manager

Ireland face Euros-bound Portugal in their final game of the season tonight.

Gavin Cooney

11 Jun 2024

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Portugal

Irishman dies while on holiday in the Algarve

28 May 2024

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Algarve

Irishman (50s) drowns in Portuguese tourist resort

21 Apr 2024

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Democratic Alliance

Centre-right Luis Montenegro appointed Portugal prime minister

21 Mar 2024

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Portugal Elections

Portugal set for political uncertainty as no party wins majority but far-right make gains

Updated 11 Mar 2024

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Portugal

Two-week campaign leading to Portugal election kicks off, with populists hoping to make impact

25 Feb 2024

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Os Lobos

Ireland link with Portugal builds on renewal of layer of international rugby

8 Nov 2023

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misuse of funds

Portuguese Prime Minister resigns following corruption probe

7 Nov 2023

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Development

World Cup great entertainers Portugal to face England 'A' team at Welford Road

Updated 7 Nov 2023

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