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# Optimism

All time
Holland out for a month but Erasmus confident of Munster's potential
'We've got a big chance now against Italy' - John O'Shea
'Dangerous' Ireland can definitely cause problems at Euro 2016, says Dutch striker
Jon Walters issues positive injury update after reports suggest he could miss the Euros
Irish people are feeling pretty optimistic about 2016
'When I left Ireland there was a sense of fear, now it's a different place full of optimism and change'
Squeaking past Carlisle can unite Liverpool says Gary McAllister
'They have some really ordinary players' -- Dunphy insists Ireland can beat Germany
Raheem Sterling fee not a concern for Manchester City - Pellegrini
'I am the best coach in the Premier League'
The world could be booming again by the end of 2015
Liverpool can finish in top four, says Lallana
Commander Hadfield is here to make you feel a whole lot better about 2015
Liverpool on track for top four, says Rodgers
'We've got to keep fighting' - Doak refusing to give up on Ulster's Champions Cup dream
Liverpool can beat Manchester United again - Allen
Most Irish people think they could have more money in six months' time ...
Construction work was on the up again last month (and firms are hiring)
Luke Shaw to miss 'a few weeks' says Van Gaal while Falcao could feature against Hull
Ireland have nothing to fear against Germany - Robbie Keane
Man United can still win Premier League title - Young
5 reasons why England will win the World Cup
Poll: Do you have a more optimistic outlook now than before the election?
€2 billion budget cuts can be avoided* says ESRI
Good sign for 2014? Car sales zoom ahead by 33 per cent
Don't write off United in title race, says Alex Ferguson
8 reasons you can't stop thinking about the joys of summer
9 reasons why Ireland can beat New Zealand on Sunday
25 good things that have happened since the last budget
The warm weather has been good for business, says IBEC
Irish investors 'feeling more positive about global economic outlook'
6 positives that can be taken from Ireland’s summer fixtures
This photo sums up everything you need to know about Irish weather
Jose Bosingwa was laughing as he left the field today, despite QPR's relegation
12 reasons Ireland is the world’s most optimistic country
Keith Wood 'impressed' with interviewees for Ireland job
Rafa Benitez still thinks Chelsea will win at least one trophy this season
15 reasons to be cheerful about Trap staying on as Ireland manager
London 2012: 8 reasons why the Olympics will be awesome
O'Driscoll expects heroism in Hamilton