Tributes Paid to Mikael Lustig as Defender Calls Time on Celtic Career

Tributes Paid to Mikael Lustig as Defender Calls Time on Celtic Career

Neil Lennon has revealed it was Mikael Lustig’s decision to call time on his Celtic career. The Hoops boss led the tributes to the Swede after the 32-year-old announced he was moving on after seven-and-a-half years at Parkhead. The right-back...
read more
Outgoing PSNI Chief Meets President Higgins in Dublin

Outgoing PSNI Chief Meets President Higgins in Dublin

The outgoing police chief of Northern Ireland has visited President Michael D Higgins at his official residence in Dublin. Retiring chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland George Hamilton, who was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthda...
read more
The Era of Online Self-Regulation is Over, Says Coveney

The Era of Online Self-Regulation is Over, Says Coveney

The days of self-regulation in the online industry are over, the Dail has heard. Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the State needs to get involved in protecting vulnerable children and young people from cyber bullying and pornographic material. Mr Coveney admitted....
read more
England Top Their Group After Defeating Japan

England Top Their Group After Defeating Japan

England finished their Women’s World Cup Group D matches in top spot and with a 100% record after Ellen White’s brace steered them to a 2-0 win against Japan in Nice. The Lionesses, who had already qualified for the last...
read more
Scotland Crash Out After Blowing Three Goal Lead Over Argentina

Scotland Crash Out After Blowing Three Goal Lead Over Argentina

Scotland crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in heart-breaking fashion after letting slip a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Argentina. Shelley Kerr’s side appeared on course for the win they needed in their final group game as goals...
read more
Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy The Irish Repertory Theatre’s Annual Gala, held last Monday was a night to remember as one of the biggest and best events that I have ever attended. I just relished the fact that I was among an...
read more
New National Childcare Scheme Could Force Single Parents Out of Work

New National Childcare Scheme Could Force Single Parents Out of Work

The Government’s National Childcare Scheme will force single parents out of work, according to a representative group. Single Parents Acting For Rights of Kids (Spark) says the new scheme, launched by Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone in March this yea...
read more
John Terry Extends Contract at Aston Villa to 2021

John Terry Extends Contract at Aston Villa to 2021

Assistant head coach John Terry has signed a contract extension at Aston Villa. The 38-year-old, who helped Villa return to the Premier League last season, had 12 months left on his existing deal but will now remain at the club...
read more
Luis Enrique Steps Down as Spain’s Head Coach

Luis Enrique Steps Down as Spain’s Head Coach

Luis Enrique has stepped down as head coach of Spain after just 11 months in the job. The 49-year-old, appointed last July, had not coached La Roja since March due to a personal issue. Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis...
read more
Talks Underway to Bring FIA World Rally Championship to The North

Talks Underway to Bring FIA World Rally Championship to The North

A World Rally Championship race could become the latest major event to be staged in Northern Ireland, a Westminster committee has heard. Tourism Northern Ireland chief John McGrillen confirmed talks are under way with the FIA World Rally Championship organizer...
read more