Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy It’s fabulous to be Out&About, going to Irish events and dinners again and you could feel the joy in meeting people. I was in Manhattan and lo and behold, who did I bump into? Only Des O’Brien,...
Coveney: Ireland Needs A ‘Fundemental Rethink’ On Country’s Security
Ireland needs a “fundamental rethink” of its approach to security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Minister for Defense and Foreign Affairs has said. In an address to the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Simon Coveney sa...
Over 2,500 Ukrainian Refugees Have Arrived In Ireland, A Third Of Them Children
More than 2,500 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived in Ireland, with children comprising a third of that number. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said around 400 Ukrainians are arriving in Ireland every day as they flee the Russian invasion of...
Government Announces Temporary Fuel Excise Duty Cuts To Tackle Soaring Gas Prices
A significant cut in the excise duty on fuel has been announced by the Government, with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe confirming a cut of 20 cent per liter on petrol and 15 cent per liter of diesel. However, Mr...
Tourism Ireland Unveils 2022 Marketing Plans
Tourism Ireland in the United States has unveiled its marketing plans for 2022 – at an event in New York attended by leading tour operators, travel agents and journalists from the tri-State area. Guests also attended the premiere of an...
Lewandowski Scores Fastest Hat-Trick In Champions League History
Robert Lewandowski scored the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history as Bayern Munich destroyed RB Salzburg 7-1 to reach the last eight of the competition. The Poland star reached the 40-goal mark for the sixth successive season with a treble...
Liverpool Through To Last Eight Despite Loss To Inter At Anfield
Liverpool suffered their first Anfield defeat in a year after a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Inter Milan but still progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of their two-goal first-leg advantage. Lautaro Martinez’s 61st-minute goal had given ...
Citizens’ Assembly Could Be Convened To Consider Ireland’s Military Neutrality
A citizens’ assembly could be established to discuss Ireland’s policy of military neutrality, the Taoiseach has suggested. Micheál Martin made the remarks in the Dáil as he faced claims the Ukrainian invasion is bringing Ireland closer to Nato and “Eur...
Sexton Signs Contract Extension Through 2023 World Cup
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 World Cup. The Leinster fly-half, who has won 103 caps for his country, will be 38 by the time of next year’s tournament in...
Everton’s Relegation Worries Grow They’re Hammered By Spurs
Tottenham kept themselves in the top-four race with a 5-0 hammering of Everton, who are in grave relegation danger after a gutless showing in north London. Spurs have been inconsistent in recent weeks but showed their best as, after Michael...