PSNI Say Continuity IRA Responsible for Brexit Ferry Bomb Plot

PSNI Say Continuity IRA Responsible for Brexit Ferry Bomb Plot

Dissident republicans planted a bomb on a lorry they believed was bound for an Irish Sea ferry with a plan to detonate it to mark Brexit, the PSNI have said. Officers have blamed the Continuity IRA for the botched terror...
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Premier League Clubs Agree to Extend Summer Transfer Window

Premier League Clubs Agree to Extend Summer Transfer Window

The Premier League’s summer transfer window will run until September 1 after top-flight clubs voted to bring themselves back in line with the rest of Europe. For the previous two summers Premier League clubs have had to conclude their business...
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Ireland to Back WHO’s Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Ireland to Back WHO’s Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Ireland is to spend half a million euros as part of global efforts to control the spread of coronavirus. The money has been allocated to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which is spearheading the international response. It will be used...
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Howlin Says There is No ‘Magic Number’ of Seats for Labour

Howlin Says There is No ‘Magic Number’ of Seats for Labour

Brendan Howlin has said he does not have a “magic number” of Dáil seats he is hoping to win to help rebuild Labour. The party had seven seats and is running 31 candidates in 31 constituencies in Saturday’s election. Mr...
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Henderson Praises Farrell For Putting in Place ‘Open Learning System’

Henderson Praises Farrell For Putting in Place ‘Open Learning System’

Ireland lock Iain Henderson has praised Andy Farrell for creating an open forum for tactical discussions after suggesting some players feared speaking up during the reign of Joe Schmidt. Henderson has been promoted to a six-man leadership group under new...
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Martin Insists Fianna Fáil Has The Candidate to Lead Brexit Trade Negotiations

Martin Insists Fianna Fáil Has The Candidate to Lead Brexit Trade Negotiations

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has insisted his party has the candidates to lead Ireland through the next round of Brexit negotiations. Mr Martin’s party has been in a confidence and supply arrangement with Fine Gael for the past four...
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McDonald Accuses Rivals of Using North for ‘Political Gain’

McDonald Accuses Rivals of Using North for ‘Political Gain’

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of using issues in Northern Ireland to make political capital. Speaking on Wednesday morning after Tuesday’s Leaders’ Debate on RTÉ, Ms McDonald pointed to Fine Gael leader...
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Dubai International Airport Keeps Top Spot for Sixth Year

Dubai International Airport Keeps Top Spot for Sixth Year

Dubai International Airport said on Wednesday that it maintained its title as the world’s busiest for international travel, despite closing one of its runways for repairs last year and the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. The airport, home...
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Rooney Leads Rams to FA Cup Reunion at Old Trafford

Rooney Leads Rams to FA Cup Reunion at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney booked a dream FA Cup reunion with Manchester United after Derby cruised past Northampton. The striker scored from the spot to cap the Rams’ 4-2 fourth-round replay win over the Cobblers on Tuesday. They will now host 12-time...
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Williams’ Own Goal Gifts Liverpool’s Youngsters FA Cup Victory

Williams’ Own Goal Gifts Liverpool’s Youngsters FA Cup Victory

The youngest team in Liverpool’s history justified the faith Jurgen Klopp placed in them when he absented himself and his first team from their FA Cup fourth-round replay by beating Shrewsbury 1-0 at Anfield. Former Manchester United academy player Ro-Shaun....
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