Cory Hill Named in Wales’ Rugby World Cup Squad

Cory Hill Named in Wales’ Rugby World Cup Squad

Warren Gatland believes there are as many as six or seven teams capable of winning the World Cup after naming his 31-man Wales squad for the tournament. Lock Cory Hill has been named in the group despite suffering from a...
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Odsonne Edouard Opens the Scoring as Celtic Defeat Rangers in Old Firm Derby

Odsonne Edouard Opens the Scoring as Celtic Defeat Rangers in Old Firm Derby

Odsonne Edouard continued his impressive goal-scoring record against Rangers as Celtic won 2-0 in the Old Firm derby at Ibrox. The Frenchman capitalized on a loose pass to net his fifth goal in seven derbies in the 32nd minute following...
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UUP Proposes Indemnifying The EU Against Single Market Infractions

UUP Proposes Indemnifying The EU Against Single Market Infractions

A UK commitment to indemnify the EU against single market infractions is among a set of alternative proposals to replace the backstop. The plan, tabled by Northern Ireland’s Ulster Unionist Party, would also see the creation of a new offence...
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Irish Americans And The Labor Movement

Irish Americans And The Labor Movement

By John Mooney Labor Day is generally regarded as the unofficial end of summer – a day of picnics, barbecues, and perhaps one last trip to the beach. For school-age children, it usually signifies the end of summer recess and...
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Ireland’s Players Face Nervous Sunday Waiting to Find Out Their World Cup Fate

Ireland’s Players Face Nervous Sunday Waiting to Find Out Their World Cup Fate

Andrew Conway has admitted Ireland’s players face a nerve-wracking Sunday waiting to find out their World Cup fate. The Munster wing impressed in Ireland’s 22-17 victory over Wales in Cardiff yesterday, scything through the home defence before sending Jaco...
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Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer

Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer

Boris Johnson has spoken of “signs of progress” in Brexit discussions – but the EU’s chief negotiator said he is “not optimistic” about avoiding a no-deal departure. Michel Barnier has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the Irish backs...
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Liverpool Still Top After Defeating Burnley

Liverpool Still Top After Defeating Burnley

Liverpool head into the international break on top of the Premier League after extending their 100 per cent record to four matches with a 3-0 win at Burnley. An own goal by Chris Wood, deflecting in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross, was...
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Lampard Defends Youthful Team After Chelsea Blow Abraham’s Two-Goal Lead

Lampard Defends Youthful Team After Chelsea Blow Abraham’s Two-Goal Lead

Frank Lampard said his Chelsea side’s second successive capitulation at home is nothing to do with the youthful nature of his side. A fortnight after squandering a first-half lead against Leicester, the Blues blew a 2-0 half-time advantage against Sheffield....
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Gardaí Escape Injury After Shots Fired at Patrol Van in Dublin

Gardaí Escape Injury After Shots Fired at Patrol Van in Dublin

Gardaí escaped injury in a suspected gunfire incident that damaged their patrol vehicle in north Dublin. The incident involving two uniformed gardaí happened at around 11.20pm on Friday in the Darndale area of Coolock. They were patrolling the Buttercup Park...
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Agüero’s Double Helps Manchester City Brush Aside Brighton

Agüero’s Double Helps Manchester City Brush Aside Brighton

Kevin De Bruyne netted after 68 seconds and Sergio Agüero struck twice as champions Manchester City strolled to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton. Agüero, who has now scored five in four Premier League games this season, also set up...
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