Koscielny Leaves Arsenal for Bordeaux

Koscielny Leaves Arsenal for Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny has ended his nine-year stay at Arsenal by returning to France to join Bordeaux in Ligue 1. The 33-year-old defender has signed for Les Girondins in a deal understood to be worth £5million after finally getting his wish...
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Poll Shows Irish are the Most Optimistic About Future of EU

Poll Shows Irish are the Most Optimistic About Future of EU

Irish people are the most optimistic in Europe about the future of the EU, according to a new poll. In the Eurobarometer survey, Ireland came top for trust in the EU, confidence in its work, and identifying as European, with...
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Derby Confirm Wayne Rooney as Player-Coach From January

Derby Confirm Wayne Rooney as Player-Coach From January

Derby have confirmed former England captain Wayne Rooney will be joining them in January. The forward has agreed an initial 18-month contract to move from Major League Soccer side DC United. Rooney will also take on a coaching role with...
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Dublin Man in Court After Discovery of 60 Guns in Car at Dover

Dublin Man in Court After Discovery of 60 Guns in Car at Dover

A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court in connection with the discovery of 60 firearms in a car arriving in the UK from France. Robert Keogh, from Dublin, appeared at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday...
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Man Charged in Connection with Death of Mourner at Belfast Funeral

Man Charged in Connection with Death of Mourner at Belfast Funeral

A man was bundled out of court after hurling abuse and accusations at a defendant accused of causing the death of a funeral mourner in Northern Ireland. Seamus Conlon, 70, died after he was struck by a Vauxhall Vectra on...
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Harry Maguire Becomes World’s Most Expensive Defender After United Move

Harry Maguire Becomes World’s Most Expensive Defender After United Move

Manchester United have completed the signing of England defender Harry Maguire from Leicester for £80million, a world record fee for a defender. The 26-year-old has signed a six-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further year after...
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Celtic Handed Tough Champions League Qualifying Path

Celtic Handed Tough Champions League Qualifying Path

Celtic have been handed one of the toughest paths possible if they are to secure their return to the Champions League group stages. If Neil Lennon’s men beat CFR Cluj over two legs in the third qualifying round, they will...
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London Teen Traveling on Irish Passport Missing From Malaysian Resort

London Teen Traveling on Irish Passport Missing From Malaysian Resort

A 15-year-old girl from London, who is travelling on an Irish passport, has gone missing in Malaysia, a family friend has said. A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs said: “We are aware of the case and providing consular...
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Manchester City Win The Community Shield After Penalty Shoot-Out

Manchester City Win The Community Shield After Penalty Shoot-Out

Manchester City edged out last season’s title rivals Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to open the new domestic campaign with victory in the Community Shield. The two teams were separated by just one point in the Premier League last term and...
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Goldson Scores Stoppage-Time Winner to Give Rangers Opening Day Win

Goldson Scores Stoppage-Time Winner to Give Rangers Opening Day Win

Connor Goldson’s last-gasp winner ensured Rangers suffered no repeat of last season’s Rugby Park woes as they kicked off the new campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win. Steven Gerrard’s team lost on both of their league visits to Ayrshire last...
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