Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy In my last Out&About I forgot to mention a legend that I got to meet at The Irish Rep’s Gala that was none other than Malachy McCourt and his lovely wife Diana who I had the privilege...
Thirty-Fifth Victim Of The Dublin/Monaghan Bombings Added To Memorial
The 35th victim of the Dublin/Monaghan bombings has been acknowledged on the official memorial in Dublin. Martha O’Neill, whose husband Edward was killed in one of the blasts in Dublin and whose two sons were also injured, lost her unborn...
O’Neill: UK Government’s Plans To Ditch NI Protocol ‘Sounded Alarm Bells’ In EU And USA
Michelle O’Neill has warned that the British government’s plan to enact legislation to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol will have “colossal political and economic consequences”. The Sinn Féin Stormont leader said Boris Johnson’s plan to override ...
Donohue Warns Of Danger Of Relying On Corporate Tax Receipts
The Minister for Finance has warned of the dangers of relying on high levels of corporate tax receipts, saying they create an “artificially benign picture” of the public finances. Paschal Donohoe said there is a clear need to pull back...
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins 122nd US Open At Brookline
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick produced a moment of magic on his way to claiming his first major title and a historic double in the 122nd US Open at Brookline. A shot behind playing partner Will Zalatoris with six holes to play,...
Fitzpatrick Leads The Field As US Open Enters Final Round
Matt Fitzpatrick believes his previous triumph at Brookline will give him the edge as he seeks a first major title in the 122nd US Open. Nine years after winning the US Amateur title at the same venue, Fitzpatrick shares the...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Hi everybody, it’s great to be Out&About again after over two years and boy was it though for everybody, just not me. Well, we seem to be getting back to near normal right across the board in...
Farrell Names Five Uncapped Players For New Zealand Tour
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for their three-test tour of New Zealand that will gauge both nations’ progress ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup. Exciting young lock Joe McCarthy has...
Nathan Collins Scores Stunning Goal To Secure Draw With Ukraine
Defender Nathan Collins scored a sensational solo goal as the Republic of Ireland emerged from their Nations League clash with Ukraine with a creditable draw. The 21-year-old Burnley center-half wove his way through the home side’s mesmerised ranks before fi...
Ukrainian MP Praises Irish Support For Refugees
A Ukrainian MP has said that refugees in Ireland are “overwhelmed” by the support of Irish people since the outbreak of the war. Alona Shkrum, who is among a cross-party group of Ukrainian MPs who addressed the Seanad on Tuesday,...