Out &About
It’s almost time for the New York City Marathon which will be held on Sunday November 4. Let me tell yea, it’s 26 grueling miles through the whole Metropolitan area starting in Staten Island. No I have not run in...
The Coronas’ Lead Danny O’Reilly Sings The Praises Of A Decade Of Hard Work
By Brad Balfour From the depths of Calgary, Canada, Coronas frontman Danny O’Reilly makes his requisite interview call. For some musicians, this is a toil that’s dreaded, but O’Reilly doesn’t do it reluctantly; he’s quite enthusiastic to wax philosop...
O’Neill Insists Ireland Can Still Qualify for Euro 2020
A defiant Martin O’Neill is convinced the Republic of Ireland have what it takes to mount a genuine bid for Euro 2020 qualification despite a difficult Nations League campaign. Ireland’s hopes of firing themselves back into the race for top...
Anna Burns Wins Man Booker Prize
Anna Burns has become the first Northern Irish winner of the Man Booker Prize for her experimental tale of sexual coercion, Milkman. The story of an 18-year-old girl’s encounters with sex, sectarianism and social coercion in an unnamed province has...
Ireland’s Euro Hopes Fading After Loss to Wales
Harry Wilson curled home a stunning free-kick as Ryan Giggs’ understudies made light of the absence of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to deepen the Republic of Ireland’s woes. The Derby winger left keeper Darren Randolph rooted to the spot...
Ireland Preparing Ports And Airports for No Deal Brexit
Ireland is stepping up preparations for physical infrastructure at ports and airports after Brexit, the Taoiseach said. Ministers held detailed discussions in Dublin on Tuesday surrounding the hiring of customs officers and veterinary inspectors as well as the...
Dzeko Brace Leaves Northern Ireland in Limbo
Northern Ireland were once again shown the value of clinical finishing as Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko condemned them to a third straight Nations League defeat in a match that saw them hit the post three times. Dzeko scored...
Sterling Nets Twice as England Defeat Spain in Seville
Gareth Southgate’s men stunned Spain in one of the most memorable England wins for many a year. Raheem Sterling scored two goals in the opening 45 minutes, having only scored twice in his previous 45 international appearances, with Marcus Rashford...
Sky Sports Secures Rights to Show NBA in UK and Ireland
Sky Sports has announced a four-year deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the home of the world’s best basketball league in the UK and Ireland. The pay-TV firm picked up the rights after BT Sport walked away...