Gallagher Says Hard Border Must ‘Never Return’

Gallagher Says Hard Border Must ‘Never Return’

Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher said he “could not even begin to countenance” the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland post-Brexit. The former Dragons’ Den star said he had first-hand experience of how “very intimidating” crossing a...
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‘No Deal’ Brexit Disastrous for Drinks Industry

‘No Deal’ Brexit Disastrous for Drinks Industry

The Alcohol Beverage Federation is warning a The Alcohol Beverage Federation is warning a ‘no deal’ Brexit would be disastrous for the drinks industry across the island of Ireland. It says a no deal Brexit would disrupt 23,000 cross-border truck...
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Callum O’Dowda Out of Ireland’s Clash With Wales

Callum O’Dowda Out of Ireland’s Clash With Wales

Callum O’Dowda is out of the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League clash with Wales in Dublin on Tuesday evening. The Bristol City midfielder suffered dizziness following a collision during the first half of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Denmark an...
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Nurmagomedov Challenges Mayweather

Nurmagomedov Challenges Mayweather

Khabib Nurmagomedov has challenged Floyd Mayweather to a showdown, telling his fellow undefeated fighter: “In the jungle there is only one king”. Nurmagomedov extended his perfect professional mixed martial arts record to 27-0 and retained his UFC lightwei...
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Belfast Plans to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Shankill Road Bombing

Belfast Plans to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Shankill Road Bombing

A number of events have been planned around Belfast to commemorate 25 years since the Shankill Road bombing. The no-warning IRA bomb attack in Frizzell’s fish and chip shop took place on a busy Saturday afternoon in October 23, 1993....
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DUP Preparing for No Deal Brexit

DUP Preparing for No Deal Brexit

Reports in the UK suggest the DUP leader Arlene Foster is ready for a no-deal Brexit. It comes amid political instability in Britain where there are calls for a revolt against the British Prime Minister. Resolving differences over the Irish...
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Ireland Get First Point in Nations League With Draw Against Denmark

Ireland Get First Point in Nations League With Draw Against Denmark

While neither side found the net on the night the performance was enough to see Ireland manager Martin O’Neill claim his first point in the competition as they put in a hard-working spirited performance against an in-form Denmark side. Ireland...
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Thierry Henry Appointed Head Coach of Monaco

Thierry Henry Appointed Head Coach of Monaco

Thierry Henry has been named as the new head coach at Monaco. The former Arsenal and France forward replaces Leonardo Jardim, who was sacked by the Ligue 1 side on Thursday. Henry started his career at Monaco, and has been...
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First Presidential Debate Focuses on Funding the Office

First Presidential Debate Focuses on Funding the Office

The first debate between all six candidates in the presidential campaign has focused on the funding and expenses of the office of the President. Asked about the situation in Áras an Uachtaráin at the moment, President Michael D Higgins said:...
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Three Handguns Found in Package from US

Three Handguns Found in Package from US

Three Glock handguns have been intercepted in postal package destined for Ireland from the US. It emerged tonight that the Garda Special Crime Operations branch had conducted a joint operation with US Homeland Security Investigations after the detection of aut...
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