New Poll Shows Higgins Headed for Landslide Victory

New Poll Shows Higgins Headed for Landslide Victory

President Michael D Higgins is heading for a landslide re-election, according to a new poll. A Sunday Business Post/Red C poll on the presidential election released today puts the incumbent as the front-runner on 67% support. The opinion poll puts...
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10-Man United Holds On For Win Against Hornets

10-Man United Holds On For Win Against Hornets

Jose Mourinho saw his Manchester United side win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season despite Nemanja Matic’s late red card. United edged home 2-1 against Watford at Vicarage Road and had David De Gea to thank...
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Children Increasingly Caught Up In Human Trafficking in Ireland

Children Increasingly Caught Up In Human Trafficking in Ireland

It has emerged there were children among the 512 recorded victims of human trafficking in Ireland between 2009 and 2016. A new report on child exploitation suggests the problem is much worse than previously feared and recommends new vigilance for...
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PL Round Up: Clinical City Beat Fulham, Bournemouth Rise to Fifth

PL Round Up: Clinical City Beat Fulham, Bournemouth Rise to Fifth

David Silva scored his 50th Premier League goal for Manchester City as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Fulham. It took City less than two minutes to break the deadlock, with Leroy Sane marking his first Premier League start...
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The Reds Hold On For Victory Over Spurs At Wembley

The Reds Hold On For Victory Over Spurs At Wembley

Tottenham endured further disappointment on the day they were due to start life at a redeveloped White Hart Lane by slipping to a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool. The fixture was supposed to mark the opening of their new...
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IMO Issues Warning Over Hospital Waiting List Times

IMO Issues Warning Over Hospital Waiting List Times

The Irish Medical Organization (IMO) says there is a growing fear among Irish people about accessing healthcare in Ireland. It comes as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar disputes recent waiting list figures, saying there is a lot of “double counting” going on...
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All Blacks Defeated At Home By The Springboks

All Blacks Defeated At Home By The Springboks

South Africa stunned the All Blacks to secure their first victory in New Zealand since 2009 with a thrilling 36-34 win at the Westpac Stadium. The hosts were chasing their 40th successive win on home soil stretching back to that...
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St Mirren Hold Celtic to Scoreless Draw

St Mirren Hold Celtic to Scoreless Draw

Oran Kearney began his tenure as St Mirren boss with an encouraging 0-0 draw against 10-man Celtic at the Simple Digital Arena. Hoops midfielder OIivier Ntcham was sent off in the 36th minute of the Ladbrokes Premiership encounter for picking...
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Calls Mount for Government Aid for Tourists Hit By Tour Operator Closure

Calls Mount for Government Aid for Tourists Hit By Tour Operator Closure

Fianna Fáils Transport Spokesperson is seeking supports for those who’ve lost their job or been left out of pocket with the closure of a Mullingar tourism company. Robert Troy has been making the comments following the announcement that Exploring Vacati...
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Almost Three in Four Irish People Agree With Medicinal Cannabis Use

Almost Three in Four Irish People Agree With Medicinal Cannabis Use

There’s been a slight rise in the number of people taking illegal drugs in Ireland. A new report from the Department of Health shows illegal drug use went up by 1.9% between 2010 and 2015. Cannabis continues to be the...
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