Colm O’Neill Retires From Inter-County Football

Colm O’Neill Retires From Inter-County Football

Cork footballer Colm O’Neill has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football. A member of the 2010 All-Ireland-winning side, the Ballyclough clubman has had a career beset by knee ligament problems. O’Neill’s final outing in a Cork jersey was in their...
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Tallaght to Host Ireland’s First Technological University

Tallaght to Host Ireland’s First Technological University

Ireland is getting its first ever Technological University. It is being formed by the merger of the Institutes of Technology in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, and DIT. It will be called Technological University Dublin or TU Dublin for short. The Government has...
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Blind Leave United for Ajax

Blind Leave United for Ajax

Daley Blind has completed his move from Manchester United back to his former club Ajax, declaring on his Twitter feed that it is “time to go home”. Blind has signed a four-year deal with the Dutch club, whom he left...
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Adams: “You are either for peace or you are against peace”

Adams: “You are either for peace or you are against peace”

Hundreds of people have attended a rally in west Belfast to demonstrate support for Gerry Adams and his Sinn Féin colleague Bobby Storey after their homes were attacked by dissident republicans. The two veteran republicans were hugged and clapped by...
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80 Jobs for Portlaoise in New Mozzarella Plant

80 Jobs for Portlaoise in New Mozzarella Plant

A new €130m mozzarella manufacturing plant will be built in Portlaoise. Glanbia and the US company Leprino Foods announced the plans this morning. Almost 80 full-time jobs will be created at the factory, as well as 250 jobs during construction....
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Mary Lou McDonald: Still Considering Candidates for Presidential Election

Mary Lou McDonald: Still Considering Candidates for Presidential Election

The Sinn Féin president has said there are still several names in the hat when it comes to their presidential nomination. Mary Lou McDonald claims the final decision will be made at a party convention but has not revealed who...
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France Defeat Croatia to Win Second World Cup Title

France Defeat Croatia to Win Second World Cup Title

France rode their luck before roaring past Croatia to win the World Cup for a second time as a thrilling tournament came to a fitting conclusion. All eyes were fixed on the Luzhniki Stadium for a showpiece finale that few...
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Staffer Injured by Acid in Package Sent to Newspaper

Staffer Injured by Acid in Package Sent to Newspaper

A package which contained sulphuric acid was delivered to the offices of an Irish newspaper. The Sunday World has reported the package was sent from Spain to their offices in the Republic of Ireland and contained sulfuric acid both in...
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Taniaste, Foster Visit Derry After Recent Violence

Taniaste, Foster Visit Derry After Recent Violence

The foreign affairs minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster have visited Derry following six successive nights of violence in the city. Tánaiste Simon Coveney met police and residents from the Bogside after the bout of unrest which saw explosive devices...
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England Finish Fourth as Belgium Seize The Bronze Medal

England Finish Fourth as Belgium Seize The Bronze Medal

England’s remarkable World Cup adventure reached a meek conclusion as Belgium beat Gareth Southgate’s men in the third-place play-off. Still reeling from Wednesday’s heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Croatia, the Three Lions stuttered in St Petersburg a...
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