Wenger Responds to Vieira Speculation

Wenger Responds to Vieira Speculation

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has played down speculation over his future at the Emirates Stadium amid reports linking Patrick Vieira with the manager’s job. Former Gunners midfielder Vieira is currently in charge at New York City in Major League Soccer....
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Carbery Group Continues Strong Growth

Carbery Group Continues Strong Growth

West Cork cheesemakers, Carbery Group, have reported a 22.7% rise in turnover for last year. The Group said that its turnover for the year up to December 31, 2017, went up to €417.3m from €340m in the previous year. It...
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New Poll Shows Declining Support for Fine Gael

New Poll Shows Declining Support for Fine Gael

A new opinion poll shows support for Leo Varadkar and Fine Gael has fallen. But the poll also shows some gains for Sinn Féin. Fine Gael’s popularity had been steadily increasing for the last year, particularly under new leader Leo...
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Mourinho Rings The Changes in Bournemouth Win

Mourinho Rings The Changes in Bournemouth Win

Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku struck to hand much-changed Manchester United a routine 2-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth. Smalling’s third strike in six league games means the England defender now boasts more United goals than January’s marqu...
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Fans Says Goodbye to Big Tom McBride in Monaghan

Fans Says Goodbye to Big Tom McBride in Monaghan

Fans have bid a final farewell to Irish singer Big Tom McBride – the man they call the “king” of country music. Thousands of mourners queued to pay their respects to the star at a public wake close to his...
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Out & About

Out & About

All I can say is that I told you so! Yes I was at the preview of The Seafarer on Saturday night at The Irish Repertory Theatre. It was just fabulous and, let me tell you, it will get your...
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Government Pushing Switch to Electric Cars

Government Pushing Switch to Electric Cars

A new Government-funded campaign is aiming to drive forward the switch to electric cars. The initiative is aiming to highlight the benefits – and boost the number of electric cars on our roads from the current rate of one percent....
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Brighton Hold Tottenham and Earn Valuable Point

Brighton Hold Tottenham and Earn Valuable Point

Tottenham’s pursuit of Champions League football suffered a minor setback as they squandered a lead to draw 1-1 at Brighton. Spurs had the chance to move 10 points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish and...
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Belfast’s Lagan Group Bought By Breedons

Belfast’s Lagan Group Bought By Breedons

A major Belfast construction materials business, Lagan Group, has been sold for £455m (€526m). UK construction giant Breedon Group has acquired a suite of businesses owned by Kevin Lagan. Mr Lagan’s other key business – Lagan Homes – is no...
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40% Increase in Number of Illegal Prescription Drugs Entering Ireland

40% Increase in Number of Illegal Prescription Drugs Entering Ireland

Almost a million units of illegal medicines were detained here in 2017, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The figure is more than a 40% increase on the previous year. Almost half of the products detained were anabolic...
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