Ireland Wins Grand Slam at Twickenham

Ireland Wins Grand Slam at Twickenham

Ireland ignited the St Patrick’s Day celebrations by completing the third Grand Slam in their history as England collapsed to a 24-15 defeat that nudges them towards NatWest 6 Nations despair. A record-extending 12th successive Irish victory was sealed at...
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Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner

Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has walked in New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade which up until recently had banned LGBT groups from marching. Mr Varadkar said it was a real privilege to be able to march with his partner Matt Barrett...
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United Do Just Enough to Overcome Brighton in the Cup

United Do Just Enough to Overcome Brighton in the Cup

Manchester United were unable to match the intensity shown during Jose Mourinho’s extraordinary pre-match press conference, but headers from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic saw them through to the FA Cup semi-finals at Brighton’s expense. Reeling f...
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Taoiseach Presents President Trump with Bowl of Shamrock

Taoiseach Presents President Trump with Bowl of Shamrock

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has presented US President Donald Trump with the traditional bowl of shamrock at the White House. President Trump told reporters Mr Varadkar is “doing a great job” as he greeted the Taoiseach outside the White House ahead...
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City Set to Meet Liverpool in Champions League

City Set to Meet Liverpool in Champions League

Premier League leaders Manchester City have been drawn against English rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. City secured their place in the last eight by beating Basel, having won the away leg 4-0, but then lost 2-1...
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Arsenal Down Milan to Advance To Europa League Quarterfinals

Arsenal Down Milan to Advance To Europa League Quarterfinals

Danny Welbeck scored twice against AC Milan to toast his England recall by sending Arsenal into the last eight of the Europa League. Leading 2-0 from the first leg in Italy, the Gunners were shaken by Hakan Calhanoglu’s long-range strike...
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Taoiseach Highlights Irish Values in DC

Taoiseach Highlights Irish Values in DC

Ireland believes in equality for all citizens, irrespective of gender, religion, race or sexual orientation, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. He added that Ireland has championed free speech and Irish people believed in free trade and free enterprise. Mr Varad...
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Messi, Barca Knock Chelsea Out Of Champions League

Messi, Barca Knock Chelsea Out Of Champions League

Lionel Messi punished error-prone Chelsea as Barcelona advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at the Nou Camp. After eight appearances without a goal against Chelsea, Messi settled this tie by scoring the equalizer in last month’s...
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Liam O’Flynn Dies, Aged 72

Liam O’Flynn Dies, Aged 72

Renowned Uilleann piper, Liam O’Flynn has died at the age of 72. According to RTE Radio 1’s Today with Sean O’ Rourke, the established Irish musician died following a long battle with cancer. The Kildare man was a member of...
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Property Prices Rise By 12.5% Since January

Property Prices Rise By 12.5% Since January

Residential property prices increased by 12.5% in the year to January. It was the fastest pace of growth since May 2015. According to the CSO, the West region showed the greatest price growth with house prices going up by over...
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