Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I got to meet Seamus Dooley back in the 80s after I was introduced by my friend and colleague at the time, the late Joe Murphy, RIP. Seamus is one of the most well-known figures in New...
Northern Ireland Relegated In Nations League After Norway Forfeit Game
Northern Ireland suffered relegation in the Nations League even before their final group game kicked off as UEFA awarded Romania the points from their cancelled match against Norway on Sunday. Norway, who were told not to travel to Bucharest by...
North’s Justice Minister Warns Of ‘Organized Crime Bonanza’ In No-Deal Brexit
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has urged that a Brexit deal be agreed, warning of a potential “organized crime bonanza”. Naomi Long described “huge uncertainty” for justice agencies with just weeks to go until the end of the transition period. S...
Man Arrested In Connection With 1974 Birmingham Bar Bombings
A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of 21 people in the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham. The arrest comes just days before the 46h anniversary of the two deadly November 21st blasts which ripped apart the...
Callum Smith To Take On Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez In December
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will take on Liverpool fighter Callum Smith on December 19. The pair will face off in the United States just before Christmas with the WBA and Ring magazine world super-middleweight titles on the line. Smith, undefeated in...
Nations League Roundup: Spain Thrash Germany In Sevilla
Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored a hat-tuck as Spain thrashed Germany 6-0 in Sevilla to secure a place in the Nations League finals at the top of Group A2. Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock in the 17th minute with...
Donnelly: ‘No Appetite’ To Extend Ireland’s Latest Lockdown
The Minister for Health has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule. Stephen Donnelly urged the public to “double down” on compliance with meas...
FIFA’s Club World Cup Postponed Until February
FIFA has moved the Club World Cup to February next year after the coronavirus pandemic affected the conclusion of continental championships around the world. The tournament will still be played in Qatar but has been moved from its original dates...
No Further Coronavirus Cases Reported In Ireland Squad Ahead Of Bulgaria Game
The Republic of Ireland have reported no further coronavirus cases ahead of their Nations League clash with Bulgaria in Dublin on Wednesday. Tottenham defender Matt Doherty and Stoke midfielder James McClean were isolated from the rest of the squad after...
‘Appropriate’ Travel Restrictions Should Remain For Christmas Says Expert
Ireland’s Covid-19 international travel restrictions are “appropriate” and should remain in place over the Christmas period, a National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) member has said. Dr Mary Favier also said there had been a “fraying around the ...