Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I said farewell to a great gentleman – Joe Murphy – on Friday at Gleason’s Funeral Parlor in White Stone, Queens and I do mean a gentleman, someone who guided me when I landed in New York....
Fears Raised Over Britain’s Commitment to Abortion Reforms in The North
Abortion reforms in Northern Ireland risk being slowly unpicked by UK ministers, the House of Commons has heard. Northern Ireland minister Robin Walker confirmed Westminster is legally required to allow access to abortion and same-sex marriage unless the North...
Brexit Protests Held at Dozens of Border Crossing Points
The Border Communities Against Brexit Group has staged protests at dozens of border crossing points amid ongoing efforts to reach a Brexit deal. The protest comes on the eve of a critical European Union Summit taking place tomorrow. Hundreds of...
Premier League Given Reassurances About Champions League Spots
The Premier League has received assurances that there are no current proposals to cut the number of Champions League group stage places for English clubs. The Press Association reported the league was surprised and disappointed by the suggestion last week...
Infantino Calls for Life Bans for Fans Guilty of Racist Abuse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to see worldwide life bans imposed on fans found guilty of racist abuse. UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria and England following Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia, which was stopped twice as B...
Taoiseach Confident That Brexit Deal Can Be Reached Today
The Taoiseach has said he is confident an agreement between the UK and EU over Brexit can be reached by Wednesday night. Speaking today, Leo Varadkar said he had spoken to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this morning and...
Johnson in Race Against the Clock as Brexit Splits Appear
Boris Johnson faces a race against the clock to secure a Brexit deal and get Tory Euroskeptics and the DUP onside to back him. The UK Prime Minister carried out a charm offensive in Downing Street on Tuesday evening as...
Ireland’s Euro 2020 Hopes Dented After Loss in Switzerland
Haris Seferovic’s finish and an unfortunate own goal from Shane Duffy was enough to separate the sides which means Mick McCarthy’s side will now have to beat Denmark at the Aviva Stadium next month to secure automatic qualification to the...
Foster Dismisses Talk of Northern Ireland-Only Backstop
DUP leader Arlene Foster has dismissed speculation about a Northern Ireland-only backstop and said she expects to meet Boris Johnson tonight. The UK proposed a plan that would see Northern Ireland remain in the UK’s customs territory but operating the...
Tiger Woods Signs Deal with HarperCollins to Write Memoirs
Masters champion Tiger Woods says he will tell the “definitive story” of his life after signing a deal to write a memoir. “I’ve been in the spotlight for a long time and, because of that, there have been books and...