Two New Polls Show Major Parties are Deadlocked
April 20, 2019 No Responses

Two New Polls Show Major Parties are Deadlocked

Two opinion polls show conflicting levels of support for the main parties. One says Fianna Fáil is now more popular than Fine Gael – with another having the government party 10 points ahead of their rivals. The two polls released...
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Manchester City Defeat Spurs to Go Back to Top the Table
April 20, 2019 No Responses

Manchester City Defeat Spurs to Go Back to Top the Table

Phil Foden scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester City claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham to regain top spot in the table. The 18-year-old became City’s third-youngest Premier League goalscorer as he headed home after just five...
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‘Not in Our Name’ is Message from Derry
April 20, 2019 No Responses

‘Not in Our Name’ is Message from Derry

Derry has expressed revulsion at the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. A bunch of flowers left outside the city’s landmark civic building, the 19th century Guildhall, said “never in my name”. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley was among the first...
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Sterling and Van Dijk Head the Shortlist for PFA Player of the Year
April 20, 2019 No Responses

Sterling and Van Dijk Head the Shortlist for PFA Player of the Year

Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City dominate the six-man shortlist for the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award, with Virgil Van Dijk and Raheem Sterling the front-runners. Centre-back Van Dijk joins Reds team-...
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Two Men Arrested in Connection with Lyra McKee Murder
April 20, 2019 No Responses

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Lyra McKee Murder

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry. The men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested by PSNI detectives this morning. They were arrested under the Terrorism Act and have been taken...
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President Higgins Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Murder of Lyra McKee
April 19, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Murder of Lyra McKee

The president has said those behind the killing of a journalist in Derry do not represent anybody on the island. Michael D Higgins urged them to reflect on their “appalling” actions during a visit to Belfast after signing a book...
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Search is on for New Opponent for Joshua After New Doping Allegation Against Hearn
April 19, 2019 No Responses

Search is on for New Opponent for Joshua After New Doping Allegation Against Hearn

Jarrell Miller will not face Anthony Joshua on June 1 after promoter Eddie Hearn reported a second “adverse finding” from a drugs test. Miller’s participation for the New York heavyweight bout was already under threat after the Voluntary Anti-Doping Asso...
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Led by Kidney and Kiss, London Irish Return to The Premiership
April 19, 2019 No Responses

Led by Kidney and Kiss, London Irish Return to The Premiership

London Irish secured promotion back to the Gallagher Premiership after recording a 46-7 victory over Richmond. The Exiles, who were relegated from English rugby union’s top flight last term, guaranteed an immediate return with a bonus-point success. Led ...
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‘Cowards’ Will Not Drag Ireland Back into The Past, Says Varakdar
April 19, 2019 No Responses

‘Cowards’ Will Not Drag Ireland Back into The Past, Says Varakdar

The dissident republicans who murdered Lyra McKee are cowards who will fail in their hate-filled efforts to drag Ireland into the past, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms McKee as he gave a statement outside Government...
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Northern Political Parties Unite Against McKee Murderers
April 19, 2019 No Responses

Northern Political Parties Unite Against McKee Murderers

The leaders of six political parties in Northern Ireland have issued a joint statement condemning the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. In a statement, they called for “calm heads” after Ms McKee was shot dead during riots in Derry last...
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