Fianna Fáil Call for Housing Budget as Government Defends Homeless Policies

Fianna Fáil Call for Housing Budget as Government Defends Homeless Policies

Fianna Fáil say the budget needs to be a housing budget as Government TDs and Ministers have been out this morning to defend their record when it comes to dealing with the homelessness crisis. Simon Harris says the housing crisis...
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O’Gara to be Inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame

O’Gara to be Inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame

Former Ireland and Munster out-half, Ronan O’Gara, is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this year. World Rugby announced that the Irish legend, who now has a column for the Irish Examiner, will be recognized along...
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Hodgson Extends Palace Contract Through 2020

Hodgson Extends Palace Contract Through 2020

Roy Hodgson has been rewarded for a hugely encouraging first season at Crystal Palace with a contract extension to 2020. The former England boss took over at Selhurst Park in September last year, after Frank de Boer had suffered five...
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Nesbitt: Unionism Needs to Prepare for United Ireland

Nesbitt: Unionism Needs to Prepare for United Ireland

Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt said unionism needs to wake up over the prospect of a united Ireland. The former UUP leader also challenged nationalist and republican leaders to tell unionists that they are wanted in a united Ireland. His...
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Hart Features as Burnley Draw Europa League Qualifier in Istanbul

Hart Features as Burnley Draw Europa League Qualifier in Istanbul

New goalkeeper Joe Hart kept a clean sheet on his debut as Burnley left Turkey with a goalless draw against Istanbul Basaksehir in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round. The former England number one faced 18...
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Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid

Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid

Chelsea have made Kepa Arrizabalaga the world’s most expensive goalkeeper as Maurizio Sarri’s men swiftly moved to replace Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois. Months of speculation surrounding the Belgium goalkeeper came to an end on Wednesday evening when...
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Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League

Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League

Celtic’s bid for Champions League football is in grave danger following a 1-1 draw against AEK Athens in the first leg of their third qualifier at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers’ side came out of the traps with pace and purpose and...
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Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit

Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit

The Lord Mayor of Dublin insists the capital will be able to cope with half a million people trying to get around during the Pope’s visit. Concerns have been raised that Dublin could come to a standstill during the Phoenix...
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Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain

Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain

Jonathan Sexton has been confirmed as the new captain at Leinster. The 33-year old out-half replaces the retired Isa Nacewa. Back-row Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain. Head Coach Leo Cullen said: “Johnny is a player and person who...
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Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin

Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin

Talks between Ryanair and the union representing Dublin-based pilots are expected to get underway this week. On Friday, the airline agreed to allow a third party to intervene in the long-running dispute which has already seen four days of strike...
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