Mary Lou McDonald: Still Considering Candidates for Presidential Election

Mary Lou McDonald: Still Considering Candidates for Presidential Election

The Sinn Féin president has said there are still several names in the hat when it comes to their presidential nomination. Mary Lou McDonald claims the final decision will be made at a party convention but has not revealed who...
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France Defeat Croatia to Win Second World Cup Title

France Defeat Croatia to Win Second World Cup Title

France rode their luck before roaring past Croatia to win the World Cup for a second time as a thrilling tournament came to a fitting conclusion. All eyes were fixed on the Luzhniki Stadium for a showpiece finale that few...
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Staffer Injured by Acid in Package Sent to Newspaper

Staffer Injured by Acid in Package Sent to Newspaper

A package which contained sulphuric acid was delivered to the offices of an Irish newspaper. The Sunday World has reported the package was sent from Spain to their offices in the Republic of Ireland and contained sulfuric acid both in...
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Taniaste, Foster Visit Derry After Recent Violence

Taniaste, Foster Visit Derry After Recent Violence

The foreign affairs minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster have visited Derry following six successive nights of violence in the city. Tánaiste Simon Coveney met police and residents from the Bogside after the bout of unrest which saw explosive devices...
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England Finish Fourth as Belgium Seize The Bronze Medal

England Finish Fourth as Belgium Seize The Bronze Medal

England’s remarkable World Cup adventure reached a meek conclusion as Belgium beat Gareth Southgate’s men in the third-place play-off. Still reeling from Wednesday’s heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Croatia, the Three Lions stuttered in St Petersburg a...
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Coveney: Government Committed to Helping Diaspora

Coveney: Government Committed to Helping Diaspora

The Tánaiste says the Government is committed to supporting Irish communities abroad. Commenting on a new report from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney says Ireland puts its people center stage and it is engaging with our global diaspora...
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Sarri Appointed as New Chelsea Manager

Sarri Appointed as New Chelsea Manager

Maurizio Sarri is the new Chelsea head coach. He moves to Stamford Bridge following a successful three-year spell at Serie A side Napoli. During his time there, the Italian, who is 59, revitalized the fortunes of the club and returned...
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EU Warns About Risks of Hard Brexit

EU Warns About Risks of Hard Brexit

An EU document has warned all member states to prepare for a no-deal Brexit situation. RTÉ is reporting that the document provides planning guidelines for the 27 member states in the case of the UK leaving the EU next year...
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Ryanair Pilots Announce Two More Days of Industrial Action

Ryanair Pilots Announce Two More Days of Industrial Action

Pilots at Ryanair have announced two further strike dates. They will down tools at 1am on Friday, July 20 and at the same time on Tuesday, July 24. The announcement has been made in a statement tonight by the Irish...
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Irish Government Becomes First to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Irish Government Becomes First to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Ireland is to be the first country in the world to withdraw public money being invested in fossil fuels. The passing of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill this afternoon means that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) will sell off...
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