Jamie Heaslip Retires from Rugby

Jamie Heaslip Retires from Rugby

Ireland rugby star Jamie Heaslip has retired from rugby on medical advice. The Leinster number eight has not played since being struck by a lower back injury during the warm-up of last year’s Six Nations victory over England in Dublin,...
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Gunners Overrun in League Cup Final

Gunners Overrun in League Cup Final

Pep Guardiola claimed his first trophy in English football as Manchester City powered to a 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. Sergio Aguero set the Premier League leaders on the way to victory with the opening goal...
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FF and FG Garner almost 2/3 of the Vote in New Poll

FF and FG Garner almost 2/3 of the Vote in New Poll

The combined support for the two main political parties now stands at 61%, according to the latest opinion poll out today. A Red C / Sunday Business Post survey shows support for Fianna Fail support up three points to 29%...
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England Stumble as Scotland Win First Calcutta Cup in a Decade

England Stumble as Scotland Win First Calcutta Cup in a Decade

Scotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their NatWest 6 Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive 25-13 defeat. The Scots had waited 14 years to score a Calcutta Cup try at...
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Ireland Remain Undefeated in Six Nations with Win over Wales

Ireland Remain Undefeated in Six Nations with Win over Wales

Ireland stormed ever closer to a NatWest 6 Nations title showdown with England by dismissing Wales 37-27 in Dublin. Jacob Stockdale bagged a brace, with Bundee Aki, Dan Leavy and Cian Healy all crossing too as Ireland racked up a...
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British MP set to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill for North in March

British MP set to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill for North in March

A proposed Westminster law for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland will be introduced at the end of March. South Armagh-born Labour MP Conor McGinn said he would table a private member’s bill. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has previously sai...
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Arsenal Get AC Milan in Last 16 of Europa League

Arsenal Get AC Milan in Last 16 of Europa League

Arsenal have been drawn to face Italian side AC Milan in the Europa League last 16. The Gunners suffered the embarrassment of losing 2-1 at home to Swedish side Ostersund in the second leg of their first knockout round match...
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Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin

Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin

One of Northern Ireland’s largest homebuilders is to accept the digital currency Bitcoin. Ballyclare-based Hagan Homes is believed to be the first firm of its kind in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland to take the step. The worldwide...
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Arsenal Lose in London but Progress to Last 16

Arsenal Lose in London but Progress to Last 16

Arsenal survived a major scare to secure their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League despite suffering an embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Östersund. After building a commanding 3-0 lead in last week’s first leg in Sweden, Arsene...
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Out & About

Out & About

I hope you are all ready because it’s all happening in the next couple of weeks. Yes, I do mean the whole Saint Patrick’s Day season that starts right now; oh, I love it. There are plenty of county dinner...
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