Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country

Ireland Suppressing Third Wave Infections Faster Than Any Other European Country

Ireland is suppressing the third wave of Covid-19 infection faster than any other country in Europe, the chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said the country was now in a “strong position” in a fight against the virus...
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Farrell Calls For Ireland To Show ‘Proper Intent’ Against Wales

Farrell Calls For Ireland To Show ‘Proper Intent’ Against Wales

Andy Farrell says Ireland must make a statement of intent against Wales to demonstrate their Guinness Six Nations title credentials. Ireland returns to Cardiff on Sunday for the first time since a 25-7 defeat in 2019 saw the Welsh replace...
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Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event

Police Under Investigation For Arrest Of Troubles’ Victim At Memorial Event

A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event. Mark Sykes was detained in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast after officers intervened at the memorial marking the 29th...
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Police To Issue Fines To People Who Cross Border Without Reasonable Excuse

Police To Issue Fines To People Who Cross Border Without Reasonable Excuse

People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Border without a reasonable excuse will face a fine of €100 from next week, gardaí have said. The new measures will apply to anyone who is “not ordinarily resident” in the Republic....
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Tributes Paid To David Byrne On Fifth Anniversary Of The Regency Hotel Shooting

Tributes Paid To David Byrne On Fifth Anniversary Of The Regency Hotel Shooting

Tributes have been paid to Kinahan cartel associate David Byrne on the fifth anniversary of his death in the Regency Hotel shooting. Flowers, balloons, photographs and handwritten notes were left by family members and friends outside the north Dublin hotel,...
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Showdown Between Fury And Joshua Could Be Announced Within Weeks

Showdown Between Fury And Joshua Could Be Announced Within Weeks

A world heavyweight title showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be announced in the next two weeks, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. A unification fight has been on the cards for a while, with Joshua holding the WBA,...
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Healy To Make 50th Six Nations Appearance Against Wales

Healy To Make 50th Six Nations Appearance Against Wales

Andy Farrell has named the team to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in the first round of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations on Sunday (kick-off 10am EST). Cian Healy will make his 50th Championship appearance as he wins...
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Jorginho’s Penalty Sees Spurs Fall To Third Successive Defeat

Jorginho’s Penalty Sees Spurs Fall To Third Successive Defeat

Thomas Tuchel continued his impressive start to life as Chelsea manager with a 1-0 win at Tottenham whose season continues to falter. Jorginho’s first-half penalty was enough to settle the London derby and inflict a third successive Premier League defeat...
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HSE: Over 200,000 Vaccinations Have Been Administered In Ireland

HSE: Over 200,000 Vaccinations Have Been Administered In Ireland

Almost 220,000 coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Ireland, according to the HSE HSE chief executive Paul Reid said 51,200 vaccinations were given last week. To date, 219,200 jabs have been administered. This includes some 152,000 first doses an...
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Liverpool Refused Entry To Germany For Champions League Tie Against RB Leipzig

Liverpool Refused Entry To Germany For Champions League Tie Against RB Leipzig

Liverpool will not be allowed to play their Champions League round of 16 tie against RB Leipzig in Germany after being denied entry to the country. The German government has banned all arrivals from countries affected by new coronavirus variants...
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