Mick McCarthy Says VAR is ‘Ruining’ Football

Mick McCarthy Says VAR is ‘Ruining’ Football

Mick McCarthy has claimed VAR is ruining football after admitting referees used to get “95%” of decisions correct anyway. The Republic of Ireland boss was mystified after David McGoldrick, who trained with his international team-mates in Abbotstown today, was denied...
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Man Appears in Dublin’s High Court Over Essex Lorry Deaths

Man Appears in Dublin’s High Court Over Essex Lorry Deaths

A man from Northern Ireland has appeared at the High Court in Dublin in connection with the deaths of 39 people in a lorry container in Essex. Eamonn Harrison, 22, from Mayobridge in Newry, Co Down, appeared on Monday for...
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Ireland’s First World War Dead Are Remembered in Dublin

Ireland’s First World War Dead Are Remembered in Dublin

A ceremony has been held at Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin to mark the 101st anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which ended the First World War. During the ceremony, five Victoria Cross commemorative plaques were unveiled, dedicated to five...
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Liverpool Go Nine Clear At The Top After Defeating Man City

Liverpool Go Nine Clear At The Top After Defeating Man City

Liverpool took a huge advantage in the Premier League title race as their 3-1 win opened up a nine-point gap over opponents Manchester City. Leicester, eight points behind, are now their closest challengers after City’s miserable run at Anfield –...
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Manchester United Return to Winning Ways Against Brighton

Manchester United Return to Winning Ways Against Brighton

Manchester United injected some much-needed positivity into their Premier League campaign by comprehensively beating Brighton on an afternoon when Marcus Rashford went from the sublime to ridiculous. Having faced uncomfortable questions during the previous int...
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Lidington: May Ruled Out No Deal Brexit After Terrorism Warnings

Lidington: May Ruled Out No Deal Brexit After Terrorism Warnings

Theresa May decided against allowing the UK to crash out of the EU without a deal after being warned about the potential for terrorism in Northern Ireland, her de facto deputy has said. Former Cabinet minister David Lidington, who is...
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Taoiseach Lays Wreath in Enniskillen to Mark Remembrance Sunday

Taoiseach Lays Wreath in Enniskillen to Mark Remembrance Sunday

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has laid a green laurel wreath on Remembrance Sunday in Enniskillen. In November 1987, an IRA Poppy Day blast in the Co Fermanagh lakeland town killed 12 and injured 68. Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith and DUP...
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Messi Scores Hat Trick Against Celta Vigo to Send Barca Top

Messi Scores Hat Trick Against Celta Vigo to Send Barca Top

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, including two stunning free-kicks, as Barcelona saw off Celta Vigo 4-1 at the Nou Camp to regain top spot in La Liga. Real Madrid had earlier kept the pressure on their rivals with a convincing...
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Pressure Mounts on Unai Emery After Arsenal Lose to Leicester

Pressure Mounts on Unai Emery After Arsenal Lose to Leicester

Red-hot Jame Vardy piled the pressure on Arsenal boss Unai Emery as the Leicester striker continued to haunt the Gunners. The forward scored his ninth goal in nine starts against the Gunners to inspire the Foxes to a 2-0 win...
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Soldier Injured in 1988 IRA Attack, Returns to Scene, Thanks First Responders

Soldier Injured in 1988 IRA Attack, Returns to Scene, Thanks First Responders

A British soldier badly injured in an IRA bus attack has paid tribute to those who helped him, as he revisited the scene for the first time. Eight servicemen were killed in the Ballygawley bombing in Co Tyrone in 1988....
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