Out&About
I would like to start this Out&About by wishing my mam Christina (Chrissy) a Happy Birthday. As she is in Heaven, she would have been 94 years of age on December 6th and I am sure my dad Tom and...
Kerry Legend Jerome O’Shea Dies, Aged 87
Kerry All-Ireland winner Jerome O’Shea has died aged 87. O’Shea first lined out for Kerry in 1952 and won three All-Irelands in his time with the footballers. The Cahersiveen corner-back played for St Mary’s at club level. He lifted Sam...
TDs Vote to Approve Abortion Legislation in the Dáil
The legislation to allow abortions to happen in Ireland has been passed by TDs. It was approved during a late night sitting of the Dáil and now goes to the Seanad for final sign off before it becomes law. Just...
United and Arsenal Play Out 2-2 Draw at Old Trafford
Manchester United and Arsenal played out a rip-roaring draw as Jose Mourinho’s men twice responded to freakish goals and secured a share of the spoils against Unai Emery’s side. Neither Sir Alex Ferguson or Arsene Wenger were involved in the...
Chelsea’s Woes Continue with Loss at Molineux
Chelsea slipped 10 points behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race after a shock defeat at feisty Wolves. The hosts ended a two-month wait for a win with quickfire second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota clinching...
DUP Will Support May in No-Confidence Vote if Brexit Deal Defeated
Tory resistance to the UK Prime Minister’s Brexit deal has been bolstered after Eurosceptics were warned that if the agreement goes through it could bring down the Government. DUP support for Theresa May’s administration in any confidence motion would ...
Liverpool Maintain Unbeaten Streak After Early Shock at Turf Moor
Liverpool’s title credentials were given a thorough examination at Turf Moor but they passed with flying colors after coming from behind to win a grueling encounter 3-1. Manager Jurgen Klopp’s gamble of making seven changes, including leaving out his big.....
Irish Lecturer Stabbed to Death in Paris
An Irish man has been stabbed to death in Paris. The 66-year-old teacher was attacked outside the Léonard de Vinci University where he worked. He has been named by the college as John Dowling, who had been working there for...
Ralph Hasenhüttl To Become New Saints Manager
Southampton have announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhüttl as their new manager. The 51-year-old Austrian, who succeeds Mark Hughes, has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will take charge on Thursday. The Saints parted company with Hughes on Monday ha...
Taoiseach Condemned by Sinn Féin over Homeless Policy
The Taoiseach has come under fire in the Dail over rising homelessness figures. During Leaders Questions on Wednesday, Sinn Féin President Mary-Lou McDonald accused Leo Varadkar of “failing” to address the matter. In response, Mr Varadkar claimed if Ms Mc...