Irish Women Rank Seventh in the World for Alcohol Consumption

Irish Women Rank Seventh in the World for Alcohol Consumption

Irish women are having an average of three alcoholic drinks a day, according to a new study. A global study carried out by researchers at the University of Washington and published in the Lancet Medical Journal today shows that Irish...
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Celtic Earn Europa League Draw in Lithuania

Celtic Earn Europa League Draw in Lithuania

Celtic moved a step closer to the Europa League group stage with a 1-1 draw against Suduva in the first leg of their play-off in Lithuania although defensive concerns continue. Midfielder Olivier Ntcham got the visitors off to a perfect...
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10 Man Burnley Lose to Olympiakos in Athens

10 Man Burnley Lose to Olympiakos in Athens

Burnley had Ben Gibson sent off as they suffered a 3-1 loss at Olympiakos in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off. After Chris Wood’s 33rd-minute penalty cancelled out a free-kick from the hosts’ captain Kostas Fortounis, Olympiakos...
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British Government Issues Guidelines for Business in Event of ‘No Deal’ Brexit

British Government Issues Guidelines for Business in Event of ‘No Deal’ Brexit

Businesses have been advised to start making preparations for a no-deal Brexit by acquiring logistics software and consulting customs brokers to assist with any new trading regulations. Firms that export and import from the EU may also have to apply...
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Ryanair and Pilot’s Union Agree Deal

Ryanair and Pilot’s Union Agree Deal

An agreement has been reached between Ryanair and Irish-based pilots. Talks between the airline and pilot’s union Fórsa began yesterday and ended at 7.30am this morning after a 22-hour negotiating session. The proposed agreement will now go to ballot, w...
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Former Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Linked to Bordeaux

Former Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Linked to Bordeaux

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has reportedly held talks with Bordeaux about becoming their new coach. The ex-France international is currently an assistant to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and was part of the backroom staff which led the country to...
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Central Bank Predicts Further Rises in House Prices

Central Bank Predicts Further Rises in House Prices

There is no end in sight to the rise in house prices, according to a mortgage adviser. New figures from the Central Bank predict a 5% increase over the next few months – with prices already up 12% this year....
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The World Meeting of Families Kicks Off in Dublin

The World Meeting of Families Kicks Off in Dublin

The World Meeting of Families (WMOF) has officially got under way ahead of the Pope’s visit to Ireland. Thousands descended on the RDS this evening to attend the opening ceremony. Church bells were rung simultaneously across Ireland’s 26 dioceses to...
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Cavan Announce Mickey Graham as New Football Manager

Cavan Announce Mickey Graham as New Football Manager

Cavan GAA have announced that ex-inter-county player Michael Graham has been ratified as the new senior manager. Graham will have players from the four-in-a-row Ulster u-21 title winners from 2011 to 2014 to back-bone the side who will enter 2019...
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Pope to Meet with Victims of Sexual Abuse in Ireland This Week

Pope to Meet with Victims of Sexual Abuse in Ireland This Week

Pope Francis will meet clerical sex abuse victims when he visits Ireland this weekend, the Vatican confirmed. He is due to arrive in Dublin on Saturday for two days of meetings with families and political authorities as well as a...
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