Foster Calls on Sinn Fein to Back Military Covenant

Foster Calls on Sinn Fein to Back Military Covenant

Sinn Fein backing the introduction of the UK’s military covenant in Northern Ireland would show the republican party’s commitment to a shared future extends beyond just gestures, Arlene Foster has said. The DUP leader called for tangible actions as she...
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Sir Alex Ferguson Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery on a brain haemorrhage today. The procedure on the former Manchester United manager has gone very well, according to the club. However, they say he needs a period of intensive care to optimise...
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Stoke Relegated After Loss to Eagles

Stoke Relegated After Loss to Eagles

Stoke were relegated from the Premier League as they crashed to a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace at the bet365 Stadium. The 19th-placed Potters went into the contest, their penultimate game of the season, desperate to boost their survival hopes...
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Brighton Confirm Top Flight Status with Win Against United

Brighton Confirm Top Flight Status with Win Against United

Pascal Gross scored the goal which sank Manchester United 1-0 to guarantee Premier League football for Brighton next season. The German midfielder, Albion’s undisputed player of the year, fittingly hit his seventh goal of the season to take the Seagulls....
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Irish Households Now Wealthier Than During Celtic Tiger’s Peak

Irish Households Now Wealthier Than During Celtic Tiger’s Peak

The average Irish household is now wealthier than at the peak of the Celtic Tiger. The Central Bank says the rise in ‘household net worth’ is largely due to increasing house prices. Meanwhile, Irish household debt levels fell to an...
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Former TD Aine Collins Will Not Run in Next Election

Former TD Aine Collins Will Not Run in Next Election

Former TD Aine Collins has ruled out contesting the next general election for Fine Gael saying she did not want to divide the party locally in Cork-even though research showed she was well positioned to win a seat. The businesswoman...
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Seán Canney Leaves Independent Alliance

Seán Canney Leaves Independent Alliance

Seán Canney is leaving the Independent Alliance. It follows a recent row which had left his future in the group unclear. He was unhappy at not getting back his job as a Junior Minister after swapping roles with Kevin Boxer...
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Gerrard Appointed as New Rangers Manager

Gerrard Appointed as New Rangers Manager

Steven Gerrard is confident his ability will outweigh his inexperience as he vowed to meet the challenge of being Rangers manager head on. The 37-year-old dismissed claims his appointment on a four-year contract was a risk and welcomed the intense...
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No Dream Ending for Wenger as Costa Strikes to Sink The Gunners

No Dream Ending for Wenger as Costa Strikes to Sink The Gunners

Diego Costa ensured Arsene Wenger’s 22-year reign as Arsenal manager will end in Huddersfield and not Lyon as the former Chelsea man hit the winner for Atlético Madrid in a closely fought Europa League semi-final. Wenger announced last month that...
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Driverless Cars Coming to Ireland Within a Decade

Driverless Cars Coming to Ireland Within a Decade

Driverless cars will be hitting Irish roads within a decade and will save lives on Irish roads according to the Road Safety Authority. The RSA is holding a conference in Dublin Castle today to look at what needs to be...
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