Harris Hoping for 8th Amendment Referendum in May

Harris Hoping for 8th Amendment Referendum in May

Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, the Health Minister Simon Harris said he still believes it will be possible to hold the vote in May. “Out of fairness to all of our citizens, I think the importance of...
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Ryanair Buying Majority Share in Niki Lauda’s Airline

Ryanair Buying Majority Share in Niki Lauda’s Airline

Ryanair is buying a majority stake in the Austrian airline founded by Niki Lauda less than two months after the former Formula One champion bought it back. The Irish carrier is taking an initial 24.9% stake in LaudaMotion and said...
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McIlroy’s Masters Hopes of Masters Boosted by Win

McIlroy’s Masters Hopes of Masters Boosted by Win

Rory McIlroy is looking ahead to the Masters with confidence after ending an 18-month wait for victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He shot a superb final-round 64 at Bay Hill on Sunday to top a high-quality leaderboard by three...
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Twenty Arrested During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Belfast

Twenty Arrested During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Belfast

More than 20 drunken revellers were arrested during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Belfast, the PSNI has said. The arrests, which were made in the city centre and the Holylands areas on Saturday, were for a range of public order...
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McIlroy Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy recorded his first win in 18 months at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as he returned to peak form ahead of next month’s Masters. McIlroy will be bidding to complete a career grand slam at Augusta National and the...
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Chelsea Strike Late to Advance Past Leicester

Chelsea Strike Late to Advance Past Leicester

Pedro’s extra-time header saw Chelsea advance to the FA Cup semi-finals at the expense of Leicester. Alvaro Morata scored for the first time since Boxing Day to give Chelsea a half-time lead, but Jamie Vardy equalised 14 minutes from time...
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O’Neill Calls on the Youngsters for Friendly Against Turkey

O’Neill Calls on the Youngsters for Friendly Against Turkey

Martin O’Neill has finalized the Republic of Ireland squad for the international friendly with Turkey in Antalya next Friday. Goalkeepers Rob Elliot (back) and Keiren Westwood (ankle) miss out due to injury. Ross County stopper Aaron McCarey has been cal...
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Ireland Wins Grand Slam at Twickenham

Ireland Wins Grand Slam at Twickenham

Ireland ignited the St Patrick’s Day celebrations by completing the third Grand Slam in their history as England collapsed to a 24-15 defeat that nudges them towards NatWest 6 Nations despair. A record-extending 12th successive Irish victory was sealed a...
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Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner

Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has walked in New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade which up until recently had banned LGBT groups from marching. Mr Varadkar said it was a real privilege to be able to march with his partner Matt Barrett...
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United Do Just Enough to Overcome Brighton in the Cup

United Do Just Enough to Overcome Brighton in the Cup

Manchester United were unable to match the intensity shown during Jose Mourinho’s extraordinary pre-match press conference, but headers from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic saw them through to the FA Cup semi-finals at Brighton’s expense. Reeling f...
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