SINN FÉIN leader Mary Lou McDonald has joined calls for Ireland to boycott its UEFA Nations League games with Israel, saying it would 'send a powerful message to the rest of the world’. The two countries were drawn together alongside Austria and Kosovo in Group B3 of the competition, which is set to get underway in September and sees each side play the other three home and … [Read more...] about ‘Unthinkable’: Mary Lou McDonald joins calls for Ireland to boycott Nations League games with Israel
Tierney predicts tough Kilmarnock test for Celtic on what could be a pivotal day in the title race
CELTIC defender Kieran Tierney has said he expects a tough test when Celtic visit Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock on what could be a pivotal day in the title race. The Hoops face the team second-bottom of the table before the top two sides, Hearts and Rangers, meet at Ibrox. However, the left-back, who has five assists in the league this season, expects a tough challenge at Rugby … [Read more...] about Tierney predicts tough Kilmarnock test for Celtic on what could be a pivotal day in the title race
Bishop of Limerick condemns ‘shocking and worrying’ arson attack on county’s Islamic Cultural Centre
THE BISHOP OF LIMERICK has condemned an arson attack on the county's Islamic Cultural Centre, describing it as 'shocking and worrying'. It is believed a man threw a petrol bomb through a window at the centre in Dooradoyle in the early hours of Thursday morning. A person who was in the centre at the time raised the alarm and crews from the Limerick Fire Service extinguished the … [Read more...] about Bishop of Limerick condemns ‘shocking and worrying’ arson attack on county’s Islamic Cultural Centre
Gardaí following ‘definite line of inquiry’ after man fled fatal Co. Limerick collision
GARDAÍ investigating a fatal collision in Co. Limerick from which a man fled have said they are following a 'definite line of inquiry'. The three-vehicle collision occurred on the N24 near Grange West, Boher at around 11.10pm on Friday. The driver of one of the cars, a woman in her 30s who was the only occupant of the car, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A man in … [Read more...] about Gardaí following ‘definite line of inquiry’ after man fled fatal Co. Limerick collision
Andy Farrell praises character of Ireland’s players after seeing off stubborn Italy in Six Nations
IRELAND Head Coach Andy Farrell praised the character of his players after they saw off a stubborn challenge from Italy to get off the mark in this year's Six nations. Following last week's opening 36-14 defeat to France in Paris, Farrell made six changes for the visit of Italy, which ultimately saw three players make their Six Nations debuts. Ulster pair Cormac Izuchukwu and … [Read more...] about Andy Farrell praises character of Ireland’s players after seeing off stubborn Italy in Six Nations