KATE O’CONNOR has shared her “delight” in winning a bronze medal for Ireland at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The Co. Louth native, who hails from Dundalk, came third in the women’s pentathlon at the event held in Poland this month. “O’Connor went into the final event of the day, the 800m, firmly in medal contention and delivered when it mattered most,” a … [Read more...] about Kate O’Connor ‘delighted’ after scooping bronze medal for Ireland
Police name woman killed in Derry as murder inquiry launched
A MURDER inquiry is underway following the death of a woman in Derry. Police found a woman badly injured at a house in the Summer Mews Area of the city on the morning of March 21. She was taken to hospital, where she later died. Police have launched a murder inquiry and have named the victim as 28-year-old Amy Doherty. “Amy was found, badly injured, at around 10.20am on … [Read more...] about Police name woman killed in Derry as murder inquiry launched
Motorcyclist in critical condition following Belfast collision
A MOTORCYCLIST is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Belfast. The incident happened on the Lisburn Road at around 7.30pm on March 23. The motorcycle and a silver Volvo V40 car collided near the junction with Elmwood Avenue, the PSNI have since confirmed. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist in critical condition following Belfast collision
St Patrick’s diplomacy becomes a high-wire act in Washington
Veteran Irish Post commentator PETER KELLY reports from inside the White House after an eventful St Patrick's week Peter Kelly with Irish Senate leader Mark Daly (left), Congressman Brendan Boyle and Irish TD Cormac Devlin in Philadelphia EVERY mid-March, Ireland’s political leaders board flights to Washington with a familiar blend of excitement, pride and now apprehension. The … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s diplomacy becomes a high-wire act in Washington
O’Neill says Celtic didn’t compete strongly enough as Dundee United defeat dents Hoops’ title hopes
CELTIC boss Martin O'Neill has said his side didn't compete strongly enough as they lost 2-0 away to Dundee United to stay five points adrift of leaders Hearts. The Terrors were deserved winners against the toothless visitors, who never really looked like beating Alex Maynard-Brewer save for one scare when the keeper spilled a Reo Hatate shot. The result means Celtic have lost … [Read more...] about O’Neill says Celtic didn’t compete strongly enough as Dundee United defeat dents Hoops’ title hopes