AN POST has released new stamps celebrating one of Ireland's iconic and unique fashion staples — the Aran jumper. The cable-patterned garments were originally hand-knitted with unscoured wool that retained its natural oils to make it water resistant. Taking their name from the Aran Islands in Co. Galway, where they were an essential item for fisherman, they have since become … [Read more...] about An Post releases new stamps celebrating the iconic Aran jumper
King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly arrested
BRITAIN'S King Charles has said 'the law must take its course' after his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was reportedly arrested. Thames Valley Police have refused to name the person they have detained this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. However, King Charles has released a statement saying he has 'learned with the deepest concern' the news of his … [Read more...] about King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly arrested
O’Neill hoping to recapture Celtic glory days as he prepares to face Stuttgart in Europa League play-off
MARTIN O'NEILL will be hoping his current charges can replicate the success of his 2002-03 Celtic team when they face Stuttgart in the first leg the Europa League knockout phase play-off tonight. Under O'Neill, Celtic reached the final of the competition — then the UEFA Cup — back in 2003, where they lost 3-2 to Porto after extra time in Seville. They knocked out tonight's … [Read more...] about O’Neill hoping to recapture Celtic glory days as he prepares to face Stuttgart in Europa League play-off
Concern grows for man missing from Dublin for more than two weeks
GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of man from Dublin who has not been seen for more than two weeks. Emmet Naughton, 35, has been reported missing from Cabra, Dublin 7 since Friday, February 13. However, the last sighting of him was in Cabra at around 3pm on Tuesday, February 3. Mr Naughton is described as being 5' 9" in height with a … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Dublin for more than two weeks
Sinn Féin TD claims she was asked to step down from Drogheda United role following Israel criticism
SINN FÉIN TD Joanna Byrne has claimed she has been urged to step down from her voluntary role of chairperson of Drogheda United following criticism of Israel. Last week, the Louth TD expressed her disappointment after the FAI said it would play its Nations League fixtures with Israel, which she described as 'an apartheid state who have engaged in ethnic cleansing and … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin TD claims she was asked to step down from Drogheda United role following Israel criticism