A GIANT statue of St Patrick holding a pint of Guinness has been removed from outside a Dublin pub just one day after it appeared. The Temple Bar pub in the eponymous area of Dublin erected the 14ft statue on Thursday as part of its decorations for St Patrick's Day. However, the following day, workers could be seen placing a bag over the patron saint's pint before the statue … [Read more...] about Giant statue of St Patrick holding pint of Guinness is removed from Dublin pub
‘Be prepared to shelter for extended period’: Government offers advice to Irish in Iran after US-Israel attacks
THE GOVERNMENT has said Irish citizens in Iran should be prepared 'to shelter in place for an extended period' after US-Israel attacks on the country. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least 133 civilians have been killed in the strikes, while Iran has launched counter strikes against US bases in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said he had … [Read more...] about ‘Be prepared to shelter for extended period’: Government offers advice to Irish in Iran after US-Israel attacks
‘We’re still fighting,’ says Celtic boss Martin O’Neill ahead of crunch derby clash with Rangers
CELTIC manager Martin O'Neill has said his side will keep fighting to retain the Scottish Premiership title as they prepare to face Rangers this afternoon. Both sides trail Hearts, who beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Tynecastle on Saturday to extend their lead over second-place Rangers to seven points, with Celtic nine points adrift of the leaders in third. O'Neill was confident going … [Read more...] about ‘We’re still fighting,’ says Celtic boss Martin O’Neill ahead of crunch derby clash with Rangers
More tragedy on Ireland’s roads as two young men die in Co. Mayo collision
TWO young men have died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Mayo in the early hours of this morning. The tragedy comes a week after seven people died in four separate collisions on Ireland's roads on one day. Figures released by gardaí on Friday showed that for the year until February 27, there were 25 deaths on Ireland's roads, up from 22 on the same period last year. Three … [Read more...] about More tragedy on Ireland’s roads as two young men die in Co. Mayo collision
Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day
PREMIER LEAGUE side Everton has teased the launch of a new Irish-themed range to mark St Patrick's Day. The limited-edition range, produced with sports merchandise company Fanatics, will celebrate the Merseyside club's links with the Emerald Isle. It follows the release last year of a St Patrick's Day collection, which the club said paid tribute to its deep-rooted Irish … [Read more...] about Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day