TWO men have been arrested by detectives investigating a number of hoax bomb calls in Northern Ireland. The calls were received between Saturday, January 31 and Monday, February 2 and targeted businesses in Belfast, Co. Antrim and Co. Down. The men, aged 46 and 32, were arrested in East Belfast on Wednesday on suspicion of communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, … [Read more...] about Two men arrested over hoax bomb calls
Martin O’Neill praises players after rolling dice as Celtic survive Dundee Scottish Cup scare
CELTIC manager Martin O'Neill praised his players for digging out a result after an unfamiliar-looking Celtic side saw off Dundee in the Scottish Cup fifth round after extra time. The home side fell behind shortly after the break following Ethan Hamilton's sensational strike before rescuing the tie with virtually the last kick of normal time through debutant Junior … [Read more...] about Martin O’Neill praises players after rolling dice as Celtic survive Dundee Scottish Cup scare
The world’s safest airlines for 2026
DESPITE a number of high-profile air disasters, 2025 was not a bad year for aviation safety by international standards, according to industry safety data — though it was a year in which fatalities were markedly higher than average. Global analyses show that the number of fatal airline accidents in 2025 was slightly below the long-term average, continuing the broader trend of … [Read more...] about The world’s safest airlines for 2026
No shelter in Paris as Ireland endure a sobering Six Nations opener
THERE was no great expectation among the Irish supporters making their way through the rain to the Stade de France on Thursday night. No chest-thumping predictions, no bravado about silencing Paris. Just a steady trudge through a damp city, coats pulled tight, conversations hushed and cautious. It felt less like the opening night of a Six Nations campaign and more like an … [Read more...] about No shelter in Paris as Ireland endure a sobering Six Nations opener
Home of the Year series featuring late Hugh Wallace will air, RTÉ confirms
THE 2026 instalment of the Home of the Year series featuring late judge Hugh Wallace will air next month, RTÉ has confirmed. Now in its 12th series, the show was completed before Mr Wallace’s death in December 2025. In a statement isused this week, the Irish broadcaster stated that the show will air next month “with the full support of his family”. “Following the passing of our … [Read more...] about Home of the Year series featuring late Hugh Wallace will air, RTÉ confirms