IRISH golfer Rory McIlroy has won three sportsperson of the year titles in a matter of days. The 36-year-old, who hails from Holywood in Co. Down, was named the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year 2025 today. BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson, left, presents Rory McIlroy with the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025 It marks his third … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy secures hat-trick with three Sportsperson of the Year titles
Viewers around the globe watched winter solstice at Newgrange
VIEWERS tuned in from across the globe to watch the winter solstice at Newgrange in Co. Meath this week. The annual event fell yesterday (Sunday, December 21), and it was livestreamed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site to an audience across the world. Newgrange has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the burst of light which appears … [Read more...] about Viewers around the globe watched winter solstice at Newgrange
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’
SINGER-SONGWRITER Chris Rea has died, aged 74, his family has confirmed. The star, who wrote and recorded the festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, died in hospital today following a “short illness” "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,” his family said in a statement. “He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a … [Read more...] about Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’
Woman arrested in connection with investigation into toddler’s murder
A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose. The child, who went missing in Dublin more than four years ago, would now be aged seven. The woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested this morning on suspicion of murder, Gardaí said in a statement. She is being held at a garda station in Dublin, the police force … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with investigation into toddler’s murder
Flu season expected to peak this week in Ireland
FLU season is set to peak in Ireland this week according to the nation’s Health Service Executive (HSE). Christmas week is expected to see the highest number of cases of flu recorded across the country, with the number of cases increasing week on week over the past few months. The most recently reported HSE figures confirmed the number of reported flu cases in the week ending … [Read more...] about Flu season expected to peak this week in Ireland