A POWERFUL new stage play imagining an untold chapter in Beatles folklore will premiere in Liverpool this September, bringing two formidable Irish-connected women centre stage. The writer — Catherine Leen Mona & Mimi, written by Dublin/Kerry playwright Catherine Leen, explores a fictional meeting between Mona Best, mother of Beatles drummer Pete Best, and Mimi Smith, the … [Read more...] about The untold story of Mona and Mimi — and The Beatles connection
The Traitors Ireland set to premiere at the end of the month
RTÉ has confirmed that The Traitors Ireland, the highly anticipated Irish version of the reality competition series, will officially premiere on Sunday, 31 August. The series will be hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, best known for her role as Sister Michael in Derry Girls. Set in Slane Castle in County Meath, the show will bring the psychological tension and strategic gameplay of … [Read more...] about The Traitors Ireland set to premiere at the end of the month
Ireland to face Israel in basketball amid threat of team sanctions
BASKETBALL IRELAND has confirmed that the national women's team will compete in its scheduled EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers game against Israel. This decision follows weeks of internal deliberation and pressure from the sport’s international authority. The decision comes despite widespread outrage over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and internal debate about the … [Read more...] about Ireland to face Israel in basketball amid threat of team sanctions
Murder investigation launched in Co. Down as police suspect link to priest attack
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Co. Down, with police suspecting the death may be linked to an attack on a priest earlier today. The body was discovered at an address in Downpatrick around two hours after the priest was assaulted at a church in the town. Police have confirmed that a 30-year-old man has been arrested on … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched in Co. Down as police suspect link to priest attack
‘Paddy’s seen enough’: Bookmaker Paddy Power pays out on Celtic title win after just two games
IRISH bookmaker Paddy Power revealed on Sunday it was paying out on a Celtic title win — just two games into the new season. The company made the call following the Hoops' 2-0 win at Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon, which put them top of the table with six points. Meanwhile, Rangers have picked up two points after drawing their opening two fixtures under new boss Russell … [Read more...] about ‘Paddy’s seen enough’: Bookmaker Paddy Power pays out on Celtic title win after just two games