HUNDREDS of children took part in an athletics events held in honour of Irish middle distance running champion Ciara Mageean. The event, which took place during the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships over the weekend, saw 400 young athletes from clubs across Ireland join the European champion for the special 'Run with Ciara' celebration. Olympian Ciara … [Read more...] about Hundreds of children join celebration honouring Ireland’s ‘greatest athlete’
Renewed appeal over missing Irishwoman Deirdre Jacob
AN appeal for information has been issued 28 years after a young Irish woman was last seen near her home in Co. Kildare. Deirdre Jacob was 18 when she went missing. She was last seen at around 3pm on July 28, 1998 near her home in Roseberry, Newbridge. The young woman had returned to Ireland from London for the summer after completing her first year at St Mary’s University in … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over missing Irishwoman Deirdre Jacob
Dublin City Council partners with NFL side Kansas City Chiefs to supply American footballs to city’s parks
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL has partnered with NFL side Kansas City Chiefs to supply American footballs to the city's parks in a bid to grow the sport in the capital. The organisers hope to build on the success of last year's Superbowl clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park. Meanwhile, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic takes place at the … [Read more...] about Dublin City Council partners with NFL side Kansas City Chiefs to supply American footballs to city’s parks
Mayo overcome Kerry to end 75-year wait for All-Ireland glory
MAYO have ended a 75-year wait to get their hands on the Sam Maguire after a thrilling 1-20 to 1-17 win over Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final at Croke Park. Since their last success in 1951, Mayo have made the final 11 times and lost them all, twice after a replay. However, they saw off the challenge of holders Kerry to end the so-called Mayo … [Read more...] about Mayo overcome Kerry to end 75-year wait for All-Ireland glory
Single ticket wins jackpot of more than €8m on Saturday’s Irish Lotto
A SINGLE ticket has scooped a jackpot of more than €8m on Saturday's Irish Lotto. The winner matched all six numbers and the bonus ball for a total prize of €8,221,849. The winning numbers were 23, 24, 25, 42, 43 and 46 with 37 as the bonus ball. It is the fourth time the jackpot has been won this year. A Co. Mayo syndicate won €11.1m in February before a single player in … [Read more...] about Single ticket wins jackpot of more than €8m on Saturday’s Irish Lotto