SINN FÉIN has announced it will bring legislation to the Dáil seeking to remove the mandatory three-day wait for abortion in early pregnancy in Ireland. Last month, a Bill by the Social Democrats seeking the removal of the three-day waiting period was defeated in the Dáil. However, Sinn Féin believes its legislation will be successful, saying the waiting period should never … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin to bring legislation seeking to scrap three-day wait for abortion
Murder charge following death of man in Co. Leitrim
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man in Co. Leitrim this week. Bartosz Cylka, 36, appeared at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Saturday charged with the murder of Janis Balodis. The 41-year-old was found unresponsive at a residence in Arderry at around 9pm on Thursday. Mr Balodis was treated at the scene but was pronounced deceased a … [Read more...] about Murder charge following death of man in Co. Leitrim
FAI accused of taking “cowards’ way out” after confirming Ireland will host Israel at neutral venue
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND (FAI) has been accused of taking the "cowards' way out" after moving its home Nations League game against Israel to a neutral venue where it will be played behind closed doors. The organisation Irish Sport for Palestine has spearheaded a campaign called Stop the Game, backed by the likes of former Ireland manager Brian Kerr, urging the FAI to … [Read more...] about FAI accused of taking “cowards’ way out” after confirming Ireland will host Israel at neutral venue
Keith Andrews appoints former Ireland teammate Damien Duff to Brentford backroom team
BRENTFORD manager Keith Andrews has appointed former Ireland teammate Damien Duff to his backroom team at the west London club. The Bees were tipped to struggle last season after Andrews replaced Thomas Frank, who left to join Tottenham. Yet despite the sale of key players Bryan Mbeumo, Yoann Wissa and Christian Norgaard, Andrews led Brentford to a joint-best Premier League … [Read more...] about Keith Andrews appoints former Ireland teammate Damien Duff to Brentford backroom team
Taoiseach describes Mark Carney’s rise to position of Canadian PM as ‘the story of Ireland itself’
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has said Mary Carney's rise from his Irish roots to the position of Canadian Prime Minister is 'the story of Ireland itself'. Mr Martin was speaking at a gala dinner on Saturday welcoming Mr Carney to Ireland for a two-day visit. Mr Carney, who today will travel to his ancestral home in Co. Mayo, described his visit to Dublin Castle as a 'distinct … [Read more...] about Taoiseach describes Mark Carney’s rise to position of Canadian PM as ‘the story of Ireland itself’