Six Nations Rugby is launching the Under-20 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series. The rugby initiative will debut in July in Parma, Italy. The new series will take place between July 4 and July 14. The new developmental tournament will involve all Six Nations teams across three competitive match days. It aims to provide a fresh avenue for international rugby experience, … [Read more...] about New U-20 Women’s Summer Series will debut in July
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Arrest following death of man in Co. Kildare on Sunday
GARDAÍ have made an arrest following the death of a man in Co. Kildare on Sunday. Responding to an alert at a residential proporty in the Sallins Park area of Sallins at around 3.15am, gardaí discovered a man in his 30s with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. "A man in his early 20s was arrested at the property and is currently being … [Read more...] about Arrest following death of man in Co. Kildare on Sunday
Dozens of firefighters tackling huge gorse fire in Mourne Mountains
DOZENS of firefighters are currently tackling a huge gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said eight appliances and 64 personnel were in attendance at the blaze on the Leitrim Road in Hilltown, around 10 miles from Newry. The NIFRS has urged members of the public to 'avoid the area completely' while they deal … [Read more...] about Dozens of firefighters tackling huge gorse fire in Mourne Mountains
Man has part of each ear bitten off in Co. Antrim assault
POLICE are appealing for information after a man had part of both ears bitten off in an assault in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred at a licensed premises in the High Street area of Antrim town at around 12.10am on Sunday. "During the incident, a man, aged in his late teens, had part of each ear bitten off and attended hospital for treatment to his injuries," said a police … [Read more...] about Man has part of each ear bitten off in Co. Antrim assault
Catholic priest keeps job after reportedly claiming Jesus died with an erection
A CATHOLIC PRIEST has reportedly kept his job despite shocking parishioners by telling them that Jesus died with an erection. Father Thomas McHale, a priest serving at Our Blessed Lady Immaculate church in Consett, Durham, is said to have made the claim during a sermon on Good Friday. According to the Times, the 53-year-old told up to 100 shocked parishioners that blood rushing … [Read more...] about Catholic priest keeps job after reportedly claiming Jesus died with an erection