A MAN has died following an explosion at a hostel in Dublin. The incident occurred at the premises on Little Britain Street, Dublin 7, on Thursday. According to Independent.ie, gardaí believe the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device detonating under the deceased man's bed. The Defence Forces subsequently carried out analysis and clearance of the scene, which … [Read more...] about Man dies following explosion at Dublin hostel
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Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation
TWO men have been handed suspended sentences following an investigation into the large-scale supply of cocaine by the UVF in East Belfast. The pair were arrested following searches carried out in the area in 2018 by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A spokesperson for the PCTF said the convictions show they are 'committed to disrupting the activities of those involved … [Read more...] about Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation
GAA president looking to make change to All-Ireland club championships for fairer landscape
The President of the GAA, Larry McCarthy, has expressed the need for a possible reformation of the existing structure of club championships to ensure fairness for all counties in Ireland. Over the past few months, criticism has been directed at Kerry's club championship structure for several reasons. The Kerry County Championship, often described as cutthroat, features eight … [Read more...] about GAA president looking to make change to All-Ireland club championships for fairer landscape
Exclusive Interview: Denis Frimpong talks UFC, McGregor, immigration, and lots more
MMA has really taken off in Ireland over the past few years, thanks to the profiles of Irish fighters Paddy Holohan, Ian Machado Garry, and, not to mention, the super successful and famous Irish fighter Conor McGregor. Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling, and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports around … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: Denis Frimpong talks UFC, McGregor, immigration, and lots more
Pat Nevin: ‘Chelsea should sign Evan Ferguson’
Former Chelsea player Pat Nevin has claimed that his former club should go all out and sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion instead of someone like Karim Benzema. Ferguson is one of the hottest young talents in world football and has been linked to all of the big clubs in England. However, he signed a new contract at Brighton, which makes it even harder to prise … [Read more...] about Pat Nevin: ‘Chelsea should sign Evan Ferguson’