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SONY PICTURES CLASSICS has acquired the rights to the eponymous debut film from Belfast rappers Kneecap. The company moved swiftly ahead of the movie's premiere at the Sundance Festival on Thursday, the first Irish language film to screen at the prestigious event. Starring band members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí as well as Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender, the film has … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Classics snaps up ‘raucous’ debut film from Belfast rappers Kneecap

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

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’

Saturday 20 January Dr McKenna Cup finalDerry v Donegal, Healy Park, 5pm O'Byrne Cup finalDublin v Longford, O'Moore Park, 3pm - TG4  Kehoe Cup round 2Kildare v Down, Manguard Park, 2pm Ladies NFL Division 1Dublin v Kerry, Parnell Park, 5.15pm - TG4  Ladies NFL Division 4Limerick v Derry, Doon, 7pm (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Sunday 21 January All-Ireland … [Read more...] about GAA on this weekend January 20-21

THE Irish far right claim that there is a direct link between immigration and violence. They say, as their representatives in the Dáil have echoed, that unvetted military aged males are coming into Ireland and are a threat to its society and its functions. They are a threat to Irish women and children. And do you know what? They are right. They are completely right. They are … [Read more...] about Falsely demonising immigrants as a threat to Irish society