A JUDGE has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for a former British soldier to stand trial for the murder of two men on Bloody Sunday. The man, known as Solider F, had applied in June to have the case dismissed, however, Judge Mr Justice Fowler rejected the application at Belfast Crown Court on Friday. A date will now be set in the New Year for the former paratrooper to … [Read more...] about Soldier F to stand trial for murder of two men on Bloody Sunday
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ESB says 395,000 customers left without power following Storm Darragh
ALMOST 400,000 customers were left without power as Storm Darragh battered Ireland at the weekend. A further 48,000 were similarly affected in Northern Ireland at the peak of the outages. Meanwhile, two men have been killed by falling trees in England, where a Yellow wind warning remains in place on Sunday. According to electricity supplier ESB Networks, widespread and … [Read more...] about ESB says 395,000 customers left without power following Storm Darragh
GAA releases Allianz football and hurling league fixtures for 2025
The full list of fixtures for the Allianz Football and Hurling leagues for 2025 can be seen below. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Saturday 25 January 2025 Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 1 Pearse Stadium, Salthill 17:15 Gaillimh v Ard Mhacha O'Neills Healy Park, Omagh 18:00 Tír Eoghain v Doire Páirc an Chrócaigh 19:30 Áth Cliath v Maigh … [Read more...] about GAA releases Allianz football and hurling league fixtures for 2025
Connolly admits life moves on and Ireland will learn from Wales heartbreak
Katie McCabe, right, is consoled by Republic of Ireland teammate Megan Connolly (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Megan Connolly has claimed the Republic of Ireland women's team will learn from the European Championship qualification heartbreak this week and quickly focus on the games to come. … [Read more...] about Connolly admits life moves on and Ireland will learn from Wales heartbreak
Ireland are favourites to retain 2025 Six Nations
Ireland have been tipped to retain the Six Nations in 2025, even though they will have to do so without Andy Farrell. The Irish team have had a mixed Autumn Nations Series, with a loss to New Zealand and three wins against Fiji, Australia, and Argentina. Farrell will now take charge of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia and has handed the reins over to his … [Read more...] about Ireland are favourites to retain 2025 Six Nations