Jessie Stapleton has admitted she does not know anything about the future of Irish women's boss Eileen Gleeson but said she would like her to stay on in the role if it were up to her. This week, Ireland lost 2-1 to Wales in Dublin in their second-leg playoff game. The result means they will now not be heading to Switzerland, raising questions about the manager and older … [Read more...] about Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
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Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a strong of incidents including an arson attack which left three people trapped in their homes. The 32-year-old was arrested in Ballymena today following a series of incidents which occurred in the Co. Antrim town overnight. “On Wednesday, December 4 at approximately 11.10pm police received a report of a burglary at commercial premises … [Read more...] about Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
EURO draws made for Ireland Men’s U17 & U19 sides
The draws for the 2024-25 UEFA Under-19 European Championship Elite Round and the 2025-26 Under-17 & Under-19 Qualifying Rounds were made in Nyon, Switzerland. The Ireland Men's Under-17s will continue their quest to qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA Men's Under-17 EUROs when they travel to Poland for the Elite Round games against Belgium, Iceland, and Poland. For the Elite … [Read more...] about EURO draws made for Ireland Men’s U17 & U19 sides
Public warned against falling victim to predatory money lenders this Christmas
THE dangers of falling victim to predatory money lenders have been raised in a campaign launched by the PSNI this Christmas. People who may struggle with their finances over the festive period are being warned not to go to illegal money lenders for cash, where they can quickly find themselves being manipulated and exploited. “We know that in the run up to Christmas many … [Read more...] about Public warned against falling victim to predatory money lenders this Christmas
Ireland’s general election 2024 has drawn to a close – so what next?
THE donkey work is over, now the horse trading begins. Ireland's general election 2024 managed to be both dramatic and stale, fascinating and mundane. Cue the messy and protracted negotiations currently taking place in the aftermath to form a government by St Valentine's Day. Or more likely by Donald Trump's Inauguration on January 20th. Being up close and personal with key … [Read more...] about Ireland’s general election 2024 has drawn to a close – so what next?