A MAN wanted in the Republic of Ireland in connection with a stabbing in Mayo has been arrested in Northern Ireland. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested the man today, they confirmed this afternoon. The 31-year-old is wanted to stand trial for offences of assault causing harm and possession of a knife. The offences relate to a stabbing in Ballina, Co. … [Read more...] about Man wanted in connection with stabbing in Mayo arrested in Northern Ireland
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Ciarán Hinds, Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young to star in new drama based on Booker Prize-winning book
IRISH actor Ciarán Hinds is among a star-studded cast set to lead a new drama based on a Booker Prize-winning book. The BBC has acquired the rights to The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan’s novel which won the prize in 2014. A five-part drama series based on the book, which charts the life of Flanagan’s fictional character Dorrigo Evans, is now in production for … [Read more...] about Ciarán Hinds, Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young to star in new drama based on Booker Prize-winning book
Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
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
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