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Wrexham reveal James McClean hit with three-match ban following incident in Swansea clash

December 24, 2025 by

WREXHAM have revealed that winger James McClean has been banned for three games following an incident in their last match against Swansea. Cameras appeared to catch the former Ireland international flicking a boot out at Swansea's Brazilian forward Ronald. It occurred deep into injury time with the Swans leading 2-1 through what would prove to be Irish striker Adam Idah's … [Read more...] about Wrexham reveal James McClean hit with three-match ban following incident in Swansea clash

Motorcyclist in serious condition in hospital following Wexford collision

December 23, 2025 by

A MOTORCYCLIST is in a serious condition in hospital following a collision in Co. Wexford. The incident happened at around 11.45pm last night, when a car and motorcycle collided on the R730 at Killurin. A man, aged in his 20s, who was riding the motorcycle, was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist is currently in a critical condition at Beaumont … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist in serious condition in hospital following Wexford collision

President Catherine Connolly shares ‘pride’ in Ireland’s diaspora in first Christmas message

December 23, 2025 by

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has shared her ‘pride’ in the Irish diaspora across the globe as she issued her first Christmas message of her presidential term. The Galway native, who took up the role of president last month, sent a message of hope in her festive statement, issued this week. “In this, my first Christmas message as President of Ireland I would like to wish each of … [Read more...] about President Catherine Connolly shares ‘pride’ in Ireland’s diaspora in first Christmas message

Witness appeal after pensioner dies following five-vehicle collision

December 23, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have issued a public appeal for witnesses after a pensioner died following a five-vehicle collision in Co. Meath. Three people were injured in the incident, which happened on the M1 northbound in Platin, Drogheda at around 11am on Friday, December 19. A woman who was injured in the collision has since died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Droghreda They were all taken … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pensioner dies following five-vehicle collision

Taoiseach ‘determined’ to pursue justice over killing of Private Seán Rooney

December 23, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has called for “accountability” over the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon. The Irish leader raised the issue during a meeting with Lebanese prime minister Nawaf Salam on an official visit to the state. Private Rooney was killed when the armoured vehicle he was driving while on duty with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘determined’ to pursue justice over killing of Private Seán Rooney

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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