JUST as they have done several times this season, Celtic struck late to get a result this afternoon, Reo Hatate's injury-time goal snatching a point for the Hoops against Rangers at Ibrox. It was a euphoric end to the match for Celtic, who had looked dead and buried after a first half in which that failed to lay a glove on their rivals. However, once the dust has settled on … [Read more...] about Celtic strike late to draw frenetic derby at Rangers that will leave Hearts celebrating
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Republican group claims responsibility for paint attack on Queen Victoria statue at Belfast hospital
A REPUBLICAN group has claimed responsibility for a paint attack on a statue of Queen Victoria at a hospital in Belfast. The statue, in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in West Belfast, was targeted on Friday when it had red paint poured over it and a sign reading 'Famine Queen' affixed to the plinth. Lasair Dhearg, which campaigns for the creation of an Irish … [Read more...] about Republican group claims responsibility for paint attack on Queen Victoria statue at Belfast hospital
Giant statue of St Patrick holding pint of Guinness is removed from Dublin pub
A GIANT statue of St Patrick holding a pint of Guinness has been removed from outside a Dublin pub just one day after it appeared. The Temple Bar pub in the eponymous area of Dublin erected the 14ft statue on Thursday as part of its decorations for St Patrick's Day. However, the following day, workers could be seen placing a bag over the patron saint's pint before the statue … [Read more...] about Giant statue of St Patrick holding pint of Guinness is removed from Dublin pub
GAA president slams anti-Allianz protestors who disrupted Annual Congress over insurance firm’s links to Israel
GAA president Jarlath Burns has criticised protestors who disrupted the organisation's Annual Congress at Croke Park on Saturday over its sponsorship deal with Allianz. According to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the insurance firm's parent company has links to Israel. However, following a meeting of the GAA's Coiste Bainistíochta to assess a report on the issue from … [Read more...] about GAA president slams anti-Allianz protestors who disrupted Annual Congress over insurance firm’s links to Israel
‘Be prepared to shelter for extended period’: Government offers advice to Irish in Iran after US-Israel attacks
THE GOVERNMENT has said Irish citizens in Iran should be prepared 'to shelter in place for an extended period' after US-Israel attacks on the country. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least 133 civilians have been killed in the strikes, while Iran has launched counter strikes against US bases in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said he had … [Read more...] about ‘Be prepared to shelter for extended period’: Government offers advice to Irish in Iran after US-Israel attacks