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GAA president slams anti-Allianz protestors who disrupted Annual Congress over insurance firm’s links to Israel

March 1, 2026 by

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

March 1, 2026 by

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

‘We’re still fighting,’ says Celtic boss Martin O’Neill ahead of crunch derby clash with Rangers

March 1, 2026 by

CELTIC manager Martin O'Neill has said his side will keep fighting to retain the Scottish Premiership title as they prepare to face Rangers this afternoon. Both sides trail Hearts, who beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Tynecastle on Saturday to extend their lead over second-place Rangers to seven points, with Celtic nine points adrift of the leaders in third. O'Neill was confident going … [Read more...] about ‘We’re still fighting,’ says Celtic boss Martin O’Neill ahead of crunch derby clash with Rangers

More tragedy on Ireland’s roads as two young men die in Co. Mayo collision

March 1, 2026 by

TWO young men have died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Mayo in the early hours of this morning. The tragedy comes a week after seven people died in four separate collisions on Ireland's roads on one day. Figures released by gardaí on Friday showed that for the year until February 27, there were 25 deaths on Ireland's roads, up from 22 on the same period last year. Three … [Read more...] about More tragedy on Ireland’s roads as two young men die in Co. Mayo collision

Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day

March 1, 2026 by

PREMIER LEAGUE side Everton has teased the launch of a new Irish-themed range to mark St Patrick's Day. The limited-edition range, produced with sports merchandise company Fanatics, will celebrate the Merseyside club's links with the Emerald Isle. It follows the release last year of a St Patrick's Day collection, which the club said paid tribute to its deep-rooted Irish … [Read more...] about Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day

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April 15, 1974

On this day in 1974, Neil Cusack of Co. Limerick was the first Irishman to with the Boston Marathon. The first Boston Marathon took place in 1897, and was won by Irish-American athlete John McDermott with a time of 2:55:10. Cusack’s record-setting victory was a significant improvement, with a time of 2:13:39. He went on to compete in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, where he placed 55th, and won the Dublin Marathon in 1981 with a time of 2:13:58.

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