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Farrell cites respect and lack of egos after Ireland romp to Six Nations victory over England

February 22, 2026 by

ANDY FARRELL said the respect his players have for one another and the lack of egos in the changing room helped his side to a record-breaking 42-21 win over England at Twickenham. Ireland came into the Six Nations clash after being soundly beaten in France and scraping past Italy in Dublin but they ran in five tries against the hosts on Saturday. Ireland were 22-0 up as the … [Read more...] about Farrell cites respect and lack of egos after Ireland romp to Six Nations victory over England

Arrest after teenage girl dies in Co. Meath hit-and-run incident

February 22, 2026 by

A MAN has been arrested after a teenage girl died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Meath. The collision occurred on the N51 Slane Road, Navan at around 8.20pm on Saturday. "A 16-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a car, which failed to remain at the scene," read a statement from An Garda Síochána. "The girl was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda but was … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in Co. Meath hit-and-run incident

O’Neill defends Kasper Schmeichel ahead of Hibs game after Celtic keeper booed during Stuttgart loss

February 22, 2026 by

AHEAD of Sunday's Scottish Premiership meeting with Hibs, Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has leapt to the defence of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. The Premier League winner with Leicester City was at fault for two goals in the 4-1 Europa League home defeat to Stuttgart on Thursday that all but ends Celtic's interest in the competition. Schmeichel, 39, was booed by some of the home … [Read more...] about O’Neill defends Kasper Schmeichel ahead of Hibs game after Celtic keeper booed during Stuttgart loss

Image released of ‘ruthless’ attempted murder scene in Belfast as £20,000 reward offered

February 22, 2026 by

POLICE investigating the 'ruthless' attempted murder of a man in Belfast last year have released an image of the crime scene as they appeal for information one year on from the attack. The appeal is also being backed by a renewed reward of up to £20,000 from the charity Crimestoppers. The man was shot last February as he was sitting in a car in the west of the city at around … [Read more...] about Image released of ‘ruthless’ attempted murder scene in Belfast as £20,000 reward offered

Woman arrested after man left in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault

February 22, 2026 by

A WOMAN has been arrested after a man was left in a critical condition following an assault in Co. Dublin. The incident occurred at Lealand Road in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at around 8am on Saturday. The man, aged in his 50s, is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown, where his condition is described as critical. The woman, aged in her 30s, is … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after man left in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault

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