IRFU investigates racist abuse aimed at Munster debutant Edwin Edogbo

THE Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has launched an investigation after Munster forward Edwin Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse online following his Ireland debut. The 23-year-old came off the bench during Ireland’s 20–13 Six Nations victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium on February 14, earning his first international cap. In the hours after the match, racist remarks … [Read more...] about IRFU investigates racist abuse aimed at Munster debutant Edwin Edogbo

IRISH actress Ruth Negga and the Grammy Award-winning American artist Rhiannon Giddens have both been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Limerick. They were conferred with the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by the university’s Chancellor, Professor Brigid Laffan, at a ceremony on February 16. The Oscar-nominated actress, who was born in Ethiopia to an Irish … [Read more...] about Ruth Negga and Rhiannon Giddens awarded honorary doctorates by University of Limerick

IT REMAINS unclear whether President Catherine Connolly will attend Ireland’s forthcoming Nations League match against Israel in Dublin later this year, as political and sporting tensions continue to surround the fixture. Áras an Uachtaráin has not confirmed whether the President will be present at the Aviva Stadium on October 4, when Ireland host Israel in the return leg of … [Read more...] about Ireland v Israel soccer match poses presidential dilemma

ARKLOW has been ranked as the best town in the entire country for work-life balance, according to new research. The County Wicklow town scooped the top spot because of its “surprisingly affordable housing prices outside the city” and for its “mix of excellent local amenities and good connectivity for hybrid working”. It was also noted that Arklow provided plenty of green spaces … [Read more...] about Arklow ranked Ireland’s best town for work-life balance in new survey

IRISH media personality and podcaster Vogue Williams has been announced as the grand marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin on March 17. The festival’s artistic director Aoife Carry said they were “thrilled” to have the Dubliner, who is one of the most well-known Irish celebrities in the UK, as the face of this year’s parade. She described Williams as “a figure who … [Read more...] about Vogue Williams named grand marshal for Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade