MARK ENGLISH made history last night by breaking his own 800m record while competing in the Netherlands. The 32-year-old athlete, who hails from Donegal, became the first Irishman to run 800m in under 1:44 when he finished in 1:43.92 at the FBK Games in Hengelo. Athletics Ireland described it as a "sensational performance". “It’s a brilliant day,” he said following his … [Read more...] about Mark English breaks own 800m record in ‘sensational’ performance
Mark English breaks own 800m record in ‘sensational’ performance
Two boys charged in relation to ‘serious’ sexual assault of teenage girl
TWO teenage boys have been charged in connection with the “serious” sexual assault of a teenage girl in Co. Antrim. The incident happened in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena, sometime between 7.30pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, June 7. PSNI detectives arrested two boys shortly after the assault and later charged them with attempted rape. Both boys appeared before Coleraine … [Read more...] about Two boys charged in relation to ‘serious’ sexual assault of teenage girl
Police hunt suspect after two men struck with piece of wood in violent attack
POLICE have appealed to the public to help them find a man who is wanted in connection with two serious assaults in Essex over the weekend. Two men were attacked with a piece of wood in the Broadway area of Tilbury, Essex at around 12.30am on Saturday, June 7. Footage of the incident has circulated widely on social media since the attack, in which those involved appear to have … [Read more...] about Police hunt suspect after two men struck with piece of wood in violent attack
Drinking rates in Ireland drop nearly 5% in a year
IRELAND'S reputation as a nation of heavy drinkers may no longer hold water. A new report reveals that alcohol consumption rates have continued to decline, with a notable 4.5% drop in the past year alone. “This downward trend raises a big question,” said a spokesperson from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), which released the report. “Why does Ireland still have … [Read more...] about Drinking rates in Ireland drop nearly 5% in a year
Trinity College Dublin formally cuts all ties with Israel
TRINITY College Dublin has announced it will cut ties with all Israeli universities and companies. The decision, made by the university’s board this week, follows growing public outrage in Ireland over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A taskforce, formed last year, recommended full divestment from Israel. “This taskforce was created following the board-approved … [Read more...] about Trinity College Dublin formally cuts all ties with Israel