France ruthlessly dash Ireland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes with comprehensive win in Dublin

A RAMPANT France dashed Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes on Saturday with a 42-27 victory at the Aviva Stadium. The defeat also dealt a critical blow to Ireland's hopes of a historic third consecutive title, with France firmly in pole position ahead of their final game at home Scotland. On a day of disappoint for Simon Easterby's side, it also meant there was no … [Read more...] about France ruthlessly dash Ireland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes with comprehensive win in Dublin

TWO men have been charged to appear in court following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Co. Down. At around 10.30pm on Friday, police searched a property in the Sandringham Court area of Hillsborough, where they discovered approximately 150 cannabis plants. A large quantity of harvested cannabis and other items were also seized, with the potential street value of all … [Read more...] about Two men charged after discovery of cannabis factory in Co. Down

TWO people have been deported from Ireland following border checks in Co. Louth on Thursday. The multi-agency operation was carried out by the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) and involved members of An Garda Síochána and the PSNI. It was aimed at preventing and detecting criminality along the border and at preventing and disrupting the free movement of criminals. As part of the … [Read more...] about Two people deported following border checks in Co. Louth

SINN FÉIN TD Thomas Gould has said he is 'shocked and angry' after complaints of business fraud were made against him. The Irish Times reported on Friday that an Oireachtas member had been arrested in connection with the allegations, which date back almost a decade ago. It was alleged that the person detained had knowingly signed off on invoices and authorised payments to … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould ‘shocked and angry’ over fraud complaint

BELFAST has been announced as the host city for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2026. The event, the world's largest celebration of Irish music, culture, language and heritage, will see hundreds of thousands of people descend on the city for eight days of music, song and dance. Organised by Irish arts movement Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Belfast was named host on Saturday for the … [Read more...] about Fleadh Cheoil, world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, to be held in Belfast for first time in 2026