Man arrested after allegedly causing damage to US military plane at Shannon Airport

A MAN has been arrested after allegedly causing damage to a US military plane at Shannon Airport. The incident occurred at the Co. Clare airport on Saturday morning, with operations temporarily halted for around 25 minutes while authorities dealt with the matter. The Irish Government has previously come in for criticism over the use of the airport by the US military. Footage … [Read more...] about Man arrested after allegedly causing damage to US military plane at Shannon Airport

MORE than 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a property in Co. Down. The fire, which was reported to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) at around 7.15pm on Saturday, is understood to be at the Corrie's Meats farm and farm shop in Newtownards. The family business, which has several shops in Northern Ireland, was founded in the 1970s by Co. Monaghan … [Read more...] about More than 50 firefighters tackling blaze at Co. Down farm shop

FEW Irish sports figures have said — or meant — more than Roy Keane. Over nearly four turbulent decades, he has evolved from raw teenage prospect into one of the most recognisable and outspoken figures in modern sport, a man whose influence stretches far beyond the pitch. For many, Keane has embodied the country itself — its pride, its contradictions, and its capacity for both … [Read more...] about Roy Keane’s football reality check

FORMER Dublin footballer Brian Fenton is set to join the panel for the new season of RTÉ’s The Sunday Game. The GAA star, who retired from the sport in 2024, has been confirmed among the punditry panel line-up, with RTÉ Sport describing him as “one of Gaelic football’s greatest ever players” and a “cornerstone of Dublin’s dominance”. “He will bring a wealth of experience and … [Read more...] about Dublin GAA star Brian Fenton joins The Sunday Game panel

A MAN has been extradited from Germany to stand trial in Northern Ireland for offences which happened in 2018. The 29-year-old is charged with one offence of robbery and one offence of possession of an offensive weapon, in relation the incident in Portrush in November of that year. He was granted bail at Antrim Crown Court on March 29, 2023 but failed to show up for his trial … [Read more...] about Man who skipped bail extradited from Germany to stand trial in Northern Ireland