Ireland to face Israel in basketball amid threat of team sanctions

BASKETBALL IRELAND has confirmed that the national women's team will compete in its scheduled EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers game against Israel. This decision follows weeks of internal deliberation and pressure from the sport’s international authority. The decision comes despite widespread outrage over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and internal debate about the … [Read more...] about Ireland to face Israel in basketball amid threat of team sanctions

A MURDER investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Co. Down, with police suspecting the death may be linked to an attack on a priest earlier today. The body was discovered at an address in Downpatrick around two hours after the priest was assaulted at a church in the town. Police have confirmed that a 30-year-old man has been arrested on … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched in Co. Down as police suspect link to priest attack

IRISH bookmaker Paddy Power revealed on Sunday it was paying out on a Celtic title win — just two games into the new season. The company made the call following the Hoops' 2-0 win at Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon, which put them top of the table with six points. Meanwhile, Rangers have picked up two points after drawing their opening two fixtures under new boss Russell … [Read more...] about ‘Paddy’s seen enough’: Bookmaker Paddy Power pays out on Celtic title win after just two games

A PRIEST has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being assaulted in a church in Co. Down this morning. The incident occurred at around 10.10am inside St Patrick's Church in Downpatrick. The priest, believed to be Downpatrick Parish Priest Father John Murray, was struck over the head with a bottle in the attack, which police described as 'shocking and brutal'. A … [Read more...] about ‘Shocking and brutal attack’: Priest in serious condition in hospital after assault in Co. Down church

POLICE are treating an arson attack in Co. Antrim as a racially-motivated hate crime. Two cars were set on fire, while a nearby property was attacked and daubed with graffiti. Police said that two adults and three young children, who were in the house at the time, were left shaken by the ordeal. The incident unfolded after emergency services responded to reports of two cars on … [Read more...] about Police treat Co. Antrim arson attack as racially-motivated hate crime