The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is looking to recruit 20 teams for a new league that will act as a direct connection between grassroots and professional football for the first time in Ireland. The FAI is calling all aspiring clubs and administrators to express their interest in becoming one of the 20 teams that will form part of this new era in national football … [Read more...] about FAI welcomes new National League
FAI welcomes new National League
Eddie Jordan confirms he is being treated for an “aggressive form of cancer”
Irish racing legend Eddie Jordan has revealed on a podcast that he is currently being treated for an "aggressive form of cancer" that has spread into his spine and the pelvis. The racing legend and Dublin native is best known as the founder of the Jordan Grand Prix Formula 1 team, which competed in F1 from 1991 to 2005. He is also a prominent television personality and pundit, … [Read more...] about Eddie Jordan confirms he is being treated for an “aggressive form of cancer”
Victim waives anonymity as former Northern Ireland fire chief jailed for sexual abuse
A FORMER Chief Fire Officer for Northern Ireland was jailed today for sexual offences against an underage girl. Gary Thompson, of Rogan Wood in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim was sentenced today for two counts of indecent assault against a now 33-year-old woman who was only 15 when the abuse occurred between June and November 2006. The court heard that Thompson met his victim through … [Read more...] about Victim waives anonymity as former Northern Ireland fire chief jailed for sexual abuse
Man arrested on suspicion of Kyran Durnin’s murder as two homes searched
GARDAÍ investigating the murder of eight-year-old Kyran Durnin have arrested a man in connection with the case. The man has been arrested “on suspicion of murder” gardaí confirmed in a statement this morning. He is being held at a Garda station in the east of the country, they added. The police force has also begun searches at two houses in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Kyran was … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of Kyran Durnin’s murder as two homes searched
Dickie Rock funeral takes place in showband legend’s hometown
THE funeral of showband legend Dickie Rock has taken place in Dublin today. The 88-year-old, from Cabra, died on December 6. His funeral was held at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Cabra West this morning, where his coffin was carried inside while his hit song Come Back to Stay played. The remains of Dickie Rock arrive for hisfuneral at the Church of the Most Precious … [Read more...] about Dickie Rock funeral takes place in showband legend’s hometown