AN IRSH footballer was reportedly subjected to a 'racist incident' during an U17 match against Poland on Saturday, according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The organisation said in a statement on Sunday that it had reported the matter to UEFA following the youth side's 2-0 win in the Elite Phase qualifying match in Koszalin. It added that it had offered its … [Read more...] about FAI reports ‘racist incident’ to UEFA following U17 match against Poland
FAI reports ‘racist incident’ to UEFA following U17 match against Poland
Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks
POPE FRANCIS, who was discharged from hospital on Sunday after more than a month, has praised healthcare workers in his Angelus today. The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. However, he was greeted to rapturous applause from well-wishers when he appeared at the balcony of the hospital today in his first … [Read more...] about Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks
Police in Manchester appeal for information on wanted man John Paul Joyce
POLICE in Manchester have appealed for information in their bid to trace a man who is believed to have fled to Dublin. John Paul Joyce is one of 12 men being sought by the force in relation to either drug or firearms investigations, many of whom are thought to have fled abroad. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) issued a renewed appeal on Saturday for the 12 men, who are among the … [Read more...] about Police in Manchester appeal for information on wanted man John Paul Joyce
Rosie O’Donnell reveals she wrote Taoiseach a note of apology after his meeting with Donald Trump
ACTRESS Rosie O'Donnell has revealed she wrote a note of apology to Taoiseach Micheál Martin following his recent bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. The Sleepless in Seattle star was speaking to Patrick Kielty on Friday's Late Late Show about the meeting, which took place during the Taoiseach's St Patrick's visit to America. O'Donnell, who has relocated to Ireland … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell reveals she wrote Taoiseach a note of apology after his meeting with Donald Trump
Apartment residents evacuated after arson attack by masked men in Belfast
POLICE are appealing for information following an arson attack on an apartment block in Belfast city centre. Two masked men started a number of fires at the premises on College Square North on Friday. Several residents had to evacuate the building, although no one was injured. "The mindless actions of the men involved in this incident could have caused untold damage and … [Read more...] about Apartment residents evacuated after arson attack by masked men in Belfast