LEINSTER won their first United Rugby Championship (URC) title in four years with a 32–7 win against the Bulls in Saturday's final at Croke Park. Despite the Irish rain making an appearance, a record crowd of 46,127 came out to see Leinster dominate the South African opposition. The match saw Leinster take an early lead, scoring three tries within the first 22 minutes. Captain … [Read more...] about Leinster thrash the Bulls to secure URC title
Leinster thrash the Bulls to secure URC title
Government agrees multi-million-euro contract with French firm for sonar system
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has announced the signing of a multi-million-euro contract with a French firm for the provision of towed sonar capability. Thales DMS France — which specialises in defence, aeronautics and security technology — will produce the sonar, which will be used for subsea monitoring and surveillance. It will be used on Irish naval vessels to monitor activities in … [Read more...] about Government agrees multi-million-euro contract with French firm for sonar system
Man from Ireland is finally jailed after eight years for Creamfields drug possession
A MAN from Ireland who was caught with nearly 30 MDMA tablets at Creamfields dance music festival in 2017 has finally been jailed. Aaron Godfrey, 29, twice fled Britain before finally being arrested in Spain in 2024 after flying to the country for a holiday. At Coventry Crown Court this week — eight years after being charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs — … [Read more...] about Man from Ireland is finally jailed after eight years for Creamfields drug possession
PSNI welcomes reduction in disorder as it reveals 24 people have been arrested after week of disturbances
AFTER several days of disturbances, the PSNI has revealed that Saturday saw a reduction in disorder as the force continues it community engagement in an attempt to de-escalate violence. There have been disturbances across Northern Ireland this week following the arrest of two 14-year-old boys in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl in Ballymena. While … [Read more...] about PSNI welcomes reduction in disorder as it reveals 24 people have been arrested after week of disturbances
Man threatened with handgun during Co. Antrim hijacking
A MAN was threatened with a handgun before being struck with the weapon during a hijacking in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim. Police are appealing for information on the incident, which occurred on the O'Neill Road on Saturday evening. "Shortly after 10pm, it was reported that two men exited commercial premises on the O'Neill Road and saw two males looking inside the van they had … [Read more...] about Man threatened with handgun during Co. Antrim hijacking