THROUGH the open door of a low-lit tenement apartment on the Lower East Side, I see two small girls huddling as close to the stove as they dare, their darting eyes on Mam – Bridget – who paces the floorboards, limp infant in arms. If that straw Catholic cross pinned up on the doorframe is there to protect the home from danger, I’m thinking, now would be a good time. In truth, … [Read more...] about Time travel to 19th century New York to explore Irish lives and immigration
Time travel to 19th century New York to explore Irish lives and immigration
O’Shea claims he ‘knows for a fact’ that clubs are looking at Caoimhín Kelleher
Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea has stated that he knows clubs around England are looking at potentially signing Caoimhín Kelleher. Kelleher's stock has risen again after a spell in the Liverpool goals, but the speculation around his future has never gone away. Clubs like Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Brentford have all been linked with the Cork native in the past, but a … [Read more...] about O’Shea claims he ‘knows for a fact’ that clubs are looking at Caoimhín Kelleher
Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
Jessie Stapleton has admitted she does not know anything about the future of Irish women's boss Eileen Gleeson but said she would like her to stay on in the role if it were up to her. This week, Ireland lost 2-1 to Wales in Dublin in their second-leg playoff game. The result means they will now not be heading to Switzerland, raising questions about the manager and older … [Read more...] about Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a strong of incidents including an arson attack which left three people trapped in their homes. The 32-year-old was arrested in Ballymena today following a series of incidents which occurred in the Co. Antrim town overnight. “On Wednesday, December 4 at approximately 11.10pm police received a report of a burglary at commercial premises … [Read more...] about Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
EURO draws made for Ireland Men’s U17 & U19 sides
The draws for the 2024-25 UEFA Under-19 European Championship Elite Round and the 2025-26 Under-17 & Under-19 Qualifying Rounds were made in Nyon, Switzerland. The Ireland Men's Under-17s will continue their quest to qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA Men's Under-17 EUROs when they travel to Poland for the Elite Round games against Belgium, Iceland, and Poland. For the Elite … [Read more...] about EURO draws made for Ireland Men’s U17 & U19 sides