Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland nominations have been announced
26 stars of the racing industry have been revealed to win in the Horse Racing Ireland Awards The nominations for the 2016 annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards were announced today, with 26 stars of the racing industry in the running to win an award. RTE sports broadcaster Des Cahill will be master of ceremonies for the...
Major win for Microsoft in ‘free for all’ data case
The US government cannot force Microsoft to give authorities access to the firm's servers located in other countries, a court has ruled. The decision is being seen as a precedent for protecting the privacy of cloud computing services. The US Department of Justice had wanted to access a server in Ireland, as part of an...
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland join England and Wales in last 16
Northern Ireland joined England and Wales in the last 16 of the European Championship after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams. Northern Ireland — in their first appearance at a Euros and first major tournament since 1986 — will now meet either Wales or France for a place in the quarter-finals. Michael...
Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland: Euro 2016 – as it happened
Northern Ireland beat Ukraine to earn their first win at a European Championship and remain in contention for a place in the last 16. West Brom defender Gareth McAuley headed in Oliver Norwood's perfectly delivered free-kick before a hailstorm in Lyon forced the players off for two minutes. When they returned, Niall McGinn...
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland fan dies after fall in Nice
A Northern Ireland fan has died in Nice, French police have confirmed. It is believed Darren Rodgers, who was 24 and from Ballymena, was on his own and fell about eight metres from a promenade onto a rocky beach. Supt Nigel Goddard, who is leading the PSNI team in France, said he was told it was an accident and not in any way...
UK terror threat level RAISED as MI5 fears Northern Ireland-related attack
AN ATTACK in Britain by Northern Irish terrorists is now a "strong possibility" after the Home Secretary raised the terror threat level to 'substantial'. The surprise move raises the threat level from 'moderate', meaning England, Scotland and Wales are considered to be at an increased risk of an...
EXCLUSIVE: Send the army to IRELAND before BREXIT TIME BOMB erupts, warn UKIP
THE British Army should be deployed to the Northern Ireland border immediately or the UK will face an influx of migrants, traffickers and drug dealers, a senior UKIP politician has urged. David McNarry, the chair of UKIP Northern Ireland, said armed patrols of the 500 kilometre long border were essential in preserving...
EXCLUSIVE: Can IRELAND block Brexit? Project Fear aims to use Irish migrants to swing vote
BREXIT may be blocked by half a million Irish citizens living in Britain, Remain campaigners have shockingly claimed. Citizens from the Republic of Ireland living in Britain are allowed to vote in June's referendum — the only EU country other than Commonwealth nations Malta and Cyprus granted this privilege —...
Six Nations 2016: England beat Ireland to go top of table
Eddie Jones's perfect start as England coach continues as his new side made it three Six Nations wins from three with a battling victory over Ireland. Conor Murray's try had given the visitors a narrow lead early in the second half after England had dominated territory and possession but failed to convert it into...
Six Nations 2016: Ireland 16-16 Wales
Ireland let a 13-point lead slip as Wales fought back for a draw in a compelling Six Nations match in Dublin. The home team led 13-0 after 28 minutes thanks to Conor Murray's try and eight points from the boot of Johnny Sexton. But Wales hit back with Taulupe Faletau's try converted by replacement fly-half Rhys...
Here’s why you definitely need to visit Ireland
Ireland is a joy. And not just because of the ineffable beauty of its local bays, gulfs, islands, valleys and cliffs. The country’s unique history, culture and mythology also play their part. Everything here breathes freedom. Each castle, moor, windmill and seemingly ordinary path have a legend of their own, which is...