News

Man claimed dole while he worked at garda HQ

A Dublin man is awaiting sentence after he admitted fraudulently claiming the dole while working as a civilian employee at garda headquarters.

February 2020

Rugby

Healy blow for Ireland

Ireland prop Cian Healy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with the hip problem he sustained in Saturday's 24-12 defeat by England.

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Courts

Court challenge to family hub for homeless delayed

No cessation of works application has been made as part of a legal challenge to the development of a family hub for the homeless off Aungier Street in Dublin, the High Court heard.

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Courts

Husband told gardai he lay down with body after killing Natalia, murder trial hears

A man accused of murdering his wife told gardai he lay down with the mother-of-three for 10 minutes after he killed her, a jury will be told.

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Gallery

Rugby

Luckless Carbery

For all that we are often quick to praise a player for playing through the pain barrier, sometimes the decision should be taken out of his or her hands for their own good.

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Rugby

Dooley eager to throw the shackles off

Maybe, it was the presence of an Irish icon ahead of Peter Dooley in the queue that led to the grind getting to him.

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News

Mum-of-three held after man knifed to death in car park row

A mum-of-three was being questioned last night following the death of a 39-year-old man who was stabbed a number of times as he tried to start his car in south Dublin.

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Soccer

Woodward believes United structure right for bright future

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the foundations and plans are in place for long-term success with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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GAA

Babs: Ref standards worst ever

Tipperary legend 'Babs' Keating has issued a stinging criticism of the current standard of refereeing in hurling, insisting last weekend was the "worst" he has seen.

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GAA

Plans for Mayo's €250k funding unclear

The question of what now happens the €250,000 at the centre of the protracted dispute between the Mayo county board and the Mayo International Supporters Foundation, chaired by millionaire trader Tim O'Leary, will frame the fall-out between the parties after the board's decision on Monday night to cut off dialogue with O'Leary.

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Gallery

GAA

Meath are in a better place than last year despite current league position: Keogan

Just as there is an appreciation in Meath that they have been notably more competitive in their last two Division 1 games than their opening pair of encounters, there is also the awareness that they are beginning to run out of road.

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Soccer

McCarthy has to get balance right

It's the balancing act which Mick McCarthy has to try and get right for as long as he is in the dugout as Republic of Ireland manager.

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News

Irish trapped inside Tenerife hotel in 'lockdown' are tested for virus

Irish guests "in lockdown" at a hotel in Tenerife were being tested for the coronavirus by a team of doctors last night.

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News

Election re-run looms as Leo tells FF to talk to other parties

The threat of a second general election continues to loom despite Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin meeting to discuss forming a government.

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Gallery

GAA

'Jim and Dessie are cut from same cloth'

Paddy Quinn's father describes him as a 'gypsy footballer,' such have been his nomadic migrations in his chosen sport.

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News

Politicians unfit for office as lazy TDs snub gym that cost taxpayer €45k

Taxpayers will be hoping our newly-elected TDs make better use of the Dail gym than their predecessors.

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News

Man (51) suspected of destroying evidence at Keane murder scene

Questioning of a 51-year-old criminal who gardai believe has key information about the murder of dismembered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods was suspended yesterday so he could receive medical treatment.

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News

Legal action over city street mural of Attenborough

Dublin City Council has taken legal action over two prominent street art murals - including one celebrating the life of David Attenborough.

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Courts

Man who battered granny before he chopped up body is guilty of murder

Kieran Greene has been found guilty of murdering grandmother-of-seven Patricia O'Connor, who he battered to death with a hurley and cut up with a hacksaw before scattering her remains in the Wicklow Mountains.

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Rugby

Castleknock topple St Mary's

Castleknock progressed to the Leinster Junior Cup semi-final at Energia Park yesterday.

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Soccer

Kris of death for Sligo

What should have been a stroll turned into a slog for Bohemians who had to work hard, very hard, for a win at home to Sligo Rovers.

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News

North Wall 'organ donors' aim to fill church with music again

A north Dublin community is on a mission to raise €50,000 in a bid to restore a church organ to its former glory.

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Soccer

Aiming for Ireland recall behind Roche move

Republic of Ireland footballer Stephanie Roche has left Italian team Florentia and returned home to rejoin Peamount United.

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Soccer

Hammers give Pool real scare

Liverpool's relentless march towards Premier League glory threatened to hit an unexpected roadblock at Anfield against a battling West Ham, but Jurgen Klopp's men found a way to win once again.

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News

Housing is my priority, says city's new Lord Mayor Brabazon

The new Lord Mayor of Dublin says tackling the city's housing crisis will be his priority.

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Soccer

FAI to monitor impact of FA heading ban

Heading the ball in training sessions has been outlawed for primary school children under the age of 12 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the Football Association's updated "heading guidance" for the game, with the FAI stating that they are monitoring the situation by keeping in contact with the other associations.

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Soccer

Nketiah is sure Leeds spell got him ready

Eddie Nketiah believes his tough loan spell with Leeds helped him prepare for the battle to become Mikel Arteta's first-choice striker at Arsenal.

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Soccer

Ziyech reveals Lampard factor in decision

Hakim Ziyech has revealed Frank Lampard played a big role in convincing him to sign for Chelsea for next season.

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Soccer

Life is good on and off pitch for red Shaw

Luke Shaw is loving life on and off the field, with the new father impressing for Manchester United and dreaming of a Euro 2020 call-up.

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News

Parents left 'shattered' by death of Dylan (11) after he was hit by van

The parents of a young boy who is the latest victim on Ireland's roads have been left "shattered" by his death.