News

'I don't have heart for it' - tragic homeless man told of fear before death

A homeless man found dead near a Cork city centre car park had warned in a radio interview just a few weeks ago that he felt forgotten on Irish streets with few caring about the plight of the homeless in modern Ireland.

August 2020

News

Vigilantes suspected as child porn man's car torched in attack

Gardaí are closely monitoring the situation after a 59-year-old convicted child porn offender was targeted by vigilantes twice within the space of a week.

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Horse Racing

Alpine Star can shine bright and give Harrington French bonanza

Frankie Dettori will forego next week's York Ebor meeting and spend some time in quarantine to partner Palace Pier for the "unbelievable" prize money on offer in tomorrow's Prix Jacques le Marois (2.50), but his smash-and-grab French visit may be spoiled.

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GAA

GAA ready to split seasons

The prospect of a split GAA season has moved closer with GAA president John Horan revealing the extent of his backing for a new fixtures reckoning on the back of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Other Sports

Irish Open in Galgorm

The European Tour has announced that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be played at Galgorm Castle Golf Club from September 24-27.

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Soccer

Ward set to sign one-year Ipswich deal

Ipswich Town are close to agreeing terms with ex-Ireland man Stephen Ward on a one-year contract.

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News

Al fresco dining is here to stay a little while longer as council extends trial

Dublin City Council will extend the Grafton Street area pedestrian trial until the end of the month.

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Other Sports

Donovan battles hard but still suffers defeat

There was no fairytale Friday for Eric Donovan in Eddie Hearn's opulent Essex estate last night as he suffered an eighth-round stoppage loss against Zelfa Barrett.

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Soccer

Maguire agrees new deal to stay at Preston

Seán Maguire has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a long-term deal with Preston.

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Soccer

Europa success can propel United to greater things: Brown

Wes Brown knows a thing or two about success with Manchester United and believes Europa League glory would see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's improving side take a crucial step.

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Soccer

Dundalk given a dose of the Blues

Dundalk manager Vinny Perth has accused former Ireland international John Sheridan of showing disrespect to the League of Ireland, Perth claiming that the Waterford boss labelled it as a "pub league".

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Soccer

Celtic facing disciplinary procedures

Aberdeen and Celtic face disciplinary action in addition to their respective players who broke coronavirus protocols.

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News

Dad is a football hero who scored FAI final winner

The dad of miracle teenager Ellen Glynn, who survived 15 hours stranded in the open sea, is a fromer Irish soccer star.

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News

Capital has half of all deaths as links to child disease probed

Dublin continues to be the worst hit by Covid-19, with 51pc of the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus.

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Soccer

Memphis can give Man City a dose of the Blues

It is tempting to wonder, as Memphis Depay stood on the spot and stuck his fingers in his ears in trademark celebration, what Louis van Gaal would have made of the impudent, high risk Panenka penalty that his former Manchester United charge had just stroked into the Juventus net.

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News

'Too little too late' - Government trying to bail lockdown counties out but plan is criticised

A 'Midlands bailout' for the Covid-hit counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly has been announced by Government - only to be immediately criticised.

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News

Pieta suffers €714k loss after Darkness into Light cancelled

Suicide prevention charity Pieta House recorded losses of more than €710,000 last year after missing its targeted income from its annual flagship Darkness into Light event.

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News

Thug who couldn't keep his mouth shut attacked witnesses

Garda killer Aaron Brady attacked a key witness and warned him to "keep his mouth shut" after he was overheard bragging about the Adrian Donohoe murder.

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News

Class act - kids are alright as principals prep for reopening

In the seaside town of Skerries, one of the most difficult returns to school comes with a silver lining for pupils and their families - no one will be given homework for the first few weeks of term.

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News

FKA Twigs backs Irish sex workers' battle to change law

FKA Twigs, the international musician, has backed a campaign to change an Irish law that makes it illegal to pay for sex.

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Horse Racing

Chase The Dollar looks to be on money for Chester investors

Chase The Dollar can reward his Chester investors in the Share Shop Nursery Handicap.

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News

Martin's hopes of a free trade deal boosted in Johnson talks

Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes a "landing zone" is emerging for a free trade deal between the EU and the UK after Brexit.

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News

'Hold firm and stay with us' - plea on 92 more cases of virus

The number of cases of Covid rose by 92 yesterday - with 24 of those occurring in the Dublin region.

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News

€3.1m overpaid to staff and some will never be recovered - Garda audit

Serious weaknesses in payroll controls within An Garda Síochána have allowed overpayments of €3.1m to staff, according to an internal Garda audit.

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Soccer

Ole has got United back in big time

When Manchester United were at their peak, it would have been seen as a failure of a season if they just about qualified for the Champions League and the only trophy they won was the Uefa Cup.

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Rugby

Ian just mad' for second coming

Back in 2016 when Ian Madigan was weighing up his options, he raised his head above the parapet by suggesting he would think twice about joining another province.

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Horse Racing

He Knows No Fear wins at 300-1

He Knows No Fear created history at Leopardstown when winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at 300-1.

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Soccer

Sheppard missing cheers and jeers

It will be more of a tiny trickle than a flood when Shelbourne open a gate at Tolka Park and admit just 50 supporters for tomorrow's game at home to Derry City.

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Soccer

Quinn gives knockout kings City the nod to take final step to Champions League crown

Niall Quinn believes Manchester City need to win the Champions League to join the giants of the modern football, as he backed Pep Guardiola's side to banish their European demons once and for all in the next week.

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News

€1,000 'white-van man' grant to help sole traders 'get back on feet'

Sole traders and tradesmen affected by Covid-19 can claim a new €1,000 once-off grant for related expenses.