Dublin GAA in mourning as 1974 All-Ireland football winning captain dies

Seán Doherty, who captained Dublin to their momentous All-Ireland victory of 1974, has died at the age of 78. Doherty was a colossus at full-back as Dublin stormed to a first title since 1963 under Kevin Heffernan's management, popularising the game …

A First for Ireland: Historic Saint Sharbel Conference Brings 200 Relics to Dublin

Maronite Catholic conference features Aramaic liturgy and first-class relics of the saints, including the crib of Jesus, the Holy Cross, and the Twelve Apostles. For the first time in Irish history, Catholics will encounter the ancient beauty of the …

The next big thing in books? The ‘ceasefire babies’ of Northern Ireland

The generation of people born in Northern Ireland in the 1990s are known, with varying degrees of affection, as “ceasefire babies”. They are united by being too young to remember the Troubles — but they have got their own troubles to contend with. Suicide …

Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 

An Independent Ireland TD has been lambasted for comments that Irish people could become a “minority” in the years ahead, with some describing the comments as a “dog whistle”. Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue was speaking in reference to the upcoming …

People from Ireland and United Kingdom charged during Centre Wellington Township traffic stop

Former Dublin All-Ireland winning captain Seán Doherty passes away

DUBLIN GAA are mourning the loss of former captain Seán Doherty, who passed away at the age of 78. Doherty captained the Dubs to Sam Maguire success in 1974 and won three All-Ireland medals during his playing days. Dublin had gone 11 years without an All- …

Michael McKernan set to miss out as Tyrone take on Kerry for a place in the All-Ireland final

MICHAEL McKernan looks certain to miss Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final between Tyrone and Kerry. The Coalisland clubman suffered a shoulder injury just three minutes into Tyrone’s final group game win against Cavan on June 15 and although he has returned …

Lara McBride set for Ireland debut in women’s ODI and T20 series

McBride, a 19-year-old off-spinner who plays for The Hills, was one of the standout performers at the U-19 World Cup in January and has continued to impress in domestic competitions. Lloyd Tennant, the new head coach of the women’s team, is looking forward …

Round-the-world Volkswagen Buzz visits Ireland

At last, someone who’s feeling positive about Ireland’s electric car sales performance. “What I’ve heard is that Ireland is very good for electric car driving,” says Rainer Zietlow. “It’s almost like Norway — it’s cold, it’s rainy, but the Government is …

"The two surviving mascots goes so damn hard": CFB fans amazed by latest update on Kansas State vs Iowa State's Ireland ...

Fans have reacted to the announcement of Pop-Tarts' involvement in the season opener game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Iowa State Cyclones. The Aer Lingus College Football Classic matchup is set to occur on Aug. 23 at Aviva Stadium in …