There's been a sharp rise in the number of British nationals looking to become naturalised Irish citizens.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney will further press the British government today to reinstate a special conference between both governments to assist the resumption of power-sharing in the North.

European Council president Donald Tusk has warned there can be "no frictionless trade" with the EU if the UK is outside the customs union and single market.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is set to face criticism over Ireland’s post-Brexit border stance when he travels North this week following his insistence that Ireland will not stand for a divide on the island.

The Taoiseach has reiterated his hope that Britain will U-Turn on Brexit and remain within the European Union.

An ill-informed minority cannot be allowed to jeopardise Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Seanad heard yesterday.

Ex-Fianna Fáil junior minister Conor Lenihan’s bid to return to the Dáil has come crashing down to earth after the TD failed to even be nominated for a key candidate short-list.

A British banker has appeared in court in connection with the gruesome murders of two women in Hong Kong.

New Florida million-dollar home has nice view, but built on wrong lot

AMERICAN songwriter, John Murry, is one of the many fine acts that will play at this weekend’s Kilkenny Roots Festival.

Two high school football players from Ohio have been found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at a party last summer while she was in a drunken stupor.

Hibernian 0 Celtic 1

WHO would envy Paddy Richmond this Sunday as his club, Dunloy Cuchullains, take on reigning champions Portumna in the All-Ireland club hurling semi-final, in Dublin’s Parnell Park?

One of the three people jailed in Britain over the death of Baby Peter lost an appeal today against his conviction for the rape of a two-year-old girl.

Newtownshandrum ace Ben O'Connor received a record number of nominations as the winners of the 2009 AIB Provincial Club Player of the Year awards were announced today.

Antrim 0-13 Offaly 1-28

DUBLIN 2-16 ANTRIM 0-12

DUNDEE UNITED manager Craig Levein saved himself another trip to face the Scottish FA’s disciplinary committee, by remaining calm over referee Charlie Richmond’s handling of yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Celtic.

Dundee United 1 Celtic 1

A semi-final-bound Kilkenny rounded off their Division 1A campaign with a comprehensive victory over Antrim at Nowlan Park.

NOT too much money would be needed to bring No 39 in Glanmire’s Richmond Estate bang up to date, says its selling agent.

The Scottish Football Association will ask Celtic boss Gordon Strachan to explain the circumstances which led to his dismissal at Pittodrie after receiving the fourth official’s report into the rumpus.

Substitute Kenny Miller was the hero for Celtic, scoring two late goals as a strong second-half performance from the Hoops gave them victory in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League match at Aberdeen.

RESEARCH monkeys were yesterday at the centre of a High Court battle that could affect the future of animal experiments in Britain.

The Antrim hurling management will have to plan for the upcoming game against Clare and the remainder of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers without two of their panel's most experienced players.

Experienced Dunloy forward Paddy Richmond will hope to spearhead the Antrim attack when they meet on-form Dublin in tonight's historic NHL Division 1B tie (Casement Park, throw-in 7pm).

Ten-man Hearts somehow fought back for a point in a dramatic Bank of Scotland Premier League derby at Easter Road despite falling two behind inside 16 minutes.

The UK government came under increasing pressure today to help set free British residents held at Guantanamo Bay after it emerged an offer from America was turned down.

Down 0-12 Antrim 2-23

The entire Arquette acting family will be honoured with the American Film Institute's sixth Platinum Circle Award on May 10.

The Scottish Football Association have jumped to the defence of referees after Charlie Richmond came under fire for his performance as Hibernian beat Motherwell.

Offaly 5-17 Antrim 0-18

Limerick 3-21 Antrim 2-12

Down and Antrim have delayed naming their teams for next Sunday's All-Ulster National League clash as both sides are awaiting fitness reports and injury assessments.

LAZY monkeys became workaholics when scientists blocked a key chemical in their brains, it emerged yesterday.

Lazy monkeys became workaholics when scientists blocked a key chemical in their brains, it emerged today.

LAOIS have axed full-back Colm Byrne and right-corner forward Ian Fitzgerald for their Leinster SFC final replay with Westmeath at Croke Park on Saturday.

Antrim will face off against Down in the Ulster SHC final following wins for both counties in today's semi finals at Casement and Gaelic Park respectively.

Half-time: Antrim 1-08 Derry 0-07

Leeds managing director David Richmond is planning further talks with caretaker-manager Eddie Gray next week following an initial discussion yesterday on his future.

The man at the centre of the latest Leeds United takeover speculation remained silent today amid rumours of an improved £30m (€44m) bid.

Leeds caretaker manager Eddie Gray has been assured he has “a good future” at Elland Road following the club’s relegation to the Football League.

Leeds managing director David Richmond has revealed his club have already had offers for star players as they start to plan for an instant return to the Premiership.

Leeds managing director David Richmond believes clubs may shy away from buying Elland Road players because of their wages – which he describes as being “beyond belief”.

Leeds managing director David Richmond has defended the club’s employment of an agent to look into the sale of a number of their players.

Geoffrey Richmond has vacated his role as ‘board advisor’ to Leeds due to “personal and health reasons”.