Campaigners have urged the English and Scottish football associations to tackle anti-Irish racism after James McClean and Neil Lennon were targeted by supporters.

James McClean was subjected to a torrent of abuse for refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy in Stoke’s 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough. He later took to social media where he labelled a section of supporters “uneducated cavemen”.

As a parent, I want children’s hospital to be renamed

As a parent, I want children’s hospital to be renamed

The feelgood factor around Denmark’s recent footballing renaissance has cranked up a notch following their World Cup play-off pairing with the Republic of Ireland, admits Danish Eurosport commentator Peter Piil.

England 3 Scotland 0: On a day when both teams took on FIFA and won, the 113th match between England and Scotland ended, as it has done rather often in recent history, with three points for the men in white but frustration for those north of the border who left Wembley ruminating on missed chances and wasted opportunities.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he hopes a Stormont deal can be reached within days, to resolve the political crisis that is threatening power- sharing.

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny and Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan represented the Republic yesterday at Remembrance Sunday events in Northern Ireland.

Speaking to the West Brom programme on Saturday, the Republic of Ireland international revealed he would not wear a poppy next month and will stand up for his beliefs. 

As we near the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, it is obvious the Government has abandoned ownership of the most seminal event in Irish history.

While most people gave up their hard earned cash to support war veterans in the run up to Remembrance day but some crafty and

Welcome to your Thursday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Paying tribute to the fallen British and Commonwealth soldiers during Remembrance Day ceremonies in London, British prime minister David Cameron said, “We stand united to remember the courageous men and women who have served our country, defended our freedoms and kept us safe”. 

After the controversy surrounding James McClean's decision, we take a look at others who stuck by their decisions - for better or worse.

Dignitaries - including the Arts and Heritage Minister, Dublin's Lord Mayor and the British and American Ambassadors - are attending a Remembrance Day service in the capital this morning.

Last weekend, James McClean, quite clearly and eloquently explained in an open letter to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan why he would be not be joining his team-mates in wearing a poppy on his shirt, as is the tradition on Remembrance day.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to Irish and British war dead as fallen soldiers were remembered.

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Defiant Toronto mayor Rob Ford has declared that he intends to stay in office despite immense pressure to step aside after admitting he smoked crack cocaine.

The director of Brad Pitt’s new movie has offered his “heartfelt apologies” after filming Nazi war scenes in an English village on Remembrance Day, provoking outrage.

Wigan manager Owen Coyle is “embarrassed” at claims that winger James McClean was dropped from the squad to face Yeovil yesterday because he refused to wear a shirt embroidered with a poppy.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will join British prime minister on a visit to a First World War memorial in Belgium next month.

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British royals, politicians and Unionist leaders will be invited to Dublin to remember those who fought for Irish freedom.

James McClean admits to feeling guilty for the trouble he has put Giovanni Trapattoni and Martin O’Neill through.

Sunderland midfielder James McClean has closed down his Twitter account after finding himself embroiled in further controversy.

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has become embroiled in another Twitter controversy.

A Government minister has made history after becoming the first to address delegates at the DUP’s annual conference.

Police have opened an investigation into allegations that Sunderland winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has confirmed winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

David Meyler is ready to help spearhead a new generation of Republic of Ireland stars as he attempts to force his way into Giovanni Trapattoni's plans.

Carlos Tevez’s first column for the Sun on Sunday was a scream.

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Sunderland have confirmed that James McClean’s decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt was a personal one. The shirt is now due to be sold for charity.

Some in the crowd wept softly as Taoiseach Enda Kenny bowed his head in honour of Britain’s military dead at Enniskillen’s war memorial.

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Sunderland have confirmed winger James McClean’s decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt was a personal one.

Twenty years ago Martin McGuinness would have led protests over the Queen visiting the North, but times have moved on and now he’s willing to shake her hand, writes Michael McHugh

The Queen’s Christian beliefs were described today as the bedrock of her “duty, devotion and service” to others throughout her 60-year reign.

AMERICA could never stand accused of doing things by half.