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Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig
Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig
Thursday’s concert coincided with the final day of the US president’s visit, a week after Mr Starmer met with Israel president Isaac Herzog at Number 10

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser
The Corkman came off the bench to clinch the leveller. 

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he may never return to Britain as he told of being arrested at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
New Troubles legacy framework 'effectively there', says Tánaiste
Simon Harris said the two Governments are 'on the verge' of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised 'dangerous rhetoric' around the international treaty.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria - UEFA Nations League Play Offs - Second Leg - Aviva Stadium
The key talking points: Can Ryan Manning step up for Ireland?
It's Hungary first up for Ireland in Dublin. 

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan called trans activist 'deeply disturbed sociopath'
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan’s trans activist posts were 'oppressive', court told
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Graham Norton Show - London
Julia Roberts to narrate BBC adaptation of Irish novel Leonard and Hungry Paul
Produced for BBC Northern Ireland by the Irish production company Subotica, Leonard And Hungry Paul will be available to watch later this autumn

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Ryanair business update
Ryanair to raise bonuses for employees catching passengers with oversized bags
The airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said he makes 'absolutely no apology' for catching people who are 'scamming the system'

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The BRIT Awards 2025
Bands boycott festival after Mary Wallopers ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag
A string of bands have pulled out of the Victorious music festival hours before they were due to perform after Irish folk music band The Mary Wallopers claimed they were “cut off” for displaying a Palestinian flag.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards - Dublin
Mary Wallopers call festival statement ‘misleading’ after being ‘cut off’
A spokesperson for the festival said the band had their set cut short for using a “discriminatory” chant.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case
Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was once again greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, England on Wednesday for a three-hour hearing

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

United Nations Concert
The Cranberries admit listening to Dolores O’Riordan outtakes was ‘hard’
Fergal Lawler admits revisiting old outtakes was a 'bittersweet' experience.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Gerry Adams: It’s a regret that end to armed campaign took decades to bring about
Gerry Adams: It’s a regret that end to armed campaign took decades to bring about
The IRA formally ended its 35-year paramilitary campaign on July 28 2005, when former republican prisoner Séanna Walsh read a statement

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Military veterans protest
Keir Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans
In a phone call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the British prime minister had what Downing Street described as a “constructive discussion” on dealing with the legacy of the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Kneecap to face no further action from police after Glastonbury performance
A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by British police.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

AUNZ Invitational XV v British and Irish Lions - Qatar Airways Lions Tour 2025 - Adelaide Oval
Lions have set sights on whitewashing Wallabies – Henry Pollock
Pollock insisted they were aiming for greatness.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park
Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig
On Tuesday, Keeare set to perform a sold-out gig at the O2 Academy in Glasgow, days before TRNSMT begins on Friday.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Barack Obama Downing Street
Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at Dublin event
The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by  journalist Fintan O’Toole at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 26

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Castle Lager Lions Series - First Test - Cape Town Stadium
Andy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call
The experienced 10 is now en route to Australia, where his father wants his prior treatment to be consigned to the past.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Ryanair stock
Ryanair cancels more than 800 flights due to conflict in Middle East
Last week, flights were halted at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as passengers were told to expect further delays and cancellations

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Police assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances
“Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation.”

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
CMAT shouts ‘Free Palestine’ and wades into Glastonbury crowd during lively set
The musician played songs from her back catalogue as well as new singles, including Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, from her forthcoming third studio album Euro-Country

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

B-Side the Leeside: Rory Gallagher and the eventful Irish Tour of 1974
B-Side the Leeside: Rory Gallagher and the eventful Irish Tour of 1974
Joe Dermody looks back on adopted Corkman Rory Gallagher's classic live album, partly recorded in the City Hall at the peak of his powers.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Lord Henry Mount Charles funeral
Family of Slane Castle’s Henry Mount Charles say to ‘party on in his memory’
Since 1981, Mount Charles, a rock fan, hosted a series of open-air concerts at his ancestral home of Slane Castle in Co Meath.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

British and Irish Lions Media Day - Aviva Stadium
That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists Lions places still up for grabs
Farrell delivered positive fitness updates on Jamison Gibson-Park (glute), Huw Jones (Achilles) and Hugo Keenan (calf).

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

BRITAIN-IRELAND-MUSIC-COURT-ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-CONFLICT
Kneecap greeted by hundreds at court as rap group member faces terrorism charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Platinum Jubilee
'I grew up with trad music': Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish
The Galway Girl singer has a large Irish family and said he would spend his holidays in the country as a child.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Germany Weather
Nine hurt as turbulence forces Ryanair plane into emergency landing in Germany
The flight encountered turbulence so intense around 8.30pm that the pilot was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Aidan Nugent court case
Timetable of case against former Armagh GAA captain discussed in court
Aidan Nugent faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17 2024 during a trip involving Armagh GAA to Miami in the United States to celebrate their win of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025
Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London arena
It comes after Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) was charged with a terror offence last month

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Ryanair press conference
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary on track for €100m bonus
The longstanding boss has qualified for the share options after shares in the Dublin-based company hit a six-year-old target

Fri, 30 May, 2025

UK premiere of Black Adam - London
‘My accent is very soft’: Pierce Brosnan responds to criticism of Irish accent in MobLand
Despite the actor being from Ireland, he has faced backlash for his accent in the role.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Switzerland Eurovision Song Contest
Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make final
Ireland sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to space

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Masters Golf
US PGA Championship: Bryson DeChambeau wants another showdown with Rory McIlroy
DeChambeau and McIlroy made up the last group in the final round of the Masters last month.

Tue, 13 May, 2025

The MET Gala 2025 - New York
Barry Keoghan visited Ringo Starr to ‘study’ him for upcoming Beatles biopics
Keoghan, 32, has been cast to play the drummer in a collection of new biopics about the Beatles

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Bishop Brendan Comiskey funeral
Mourners at controversial bishop’s funeral told one moment cannot define a life
Mourners at the funeral of a controversial Irish bishop who resigned over his handling of cleric abuse allegations have been told that one moment cannot define a person’s life or legacy.

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Ed Sheeran concert - Belfast
Ed Sheeran leaves maths series behind as he announces release date for Play
Sheeran made his new pop hit Azizam with Iranian musician Ilya Salmanzadeh, Irish singer Johnny McDaid and American singer Savan Kotecha

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Kneecap concert
British cabinet minister: No one in House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury
The band maintain they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah

Thu, 01 May, 2025

IFTA Awards 2025
'They are not the story': Massive Attack defend Kneecap in wake of criticism by UK MPs
'Kneecap are not the story. Gaza is the story. Genocide is the story.'

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

LGB Alliance annual conference 2021
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment
The Irish comedy writer, 56, wrote on social media that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London in October

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London
Kneecap set for action on ‘false accusations of antisemitism’ at Coachella gig
Rap trio Kneecap have suggested they are taking legal action against “false accusations of antisemitism” after criticism of them displaying messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Vatican Pope
Zelenskyy appears to receive applause as leaders gather for Pope’s funeral
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to receive a round of applause as he attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

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