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Cardiff is poised to host the historic Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash, potentially on December 12th, as hotel prices surge and stadium curfew negotiations heat up—key for late-night American TV coverage. While Wembley and Madison Square Garden were contenders, Cardiff’s proven track record with early-morning mega-fights like Lennox Lewis vs. Frank Bruno and Joe Calzaghe’s unificat...

Ed Sheeran’s tour plunged into controversy when a promoter dropped Macklemore, sparking artist walkouts and turning Sheeran’s attempt at neutrality into the focal point. Music’s political entanglements erupted across the Atlantic — Classic Hits FM quietly removed Sheeran to appease listeners and protect Irish artists’ goodwill, while RTÉ opted out of Eurovision, citing unchanged policy but facing...

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is set to roll out paid parking after a heated battle with locals and politicians — but the planning commission says it’s for good reason: managing traffic, boosting green transport, and keeping the centre globally competitive. Critics fear it’ll hurt low-income shoppers and essential access, while supporters see it as a necessary upgrade tied to public transit impro...

Eleanor Donaldson, wife of convicted DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, is appealing a jury verdict that she aided in his decades-old sex offenses—despite being deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental health issues. The jury found her guilty under a “trial of the facts” process, which means she won’t face jail time but could receive a treatment order or absolute discharge. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Donaldso...

Eleanor Donaldson, wife of convicted DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, is preparing to appeal a jury’s finding that she aided and abetted his decades-long sex offenses — a major legal move filed just last week. While Jeffrey was sentenced for rape and other crimes spanning 1985–2008, Eleanor, deemed unfit for trial due to mental health issues, was found factually complicit but not criminally liable —...

Arthur ODea’s new book on Mackey & Ring reveals why these figures still echo through Cork’s streets — not just as legends, but as living symbols of human grit. O’Dea dives into what makes greatness real: the relentless push beyond perceived limits, the courage to defy expectations, and the quiet, stubborn pursuit of excellence that turns athletes into icons. It’s not about trophies, but the soul-s...

Cliftonville crushed Knockbreda 7-0 in a dominant BetMcLean League Cup display, with Joe Gormley and Liam Boyce both scoring twice as Tomas Cosgrove, Stephen Garrett, and a penalty from Johnny Frazer added to the rout. The emphatic win secures their place in the quarter-finals and showcases their attacking firepower — a performance that left opponents shell-shocked and fans roaring. With the draw...

A three-year-old boy, Noah Woods, vanished after separating from a relative near a playground in Brantham, Suffolk. Non-verbal and partially deaf, his disappearance sparked an unprecedented search involving over 1,300 volunteers and emergency teams. After more than 24 hours, his body was found in Decoy Pond — confirmed as Noah’s by police, though the cause remains unexplained and not suspicious. H...

Sweden’s left-leaning opposition has narrowly won the election, taking 176 seats in parliament while the outgoing conservative bloc fell to 173. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, paving the way for former PM Magdalena Andersson to lead a fragile coalition — though her Social Democrats lost ground. The Sweden Democrats, once key allies of the conservatives, plummeted to third place and l...

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was assaulted in his car in Dublin, sparking a major police investigation after a man in his fifties was arrested. The attack, allegedly during a traffic stop, led Healy-Rae to seek medical attention and hospitalization. Authorities are probing whether the assault was politically motivated, with Gardaí emphasizing that violence against public figures is unacceptabl...

Ireland’s football team gears up for Nations League action under coach Heimir Hallgrímsson, who stresses the stakes: promotion to League A and better Euro seeding. Key absences include captain Nathan Collins (out five weeks) and Seamus Coleman (opting out ethically), but fresh faces like Liam Kitching and returning Joel Bagan bring new energy. Amid global controversy over matches against Israel—pr...

After 12 years as Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown is stepping down this Sunday — but staying in the city during retirement. He’s revealed Vatican talks about merging Ireland’s 26 dioceses, with a possible cross-border union of Derry and Raphoe, which he admits could stir civil tensions but makes geographic sense. Reflecting on his tenure, he praised Derry’s resilient, egalitarian spirit, especially...

Rory McIlroy started blazing at the BMW PGA Championship, firing five under through ten holes, but a shaky back nine—including a double bogey after a wayward drive—cost him momentum, ending with a 69. Aaron Rai, meanwhile, delivered a steady six-under 66, seizing the clubhouse lead by three shots over McIlroy and Ryan Fox. With Patrick Reed looming in the Race to Dubai chase, McIlroy’s early tap-i...

Sunderland’s Europa League triumph over AZ Alkmaar marks a historic leap for the club, fueled by grit, growth, and heart. Trai Hume, who joined in League One days, hailed the win as the culmination of five years of resilience — especially for loyal fans. A late penalty from Enzo Le Fee sealed the one-nil victory, while Hume admitted he missed chances but was thrilled to see his teammates step up....

Braiden Graham, the 18-year-old Everton forward, is set to make his senior Northern Ireland debut after being called up by manager Michael O’Neill—just weeks after nearly breaking into the squad. Already scoring consistently in youth ranks and earning bench time at Everton, Graham’s technical skill, finishing ability, and adaptability have caught O’Neill’s eye. With four Nations League matches loo...

A man arrested in 2017 over a deadly bus incident on Putney Bridge has died by suicide, his family says — and they’re accusing the police of dragging him through a months-long ordeal with no evidence tying him to the crime. Despite zero forensic links or alibi, Nicholas Brandram was arrested, his home searched, and his name splashed across media, leaving him crushed under public suspicion. The Met...

A fierce debate is erupting over Article 2 of the Windsor Framework, with critics warning it’s quietly eroding Northern Ireland’s place in the UK and undermining the Good Friday Agreement. Designed to protect EU-derived rights post-Brexit, the article is now seen by many as creating a legal loophole where EU laws apply in Northern Ireland without consent from its people or Westminster — a direct t...

The Conservatives are launching a bold attack on IR35, with Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith calling it a system that’s crushed freelancers rather than protecting the tax base. He argues the current rules force self-employed workers into costly, time-consuming admin — directly contradicting Conservative values of freedom and hard work. If they return to power, they’ll scrap IR35 and replace it wi...

Portadown Golf Club is on the brink of history as they head to Ennis for the AIG Intermediate Foursomes Finals, chasing their first-ever All-Ireland title. Led by Suzanne Harrison, this historic squad became the first from Portadown to reach the national stage after a nail-biting playoff win over St. Margaret’s. With hometown support roaring behind them and a chance to cap off their club’s 125th a...

Five stranded kittens rescued from a boat in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, are now getting a second chance at life thanks to Cats Protection. Found without their mom for four days, they were just five weeks old and in dire need of care — but with love, patience, and expert help, they’re already calming down and bonding with humans. Named Mermaid, Olive, Skipper, Tug, and Sailor, they’re being socia...

Zombie drama, romance, true crime, Shakespeare, and cult comedy are all hitting screens this weekend—here’s what you can’t miss: “The Walking Dead: Dead City” returns with Negan and Maggie building a new world in Manhattan; “The Love Hypothesis” drops on Prime Video with a fake dating twist that turns real; Netflix unleashes “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” the first female suspect in the iconi...

Four Garda whistleblowers have broken their silence for the first time, exposing a toxic culture within An Garda Síochána where reforms meant to protect them were sabotaged from within. These insiders — including former protected disclosure managers — say they were forced to speak out after being punished for raising alarms over critical issues like illegal firearm storage and procurement. Their h...

Irish President Catherine Connolly wrapped up a whirlwind four-day trip to Scotland with a private, “very, very interesting” meeting with King Charles at Dumfries House, following a King’s Foundation conference tackling AI, democracy, and sustainability. She also met Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney in Edinburgh, reinforcing historic ties and tackling global challenges like climate change an...

A viral video falsely claims the media is being silenced on sexual assault cases, blaming new laws that supposedly protect perpetrators—especially asylum seekers. But the truth? Irish law has long protected the anonymity of suspects accused of rape and assault until convicted, not a recent blackout. The video also misrepresents another law restricting how asylum seekers are identified—not what’s b...

Irish President Catherine Connolly’s recent meeting with Donald Trump sparked global attention, especially when Trump asked if Irish unification could happen in her lifetime—she replied with cautious hope, steering the conversation back to constitutional limits and the Good Friday Agreement. Their 20-minute chat, which began with golf, also touched on genocide, war, and peaceful dispute resolution...