After pro-UK unionists vetoed the commencement of a new, nationalist-led legislative assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a tongue-lashing in Belfast next week. After winning elections to the Stormont parliament last week, the pro-Irish party Sinn Fein is expected to become Northern Ireland’s first minister, in a historic milestone. But the pro-UK Democratic Unionist … Read more
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis will meet with the five main parties on Monday. He has stated that he aims to persuade them to create an executive committee as soon as feasible. Mr. Lewis is also scheduled to meet with Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney to discuss the results of last week’s election. … Read more
International pressure was applied to Northern Ireland’s squabbling politicians on Sunday to form a new government after the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein won an unprecedented election victory. Sinn Fein, formerly the political wing of the paramilitary IRA, won enough seats in the devolved assembly to propose Michelle O’Neill as first minister of Northern Ireland. … Read more
Michelle O’Neill represents a new generation of progressive Irish republicans, and she will be remembered as the leader who first gave nationalists control in Northern Ireland. The 45-year-old Sinn Fein lawmaker, who pledged on Saturday to create “inclusive leadership that celebrates diversity,” comes from a family steeped in sectarianism. Her father was imprisoned for IRA … Read more
Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, admitted on Saturday that his nationalist opponents, Sinn Fein, were on track for a historic election triumph. “Certainly it looks at the moment as if Sinn Fein will emerge as the largest party,” He told Sky News that the DUP would refuse to join a future administration … Read more
Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill said on Saturday that Northern Ireland was entering a “new era” as her nationalist party prepared for a historic election triumph, encouraging a “healthy debate” about abolishing UK sovereignty. “Today marks the beginning of a new age. It’s a watershed moment in our politics and for our people “As full … Read more
Kim Basinger opened out about her divorce from Alec Baldwin and the impact it had on their daughter Ireland Baldwin. The actor and former fashion model, who appeared on Red Table Talk with her daughter, stated that the Dr. Death actor was not accessible ’emotionally or intellectually’ for Ireland’s anxiety difficulties. Basinger informed Jada Pinkett … Read more
In Newcastle, County Down, a man was kidnapped and doused in fuel by two guys who threatened to set him on fire if he did not give them money. On Sunday evening, the victim, who is in his forties, was kidnapped from King Street in Newcastle and transported to a car park in Oldtown Road, … Read more
The UK on Monday commenced two days of talks with the USA, hoping for progress to cozy a coveted submit-Brexit free change deal. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan was web hosting her US counterpart Katherine Tai in Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, and London. The pair formerly met in Baltimore at the give up of March and announced an … Read more
‘Glory to Russia’ Someone painted on Game of Thrones shooting location Police in Northern Ireland is examining the vandalizing incident. After the paint calling glory to Russia was wiped on a street at a renowned Game of Thrones recording area. The exceptional tree-lined Dark Hedges site, in County Antrim, became one of Northern Ireland’s most … Read more
Two individuals who fired missiles at police during an April 2021 riot in Belfast have been sentenced to a 20-month prison sentence, half of which will be served in prison. After a gathering in Sandy Row and Shaftesbury Square, the four-hour brawl erupted. Petrol bombs, flares, stones, and pyrotechnics were hurled at police, injuring 27 … Read more
Two men have been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a man in his 30s in north Belfast on Easter Monday. Anthony Harrison, 30, of Brookhill Avenue, and James Parke, 28, of north Belfast’s Cliftonville Road, have been arrested. Both deny attempting to murder someone on Clifton Drive and possessing a … Read more
A letter from US President Joe Biden expressing robust aid of USA Rugby’s bid to host the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women’s World Cup become a part of a very last bid bundle submitted via USA Rugby, the federation stated Wednesday. The World Rugby Council will vote on May 12 to determine the professional host union … Read more
Tesco customers may be wondering when the supermarket will be open over the Easter holiday. On a bank holiday, most stores will close early or change their hours. So plan ahead if you need essentials to avoid missing out. Tesco opening times vary based on your region. On the Tesco website, you can search by … Read more
DUBLIN: Irish foreign and defence minister will arrive in Ukraine on Thursday when he will meet with his two Ukrainian colleagues, his office said. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney is the first non-permanent UN Security Council member to visit Kyiv since Russia’s invasion. Talks will focus on “how Ireland can continue to provide political and humanitarian … Read more
With the power in the hands of the Taliban now, the future of women’s cricket in Afghanistan is in the dark as the issue will be disclosed in the ICC meeting on April 10. The rising turmoil also threatened the careers of the national men’s cricket team as there was a debate over whether their … Read more
Tiger Woods was set to make his most daring Masters bid yet on Thursday, a quarter-century after his 12-shot victory at Augusta National ushered forth a new era in golf. The 21-year-old Woods then confirmed his superstar status with a record-setting triumph at the Masters, making him the youngest champion in the tournament’s history, and … Read more
Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes, both Canadians, were voted co-winners of the Masters’ Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, putting them in the path of the feared Masters curse. Weir and Hughes shot four-under-par 23s on the specially built course, which was resurrected after a two-year suspension due to Covid-19. Players at the Masters were having a … Read more
DUBLIN – The daily number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ireland has more than tripled in less than two weeks after the country lifted the mask mandate, according to the figures released by the Irish Department of Health on Friday. Ireland reported 9,186 PCR-confirmed cases on Friday, an increase of more than 300 percent from … Read more
Ireland booked their spot at this year’s T20 World Cup with a comfortable 56-run victory over hosts Oman in qualifying on Tuesday, as the United Arab Emirates also secured a ticket to Australia. The Irish will be making their seventh straight appearance in the showpiece, having only missed the inaugural edition in 2007. Andy Balbirnie’s … Read more
DUBLIN – Ireland will remove the rules of mandatory mask wearing in indoor public facilities and on public transport starting from Feb. 28, said the Irish government on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the specific protective measures currently in place in primary and secondary schools as well as in early learning and school-aged childcare facilities will also be … Read more
When Steven Knox first took charge of the German national cricket team as a head coach in 2014, the idea that they could have qualified for a World Cup would have sounded far-fetched. When the former Scotland international player got associated with the squad, he was not much hopeful about making big with the team. … Read more
The Philippines is better known for boxers than batsmen and its cricket team has not played for three years, but the side of amateurs hope to make their mark in T20I World Cup qualifiers. As the lowest-ranked side in the eight-team qualifying tournament taking place this month in Oman featuring the likes of Nepal, Ireland, … Read more
DUBLIN – Ireland will drop most COVID-19 restrictions starting from Saturday, its government announced Friday. Starting from 6 a.m. on Saturday, there will be no social distancing requirements in public venues, no restrictions on the number of people attending indoor and outdoor events, no limits on household gatherings, and no domestic requirements of a valid … Read more
KINGSTON: West Indies and Ireland have announced new dates for the rest of their one-day international series after Tuesday’s second match was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the tourists’ camp. The second ODI will now be played on Thursday, with the third and final ODI taking place three days later. Both matches will … Read more
PARIS: The euro on Saturday marks 20 years since people began to use the single European currency, overcoming initial doubts, price concerns and a debt crisis to spread across the region. Euro banknotes and coins came into circulation in 12 countries on January 1, 2002, greeted by a mix of enthusiasm and scepticism from citizens who … Read more
ST. JOHN’S: Veteran batsman Chris Gayle was a surprise absence from the West Indies squad named on Friday for a one-off T20 against Ireland but captain Kieron Pollard returns from injury for the series which also includes England. The 42-year-old Gayle had been expected to be given his international farewell in front of his home crowd at … Read more
MIAMI: The USA v Ireland one day international cricket series scheduled for this week has been cancelled over Covid-related concerns, USA Cricket said Tuesday. The federation had already cancelled one of the three scheduled matches, but had hoped to play the remaining two on Wednesday and Thursday. “While all players in both current playing squads have returned negative Covid … Read more
