A new documentary shows World Cup winner Jack Charlton in the final few months of his life – and offers a heartbreaking glimpse into his battle with dementia. Documentary Finding Jack Charlton shows the former Leeds United defender and Republic of Ireland manager at his Northumberland home. In one tragic scene, his wife Pat says: ‘They … Read more
REVEALED: Brighton striker Aaron Connolly had to miss Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off defeat in Slovakia because his seat on the flight out was 10 CENTIMETRES too close to staff member who tested positive for coronavirus Aaron Connolly sat out Ireland’s shootout defeat against Slovakia on Thursday He had sat 1.9m away from staff member who … Read more
Transgender people should be allowed to change their gender without a doctor’s consent in the UK, the British Medical Association has said. Doctors backed a proposal at the BMA’s general meeting yesterday which asked the Government to pursue a ‘simplified’ way for transgender and non-binary individuals to gain legal recognition of their gender. At present, … Read more
Domino’s FINALLY goes VEGAN! Chain launches plant-based Garlic & Herb Dip as well as Vegi Supreme and Cheese & Tomato pizzas nationwide after a successful trial in 46 stores Domino’s has launched a vegan pizza in all stores in the UK and Ireland today Vegan Margherita and Vegan Vegi Supreme pizza are available alongside newly vegan … Read more
EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan is to resign after attending a golf dinner with 80 people, in breach of Ireland’s Covid lockdown rules. A spokesperson for the senior Irish politician told broadcaster RTE he was stepping aside. He has been under intense pressure after attending an Irish parliamentary golf society dinner in the west of Ireland … Read more
Black Irish woman records shocking video of a racist man repeatedly yelling the n-word at her and telling her to ‘go back to your own country’ The video shows a racist man shouting the extremely offensive term in Galway The woman filming says: ‘Don’t talk to me like that’ as he continues to yell at … Read more
Holiday giant Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the UK’s biggest tour operator has announced. The decision was made following changes in customer behaviour as a result of the pandemic, the firm said in a statement, with the Anglo-German company calling COVID-19 the ‘greatest crisis’ … Read more
Female Irish solider who joined ISIS, fled to Syria and became the second wife of British jihadi after converting to Islam appears in Irish court charged with terrorism Lisa Smith, 38, has been charged with membership of an unlawful organisation The former member of Irish Defence Forces appeared at Dublin District Court Smith was arrested … Read more
Hundreds of people lined the streets of a Northumberland town today to pay their respects to World Cup winning hero Jack Charlton after the footballer died 11 days ago aged 85. The funeral cortege will leave his home and slowly pass through Ashington where he and his brother Sir Bobby spent countless hours in back … Read more
An ‘ultra-high-net-worth’ European buyer has purchased a luxurious 157-acre island off the coast of Ireland after months of negotiations during coronavirus lockdown. Amazing aerial images show the lush greenery of the large island situated in Roaring Water Bay, County Cork, which has been sold for an undisclosed price to an anonymous ultra-high-net-worth European buyer. In … Read more