Grant Shapps urged European countries outside Nato to consider joining the defensive alliance in the face of an aggressive Russia. The Defence Secretary warned it is important for like-minded nations to “stand together” against the threat from Vladimir Putin. As the alliance
The initial cost of a united Ireland would be up to €20billion (£17.15billion) a year, according to a new study. The research by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) think tank focuses on subvention, which is the shortfall between what
Thousands took to the streets in the heart of Coolock, Ireland, in vehement opposition to the government’s decision to house 500 asylum seekers in a former paint warehouse. Voices rose in unison against what many perceive as an imposition on their community
Four people have died in a collision in Armagh, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The crash involved a grey Volkswagen Golf and happened in the Ballynahonemore Road at about 2.10am on Sunday (March 24). The driver and three passengers,
Two men were arrested Friday in connection with a gas station explosion in 2022 that killed 10 people and tore apart the heart of a village in northwestern Ireland, police said. The blast shattered Creeslough, County Donegal, a village of 400 near
Ireland is facing political instability as a result of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation yesterday, with the nation’s ruling coalition facing a tricky 12 months, a former top diplomat has warned. Ray Bassett predicted that Mr Varadkar would call it a day
Former Scottish rugby star Colin Gregor has laid into the national team’s head coach, Gregor Townsend, for his positive assessment of Saturday’s defeat to Ireland. Scotland’s 17-13 loss confirmed a fifth Six Nations title in 11 years for the Irish, who sealed
Ireland star breaks down in tears during Six Nations clash with Scotland Ireland star Peter O’Mahoney was in tears prior to his side’s Six Nations clash with Scotland with reports claiming that the veteran could retire after the series. The Ireland captain
Sir Clive Woodward has urged Ben Earl to do his talking on the pitch rather than in the media following England’s dramatic victory over Ireland at Twickenham. Writing in his Daily Mail column, Woodward said: “I didn’t like seeing a number of
England coach Steve Borthwick sihas revealed that star player Ben Earl was the mastermind behind their plan to defeat Ireland in the Six Nations. Earl, who is 26 years old, outperformed Ireland’s top players and helped England secure a surprising 23-22 victory