Roy Keane’s tenure at Manchester United came to an abrupt end after a brief but explosive 10-minute meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and then-CEO David Gill. The iconic United captain parted ways with the club by mutual consent in November 2005, marking an abrupt end to his 12-year career under Ferguson. Keane’s departure was unexpected… Read More »
One agent says island life is like a ‘pharmacy of the soul’ Imagine looking out of your house and everything you see is yours: no annoying neighbors, no traffic, no one parked outside your door. This is a reality for a handful of people who own a private island around the UK and Ireland. Last… Read More »
Approaching the rural village of Union Hall in West Cork on an unseasonably wet and windy Saturday morning in May feels surprisingly dramatic. Access to this picturesque fishing village is via the single-track Poulgorm Bridge. Since the width of the narrow bridge, which dates back to the 1890s, is only one lane, a car is… Read More »
The downpours of storms that hit Britain and Ireland last autumn and winter have become nearly 20% heavier due to climate change, scientists have said. A rapid attribution study evaluated the role of rising temperatures in the storms and heavy rains that caused at least 13 deaths and widespread damage in two countries from more… Read More »
Here are the rugby evening headlines for Sunday 19 May. Falcons chief responds to Hogg rumors Newcastle Falcons rugby advisor Steve Diamond has responded to reports that Stuart Hogg is in talks with the club over a sensational return to rugby. The Test captain retired from rugby with immediate effect last July ahead of the… Read More »
Ireland’s Eurovision entry called Eurovision organizers “f—” and accused them of not showing support against Israel. Self-described “ouija pop” and non-binary Bambie Thug took sixth place in the singing competition, ensuring Ireland advanced to the grand final for the first time since 2018. Ireland received the highest score with 12 points from the Australian jury… Read More »
These are your rugby evening headlines for Monday 6 May. Marler apologizes after moment of madness England fan Joe Marler apologized for giving away an unnecessary penalty in the 77th minute, which cost Harlequins a chance at a comeback in their Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Toulouse. Marler has always been a controversial and outspoken… Read More »
A few years ago I noted on Twitter (as it then was) that there was an international border between the UK and Ireland on the island of Ireland. Surprisingly, Irish nationalists have banded together to deny this objective legal reality. I couldn’t help but remember George Orwell’s comment for nationalists: “A known fact may be… Read More »
The government accused the EU of double standards after Ireland promised to send asylum seekers to the UK while France refused to take back Channel migrants. The row erupted after senior Irish ministers said they would draft emergency legislation to send back refugees from the UK to avoid deportation to Rwanda. But Conservative ministers are… Read More »
Northampton believed Care should have received a second yellow card Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson admitted he was “relieved” that Danny Care escaped a red card after referee Karl Dickson controversially chose not to show the attacking half a second yellow card. In the second half of the 41-32 win against Northampton Saints at Twickenham,… Read More »