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Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes
Rory McIlroy headed straight to the practice ground range to iron out his problems after surrendering a six-shot lead to leave the defence of his Masters title in the balance. Twenty-four hours earlier, the Northern Irishman had looked poised to blow the field away after opening up a significant adv...
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Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes
Rory McIlroy headed straight to the practice ground range to iron out his problems after surrendering a six-shot lead to leave the defence of his Masters title in the balance. Twenty-four hours earlier, the Northern Irishman had looked poised to blow the field away after opening up a significant adv...
‘Wild’ ace helps Shane Lowry stay in Masters contention with slice of history
Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry hailed his “wild” ace at the Masters which helped put him in contention heading into the final day. The Irishman has quite the collection of ones on his CV and this was his second at Augusta National, becoming the first player to have that honour. Lowry’s tee...
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‘Wild’ ace helps Shane Lowry stay in Masters contention with slice of history
Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry hailed his “wild” ace at the Masters which helped put him in contention heading into the final day. The Irishman has quite the collection of ones on his CV and this was his second at Augusta National, becoming the first player to have that honour. Lowry’s tee...
Rory McIlroy tied for Masters lead after Amen Corner trouble at Augusta
Amen Corner claimed its most high-profile victim of the week as it cost defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy three shots and the hold he had on the tournament during a damaging 45 minutes. The Northern Irishman entered Augusta National’s famously-tricky stretch clinging on to top spot after see...
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua trade insults as ‘battle of Britain’ moves closer
A blockbuster showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moved a step closer after the British rivals traded insults at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. Joshua watched at ringside as Fury blew away the cobwebs after 16 months out of the ring with an emphatic points victory over Arsla...
Paddington The Musical tipped for glory at Olivier Awards
Paddington The Musical is tipped for success at the Olivier Awards on Sunday although it faces competition from Into The Woods which also has 11 nominations. The smash-hit musical, written by McFly star Tom Fletcher, recently dominated at the WhatsOnStage awards and has received rave reviews since o...
Rory McIlroy tied for Masters lead after Amen Corner trouble at Augusta
Amen Corner claimed its most high-profile victim of the week as it cost defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy three shots and the hold he had on the tournament during a damaging 45 minutes. The Northern Irishman entered Augusta National’s famously-tricky stretch clinging on to top spot after see...
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua trade insults as ‘battle of Britain’ moves closer
A blockbuster showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moved a step closer after the British rivals traded insults at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. Joshua watched at ringside as Fury blew away the cobwebs after 16 months out of the ring with an emphatic points victory over Arsla...
Paddington The Musical tipped for glory at Olivier Awards
Paddington The Musical is tipped for success at the Olivier Awards on Sunday although it faces competition from Into The Woods which also has 11 nominations. The smash-hit musical, written by McFly star Tom Fletcher, recently dominated at the WhatsOnStage awards and has received rave reviews since o...
Tech ‘at the heart’ of NHS pledges in manifesto – SNP
The SNP has said new technology and innovation “is at the heart” of NHS pledges in its manifesto. The party said commitments in its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election on May 7 will include specific technological steps for Scotland’s NHS. They will include expanding Scotland’s ...
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding, ministers say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction. Mentioned more than 40 times in Shakespeare’s work, the bird of prey has a huge two-metre wingspan and plays a vital role in keeping the whole ecosystem in b...
Longford Town back on track with vital victory over Bray Wanderers
SSE Airtricity League First Division - Round 10 Longford Town bounced back in fine style from their Easter Monday loss away to Athlone with victory over Bray Wanderers at Bishopsgate on Saturday night as Andy Paraschiv’s first goal of the season in the second half sealed all three points for ...
87-year-old among 523 people arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban
More than 500 people have been arrested during a mass protest in central London against the ban on Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said 523 people aged between 18 and 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation during the demonstration at Trafalgar Sq...
Tyson Fury wins comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision
Tyson Fury shook off the ring rust to make a successful comeback by registering an emphatic points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Anthony Joshua watched from ringside ahead of a potential all-British showdown later this year as Fury secured his first win since defeati...
Tyson Fury wins comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision
Tyson Fury shook off the ring rust to make a successful comeback by registering an emphatic points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Anthony Joshua watched from ringside ahead of a potential all-British showdown later this year as Fury secured his first win since defeati...
US and Iranian officials begin face-to-face talks in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have begun face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan days after a two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Meanwhile, the US mi...
Artemis astronauts receive thunderous welcome home at Mission Control
The Artemis II astronauts have received a thunderous welcome home from hundreds of people involved in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control in Houston on Saturday, flying in ...
Michael Lowry, TD for Tipperary North, says protesters concern are being discussed 'proactively'
The cabinet are due to meet at 4pm tomorrow to finalise details Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry had this evening issued a public statement, saying that the concerns raised by the protesters in the now five-day long blockades are being addressed "in a proactive manner". "I wish to advise that...
Rewind: Kilkenny parish show their appreciation as priest enters ‘semi-retirement’
Thanksgiving: Mullinavat pays tribute with an evening of celebration for Fr Liam Barron It was a retirement party of sorts as the people of Mullinavat came out to say thank you to a priest for his many years of dedicated service. After 27 years ministering in the parish of Mullinavat, Fr Liam...