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‘This is not the time’: Singer Neil Young cancels tour of UK and Europe
Canadian-American singer Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming tour of the UK and Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts, saying it is “not the time” for him to be playing live shows. The 80-year-old musician has apologised to fans in a message posted to his official website, where he announced...
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Nathan Jones: Charlton lacked clinical touch in QPR stalemate
Charlton manager Nathan Jones felt the only thing lacking from his side was a clinical touch in Friday night’s goalless Championship draw against QPR at The Valley. Rangers goalkeeper Joe Walsh kept his clean sheet intact with big stops from Luke Chambers, Conor Coady and Lyndon Dykes. The Addicks...
Winter Olympics opens in style with unprecedented double cauldron lighting
Having started off-piste with protests over ICE agents and reports of penis injections, the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics got back on track with a bulgingly ambitious opening ceremony either side of the Italian Alps. Mariah Carey crooned ‘Volare’ and Andrea Bocelli belted out ‘Nessun Dorma...
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Roland Idowu snatches victory for St Mirren with extra-time winner at Airdrie
Roland Idowu struck in extra-time saved St Mirren’s blushes as they saw off a resilient Airdrie to book their place in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-finals. Jacob Devaney’s 19th-minute opener gave the Saints the lead at the Albert Bartlett Stadium and put the top-flight side in control o...
Winter Olympics opens in style with unprecedented double cauldron lighting
Having started off-piste with protests over ICE agents and reports of penis injections, the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics got back on track with a bulgingly ambitious opening ceremony either side of the Italian Alps. Mariah Carey crooned ‘Volare’ and Andrea Bocelli belted out ‘Nessun Dorma...
Roland Idowu snatches victory for St Mirren with extra-time winner at Airdrie
Roland Idowu struck in extra-time saved St Mirren’s blushes as they saw off a resilient Airdrie to book their place in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-finals. Jacob Devaney’s 19th-minute opener gave the Saints the lead at the Albert Bartlett Stadium and put the top-flight side in control o...
Micheal Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day visit to meet Trump at White House
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed he will visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day. In a speech at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner, Mr Martin said US President Donald Trump believes the annual engagement is a chance “to celebrate the special relationship between our two countries”. Calls ...
Interesting seating arrangements at the Tipperary Dublin Association annual awards
Tipperary natives enjoy meeting up at awards ceremony A great night was had by all at the Tipperary Association Dublin Hall of Fame Awards in Dublin. READ MORE: Rotary International Convention will be a big boost for Tipperary clubs Attending were Former Awardees John Lonergan, the former gov...
Over 23,000 people in Tipperary now saving for post-retirement future
Deputy Ryan O'Meara issued a statement on the matter Tipperary North TD Ryan O'Meara welcomes that 23,155 workers in County Tipperary, who previously had no pension provision, are now saving towards their future through Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings System. My Future Fund was introduced b...
Man before Laois court accused of possessing child pornography
A book of evidence is being prepared in the case A man appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of possession of child pornography. The man (51), who has a Kildare address and cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of possessing child pornography in Kildare on a date between J...
A searing family drama - John B Keane classic comes to Thomastown
With opening night fast approaching, Barn Owl Productions’ staging of Big Maggie by John B Keane is almost upon us and will be performed at Thomastown Concert Hall from 19–21 February. One of Keane’s most powerful, provocative, and enduring plays, Big Maggie returns to the local stage charged ...
Louth Motors: Is the Alpine A290 the defining electric GTi car?
Renault 5-based hot hatch delivers huge grip and instant performance Alpine cars remind me of buses. You wait ages for one to arrive and then two come along at the same time. I adored the A110 recently and then got to spend an extended time with the Alpine A290. It uses the platform and shape...
Louth TD calls for 'meaningful' dialogue to resolve Bord Bia dispute
Says legitimate questions on the standard of the Brazilian beef imported and impact on Irish family farms remain unanswered Louth Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan, has called for meaningful dialogue between all stakeholders following the appearance of the Chair of Bord Bia before the Oireachtas...
In pictures: Donegal missionary priest Fr Eddie Deeney celebrates 90th birthday
Rathmullan priest Fr Eddie Deeney of the Society of African Missions marked his birthday with a celebration in the Rathmullan SVP Centre Rathmullan priest Fr Eddie Deeney of the Society of African Missions marked his birthday with a celebration in the Rathmullan SVP Centre where he also be la...
Country music legend, Mike Denver, and guests, Ray Lynam and Philomena Begley, for Offaly
Singing sensations to perform in concert at the Tullamore Court Hotel next Friday evening Mike Denver, one of Galway's favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he is now making inroads in the the UK with some sellout concerts i...
Louth TD calls for 'meaningful' dialogue to resolve Bord Bia dispute
Says legitimate questions on the standard of the Brazilian beef imported and impact on Irish family farms remain unanswered Louth Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan, has called for meaningful dialogue between all stakeholders following the appearance of the Chair of Bord Bia before the Oireachtas...
Micheal Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day visit to meet Trump at White House
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed he will visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day. In a speech at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner, Mr Martin said US President Donald Trump believes the annual engagement is a chance “to celebrate the special relationship between our two countries”. Calls ...
Angela Rippon: ‘Wonderful’ Let’s Dance initiative was inspired by Strictly stint
Veteran broadcaster Angela Rippon has said her “wonderful” Let’s Dance initiative was inspired by her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. Rippon, now 81, spearheaded the campaign last year, which saw a series of events take place across the UK encouraging people to use dance as a me...
Angela Rippon: ‘Wonderful’ Let’s Dance initiative was inspired by Strictly stint
Veteran broadcaster Angela Rippon has said her “wonderful” Let’s Dance initiative was inspired by her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. Rippon, now 81, spearheaded the campaign last year, which saw a series of events take place across the UK encouraging people to use dance as a me...
Charlton held in goalless stalemate at home to QPR
Charlton were left to rue missed chances as they were held to a goalless Championship draw by QPR at The Valley. Goalkeeper Joe Walsh made some vital stops for the visitors, who only really came to life as an attacking threat in the closing stages of a fiercely-contested derby. QPR arrived in south-...