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Rory McIlroy in the hunt as Alex Smalley takes control at US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy is three shots off the lead as American Alex Smalley took a late grip of the US PGA Championship. Smalley birdied four of the last six holes to move two shots clear of a packed leaderboard at six under par ahead of what could be a thrilling battle on Sunday. A five-strong group featurin...
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Rory McIlroy in the hunt as Alex Smalley takes control at US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy is three shots off the lead as American Alex Smalley took a late grip of the US PGA Championship. Smalley birdied four of the last six holes to move two shots clear of a packed leaderboard at six under par ahead of what could be a thrilling battle on Sunday. A five-strong group featurin...
Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties
Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a “new special relationship” with the EU, ...
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Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?
The Labour Party appears to be heading towards a leadership contest where several senior figures plan to challenge Sir Keir Starmer and oust him as Prime Minister. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, has said he will stand in any contest while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping ...
Alex Cole-Hamilton to run for first minister when MSPs vote on top job
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be running for first minister when MSPs vote on who should have the top job next week. While SNP leader John Swinney – who currently holds the post – is certain to be re-elected as his party is the largest in the Scottish ...
Derry Death Notices - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Marian Teresa Carlin, 73 Stradowen Drive, Strathfoyle • Raymond Carlyle, 26 Brookhill, Culmore Road, Derry • William (Willie) Cregan, 84 Beechwood Avenue, Derry Marian Teresa Carlin, 73 Stradowen Drive, Strathfoy...
Billy Joel offers tribute to Vienna during Eurovision final
Billy Joel paid tribute to “the musician’s town” of Vienna during the Eurovision live final. The annual song contest is taking place in the Austrian capital, which is also the name of one of the singer’s biggest hits. The anthem, which uses Vienna as a metaphor for growing old and taking it ...
Ardara edge out Realt na Mara in close encounter at Gaelic Park
A Josh Malley goal midway through the first half proved to be the difference between these sides in Division 2 encounter Realt na Mara are still searching for their first league points of the new season despite a spirited performance against Ardara in Gaelic Park on Saturday night. A well tak...
In Pictures: Eye-catching acts light up Eurovision Song Contest final
The Eurovision Song Contest put on a spectacular display in the Austrian capital, with everything from the epic to the eccentric. Australia’s Delta Goodrem dazzled, former Love Island contestant Antigoni gave her all for Cyprus, and the UK’s Look Mum No Computer, real name Sam Battle, gave an en...
Aaron Doherty’s 14-point haul helps Naomh Columba to win over Killybegs
Naomh Columba make hay with the wind in the opening half to lead by 13 at the break Thanks to a 14-point haul from Aaron Doherty, Naomh Columba took the points in this Division 2 clash with Killybegs in Pairc na nGael. With the aid of the breeze in the first half Doherty took advantage with f...
Police officers injured during ‘serious disorder’ after Celtic’s title win
Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win. Around 3,000 supporters gathered in the area to celebrate their team’s victory against Hearts. Some fans were se...
Giving hope to young over housing the ‘challenge of our time’, Martin says
Giving hope to young people in Ireland that they can afford to buy or rent a home is the “defining challenge of our time”, Micheal Martin has said. The Fianna Fail leader told his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin that delivering the largest sustained programme of public investment was an absolute p...
Giving hope to young over housing the ‘challenge of our time’, Martin says
Giving hope to young people in Ireland that they can afford to buy or rent a home is the “defining challenge of our time”, Micheal Martin has said. The Fianna Fail leader told his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin that delivering the largest sustained programme of public investment was an absolute p...
Pep Guardiola puts FA Cup celebrations on ice as Man City shift focus to league
Pep Guardiola said there was no time to celebrate – not even one beer – after Manchester City’s FA Cup final victory on Saturday. City completed a cup double after a superb late goal from Antoine Semenyo gave them a 1-0 win over Chelsea in an underwhelming contest at Wembley. It was City’s s...
Glenfin and Four Masters share the spoils in controversial circumstances
A drawn game was the outcome at full-time according to the referee, but Glenfin felt they had won by a point against Four Masters Glenfin and Four Masters played out a controversial draw in Division 1 in Páirc Taobhoige on Saturday evening. Odhran O’Connor’s late point levelled the game after...
Michael Carrick says ‘some sort of ego’ matters if Man Utd are to be their best
Michael Carrick wants to harness the power of player ego rather than remove it as Manchester United look to return to the top. The 44-year-old made 464 appearances during his medal-laden time playing for the Red Devils, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown among other silv...
Look Mum No Computer performs in Eurovision final as Israel gets mixed reception
The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has performed at the song contest’s grand final, as Israel’s entrant Noam Bettan appeared to have performed without incident, receiving a mixed reception from the crowd. Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins,...
Pep Guardiola puts FA Cup celebrations on ice as Man City shift focus to league
Pep Guardiola said there was no time to celebrate – not even one beer – after Manchester City’s FA Cup final victory on Saturday. City completed a cup double after a superb late goal from Antoine Semenyo gave them a 1-0 win over Chelsea in an underwhelming contest at Wembley. It was City’s s...
Police officers injured during ‘serious disorder’ after Celtic’s title win
Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win. Around 3,000 supporters gathered in the area to celebrate their team’s victory against Hearts. Some fans were se...
Section of N15 closed and emergency service at scene of serious collision
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if at all possible A serious road traffic collision has taken place on the N15 between Donegal Town and Barnesmore, close to DMG Motors. Emergency Services are attending the scene of the crash which took place on Saturday after...