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Historic fourth Grand National win for JP McManus as I Am Maximus claims title
THERE was Grand National glory for JP McManus as I Am Maximus made history be retaining the title won two years ago. After finishing second in the race last year, the horse - ridden by Paul Townend and trained by Willie Mullins finished strong to overtake Jordans as the line approached. The win mark...
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Kieran McKenna hails ‘brilliant result’ as Ipswich bag derby double over Norwich
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted to be part of an historic win as his side triumphed 2-0 at East Anglian rivals Norwich to boost their hopes of automatic promotion. The hard-fought victory not only took Town back into the Championship’s top two but also completed a first derby double f...
Alleged small boat pilot in court over deaths of four migrants in Channel
The alleged pilot of a small boat has appeared in court over the deaths of four migrants who drowned trying to cross the Channel. Sudanese national Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, appeared before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with endangering life, after two men and two women died tryi...
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Police arrest 92 people at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London
Police have so far arrested 92 people during a mass protest against the ban on Palestine Action in central London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed all of the arrests made during the demonstration at Trafalgar Square are for showing support for a proscribed organisation. The ages of those arrested ...
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth is a big punch in the face
Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth, which blows the Premier League title door wide open to Manchester City, as a “big punch in the face”. Arsenal’s sobering loss – their third in a row domestically – inside a nerve-fuelled Emirates Stadium provides City with ...
Frank Lampard admits there is tension as Premier League gets even closer
Coventry manager Frank Lampard admitted that his side’s inevitable promotion may have impacted the Sky Blues 0-0 draw against already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday at the CBS Arena. The league leaders would have moved one point away from promotion with a victory, and could have been promoted later...
Bromley boss Andy Woodman: We’ll make sure we keep taking care of our business
Andy Woodman was not too downhearted that Bromley’s promotion party was put on hold following a 2-1 defeat at second-placed MK Dons. Victory for the Ravens would have secured a place in League One for next season, but the Dons took the lead inside the opening minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing int...
Kildare U20 hurlers go under to Galway
Winners had too much class for The Lilies Kildare U20 hurlers had no answer to the pace and power of their Galway counterparts in Round 2 of the Leinster Fulfil U20 Hurling Championship at Manguard Park, Hawkfield this afternoon (Saturday 11 April). The visitors took an early grip, despite To...
Kildare U20 hurlers go under to Galway
Winners had too much class for The Lilies Kildare U20 hurlers had no answer to the pace and power of their Galway counterparts in Round 2 of the Leinster Fulfil U20 Hurling Championship at Manguard Park, Hawkfield this afternoon (Saturday 11 April). The visitors took an early grip, despite To...
Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley hails ‘huge’ last-gasp Malachi Boateng leveller
Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley hailed Malachi Boateng’s last-minute leveller against Exeter as their “most important goal this season”. Relegation-threatened Exeter twice took the lead at Home Park through Reece Cole and then a deflected Jordan Wareham effort in the 87th minute, but the hosts hit...
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. Iran’s state-run n...
Man arrested over alleged damage to US military plane at Shannon Airport
A man in his 40s has been arrested over alleged criminal damage of a US military aircraft at Shannon Airport. Irish police said a man entered the “unauthorised area of Shannon Airport” in Co Clare on Saturday morning. Footage on social media appeared to show a man climbing on the large military ...
In Pictures: Hundreds join slow convoy fuel protests in Laghey and Ballyshannon
‘Don’t tax my lift to school - no fuel, no school’ and ‘Trucks and tractors don’t run on excise’ among the messages being shared on placards in the fuel protest convoy While there was some blaring of horns and flashing of lights, the fuel protest in Ballyshannon had more the air of a fu...
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth is a big punch in the face
Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth, which blows the Premier League title door wide open to Manchester City, as a “big punch in the face”. Arsenal’s sobering loss – their third in a row domestically – inside a nerve-fuelled Emirates Stadium provides City with ...
Frank Lampard admits there is tension as Premier League gets even closer
Coventry manager Frank Lampard admitted that his side’s inevitable promotion may have impacted the Sky Blues 0-0 draw against already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday at the CBS Arena. The league leaders would have moved one point away from promotion with a victory, and could have been promoted later...
Longford Women's Link back call to remove violent abusers from homes instead of victims
LWL supported Sonas who calling on the Government and councils to bring in urgent reforms Longford Women's Link Domestic Abuse Service would welcome any government lead reforms that would promote the improvement of Safety and supports regarding accommodation. The local organisation offered th...
Dundalk Chamber to host Cross Border Tourism Conference featuring international speakers
The conference offers practical takeaways, real-world examples, and forward-thinking ideas Dundalk Chamber of Commerce have announced their upcoming Cross Border Tourism Conference, taking place on Wednesday, 15th April. This half-day event will bring together tourism professionals, businesse...
Large crowd attends annual Easter procession along blustery Buncrana coastline
Led by PP Fr Francis Bradley and Fr Paddy Baker, the procession began at Ned’s Point and made its way along the scenic route to Fr Hegarty’s Rock A large crowd gathered in Buncrana for the annual Palm Sunday procession, braving cold and blustery conditions to take part in a tradition that hol...
Founder of Limerick's Haven Hub Leona O'Callaghan recognised as a 'community hero'
Corbally woman given insurance firm's award for making improvement to people's lives A CORBALLY woman has been recognised by insurance provider AXA Ireland for making an improvement to peoples' lives. Leona O’Callaghan has been named as one of four AXA Community Heroes from across Ireland. It...
Bromley boss Andy Woodman: We’ll make sure we keep taking care of our business
Andy Woodman was not too downhearted that Bromley’s promotion party was put on hold following a 2-1 defeat at second-placed MK Dons. Victory for the Ravens would have secured a place in League One for next season, but the Dons took the lead inside the opening minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing int...