Conveney: FAI apology over IRA chant is sincere
Minster for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney believes apologies issued over the Irish team's post match celebration in Glasgow are sincere.
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Things We Learned: Offensive development from Notre Dame’s receivers and offensive line accelerates Pyne’s growing confidence
In-season development need not spark retrospective regret. It should incur heightened expectations for the seven games remaining for Notre Dame (3-2) this season, not lamentations about losses in the past.
Ireland footballers’ IRA chant ‘utterly insensitive’ to victims – DUP
A video showing members of the Ireland national women’s football team singing a pro-IRA chant has been criticised as “outrageous” and “utterly insensitive” to victims.
Laura Whitmore breaks silence as Maya Jama is announced as new ITV Love Island host after she quit
Laura Whitmore has responded to the news that Maya Jama is the new host of Love Island. The TV and radio presenter's latest hosting gig was announced on Wednesday (October 12) - less than two months after Laura announced her decision to quit the ITV dating show after two years at the helm.
Ireland apologise for players' song after World Cup qualifier
World Cup finals for the first time. Video posted on social media after the match on Tuesday showed the squad singing "Ooh ah, up the 'RA", a song supportive of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland. "The first thing in our team is respect for the people around us," Ireland's Dutch manager Pauw told Sky Sports, adding that a shadow had been cast over their qualifying for next year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Soccer-Ireland apologise for players' song after World Cup qualifier
(Reuters) - The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and national team manager Vera Pauw apologised on Wednesday for players singing a song referencing the IRA after they beat Scotland 1-0 and qualified for the women's World Cup finals for the first time.
Rugby-Vunipola available for England internationals after RFU hands prop three-week ban
(Reuters) - Mako Vunipola will be available for England's November internationals after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Wednesday handed him a three-week ban, which could be reduced to two, for a red card in the Premiership over the weekend.
When is Halloween 2022?
It's a tradition celebrated by kids and adults alike; Halloween is a great excuse to dress up as something scary and enjoy some delicious treats.