Bernard Jackman: This was the Ireland of old – we are starting two-year World Cup journey on solid footing
Ryan Baird of Ireland celebrates his side winning a penalty The Irish rugby team watched their footballing counterparts…
More couples are seeking help to conceive their second child
The number of births to women in their late 40s is soaring, with figures from the Central Statistics…
‘Not bad for two silver-spoon kids’ – Conor Benn reacts after stunning performance against Chris Eubank Jr
The sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had produced a classic encounter in April which went…
Mack Hansen hat-trick steers Ireland to impressive victory over Australia
Breaking | Ireland 46 Australia 19 Ireland’s Mack Hansen celebrates a try during the Quilter Nations Series match at…
George Ford takes centre stage as England end long wait for win over New Zealand
Ford was the mastermind behind a 10th consecutive victory for Steve Borthwick’s men but there were standout performers…
Michael O’Neill looks at the positives as Northern Ireland prepare for play-offs
O’Neill was left upset that Tomas Bobcek’s stoppage-time goal stood as Northern Ireland claimed a foul in the…
Portuguese football chiefs to lodge Cristiano Ronaldo appeal as they point an accusing finger at Heimir Hallgrimsson
Ronaldo faces the prospect of missing games at next summer’s World Cup finals Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off…
‘There seems to be an appetite for talking about sex’ – Jennifer Zamparelli on her new podcast ‘Just Between Us’
The broadcaster has launched a new podcast with the Irish Independent about sex and relationships, ‘Just Between Us’,…
Ireland go down fighting in rain-soaked Cork as South Africa claim U20 international win
Ireland 22 South Africa 32 Ireland’s Charlie Molony in action against Janco Purchase, left, and Lindsey Jansen of…
Ireland into U17 World Cup round of 16 as nerves hold against Canada in penalty shoot-out drama
Ireland 1 Canada 1 (Ireland win 9-8 on pens) Ireland players celebrates after their 9-8 penalty shoot-out victory…
Carer who ‘bled dry’ nursing home resident after stealing €82,000 from his bank accounts avoids jail
Dawn Lambert was given a fully suspended sentence. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins. An elderly resident of a nursing…
Dublin teacher (33) caught in vigilante sting had sexualised online conversations with teen girls
Niall Ganley, from The Priory, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin pictured at the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ). Photo:…