Emotional Muireann O’Connell comforts mum who breaks down live on Ireland AM as child is rejected from over schools

AN EMOTIONAL Muireann O’Connell comforted a mum as she broke down in tears on Ireland AM over her battle to try find her daughter a school spot. Frustrated Charlotte Cahill appeared on the breakfast show this morning to discuss how her five-year-old daughter, Cyra, had been refused a place in over 30 special educational schools.  … Read more

RTE star Mairead Ronan left ‘shocked and heartbroken’ as beloved dad passes away after short illness

MAIREAD Ronan is “shocked and heartbroken” after the death of her beloved dad. The former Ireland’s Fittest Family’s father Robert Farrell passed away after a short illness earlier this month on Tuesday, February 11. 2 Mairead’s dad passed away earlier this monthCredit: Instagram 2 Mairead shared a heart-breaking tribute to her dad on InstagramCredit: Instagram … Read more

RTE’s Anna Geary blasts ‘nasty’ backlash & says it’s ‘too far’ after Liveline fan’s ‘in bits crying’ Kevin Dundon frenzy

RTE star Anna Geary has defended Kevin Dundon after he received “nasty” Dancing With The Stars backlash. The celebrity chef survived five eliminations so far and despite many people criticising his dancing skills. 4 Anna Geary spoke to The Irish Sun at the Lindahls ‘Good Move’ Campaign launch at Perpetua Fitness todayCredit: Brian McEvoy 4 Anna competed … Read more

British & Irish Lions Team of the Week: Duhan van der Merwe, Aki named : Planet Rugby

With Round Three of the Six Nations in the books and the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia edging closer into view, it’s time to pick our Lions Team of the Week. It was an interesting weekend from a Lions perspective as Ireland misfired somewhat and were missing a handful of key personnel against … Read more

Denise O’Sullivan leads tributes to ex-Ireland star and ‘beautiful soul who put smile on people’s faces’ after sad death

DENISE O’SULLIVAN has described ex-Ireland youth star Amanda Parkes as a “beautiful soul” following her heartbreaking death at 35. Parkes, a fellow Cork-native of O’Sullivan’s, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Cork University Hospital on Monday. 3 Amanda Parkes has died at the age of 35Credit: RIP.ie 3 Denise O’Sullivan, a former teammate … Read more

Man who claimed he was Thin Lizzy icon Phil Lynott’s secret son dies aged 43 without ‘proof’ he ‘desperately sought’

A MAN who claimed he was the secret son of late rocker Phil Lynott has passed away without getting the DNA evidence he claimed would prove his story. Kevin Finnie, 43, was admitted to hospital in Liverpool, UK, with breathing difficulties and passed away on February 21. 3 Kevin Finnie was admitted to hospital in … Read more

British & Irish Lions winners and losers: Trio enter ‘captaincy conversation’ : Planet Rugby

Following the conclusion of round three of the Six Nations, Planet Rugby assesses the winners and losers from a British and Irish Lions perspective. Winners  Fin Smith England fly-half Fin Smith has picked a very good time to show he’s a Test-level 10, and that could very easily get him on Andy Farrell’s radar. He … Read more

‘Hard to believe’ says RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan as she admits ‘only happy part’ of tragic family loss with emotional pic

RTE star Miriam O’Callaghan has paid an emotional tribute to her late sister and revealed the “only happy part” of her tragic loss. The Prime Time presenter beloved sister Anne passed away after her short battle with cancer in 1995. 4 Miriam shared a throwback snap her late sister and their daughtersCredit: instmiriam/Instagram 4 Miriam’s sister … Read more

‘I’m a tiny bit scared’ reveals Doireann Garrihy as DWTS host kicks off new RTE 2FM show with surprise ‘star guest’

DOIREANN Garrihy has kicked off her brand new show on RTE 2FM today with an “Irish star” making a surprise appearance. The popular presenter departed the 2FM Breakfast Show back in May after five years working on the radio programme. 2 Doireann Garrihy has returned to 2FMCredit: Instagram 2 Doireann was joined by a surprise Irish ‘star’ to … Read more

Six Nations Team of the Week: Campese picks Dupont & 2 England stars : Planet Rugby

Following an enthralling round of the 2025 Six Nations, Wallabies great David Campese selects his Team of the Week. My overriding thoughts on the fixtures in this round was the sheer contrast of shades of Test rugby that we saw. The hwyl of Wales in their performance against Ireland needs to be applauded, whilst the … Read more