‘He’s OK’ – Colm Tucker gives update on Cian Prendergast as Munster coach Ian Costello hails MacHale Park win

Cian Prendergast of Connacht leaves the pitch to receive medical attention during the United Rugby Championship win over Connacht at MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Connacht’s stand in head coach Colm Tucker says captain Cian Prendergast has been in contact with the squad and his family and is doing well after being … Read more

Measles outbreak worsens across southern US as cases rise 20pc in three days

latest |  A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children’s Medical Centre in New York. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Texas and New Mexico health departments said on Friday that the number of measles cases in their states rose 20pc since their last reports three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to … Read more

Pep Guardiola identifies the game when Manchester City’s season started to collapse

Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten at Bournemouth earlier in the season (Adam Davy/PA) Pep Guardiola hopes his Manchester City side can erase the memory of one of their season’s lowpoints by making FA Cup history this weekend. City are bidding to reach the semi-finals of the competition for a record-extending seventh consecutive season as they … Read more

‘It’s a silly, silly decision’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has no sympathy for keeper Ed McGinty

Keeper shown a red card for handling the ball just outside his box in 0-0 draw against Derry City Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley admitted that Ed … Read more

‘When I’m not emotional, I’ll ring the club and say I’m done’ – Damien Duff makes no apologies for passionate celebrations after Shelbourne win

Duff in jubilant mood as Shelbourne beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shelbourne manager Damien Duff (Sportsfile) Damien Duff declared that the ‘fire’ burning within him explained his celebrations after Shelbourne’s win at Sligo Rovers and says that the day when he doesn’t feel that way following a victory is when he knows it will be time … Read more

Tattoo regret: ‘It didn’t go with my personality and the style was outdated – I’m so happy to have blank skin again’

As style evolves, tastes change and skin ages, an increasing number of people, including comedian Pete Davidson, are re-evaluating their body art and taking the steps to have their tattoos removed for a new, cleaner look Iva Bijader, from Lucan, who had her dragon tattoo removed at Fade Laser Tattoo Removal & Skin Therapy on … Read more

Aslan talks about life after Christy Dignam, returning to the Olympia and Malahide Castle gig

Band looking ahead to first outdoor gig with Lee Tomkins at Malahide Castle Aslan’s Billy McGuinness, Joe Jewell, Lee Tomkins and Alan Downey will play Malahide Castle in May The death of much-loved Aslan frontman Christy Dignam left Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness and Alan Downey with a choice: leave their band behind, or take it … Read more

‘Wealthy’ US businessman appears in court accused of Shelbourne Hotel sex assault

The alleged assault is said to have occurred in the Shelbourne Hotel. A “wealthy” US businessman has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a male in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel. The accused, in his 50s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge John Brennan today after the investigation was accelerated and the … Read more

Harry Redknapp jokes new England manager Thomas Tuchel is a ‘German spy’ and appears to make Nazi salute in video

Harry Redknapp at the event Harry Redknapp joked that new England manager Thomas Tuchel is a “German spy” at a recent charity event. In footage obtained by the Guardian newspaper, the former Tottenham and Portsmouth boss told a live audience Germany’s Tuchel had been “sent over to f*** us up”. Redknapp, 78, had been asked … Read more