Former RTE star opens up on whirlwind move to remote Irish island that ‘didn’t quite go to plan’

FORMER Dancing With The Stars pro Emily Barker has opened up on her whirlwind move to a remote Irish island that “didn’t quite go to plan”. The professional dancer, 28, relocated from the UK to an island off the coast of Ireland back in January with her partner Olly Ashton and their dogs. 3 Emily … Read more

World MS Day: Expert explains why Ireland has such high rates of Multiple Sclerosis

Dr Conor Kerley–who has the disease himself– says there are several theories as to why the small island has such a disproportionate amount of people who struggle with the autoimmune condition Experts are still unsure as to why so many people in Ireland have the condition (Image: (Getty Images) ) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a … Read more

Police say safety was reason for entering London venue where Kneecap booked surprise gig following terror charge – The Irish News

Police said that entering the venue Kneecap were to play a surprise performance in London was part of a policing plan around safety. Three police officers were seen walking into the venue around 7.35pm past a queue forming before the doors opened and were later posted outside. The Metropolitan Police said a “policing plan” was … Read more

Tory MP appeared to make ‘offensive’ Irish potato famine remark, Commons told – The Irish News

A senior Conservative MP appeared to make “offensive and insensitive” comments about the Irish potato famine, the Commons has heard. Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith, responding to a question, said he was not sure if a person could “subsist entirely on a seed potato” before adding it “may have been tried historically and not with … Read more

St Patrick’s Athletic suffer major blow as top scorer ruled out for for longer than expected

ST PAT’S title hopes have received a major blow as Aidan Keena will be sidelined for longer than expected. Along with Michael Duffy of Derry City, Keena is the joint top scorer in the League of Ireland with five goals. 2 Aidan Keena is set to be out of action for longer than expected for … Read more

How to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 in Ireland as release date, price & pre-orders revealed

IT’S a big day for gamers as Nintendo has finally announced the Switch 2 is coming. And an even bigger day for Irish players as the gaming company have revealed how you can get your hands on the console in the Emerald Isle. 3 Nintendo’s Switch 2 will be available for purchase on June 5Credit: … Read more

‘I’m proud of all my kids’ – Roy Keane shares tender moment with daughter Caragh as they discuss business venture

ROY Keane sweetly acknowledged ‘I’m proud of all my kids’ as his daughter Caragh made a cameo appearance on Stick to Football. In the latest episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Caragh explained how her health battle prompted her to launch her own business. 3 Fan got to see the Ireland great … Read more

Roy Keane’s daughter ‘mourned what life might be’ after being diagnosed with incurable illness but dad ‘lightened mood’

ROY KEANE’S daughter Caragh revealed she was left in tears after an incurable illness forced her to turn down her dream job. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with lupus in 2021 when she was only 25. 2 Roy Keane’s daughter Caragh revealed her struggle with lupusCredit: caraghkeane/Instagram 2 She opened up on how her dad helped … Read more

‘Nice touch’ – RTE pay subtle tribute to Eddie Jordan in closing moments of Bulgaria vs Ireland coverage

RTE paid a subtle tribute to Eddie Jordan via its closing montage after Ireland defeated Bulgaria 2-1 in Plovdiv. Viewers noticed that ‘The Chain’ by Fleetwood Mac was used to soundtrack highlights of the rare away win. 2 Matt Doherty’s headed goal secured victory in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off 2 … Read more

‘The best day’ – RTE’s Marie Crowe overjoyed at daughter’s birth as she jokes about her future football habits

MARIE Crowe has given birth to her fourth child and first daughter in what she dubbed ‘the best day’. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the RTE Sport presenter profusely thanked the staff at the Coombe Hospital for helping to deliver her newborn Jessie on Saturday. 5 Crowe is a regular across RTE’s sporting coverage but … Read more