Ireland

Religious leaders come together to oppose assisted dying Bill

A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing the assisted dying Bill ahead of its debate by MPs.Senior figures representing Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs have warned that a right to die...

Less than one-quarter of Belfast cycle lane funds spent in past four years

Less than a quarter of money pledged to fund a network of bike-friendly routes in and around Belfast has...

Kendall defends Cabinet colleagues voicing ‘strong opinions’ on assisted dying

A minister has defended her Cabinet colleagues voicing “strong opinions” in opposition to assisted...

Brendan Rodgers expects more ‘fluidity and quality’ from Celtic in coming months

Brendan Rodgers expects Celtic to show their “fluidity and quality” in the months ahead now they have...

Amy Dowden praises JB Gill’s Strictly performance: So proud of you

Strictly star Amy Dowden has said she would “do anything in the world” to be dancing with her former...

Simon Harris says ‘entirely possible’ there will be Irish unity in his lifetime

Irish premier Simon Harris has said it is “entirely possible” that there will be a united Ireland in...

Homes and cars underwater as Storm Bert takes its toll on Wales

Homes and cars are underwater as Storm Bert continues to take its destructive toll on Wales.Natural...

Ethan Nwaneri giving Arsenal ‘all the reasons’ to put him in team – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits it is becoming difficult to resist the temptation to throw teenage hot-shot Ethan Nwaneri into the title race.The 17-year-old became Arsenal’s second-youngest Premier League...

Benefits claimants will face sanctions if they refuse to work, minister says

Benefit claimants deemed fit to work will face sanctions if they refuse to take up job opportunities, a Cabinet minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill.Liz Kendall said people have...

Naomh Pádraig clinch emotional Ulster title win with victory over Craigbane in Ulster JFC final

AIB Ulster Club JFC final: Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin (Donegal) 3-7 Craigbane (Derry) 1-12SECOND half goals from Caolan McColgan and Kevin Lynch shot Donegal champions Naomh Pádraig, Uisce Chaoin on their way...