Naga Munchetty cuts off Brexit Secretary Stephan Barclay in heated Irish backstop debate

After Munchetty’s interjection, Mr Barclay added: “Well, there is existing technology and the paper sets that out.” “Where?” the BBC Breakfast asked again, exasperatedly. The Brexit Secretary explained: “Even if you look at the large traders, they already for example know here their vehicles are. They have systems in place for that. Following details on […]

Boris Johnson berates Dan Walker in clash over Irish backstop probe ‘You wanted detail!’

Boris Johnson, 55, joined Dan Walker, 42, on BBC Breakfast ahead of his speech at the Conservative party conference today. Discussing a whole range of topics which have unfolded since the Prime Minister took office earlier this year, the host quizzed Johnson about his mission to find a breakthrough to the Northern Ireland border backstop […]

‘Loses the rag completely’: Irish great’s sledge for English captain

Peter Stringer has said Ireland will look to get under the skin of ‘hothead’ England captain Owen Farrell when the teams meet in their Six Nations clash in Dublin. The buildup to Saturday’s match (Sunday AEDT), which sees defending Six Nations Grand Slam champions Ireland up against an improving England at the start of a […]

Outgoing House speaker Paul Ryan pilloried for hypocrisy of parting nod to Irish migrants

Outgoing Republican House speaker Paul Ryan is being accused of hypocrisy and nepotism, for championing Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies yet pushing to loosen visa requirements for migrants from his family’s homeland. As one of his last acts as leader of the House of Representatives, Ryan managed to squeeze through a bill on November 28, […]

Irish airspace CLOSED due to major air traffic 'failure' – are your flights affected?

Flights in and out of major Irish airports have been temporarily suspended after Irish airspace experienced issues with air traffic. A radar in the west of Ireland has caused the problem, with airport chiefs reporting “zero flow rate” in Irish airspace Both Shannon and Cork airports have suspended all flights until the radar is fully […]

Disability Chic: These Irish Sisters Are the Wheel Deal

When Ailbhe Keane was young, her little sister’s wheelchair was her art project. Isabel, paralyzed from the waist down by spina bifida, would at times have a chair decorated in bright colors. “It attracted a lot of attention,” says Ailbhe, “but it was just temporary stuff.” Not so temporary anymore. The two sisters are founders […]

Timmy Matley: ‘Our Irish angel friend will be proud' The Overtones make SHOCK announcement

The Overtones singer Timmy passed away in April this year and the band opened up on coping with their loss. They told host Christine that they hope their “beloved Irish angel friend will be proud” of the work they have done following his death. Lachie Chapman said: “Our beloved Irish angel friend will be proud. […]

Quantico Series Finale Recap: The (Bad) Luck O' the Irish

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Friday’s Quantico series finale.  The final mission of Quantico‘s three-season run is a doozy: Take out a seemingly uncatchable crime boss who’s personally responsible for the deaths of several members of the team’s loved ones. Are Alex & Co. successful in their last outing? Of course — but their […]

Meghan Markle: Will she wear these Irish fashion designers during Ireland visit?

Meghan and Prince Harry will be in the Republic of Ireland from Tuesday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 11. The trip to Dublin will be their first official trip as a married couple. In March, before they were married, the pair visited Belfast, Northern Ireland and Meghan wore a teal Kace skirt with flounce from Greta […]

US interference in Irish referendum? Concerns raised over ‘foreign’ pro-life groups

Irish transparency activists have raised concerns around foreign interference from US pro-life groups ahead of the upcoming abortion referendum on Friday. US anti-abortion activists, describing themselves as ‘journalists,’ have been campaigning across the historically Catholic country, calling on Irish citizens to vote ‘no’ to repealing the 8th amendment. If the referendum passes, it would pave […]