Momentum for an Irish unity referendum “doesn’t exist” in Northern Ireland, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said.

Momentum for an Irish unity referendum “doesn’t exist” in Northern Ireland, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said. However, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has reiterated Sinn Fein’s ...

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is tipped lead the first ever pro-independence government in Wales. He spoke to David McCann about the future of the union, his admiration for Ireland, and what Sto ...

THE art sector in Ireland has told of the benefits brought by a basic income scheme – with calls in Scotland for a similar move to be considered.

Duhan van der Merwe got himself on the scoresheet with a trademark searing run down the wing - but Edinburgh Rugby lost on the road in the URC as they went down 28-20 to Leinster. Van der Merwe’s ...

Leinster prove too strong for Edinburgh in the URC as the Irish side come from behind to earn a bonus-point win.

THE weather has not stopped the diehard National Hunt racing fans from swarming the Dublin Racing Festival, and today they are in for a cracking day’s racing with another four Grade 1s up ...

NOT even a fortnight of rain could dampen the spirits of the National Hunt faithful. After an electric opening day, we return to Leopardstown for a Sunday card that is, quite simply, top-heavy ...

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth believes the signing of Northern Ireland striker Ronan Hale represents a major coup for the League Two club.

The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his ...

A WEAKENED Leinster team will aim to keep up their winning run at home to Edinburgh this evening. In their most recent game the Blues were almost caught out by an emotionally charged Connacht in ...

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