Donegal fans are excited for the season ahead as one of their top players of the past, Michael Murphy has come out of retirement and donned the green and gold. In 2022 Micheal announced his retirement after a 15-year senior career with inter-county football, which shocked many fans. Today’s top videos Considered one of the greatest players for the county and of his time, the 35-year-old returned to the pitch this season taking on the All-Ireland Champions Armagh. Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney. Pic: Instagram Engaged Before stepping away from his county team, Michael had another major event in his…
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TO most players, a shock promotion to No 3 in the England batting line-up for a crunch match would be a huge change. But perhaps not for Jamie Smith – as he dropped a promising football career to become one of cricket’s most exciting prospects. Getty Jamie Smith has raced up the England batting order to become No 3 for Saturday’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia[/caption] Getty Smith will bat one up from Test legend Joe Root in the ODI[/caption] Getty England are gambling by elevating the powerful hitter[/caption] Test legend Joe Root has been moved down to No 4 due to Smith’s…
China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation. China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation. China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation.
A former chief of energy giant Siemens has been appointed interim chief executive of the Government’s flagship Great British Energy company. Dan McGrail, the current chief executive of trade association RenewableUK, will work for the new publicly-owned clean energy company from its Aberdeen headquarters. He will take up his post in March on an initial six-month contract on secondment from RenewableUK, which supports businesses developing wind, wave, tidal, storage and green hydrogen projects in the UK. Mr McGrail, who was previously chief executive of Siemens Engines and managing director of Siemens Power Generation, will “draw on his wealth of experience…
Lola Petticrew used her IFTA acceptance speech to call for mental health services, youth services, and a proper standard of living in the North.
TOWIE couple Roman Hackett and Matilda Draper have taken a savage swipe at his ‘jealous’ ex-fling – but vowed to help her find love. In a teaser for The Only Way Is Essex’s upcoming 34th series, the pair reflected on their blossoming romance and Matilda’s introduction to the cast. Instagram TOWIE couple Roman Hackett and Matilda Draper have taken a savage swipe at ‘jealous’ Dani Imbert[/caption] Matilda, 24, revealed: “Literally everyone I’ve met so far has been really, really lovely. I’ve not got any bad things to say about any of them so far. So, all good.” Roman, 22, then…
BOXING superstar Claressa Shields has been suspended after testing positive for marijuana following her last win. The three-weight undisputed champion, 29, beat fellow American Danielle Perkins to lift the heavyweight crown on February 3. Claressa Shields said earlier this month she was a ‘clean athlete’Getty Getty Shields celebrated beating Danielle Perkins earlier this month[/caption] The ex-Olympic golden girl faces an investigation after the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission suspended her from fighting in the state. Shields is said to have tested positive after providing an “oral fluid sample” following a dominant victory over Perkins on points. Marijuana is on the banned…
Labelling arts courses “Mickey Mouse” degrees was “economic madness” during a UK film and TV boom, the Culture Secretary has said. Speaking ahead of a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Lisa Nandy said targeted support for the arts and culture sector will help create jobs and achieve economic growth throughout the country. She described the past decade under the previous Conservative government as “disastrous” for the sector, and claimed that culture was “erased from our classrooms and our communities”. Ms Nandy is set to announce new funding packages on her visit to Warwickshire on Thursday, including a 5% budget…
An event is taking place in Londonderry’s Guildhall tonight in honour of Brid Rodgers.
President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes to veteran SDLP activist Bríd Rodgers on her 90th birthday, observing her contribution to the peace process has been ‘profound’.
A farmer who was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence for killing his elderly aunt after he drove over her in an agricultural teleporter has appealed the severity of his six-year sentence.
With news that Amazon has gained creative control of the James Bond film franchise, PA has looked at what impact the deal will have on both the company’s studios and the 007 series. Amazon acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM in 2022 for 8.45 billion dollars (£6.48 billion) and rebranded its studios to Amazon MGM Studios a year later. In the deal, Amazon gained the rights to distribute James Bond films, but now after taking creative control, it will control the 007 intellectual property rights as part of a joint venture with Eon Productions’ Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. – What franchises…
Move over Six Nations, Ireland’s victories aren’t the only wins in James Lowe’s life at the moment. He and his wife Arnica Palmer, who hail from New Zealand, officially became Irish citizens on Friday. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? Today’s top videos The couple moved from New Zealand to Ireland in 2017 and have since set up quite the life for themselves on our little Emerald Isle. James Lowe with his wife Arnica and their son Nico. Pic: Instagram Speaking to Irish Rugby TV, James gushed: ‘[We are] now proud Irish Citizens. It was obviously a very proud…
A “respected barber” has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for holding almost €3 million worth of cocaine in his Dublin home.
A MAN who died after a fall from an apartment block has been named locally as Mal McBurney. Mr McBurney, a rapper from west Belfast known as Mal Mc, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at Redwood Court, Dunmurry in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, February 19. A resident of the apartment block called 999 after seeing a man falling from a flat on the top floor into the car park. The report was made at around 3.20pm yesterday. Tributes have poured in for the 25-year-old, who was well-known on social media and around the community. Sean Pol…
Finn Russell has a “big role” to play after being passed fit as Scotland seek a record fifth straight Calcutta Cup victory against England in the Six Nations, according to head coach Gregor Townsend. The fly-half was substituted with a concussion during the defeat to Ireland two weeks ago after clashing heads with team-mate Darcy Graham, who despite having observed a 12-day concussion protocol will not play at Twickenham on Saturday. The winger left the field at Murrayfield on a stretcher and wearing a neck brace after colliding with Russell in the 22nd minute of Scotland’s 32-18 loss. He was…
Rates of drug overdose deaths decreased in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began, according to new federal data published Thursday.
A County Kilkenny tourist attraction is advising visitors to be cautious while exploring its park and surroundings, as wild deer have been spotted in the area. Castlecomer Discovery Park issued the warning, stating deer can be ‘unpredicatable’. FOR MORE NORTH KILKENNY NEWS, CLICK HERE “Stay alert an
Work on the new North Terrace at the Brandywell continues as Derry City FC prepare for their first home game of the season.
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