TIGHT-LIPPED Nicky Henderson has decided to skip tomorrow’s Adonis Hurdle with two of his Cheltenham big guns. Hendo had both the antepost Triumph Hurdle favourite Lulamba and £1.2 million buy Palladium entered up at Kempton, but neither were declared. PA Lulamba is the antepost favourite for the Triumph Hurdle[/caption] PA Palladium had been expected to run at Kempton this weekend[/caption] He had said earlier in the week he would send one – not both – to the Adonis and would make his decision after a piece of work on Tuesday morning. But, given the disaster that struck at Seven Barrows…
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Danske Bank Foresters Cup quarter-finals St Louis’, Ballymena 2-14 Gaelcholáiste Dhoire 2-11 St Killian’s, Garron Tower 1-15 St Patrick’s, Maghera 3-8 THE two north Antrim schools – St Louis’, Ballymena and St Killian’s, Garron Tower – ended Derry interest in the Danske Bank Foresters Cup yesterday with victories in a thrilling quarter-final double-header bill at the Ulster University campus in Coleraine. A smart save in added time from Dylan McLaughlin, after Ultan McCloskey’s 65 had come back off a post, was instrumental in getting St Killian’s over the line against St Patrick’s, Maghera. The Tower had the breeze behind them…
IRELAND AM star Muireann O’Connell encountered a last minute outfit before going live on TV this morning. The Limerick native, who is renowned for her trendy sense of style, panicked backstage after her original outfit idea did not go to plan. Muireann O’Connell had a style mishap before going on air today Muireann’s outfit idea failed Muireann opted to wear a simple blouse and navy jeans Muireann usually shares snippets of herself getting ready for the hit breakfast show on social media. The 41-year-old wrote on Instagram today: “This worked in my head. Another day, another outfit in the head…
DUP minister Gordon Lyons has said he will write to the north’s most senior judge to express his “surprise” that a Co Tyrone man convicted over sending him a “threatening and menacing message” received only a £500 fine. The communities minister and East Antrim MLA said he believed the actions of Gregory Mullan “warranted a stronger sentence”, adding he would raise the issue with Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan. Mullan, from the Cloneen area of Dungannon, was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to misusing a communications network by sending a message of a menacing character. The 57-year-old had…
THIS is the terrifying moment a thug blasted his rival with a shotgun in a drive-by shooting at a supermarket car park. Saabir Mohamed, 26, was captured peppering the victim with bullets in Smethwick, West Midlands. SWNS Footage shows Saabir Mohamed shooting a rival gang member[/caption] SWNS He was today locked up for 18 years[/caption] The would-be assassin had rocked up to the retail park in a stolen Ford Kuga with fellow thug Tyjon Cogger, 22. The pair had spent the night driving around hunting for the victim, who was a rival gang member. Once they discovered him in the…
DAN SHEEHAN admitted he “never thought I was capable” of being Ireland captain. The Leinster hooker will lead the team out for the clash against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday in the absence of the injured Caelan Doris. Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against WalesBrendan Moran/Sportsfile He came off the bench against England and ScotlandBrendan Moran/Sportsfile The 26-year-old skippered his province in their United Rugby Championship tie against the DHL Stormers on January 25. But he confessed that he did not expect to be handed the mantle by interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby. He told Irish Rugby…
Very Camogie League (all games Saturday, 2pm) Division 1B, round two Wexford v Clare (Enniscorthy) Westmeath v Down (Ratharney) Limerick v Antrim (Ballyagran) THE big shock last Saturday in the opening round of Division 1B was Antrim’s victory over Wexford. Last year’s result between the two – victory for Wexford by a margin of 52 points – was not a realistic picture of where either team was. But for Antrim to win by 0-14 to 2-7 without three of the top forwards in Ulster was a terrific achievement. All three of those players – Róisín McCormick, Caitrín Dobbin and Maeve…
“He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”
We’ve all been there—standing in our shed, staring at a middle isle drill we haven’t touched in years, wondering why we bought it in the first place. Or, conversely, desperately needing something and thinking, I could just borrow it from someone else.
Sinn Féin whip Pádraig MacLochlainn said that the Government is attempting to ‘stifle’ the Opposition
A 95-year-old woman who helped raise more than £1 million by setting up a charity shop met the King at a celebration for the heroes of humanitarian causes. Concern Worldwide volunteer Nellie Hill, of Newcastle, County Down, opened the shop in 1992 in response to the Concern Emergency Appeal for the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. Mrs Hill said she wanted to help because “she felt it was her duty” and the shop has raised £1.83 million for Concern. On Thursday at a reception at Buckingham Palace, where she met Charles and Camilla, she said: “It is a lovely thank you…
With news that Amazon has [urll=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41578462.html]gained creative control of the James Bond …
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A NEW medical drama that’s been dubbed the new Grey’s Anatomy is set to land on Netflix in just a few weeks. Highly anticipated Netflix original series Pulse is one of the latest dramas from the streaming platform, and already being tipped to be a big hit. Netflix Pulse is the new medical drama from Netflix, which already has fans excited[/caption] Netflix The tense drama will play out in a ten part series from April[/caption] Pulse is set in Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, with the staff and patients grappling with their demanding jobs and complicated health issues as…
Two serving members of the British Armed Forces have admitted to trying to sell cannabis. The defendants, named only as X and Y, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to being concerned in the making of an offer to supply the class B drug between November 23 2023 and November 28 2023. Defendant Y further admitted having cannabis on November 30 2023 with intent to supply, while Defendant X pleaded guilty to being in possession of the drug on the same date, the court heard. Frederick Hookway, prosecuting, said the quantity of cannabis found in Defendant Y’s possession was…
The potential benefits of Irish reunification are an opportunity to transform our economy, society and public services for the better, Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has said.
DUNNES Stores fans are rushing to buy a “beautiful” new waistcoat for spring. The Savida City Girl Denim Waistcoat is available in stores and online now. The waistcoat is priced at just €30 It’s so easy to style It is priced at just €30 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL. The retailer said: “This indigo wash cotton denim gilet from Savida showcases a beautiful quilted design. “It features two tie fronts that allows you to layer it or wear on its own. “Savida is available exclusively for Dunnes Stores.” Dunnes have styled the waistcoat with a white t-shirt and…
A man who died following a fall from a block of flats has been named locally as west Belfast rap artist and dancer, Mal McBurney. Police remained at the scene of the sudden death at Redwood Court in the Dunmurry area of the city on Thursday. They were alerted at around 3.20pm on Wednesday. Tributes were paid online to the rapper, who went by the name Mal Mc. One described the young man as an individual with a “heart of gold”. Following his death, police warned about speculation on social media following Mr McBurney’s death. In a statement, police said…
Five American marching bands and one USA concert band will visit the Marble City for St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025, as part of the City’s free entertainment programme. Kilkenny is the only county outside the Capital to attract a record number of American marching bands as part of its municipal
THEY might be one of the most comfortable items in our wardrobe. But according to one savvy fashion pro, leggings are actually ”making you fat” – and should only be worn when working out. TIKTOK/@sonyased01 The fashionista explained why rocking leggings every day is actually ‘making you fat’[/caption] TIKTOK/@sonyased01 Sonya also added that the same logic can be applied for the on-trend oversized jeans[/caption] Fashionista and TikToker Sonya Sed explained why its best to leave the popular garment only for your gym sessions if you want to shed the pounds. ”If you are wearing leggings every day […], you will…