Nick Griggs hoping to inspire Ireland to success at European Cross Country
The European Cross Country Championships have proven a happy hunting ground for the Irish in recent years, with 14 medals across the last four editions. It’s been six years since…
Belfast Giants hope Elijiah Barriga can keep leading way in bid to bare title teeth
Working your way back from a season-long injury to play a professional sport again is tough enough as it is. To work your way back from a season-long injury to…
Nearly £2.8m overpaid in NI Civil Service pensions in past three years – with only £717k recovered
Almost £2.8m was overpaid in Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) pensions in the past three years, according to new figures.
Why last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park could signify end of Everton’s doom and gloom era
The end is nigh. After 130 years, Saturday will see the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. After eight, it should be the last of Farhad Moshiri’s ownership, even if…
How Tyrone GAA star Conor Meyler has impressed Munster’s Kiwi ace Alex Nankivell
The Irish sporting circle is so small that Munster’s Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell and Tyrone’s All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler have struck up an unlikely friendship. A pre-season trip to Portugal,…
BBC reporter struggles to stand while giving report on Storm Darragh
As Storm Darragh batters the UK with hurricane force winds of up to 90mph and heavy rain, a lot of people are cancelling plans and staying at home. But for…
Pitch inspections and postponements as Storm Darragh sweeps Northern Ireland
Storm Darragh, the fourth named storm of the year, has caused havoc with this weekend’s sporting fixtures. Postponed: Queen’s University v Banbridge Town; Arva and Ballinderry Pitch Inspection: Glentoran v…
NI traffic alerts: Police at scene of serious one-vehicle crash
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Mary Lou McDonald is right: Sinn Fein’s decline hasn’t undermined the chances of Irish unity Meet the…
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza as neighbours close borders with Syria
At least 29 people have been killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummelled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials said.…
Storm Darragh: Over 45k without power in NI and travel chaos with all trains suspended amid amber warning
A deluge of rain and strong winds has led to travel chaos and event closures as Storm Darragh hits Northern Ireland. Power cuts, blocked roads, suspended trains and cancelled flights…