Root urges England to lay down a marker against Ireland
Joe Root insists England must beware of “sleep walking” into their inaugural Test against Ireland at Lord’s.
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Johnson’s appointment gets mixed reaction from Ireland’s politicians
There has been mixed reaction from Ireland’s politicians as Boris Johnson was announced as the new Conservative Party leader.
Roy and Stone to make England Test debuts against Ireland
Jason Roy and Olly Stone will make their England Test debuts against Ireland this week as James Anderson misses out due to injury.
Anderson to miss Ireland Test
James Anderson has been ruled out of England’s four-day Test against Ireland at Lord’s due to a calf injury.
How England’s last 10 Test debutants have fared for their country
Jason Roy is set to make his Test debut as England take on Ireland in a one-off clash at Lord’s.
Rory Burns relishing chance to open for England with ‘natural talent’ Jason Roy
Rory Burns has backed Jason Roy to shine on his England Test debut, hailing his old school pal as one of the most naturally talented batsmen he has played with.
Open winner Shane Lowry continues celebrations in Dublin
Claret Jug winner Shane Lowry has continued his celebrations in Dublin long after winning The Open.
Rory Burns hopes England can ‘cash in’ against Ireland
Rory Burns does not expect England to suffer from a World Cup hangover when they host Ireland at Lord’s this week.
Ana Kriegel’s killers prevented from seeing each other’s full probation reports
Two teenagers who murdered a 14-year-old girl will be prevented from seeing each other’s full probation reports.
Jason Roy set to make England Test debut against Ireland
Jason Roy is set to make his Test debut after being named in England’s squad for their match against Ireland at Lord’s.
Ireland name Test squad to face England
Ireland have named a 14-man squad for their first Test match against England at Lord’s.
In Pictures: Thousands join Pride celebrations around the world
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets for Pride parades around the world.
No-deal Brexit ‘would have severe impact on trade between Dublin and Holyhead’
The Irish premier has said that a no-deal Brexit would have a severe impact on the Holyhead/Dublin trade route.
Walsh believes her time has come as she chases Tokyo Olympics dream
Belfast’s Michaela Walsh is determined to put past disappointments behind her and use the European Games in Minsk as a springboard to success at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Mike Catt expected to join Ireland as attack coach after the World Cup
Mike Catt is expected to join Ireland as attack coach after the autumn’s Rugby World Cup.
Cnooc’s UK business posts £1bn pre-tax profit
A recovering oil price drove a boost to profits for Cnooc’s operations in the UK and Ireland in 2018.
Teenage murder accused set up by other boy, jury told
One of the boys on trial for allegedly murdering Ana Kriegel was “set up” by the other boy accused of her murder, a jury has been told.
Sinn Fein ‘determined’ to move forward after poor performance in elections
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party is “determined” to move forward in a positive way following its poor performance at the recent elections.
Jim Hunter: Never mind Rees-Mogg or Boris – was it the Earl of Pembroke who really did for Mrs May?
If or when Theresa May follows the example set by several of her 10 Downing Street predecessors and publishes a memoir of her time there, who will she blame for the enforced loss of office that begins today with her resignation as leader of the Conservative Party?
Ireland has open mind on Huawei security concerns raised by US, Varadkar says
Ireland is keeping an “open mind” on security concerns raised by the US about the Huawei telecoms giant, the Taoiseach has said.
Trump defends environmental record after remarks from Irish president
President Donald Trump has defended his environmental record as he was pressed on criticism levelled by his Irish counterpart.
Wife of celebrated director ‘quite reserved’ and ‘very deep’
Sophie Toscan du Plantier was the third wife of celebrated director Daniel Toscan du Plantier – a man 16 years her senior – and a court in France heard she had struggled to adapt to their life together.
Ex-journalist convicted of 1996 murder of French director’s wife in Ireland
A former journalist has been convicted of the murder of a French director’s wife in Ireland more than 20 years ago.
Green Party rising star Saoirse McHugh eliminated from Midlands North West
Green candidate Saoirse McHugh has been eliminated from the Midlands North West election on the eleventh count.
Herd of horses seen trotting down residential street
Residents in Londonderry were in shock after a number of escaped horses galloped through a housing estate on Tuesday night.
Nicola Sturgeon calls for Scottish independence referendum in 2020
Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new Scottish independence referendum in the second half of next year.
Mairead McGuinness claims first Midlands Northwest seat for Fine Gael
Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness has taken the first seat in the Midlands Northwest constituency.
Sturgeon warns of ‘challenges’ in building bridge to Scotland
The Scottish First Minister has said there are obstacles in the way of a proposal to build a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Fine Gael’s Bailey condemns ‘trial by media’ over compensation case
An Irish politician has hit out at the media after it was revealed that she was seeking damages from a hotel.
Scots inspired by EU’s support for Ireland – Nicola Sturgeon
People are waking up to the fact Ireland is receiving more support from the EU than Scotland is from Westminster, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
European poll results could prompt snap general election
The results of the European elections could prompt a snap general election in Ireland.
Hip injury rules Sean O’Brien out of Ireland’s World Cup plans
Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien will miss this autumn’s Rugby World Cup after Leinster confirmed he is set to undergo hip surgery.