Gleeful Longford recover from 12 down to secure promotion spot
Huge belief from the lads.”The Midlanders never gave up and Wicklow were stunned as Longford came back into the game. Dessie Reynolds had a goal chance for Longford in the 29th minute but fired the ball over the bar. Longford needed a goal and in the 62nd minute Oisin O’Toole finally got the goal they were searching for. Paddy Moran got a second goal for Longford and the gap was just one in the 67th minute. Twice Wicklow edged ahead but Longford came back and right at the end Daniel Reynolds popped up with the vital score.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 22, 2026 18:53 UTC
From referral to treatment and follow-up: CLL in focus
The second Annual Conference of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Alliance took place at the Gibson Hotel last month. CLL Ireland is a patient-led advocacy group designed to help anyone affected by the condition to access the support, advice, and information they need. “In Ireland, I think we have made real progress, working together and working with the [National Cancer Control Programme]. Ms Jan Rynne, Chairperson, CLL Ireland Trustee Board, discussed the importance of patient advocacy, while Prof Anne Fortune, Consultant Haematologist, Cancer Trials Ireland, provided an update on cancer trials. Additional vignettes included prospective immunophenotyping at referral by Dr Sam Grennan, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, among many other intriguing and relevant presentations and topics.
Source:Irish Independent
March 22, 2026 18:45 UTC
Blackburn and Tuberville push to pass women in sports act
Video: Senate blocks amendment bill on banning transgender athletes from women's sportsSenators Blackburn and Tuberville pushed to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act as part of the SAVE America Act. The Act would prevent trans women from participating in women's sports.
Source:Daily Mail
March 22, 2026 18:45 UTC
Nico O'Reilly extends Arsenal trophy drought as Man City win Carabao Cup
Nico O'Reilly extends Arsenal trophy drought as Man City win Carabao Cup - 5 talking pointsARSENAL 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY: Pep Guardiola's side won the first trophy of the season as Nico O'Reilly's second-half doubled secured them the Carabao Cup at Wembley as the Gunners are left to lick their woundsView 4 Images Man City star Nico O'Reilly took centre stage as they downed Arsenal to claim the Carabao CupManchester City claimed the Carabao Cup and, in the process almighty boost, as they got the better of Arsenal to win the season's first trophy. O'Reilly, now a fixture in the England set-up, headed home from a matter of yards to ignite the final. City have often used the Carabao Cup as a springboard to greater things. Well 2026 heralded the Nico O'Reilly final as the left-back, who has enjoyed a breakout 18 months, found himself in the right place at the right time twice in quick succession. Kepa callThe Arsenal goalkeeper likes to make himself front and centre in Carabao Cup finals - not always for the right reasons.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 22, 2026 18:42 UTC
Mayo maul Rossies but just pipped for final place
Mayo had raced ahead after well-taken scores from Aidan O’Shea, Diarmuid Duffy and Cian McHale, but O’Carroll’s clinical finish from close-range hauled the Rossies level. Mayo kept the pressure on in the closing stages and the impressive Aidan O’Shea netted in the 36th minute to pile more misery on Roscommon. Scorers for Roscommon: D Cregg (0-5, 1tp, 1f), E Colleran (1-1), B O’Carroll (1-1), C Neary (0-1), S Cunnane (0-1), D Kenny (0-1), J Duggan (0-1). MAYO: J Livingstone; J Coyne, R Brickenden, D Duffy; S Callinan, M Plunkett, H O’Loughlin; S Howard, D McBrien; J Carney, R O’Donoghue, J Flynn; C McHale, A O’Shea, P Towey. ROSCOMMON: C Carroll; T Lambe, E McCormack, N Higgins; C Neary, C Keogh, R Dolan; S Cunnane, C Ryan; P Carey, C Hand, C Lennon; B O’Carroll, D Cregg, C Heneghan.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 22, 2026 18:41 UTC
‘Iconic’ former Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster dies aged 71
RTÉ Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster, right, with panalists, from left, Colm O'Rourke, Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane ahead of Lyster's final Sunday Game broadcast prior to the 2018 All-Ireland SFC final between Dublin and Tyrone. “It is with the greatest sadness that people all over Ireland will have learned of the death of Michael Lyster,” she said. Tánaiste Simon Harris said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Lyster. RTÉ journalist Paul Cunnigham wrote: “Such sad news - Michael was an absolute gentleman: Former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster dies via @RTENews.”Daniel Hussey, sports presenter for Ireland AM, summed Mr Lyster’s passing up with: “RIP Michael Lyster. RIP.”Sports writer Roy Curtis said: “Some of the very best days and nights of my life were in the company of Michael Lyster.
Source:Irish Independent
March 22, 2026 18:19 UTC
Student who sued wall climbing facility and college over 2.6m fall loses injuries claim
Bouldering, which involves climbing without ropes or harnesses, carries an inherent risk, the judge noted. Photograph: Pablo Vera/AFP via Getty ImagesThe High Court has dismissed a personal injuries action by a woman against an Irish university and a Dublin indoor climbing wall operator over injuries sustained by the woman after an 8½ft fall from an indoor climbing wall. Judge Paul Coffey dismissed the action by Kathryn Yates against the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Dublin Bouldering Gym Ltd over the fall in February 2018 at the Sandyford indoor climbing facility. As a result of the fall, Yates sustained a displaced fracture of the left ankle and a sprain of the right ankle. The judge noted the indoor bouldering climbing facility has since closed.
Source:The Irish Times
March 22, 2026 18:03 UTC
Israel strikes main bridge in south Lebanon as Iran threatens to strike energy and water systems of Gulf neighbours
"We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran," Trump said on Truth Social. Vital energy infrastructure in Iran and neighbouring Gulf states has been attacked, sending oil prices up 50% and threatening a global economic shock. Israel said Saturday's attacks on Iran included Tehran, Karaj, west of the capital, and the central city of Isfahan. Four Hezbollah militants were killed in southern Lebanon, one in a "ground engagement" and three using tank fire, it said. European gas prices surgeNatural gas prices in Europe surged as much as 35% this week as Iran and Israel hit some of the region's most important gas infrastructure.
Source:Irish Independent
March 22, 2026 17:57 UTC
Tributes following death of much loved broadcaster
THE late Michael Lyster grew up in Barnaderg and Tuam, Co Galway. Tributes following death of much loved broadcasterGalway native died this morning (Sunday)PRESIDENT of Ireland Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to Galway native and veteran sports broadcaster Michael Lyster who has died aged 71. In 1979 he left Tuam and joined the national broadcaster RTÉ. Kevin Bakhurst, Director-General, RTÉ, said: "Michael was an absolute gentleman, and a wonderful broadcaster who loved sport in general and Gaelic games, in particular." Michael worked as a sports broadcaster across radio and television until his retirement in 2018.
Source:The Herald
March 22, 2026 17:57 UTC
Kate O’Connor firmly on track for medal at World Indoor Championships this evening
Kate O’Connor is closing in on another major medal for Ireland ahead of the final event in the pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland. Hall is by far the best 800m runner among them, having run a blazing 2:01.23 last summer. She was visibly frustrated after failing three times at 1.84m, given she cleared a PB of 1.86m at the World Championships in Tokyo last year. O’Connor is bidding to win her fifth consecutive medal at major championships, having won silver at the World Indoors in Nanjing last year and silver at the Tokyo World Championships. I’m incredibly disappointed.”World Indoor Championships: Live, Virgin Media Two, 4.30pmIrish in action, Sunday (Irish time)Kate O’Connor: pentathlon 800m, 7.03pm
Source:Irish Independent
March 22, 2026 17:55 UTC
Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel
The site of the former Blarney Park Hotel is to be developed into almost 140 homes for Cork City Council. The site is to be developed for Cork City Council by way of a Project Agreement with HRP Construction Limited. The closing date for submissions and observations on Cork City Council’s proposal is Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm. Submissions can be sent electronically at consult.corkcity.ie/, or in writing to: Programme Manager, Housing Delivery & Regeneration, Housing Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork T12 T997. The plans can be examined until Tuesday, April 21 at consult.corkcity.ie/, or at the offices of Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea St.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 22, 2026 17:50 UTC
Neptune roar back to beat Killorglin and avoid Super League relegation
Super League relegation play-off: Energywise Ireland Neptune 81 Flexachem Killorglin 78A magnificent second half from Energywise Ireland Neptune saw them win a thrilling Men’s Super league relegation play off against Killorglin at the UL Arena on Sunday. Suddenly Neptune, inspired by the outstanding Roy Downey, came storming back and when Adon nailed a three-pointer with two minutes remaining Neptune edged into a two-point lead. The closing minutes saw Blount receive a harsh fifth foul and Neptune held firm much to the relief of their huge support at the Limerick venue. Scorers for Flexachem Killorglin: M Ellis 31, E Okeke 22, J Blount 6. ENERGYWISE NEPTUNE IRELAND: M Hayes, G Adon, J Henderson, E Lenihan, E Nelson, R Downey, K O’Donoghue, N Sabata, J Scannell, P Osagie, D O’Rourke.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 22, 2026 17:50 UTC
‘We are at a dangerous moment’: Action needed to prevent deeper crisis, Government says
Helen McEntee said threats by Iran to international shipping were 'unacceptable'. Targeting of nuclear installations in the current conflict in the Middle East would mark “an extremely dangerous escalation and must be avoided”, the Government has said. It has also said urgent action was now needed to prevent the crisis from deepening further and described threats by Iran to international shipping the region as “unacceptable”. The Government has urged de-escalation of the conflict to create a space for dialogue. Iranian state TV earlier said the strikes were in response to an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday.
Source:The Irish Times
March 22, 2026 17:43 UTC
The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancee Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancee Georgina Rodriguez has shown off her family's mammoth wealth in an Instagram story featuring plenty of expensive jewellery. The Portugal and Al-Nassr star has been undergoing treatment in Spain to aid his recovery from a recent injury, as his current home, Saudi Arabia, comes under attack from Iran. However, it was later confirmed that he was still in Saudi Arabia after being photographed with his team-mates. 'After tests, we see the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo was more serious than expected,' Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus said. 'His injury required treatment in Madrid with his personal therapist, and we hope he returns quickly and helps the team.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 22, 2026 17:35 UTC
Ryan’s last-gasp goal seals dramatic promotion for Wexford
It fashioned a thrilling single point victory over favourites Westmeath in this Division 3 game at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Read More Popular The Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster has died, aged 71"I thought we showed great resolve," said Wexford manager John Hegarty. A Darragh Brooks two-point free followed by Ryan's winner - his second goal of the game - brought a dramatic closure to this thrilling game. Wexford responded instantly with Ryan driving home a goal from a Liam Coleman cross, while desperate defending denied them two further majors. Subs: S Ryan (2-0) for Byrne (ht), G Malone for Doyle (47), M Kinsella for Kehoe (57), C Hughes for Nolan (61).
Source:Irish Examiner
March 22, 2026 17:24 UTC