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Hallgrimsson feels confidence growing in Ireland squad

1 day ago | rte.ie | Ed Leahy

The momentum continues to build for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland team as the World Cup qualifying campaign edges closer. No victory at Aviva Stadium to add to the back-to-back wins in March, yet a hard-fought draw against a highly ranked Senegal side will certainly add to the growing confidence in this side ahead of the vital autumn games.
Impressive McAteer on target as Ireland held by Senegal

1 day ago | rte.ie | Ed Leahy

The Republic of Ireland had to settle for a share of the spoils as they drew 1-1 with Senegal at Aviva Stadium. The friendly international saw Heimir Hallgrimsson offer Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor their first starts in green, and the former repaid the manager with the opening goal in the 21st minute and a man of the match performance.
Ex-soldiers and a baker among new garda recruits

1 day ago | rte.ie | Paul Reynolds

Today, 120 new gardaí graduated from the Garda College in Templemore, bringing the strength of the force to over 14,300 sworn members. Of the 89 men and 31 women, 22 were born outside the State and come from Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, England, Italy, Moldova, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Scotland, South Africa and Spain. Most of them, 74 in all, will be sent to Dublin.
McAteer and Taylor make first starts for Ireland

1 day ago | rte.ie | Ed Leahy

Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor have been handed a starting place for the Republic of Ireland for tonight's friendly international against Senegal at Aviva Stadium. The duo will start their first international match in the green jersey, as Heimir Hallgrimsson is looking at his options ahead of September's World Cup qualifying campaign.
Two jailed for role in 'industrial scale' illegal dumping

2 days ago | rte.ie | Vincent Kearney

Two company directors in Northern Ireland have been jailed for their roles in running one of the largest illegal dumps in Europe. A judge at Derry Crown Court today described their actions as an environmental crime on an industrial scale. The vast Mobuoy dump outside Derry is thought to cover more than 100 acres of land, or the size of about 70 football pitches. It is located beside the River Faughan, which supplies a large proportion of Derry's drinking water.
Pair jailed for roles in one of Europe's largest dumps

2 days ago | rte.ie | Vincent Kearney

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Satchwell murder investigation will be reviewed

2 days ago | rte.ie | Paul Reynolds

The investigation into the murder of Tina Satchwell will be reviewed, according to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, who accepted that "in hindsight" it may seem "pretty obvious" where Ms Satchwell's remains were located. The commissioner said that a report will be furnished to the Minister for Justice and the Policing and Community Safety Authority.
Satchwell murder investigation will be reviewed

2 days ago | rte.ie | Paul Reynolds

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The fascinating story of Gaelic football's historic roots

2 days ago | rte.ie | Paul Rouse

Analysis: Right at its core, Gaelic football is a mirror to Irish society and to the nature of that society at any given timeBy Paul Rouse, UCDBefore January 17th, 1885, there was no such thing as Gaelic football. What there was, though, was centuries of folk football played across Ireland in every corner, recorded in legal texts, in poetry, in newspaper accounts, in travellers' records.
Protests as Muslim community marks Eid al-Adha in Dublin

2 days ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

Over 300 members of the Muslim community have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The feast of the sacrifice is regarded as the holiest festival in the Muslim calendar and is being celebrated indoors at Croke Park. A group protested outside the venue as attendees arrived. Imam Umar Al-Qadri went out and wished them a good morning. Inside, as the call to prayer began, a woman stood up holding a rosary beads and began to recite the Hail Mary.