First-night nerves in Las Vegas – but did U2 find what they were looking for?
Bono once said that Achtung Baby was the sound of U2 chopping down the Joshua Tree. Last night they were back in the desert, this time amid the neon lights…
Teenager charged with murder of Lorna Woodnutt in Tullamore
A teenager has appeared before Tullamore District Court on Saturday night where he was formally charged with the murder of Lorna Woodnutt.
Furious Rory McIlroy involved in carpark row with US backroom member after Ryder Cup defeat
The Ryder Cup sparked uproariously into life as tempers flared and Shane Lowry had to hold Rory McIlroy back as he confronted a member of the US team in the…
Inside look: U2 launch state-of-the-art Sphere venue in Las Vegas with spectacular concert
On Friday night in Las Vegas, U2 inaugurated the new state-of-the-art Sphere venue with a concert that sets a new bar for live entertainment. Launching a 25-show residency in a…
‘Your time to shine, sail on silver girl’ – Funeral for Ella Mills (20) who died in kayaking accident in US takes place
“It’s going to be difficult, but I want you to stay with us”, Shay Byrne, celebrant and broadcaster said to those gathered at the memorial service for Ella Mills in…
Sligo farmer Tom Niland dies following aggravated burglary at his home last year
Tom Niland, the Sligo farmer who has remained on life support since a violent incident at his home 18 months ago, has died.
U2, Sphere review: this spectacular concert will change live entertainment forever
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Facebook fraudster’s computer sale scam a ‘sneaky, nasty’ theft
A Facebook fraudster conned a man into paying for a gaming console he never got in a “sneaky, nasty” theft, a court heard.
Country’s newest national park in Meath to open up over next couple of years after State buys €11m property
As a child, Gary McCloskey played hide-and-seek in an old tunnel at the back of his grandmother’s house.
Senan Molony: Whisper it – ‘Sinn Fáil’ can offer alternative, but historic move may be end for Micheál Martin
Another poll has thrown up the only credible alternative to the current coalition – and it’s Sinn Fáil. Only Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil would have the heft to form…
Wild Youth’s Conor O’Donohoe: ‘I think it’s in everyone’s best interests that I put my Eurovision gold jumpsuit in the bin’
Born and educated in Dublin, Conor O’Donohoe went to music college at BIMM but left after two weeks to become a full-time musician. He was in bands before co-founding Wild…