# action

This year

2023

# action

GAA referees in Kilkenny withdraw services this weekend due to levels of abuse

Kilkenny GAA said it “fully supports the GAA ethos of respecting our match officials.”

11.5k

Apr 28th 2023, 12:59 PM

# action

GAA referees in Kilkenny withdraw services this weekend due to levels of abuse

Kilkenny GAA said it “fully supports the GAA ethos of respecting our match officials.”

8.4k

Apr 28th 2023, 12:36 PM

# action

FIFA investigate Argentina's "offensive behaviour" at World Cup final

Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy, before being filmed mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.

7.7k

Jan 13th 2023, 7:42 PM

Last year

2022

# action

NBA's Nets suspend Irving for at least five games in anti-semitism furore

Kyrie Irving caused controversy with a recent tweet.

2.9k

Nov 4th 2022, 12:25 AM

# action

PGA Tour sues LIV Golf's Saudi backers in New York

The complaint was filed under seal in US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, according to court records.

3.8k

Oct 21st 2022, 8:51 PM

# action

Wexford GAA club suspends member 'indefinitely' following incident in football game

St Joseph’s GAA club released a statement last night.

7.8k

Sep 27th 2022, 12:20 PM

# action

Mickelson and Poulter among 11 LIV players to file antitrust lawsuit against PGA

Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak and Peter Uihlein are also involved in the group.

31.3k

Aug 3rd 2022, 7:46 PM

# block party

Mica action groups declare intent to set up political party

The action groups intend to run local and general election candidates.

11.2k

Jul 6th 2022, 7:10 AM

# action

The big talking points on bumper football weekend as four provincial finals take place

We look ahead to some mouthwatering ties as the Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht SFCs reach their conclusion.

14.4k

May 28th 2022, 9:00 AM

# action

Protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine planned outside GPO tomorrow

It follows a series of protests held over the last week around Ireland and outside the Russian Embassy.

15.4k

Mar 4th 2022, 6:18 PM

All time

# TAKING ACTION

Norwich issue strong statement after racist abuse of Ireland's Adam Idah and other players

A fan is under investigation, with the club reporting online racist comments to the police.

4.7k

Dec 29th 2021, 8:36 PM

# action

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bring Hollywood to Wrexham at first home match

The actors and co-owners have been filming a documentary on their club during their time in the UK.

7.7k

Oct 30th 2021, 6:46 PM

# action

'Stand in silence with us' - NWSL players halt play to highlight sexual abuse allegations

Players from Washington Spirit and Gotham FC stopped play in the sixth minute in an act of solidarity.

2.7k

Oct 7th 2021, 8:10 AM

# action

Police charge teenager with racially abusing Ireland U21 star Tyreik Wright

The 17-year-old boy is accused of sending an offensive message to the Aston Villa winger via Instagram.

21.5k

Sep 27th 2021, 12:08 PM

# action

Police arrest man and order stand closure after Ligue 1 match abandoned

The clash between Nice and Marseille was marred by ugly incidents as fans threw projectiles.

7.9k

Aug 23rd 2021, 9:48 PM

# action

Health Minister to meet couple who settled wrongful termination case

The couple had requested a meeting with Stephen Donnelly after settling their court actions last month.

12.7k

Jul 14th 2021, 12:10 AM

# action

'Taking the knee is degrading... It's not enough for me' - Zaha

The Crystal Palace forward says more efforts are needed to combat racism.

6.1k

Feb 18th 2021, 7:22 PM

# action

Law firm set to take action on behalf of ex-footballers suffering with dementia

Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.

15.1k

Dec 11th 2020, 12:45 PM

# action

'I want to spread awareness' - Osaka wears mask honouring black woman shot dead by police

The 22-year-old made the gesture in her opening game at the US Open.

4.9k

Sep 1st 2020, 8:38 AM

# nights in

Screen watch: Your guide to the best TV movies to catch this week

From edge-of-your-seat action to gripping drama – here are some recommendations for movies this week.

19.8k

Jun 22nd 2020, 6:30 PM

# action

Convicted killer stood down from World Rugby Council after homophobia allegations

Francis Kean was convicted of committing manslaughter in 2006.

14.1k

Apr 21st 2020, 9:33 AM

# action

'They were proactive to stop the spread' - Galway star praises locals at home after spate of Covid-19 cases

Conor Whelan says there have been no new cases in his home village of Kinvara.

20.7k

Apr 3rd 2020, 8:00 AM

# PROHIBITED

Munster fan who confronted Billy Vunipola banned from Thomond Park

The supporter will also be prohibited from attending matches at Irish Independent Park.

39.6k

May 3rd 2019, 12:07 PM

# action

Former Irish international 'encouraged' by Women in Rugby plan but cautious about 'ambitious targets'

Ruth O’Reilly says that the IRFU must ‘hit the ground running’ with its implementation of this plan.

8.9k

Oct 24th 2018, 7:30 AM

# High Court

Graham Dwyer told that his challenge against how phone records were used in his trial is 'misconceived'

Dwyer is taking a case against Ireland’s data retention laws.

28.8k

Mar 14th 2018, 8:18 PM

# action

Woman awarded €1.2m in libel damages from Independent News and Media to sue former solicitors

Solicitors McCann FitzGerald had represented Monica Leech in three libel actions against the media group dating from 2005.

69.8k

Aug 27th 2017, 12:05 AM

# Workplace Relations

Cork barber fined €2,000 for refusing to cut the hair of teenager with cerebral palsy

The Workplace Relations Commission found that the barber discriminated against 13-year-old wheelchair-user Thomas Bermingham on grounds of disability.

119k

Jul 22nd 2017, 12:26 PM

# London

Delivery drivers bring Westminster to a standstill in protest at rising acid attacks

The drivers say they are not being protected.

14.9k

Jul 18th 2017, 6:22 PM

# Strike

All-out Bus Éireann strike to begin at midnight

School bus routes will not be included in the strike.

64.0k

176

Mar 23rd 2017, 3:26 PM

# Transport

Bus Éireann Unite members vote unanimously to strike

The state-run transport service has announced a range of cost-cutting measures.

11.0k

Jan 31st 2017, 7:27 PM

# fianna fail think-in

Fianna Fáil won't back Sinn Féin's motion to scrap water charges despite... wanting to scrap water charges

The party said it has signed up to an agreement with Fine Gael, which has put an expert commission in place.

20.5k

117

Sep 19th 2016, 4:33 PM

# fresh talks

Bus unions may consider ramping up strike action

A union official said that if workers on the picket say they want to escalate action,he will bring to talks next week.

14.6k

Sep 8th 2016, 7:00 PM

# public hearing

Police officer facing disciplinary action for allegedly wearing 'I love weed' hat while on duty

The officer is now facing a new style hearing which is open to the public.

22.5k

Jun 7th 2016, 9:51 PM

# response

"There's no truth in it whatsoever" - Siptu says Luas drivers are NOT asking for old pay deal

The Sunday Times reported today that Luas workers were looking for Transdev to re-table the deal agreed upon at the Workplace Relations Commission last month.

24.4k

193

May 1st 2016, 5:08 PM