Nine held after drugs swoop

Drugs worth more than £1 million were seized and nine people arrested in a major police operation in Northern Ireland and England. Six kilos of cocaine, 22 kilos of speed and 20 kilos of herbal cannabis were recovered yesterday during a search of a lorry in Kilkeel, Co Down. In follow-up searches in greater Belfast, six kilos of speed were se...- 14/02/2010, Crime

Italian industry not enough to challenge rusty Ireland

This was a less than grand performance by the Grand Slam champions. On a cold, mostly grey day, Ireland struggled to finish off a dogged, game but limited Italian side.- 07/02/2010, International

Ireland to play Brazil at the Emirates

The Republic of Ireland will face Brazil in a friendly at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, March 2. International sports event promoter Kentaro has confirmed the London venue will be used for the game, which was announced late last year. The fixture is something of a coup for Ireland, who will also face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium - the...- 15/01/2010, International

Cool Sexton stars on debut in Irish stroll

Jonathan Sexton impressed on his debut at fly-half with 16 points as Ireland warmed up to face world champions South Africa by dispatching Fiji 41-6 in Dublin on Saturday.- 23/11/2009, International

Deal for Ireland's play-off rights to go to wire

Fears that fans of the Republic of Ireland will face a television blackout of tomorrow's decisive World Cup qualifying match against France were played down last night by broadcasting sources, who said that an 11th-hour deal is "the most probable outcome". - 17/11/2009, News & Comment

Rugby's Test centurions: O'Driscoll joins the club

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined the ranks of rugby's Test centurions on Sunday when he turned out against Australia at Croke Park. here or click the image to launch our guide. Ireland's opening autumn international heralded the arrival of another special milestone for their enduringly brilliant captain. With 93 Ireland caps and six...- 15/11/2009, News & Comment

Believe... A preview to Republic of Ireland v France

The might of France stands between the Republic of Ireland and their World Cup dreams as the play-off lottery gets under way. here or click the image to launch our guide. Raymond Domenech will unleash his star-studded, but under-performing, side on the Irish at Croke Park on Saturday night, hoping to secure a trip to South Africa in Paris fo...- 13/11/2009, News & Comment

PM set to publish NI policing package

The Prime Minister will today publish financial details of an offer to kick-start the process of brokering a deal on policing in Northern Ireland. The announcement came after Gordon Brown met Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in Downing Street for a third round of talks within a week. Mr ...- 21/10/2009, UK Politics

Trappattoni to stay on with Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed to remain at the helm for another two years. The 70-year-old Italian, whose existing deal was due to expire next summer, has agreed a two-year contract extension with the Football Association of Ireland, which will take him through to 2012. Trapattoni said: "I am delighted to contin...- 25/09/2009, International

Manchester City's Ireland cleared after hospital visit

Stephen Ireland has been given the all-clear after being taken to hospital last night following Manchester City's Carling Cup win over Fulham. The midfielder was substituted complaining of dizziness and feeling unwell in the 75th minute, and was later taken for tests. However, the club this morning have confirmed that nothing was found wrong w...- 24/09/2009, FA & League Cups

INM teams with Geldof's Ten Alps to bid for TV news

Independent News and Media (NI), publishers of the Belfast Telegraph, and factual TV production company Ten Alps PLC has announced it is in discussion about bidding for any local Independently Funded News Consortium (IFNC) pilot contracts tendered for regional news services for Northern Ireland. In a joint announcement in Belfast and Cambridge th...- 18/09/2009, Business News

Ireland v England: latest scorecard

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Ireland power past poor Saxons to lift Churchill Cup

Ireland A won the Churchill Cup with a convincing display against England Saxons in the searing heat of Denver last night. Declan Kidney’s decision to rotate his squad paid off again as they recovered from a slow start to overpower their opponents with a confident six-try performance. Steven Myler kicked a third-minute penalty to give Stuar...- 22/06/2009, International

Ireland progress in Twenty20 World Cup

Ireland's O'Brien brothers today carried their country past Bangladesh to the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20. Kevin and Niall hit 79 runs between them at Trent Bridge as Ireland passed 137 for eight, with 10 balls and six wickets to spare, inflicting Bangladesh's second defeat in three days and sending the Tigers out of the tournament. ...- 08/06/2009, Cricket

Halfpenny handed Lions chance

Leigh Halfpenny will get a belated first taste of action for the British and Irish Lions in tomorrow's clash with the Cheetahs after finally being passed fit to join the squad in South Africa. The Wales winger, who linked up with the squad on Tuesday after recovering from a thigh injury, will start on the wing in another new-look Lions selecti...- 05/06/2009, International