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Raasel rockets to Achilles success at Haydock

Raasel continued his ascent up the sprinting ladder with a clear-cut victory in the Betfred Nifty Fifty Achilles Stakes at Haydock. A 10,000 guineas purchase out of Marcus Tregoning’s yard a couple of years ago, the Mick Appleby-trained ...

28 May 2022 at 15:25

National News

Fake baptism on stage at music festival condemned by Vatican as 'profane'

The Vatican and an Italian Catholic bishop have protested over a performance at Italy’s Sanremo music festival that featured a “profane” faux baptism on stage that was broadcast on public television. On the opening night of the annual ...

03 Feb 2022 at 11:57

Sport

Cowell has reason to be optimistic as sprint pair take on Dragon Symbol

Atalis Bay and Clarendon House give Robert Cowell a strong hand in his bid for a second victory in the Betfred Nifty Fifty Achilles Stakes at Haydock on Saturday. It is seven years since the Newmarket trainer saddled popular veteran ...

27 May 2022 at 18:02

National News

A look at the Irish locations in Oscar-nominated The Banshees Of Inisherin

The Banshees Of Inisherin is the most Oscar-nominated Irish film ever, clocking up nine nominations ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards. The movie stars Colin Farrell as Padraic and Brendon Gleeson as Colm – two old friends who find ...

07 Mar 2023 at 11:21

National News

Have you seen Sebastian? Family of missing teenager concerned for his welfare

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 18-year-old boy. Sebastian Palma Sigmond - described as being approximately 5’ 9’’ tall, with short black hair and brown eyes - was last seen by ...

09 Jul 2023 at 12:30

National News

Body found in search for missing teenager on Achill Island

A search for a missing teenager in Co Mayo has been called off after the discovery of a body. Sebastian Palma Sigmond, 18, has been missing since Friday. He was last seen by his family at approximately 5pm when he left to go ...

09 Jul 2023 at 20:26

Arts & Entertainment

Irish beach named in Lonely Planet's top 100 world beaches

Keem Bay beach on Achill Island is the only beach in Ireland to be named as one of the top 100 beaches in the world by travel publisher Lonely Planet. The Achill beauty spot is one of 30 European beaches to get a mention in ...

28 Jan 2024 at 07:00

National News

Man dies after car enters water in Achill, Co Mayo

A man aged in his 60s has died after the car he was driving veered off the road went into a lake in Achill, Co Mayo. Gardai said they were currently at the scene of the incident at Inishbiggle Island. The incident occurred ...

07 Oct 2023 at 11:45

Sport

Nunthorpe aim for Achilles hero Regional

A tilt at Group One glory in the Nunthorpe at York is on the agenda for Regional following a clear-cut victory in the Sky Bet Achilles Stakes at Haydock. Placed on multiple occasions last season, including a runner-up ...

10 Jun 2023 at 13:57

Bethell hoping ‘stable legend’ Regional can take step up in class in his stride

Sport

‘Stable legend’ Regional out to take step up in class in his stride

Regional will bid for the first Listed win of his career when he lines up in the Sky Bet Achilles Stakes at Haydock. Ed Bethell’s five-year-old has been an ultra-consistent performer in the handicap ranks for the ...

09 Jun 2023 at 16:35

National News

'Night night Luca, we love you' - Family say heartbreaking farewell to tragic teen

Mourners at the funeral of a 17-year-old Mayo teenager who died in a road traffic accident heard his death is a reminder that life is precious and life is a fragile gift. Hundreds of mourners packed into the ...

17 Jan 2025 at 14:50

National News

Teenager who died in Achill road accident is named locally

THE parish of Achill woke up on Monday to news of the tragic death of a local teenager in a traffic accident in the early hours of the morning. The 17 year old, named locally as Luca Callaghan from Owenduff,...

14 Jan 2025 at 07:25

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