Commuters nationwide will face travel chaos after talks to resolve the Irish Rail dispute failed. World cups fans heading to Ireland’s World Cup play-off game against Denmark in Dublin next week will also suffer. More train stoppages have been scheduled over the next few weeks, including match day...

A convicted Samurai sword killer who failed to return to prison after a day release in Northern Ireland has been remanded in custody. Stephen Henry, 41, was convicted of murdering father-of-two John Cooke in Lisburn in 2004. He did not return to Magilligan jail in Co Londonderry a week ago after he...

Slaven Bilic has been sacked as West Ham manager. The Premier League club announced the departure of the Croatian, who was appointed in June 2015 on a three-year contract, on Monday after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Liverpool. “West Ham United can confirm that Slaven Bilic has today left his position...

Ireland can play a central role revitalising Europe’s relationship with Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has said. Simon Coveney highlighted the need for greater political engagement between the EU and Africa as he began a three-day visit to the Horn of Africa region. On the trip to Kenya...

Aer Lingus has been named as one of the top airlines for a short-haul holiday. Readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine put the carrier seventh out of ten. British Airways topped the list followed by Swiss International, Lufthansa and EasyJet. As part of its Readers’ Travel Awards, Dublin was also...

By Brendan O’Brien Cork cup final hero Mark McNulty felt Stephen Kenny’s reaction to his chanting about Dundalk was a sign the Lilywhite manager was feeling the pressure ahead of the League of Ireland showpiece. The Cork keeper was central to the big match build-up after his less-than-complimentary...

The Citizens Assembly is to discuss climate change for a second day today. Delegates are expected to hear about how Ireland is on course to miss their targets by a wide margin. Members will take part in a secret ballot later to finalise their recommendations to submit to the Oireachtas. Kevin...

Roy Hodgson is adamant Crystal Palace do not need convincing they can succeed against Tottenham, despite having just witnessed them outclassing European champions Real Madrid. While bottom of the Premier League table with the division’s worst defensive record – something which owed much to a lack...

Survivors of sexual violence are starting to feel more confident about coming forward, according to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. It comes following the high-profile allegations against Hollywood figures Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, CEO Noeline Blackwell says...

Manchester City 3 Arsenal 1 Manchester City powered on at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (left) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal. Picture: PA Kevin De Bruyne scored City’s 50th goal of the season...

Justin Rose resisted the temptation to make a last-minute change of plans after winning back-to-back events for the second time in his career to pile the pressure on Race to Dubai leader Tommy Fleetwood. Ireland’s Padraig Harrington needed to eagle the last to force a play-off but made par and had...

It’s full-time in today’s five club provincial hurling championship games. In Leinster, All-Ireland champions Cuala are safely through to the semi-finals after a 2-20 to 1-16 win over Dicksboro of Kilkenny. Con O’Callaghan of Cuala in action against Evan Cody of Dicksboro. Picture: Sportsfile Also...

The family of a Co Antrim gardener killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Liverpool have described him as a kind-hearted man who had an illustrious career ahead of him. Matthew Bradley, 24, from Glenavy, was fatally injured when he was hit by a silver BMW in Liverpool city centre on Friday night...

Everton 3 Watford 2 Everton came from two goals down to secure a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Watford and move out of the Premier League relegation zone, with ex-Toffees midfielder Tom Cleverley missing a last-gasp chance to level for the visitors from the penalty spot. Watford’s Christian...

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 36-year-old man in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. They were called to an incident at Sylvan Park shortly before 5pm on Wednesday of this week, where the man had received serious injuries following an assault. He was taken to Letterkenny...

The Notorious Conor McGregor has revealed he has his sights set on equity in the UFC, writes Sally Gorman. According to the MMA superstar, he is “very young in the game” and will contiue to fight but for a “price”. He said: “We are in negotiation stage but I most certainly will compete again, a new...

Rafael Nadal’s participation at the ATP Finals in London could be in doubt after he pulled out of the Paris Masters with knee problems. The world number one had his right knee strapped during his third-round win over Pablo Cuevas on Thursday and struggled with his movement. Nadal played down the...

A man in his 50s has been beaten by a number of intruders in his home in Co Offaly. Gardaí are investigating the aggravated burglary in Glasderry Beg, Brosna, Birr . Intruders broke into the farmhouse at around 2am – they escaped with a small amount of cash while the victim walked to a neighbour’s...

Preston manager Alex Neil has confirmed Sean Maguire will miss the next 3 to 4 months with a hamstring injury. The striker will undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining the injury this week. Maguire is now out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup playoff with Denmark, with the opening...

The Taoiseach has expressed concern that ‘beastly’ things might happen to three of his ministers if they go ahead with plans to visit North Korea, writes Juno McEnroe. Independent Alliance Ministers are set to defy government opposition to the trip and have received an open invitation to visit...

Celtic broke their own 100-year-old British record by stretching their unbeaten domestic run to 63 matches with a 4-0 victory over St Johnstone. Scott Sinclair, Moussa Dembele and Olivier Ntcham were on target and Steven Anderson netted an own goal as Celtic strolled to three Ladbrokes Premiership...

A convicted murderer who had been at large since Monday evening is now back in police custody in Northern Ireland. Stephen Henry, 41 – who was convicted of murdering a man with a samurai sword in 2014 – was on the loose in Dublin yesterday after he was released with a fine following and arrest for...

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information about the disappearance of two children from their Limerick home. 5-year-old Arnel Azad and his 2-year-old brother Ayaan left their home at Ballintine Place, Steamboat Quay on the Dock Road in Limerick with their dad on Tuesday. Selim Azad is thought...

There was no winner winner of tonight’s Lotto Jackpot, worth almost €3m. However, over 32,000 players won prizes. The numbers drawn were 21, 31, 32, 43, 44, 47 and the bonus number was 24....

Slaven Bilic’s future as West Ham boss was once again thrown into doubt after a 4-1 home defeat by Liverpool. Quickfire first-half goals from Mohamed Salah and Joel Matip saw the hapless Hammers booed off at the interval. Manuel Lanzini pulled one back in the second half but less than a minute...

Children are “nearly being born with an iPad in their hand”, according to Health Minister Simon Harris, writes Joyce Fegan. He was speaking about the lack of physical activity among young people and the amount of time they spend in front of screens instead. “I know myself growing up, as one of our...

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal “will not hide” when they take on Premier League pace-setters Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League following a goalless draw with Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night. Wenger made 11 changes for the tie against...

Gardaí in Cork are dealing with a six car collision on the N40 South Ring Rd. No one has been seriously injured in the crash which happened at J7 South Douglas Rd. The incident occurred in the right lane. Traffic is now easing in the area after significant delays this morning. #CORK Collision...

Revelations that three ’independent’ government ministers wish to lead a peace mission to North Korea have proved divisive. On radio and social media many have lauded the attempts as a valid and worthwhile attempt to kick start dialogue in an increasingly dangerous stand off. North Korea accuses...

In a special PaperTalk Extra, the panel select their teams from the past 25 years of Premier League talent. There are, however, certain stipulations. No more than three players from any one club and at least one Irish player in every side. Across Mikie Sheehan, Peter McNamara and Rob McNamara’s...

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, released its 2016 Annual Report today which showed a 42% increase in the number of people availing of ALONE’s Befriending Service. In 2016, 4,500 people were supported by befriending services nationwide, an increase of 42%. ALONE’s...

Men are being paid up to 54% more than women in cities in the North and the UK with the lowest figure found in Belfast, new research reveals. A study by jobs site Adzuna has Chester as the most “sexist” city, with women being paid an average of £25,000 a year compared with £38,000 for men, that’s a...

Ibrahim Halawa has denied any involvement with the Muslim Brotherhood. He said: “Of course I’m not with the Muslim Brotherhood, at 17 you don’t know what that is.” Appearing on tonight’s Late Late show with Ryan Tubridy the 21-year-old said it was not a Brotherhood rally he attended and that he did...

The 2017 2017 PwC All-Star hurling team was announced this morning and it’s good reading for Déise fans, with five Waterford men named in the team. They are goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe of Ballygunner, who is winning his well deserved first award. Noel Connors of Passage wins his third award at left...

Plugging gaps with limited resources could lead to deaths in the Defence Forces and a worst-case scenario, as the number of officers quitting continues to rise, writes Sean O’Riordan. Increased workloads, which cause stress and strain in both the workplace and the family, are fuelling the exodus of...

Acting Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin must show the Policing Authority in three weeks what disciplinary proceedings are being taken against gardaí on the breath test scandal, writes Cormac O’Keeffe. The commissioner must also tell the authority at the next public meeting on November 23 what steps he...

Arsenal booked their place in the knockout stages of the Europa League despite a drab goalless draw at home to Red Star Belgrade. With Arsene Wenger continuing his policy of completely rotating his Premier League side for this competition, the Gunners were toothless as the visitors wasted the best...

Gardaí in Dublin are still searching for a missing teenager believed to be armed with a riffle. 19-year-old Jack Dinan from Ennis, Co Clare left home on Tuesday and has not been seen since. Gardaí issued an appeal to help find him yesterday, but warned the public not to approach him. Jack was last...

It has already been reported that both Ibrahim Halawa and Conor McGregor will be making appearances on the Late Late show this Friday. Ibrahim Halawa spent four years in an Egyptian jail, awaiting trial relating to a protest in Cairo. In September he was acquitted of all charges, he joins Tubs for...

Lionel Messi has donated more than €70,000 to a medical charity after winning a court case against a Spanish newspaper. The company that manages the player’s image rights said he had given the money to Doctors Without Borders. It was awarded to Messi over an article the La Razon newspaper published...

Rafael Nadal celebrated the confirmation that he will finish the year as world number one by fighting through to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters today. The 31-year-old Spaniard had guaranteed the position for the fourth time in his career after his second round win over Hyeon Chung earlier...

The Finance Minister has blamed Sinn Fein for the delay in refunding water charges. The Government has failed to pass the necessary legislation in time, as it says it has had to deal with several amendments. It is now expected to go through before the end of the month, which will enable Irish Water...

Padraig Harrington and Ian Poulter already have one eye and in Poulter’s case one arm on a Ryder Cup return after making strong starts to the Turkish Airlines Open. Playing on a sponsor’s invite, Harrington carded a six-under-par 65, his lowest score of the year, to lie a shot off the lead shared...

Celtic exited the Champions League on their shields after a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in a pulsating encounter at Parkhead. A costly moment of slack play in the 22nd minute allowed French star Kingsley Coman to open the scoring and blight an encouraging first-half performance by Brendan Rodgers’...

The Taoiseach has described last night’s terror attack in New York as vicious and heartless. Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences after 8 people were killed and more than a dozen injured when a truck ploughed into crowds on a Manhattan cycle path. He said: “This was a vicious and heartless...

Refunds for water bills are a little closer, with the legislation permitting them due by the end of the month. Irish Water is preparing to issue full refunds to the one million customers who paid their water bills. If your circumstances haven’t changed, you don’t need to take any action, as cheques...

UFC champion Conor McGregor says his opponents seek any opportunity to ‘throw him under the bus’. In a recorded interview for this Friday’s Late Late Show, ‘the Notorious’ has apologised for repeatedly using a homophobic slur in a recent video that went viral. McGregor insists he meant no offence...

Parents are being encouraged to make their children play outdoors. Research shows eight in ten children don’t get enough exercise, while one in four children in Ireland are overweight or obese and one in five doesn’t get enough vegetables or fruit. A new campaign called START is urging parents to...

Ireland coach Mark Aston is warning his side to prepare for the threat posed by the player he calls his son when they take on Papua New Guinea in the World Cup. Winger Garry Lo, who was the scourge of Wales in last Saturday’s 50-6 hammering in Port Moresby, was given his break by Aston at Sheffield...

A report on pay rates at RTÉ has found there is an average 4% pay gap in the organisation. The report by Kieran Mulvey shows the gender pay gap at the state broadcaster is approximately 4%, which is less than the general standard of 14%. The review contains a number of findings and recommendations:...

Liverpool edged closer to qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages with a workmanlike 3-0 win over Maribor. Jurgen Klopp’s side are hardly charging towards their target – despite the 7-0 thrashing of the Slovenians a fortnight ago – and this match reflected their incremental progress in...

Trains will be back running by the morning – with the next day of action due on Tuesday. Unions have already said they’re a long way off a deal to call off the other strike days. It has been a tough commute for thousands of passengers heading home tonight without Irish Rail. Today’s one-day strike...

Harry Kane returned from injury to expertly lead the line for Tottenham as they secured a crucial 3-1 Champions League victory over Real Madrid. The England striker, who missed the previous two Spurs games due to a hamstring problem, played 79 minutes at Wembley to help his side guarantee...

Ireland today: A mostly cloudy and dull morning with spots of rain in places and turning misty in places too, particularly over hills. This afternoon will also see a lot of cloud with further patchy light rain and drizzle, mainly for north-western parts. A moderate south-westerly breeze. Max temp...

Ireland’s hopes of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup have been dealt a blow as South Africa has been recommended for the job, the tournament’s organising board has announced. South Africa previously hosted the tournament in 1995. The final step in selecting one of South Africa, Ireland or France for...

The Waterford players and management celebrate after their FAI Inter League Youths Cup Final win over Limerick at Market’s Field earlier this year. They begin the defence of their crown this Saturday in Wexford. The Waterford Inter League Youth squad will put the defence of the title that they won...

Billy Connolly has said “men will have to get a grip on themselves” in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal gripping the entertainment industry. The comedian and actor spoke after being knighted at Buckingham Palace. He said: “I think the air is going to be cleared and a lot of things that...

Seamus Power was playing in the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi over the weekend and he finished with a first top 20 finish of the new season. In his opening round on Thursday he carded a 68, four under par. He was within two shots of the leader in round...

The government has insisted that the bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup is still winnable, despite the publication of a review which recommended South Africa. Sport minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Brendan Griffin said it is a “setback” that can be “overcome”. The Rugby World Cup Board...

Chelsea crumbled as Roma moved to the top of Champions League Group C with a 3-0 victory at Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday night. Stephan El Shaarawy scored after 38 seconds and pounced on an Antonio Rudiger error to make it 2-0 after 36 minutes. Diego Perotti struck a fine third after 63 minutes and...

Manchester United are on the brink of reaching the Champions League knock-out phase after teenage Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar unwittingly put Jose Mourinho’s men on course for another narrow win. A fortnight ago the 18-year-old became the youngest goalkeeper to ever play in the competition – a...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he still doesn’t know when midfielder Paul Pogba will return from injury. The club’s record signing has missed the last ten games with a hamstring problem. It’s understood Pogba is making good progress, with rumours he could be back sooner than expected....

Munster today: There will be some hazy sunshine in the morning, mainly in the east. It will become mostly cloudy with grey skies and the small chance of spots of rain or drizzle later. A gentle south-westerly wind. Max temp 10-12C (50-54F). Munster tomorrow: It is going to be mainly dry but grey...

John Virgo believes social media and celebrity culture’s intrusion into sport have turned snooker’s charismatic characters into privacy-guarding potters. During the mid-1980s snooker boom years, the likes of Alex Higgins, Jimmy White, Kirk Stevens and Tony Knowles were household names as much for...

DUP call for Brokenshire to set budget as SF demand a deal ’for all in society’ Northern Ireland is inching towards direct rule from Westminster after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) called on the Secretary of State to set a budget for the region. The DUP made the call just hours before the...

Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey says it’s too soon to say whether Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney will feature for the province in their Guinness PRO14 clash with Glasgow on Friday night. The pair both returned from long injury lay-offs to play in the side’s win over Ulster last weekend. 📹...

One man has died and a woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Co Clare early this morning. The incident occurred at around 4am at Carraig Hill, Woodcock Hill off the old Limerick to Cratloe Road. The car is understood to have lost control and hit a ditch...

The President of UCD Students’ Union, Katie Ascough, who has been impeached following a referendum by students, has today described the circumstances leading up to her removal as a blow to freedom of speech, of thought, and of association. Last week 69% of the 6,600 students who turned out to vote,...

The annual Cork Jazz festival is continuing this weekend. The first festival began back 1978 and it has since gained a worldwide profile. Festival Manager Jennifer Gleeson says it is key to the Cork social calendar. She said: “It is one of those highly anticipated cultural events and to be quite...

A man in his 20s has been injured in a crash in Tipperary. The motorcyclist received minor injuries in the crash which happened in Clonmel shortly after 8am this morning. He has been taken to South Tipperary General Hospital for treatment....

The Government has ruled out any change in the law that would stop families being evicted by landlords, as the number of people living in emergency accommodation has hit record levels. Focus Ireland has called for the new legislation, saying it is needed to tackle the homelessness crisis. However,...

Energia announced this morning that it will increase electricity prices by 3.9% from the beginning of December. The increase will take the supplier’s standard unit rate to 17.3 cent, excluding VAT, and will cost customers with average consumption an extra €31 a year on their bills. The supplier has...

Around 11 people are diagnosed with dementia every day in Ireland. There are 55,000 living with the condition and the number is expected to more than double to 113,000 by 2036, writes Evelyn Ring. However, it has emerged just one in four people are confident they understand dementia and almost half...

Main points of the fare changes: Free transport for under fives on Dublin Bus Bus Éireann fares down by up to 29% Irish Rail prices to increase slightly Monthly Luas ticket to increase Cork Commuter rail fares simplified, with fare reduction of up to 25% New Luas €1 city centre off-peak fare Free...

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash that left three women dead in Co. Louth earlier this year. The women, all from Bruckless in Co. Donegal, died on the N2 near Aclint in the early hours of the of July 21. Margaret McGonigle, her daughter Mairead Mundy and friend Rachael Battles were...

Waterford’s Seamus Power is in a tie for tenth after an excellent opening round of 68 at the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA Tour in Jackson, Mississippi. His four under total after round leaves him just two shots off the leaders heading into the final 54 holes as he bids to get the season...

Antonio Conte has described reports of unrest at Chelsea that cast doubt over his future as “bulls**t”. The furious Italian denies his reign been undermined by players texting his former assistant Steve Holland to complain of his training methods and rejects a story that he will not see out the...

AIB chairman Richard Pym said that Ireland must prepare for a “car crash” Brexit in the event that what he called “headbanger” Brexiteers lobbying for a hard exit got their way “We must plan for the worst possible car-crash Brexit if the ultra-Brexiteers, the head-bangers, are prepared to blow up...

Munster today: It is going to be dry with some bright or sunny spells, but a fair amount of cloud in places. A dry and largely fine evening. There will be a gentle south-easterly breeze. Temperatures slightly below the October average. Max temp 9-12C (48-54F). Munster tomorrow: It is going to be...

Cork’s Sean Powter and Niall Grimley of Armagh have been confirmed as the final two tourists for the upcoming International Rules series. Manager Joe Kernan revealed the news this morning, following the final trial match at Croke Park last night. It brings to 15 the number of counties represented...

Bryan Dobson made his last ever Six One appearance last night as the stalwart moves to Morning Ireland and RTÉ have today announced his replacements. Keelin Shanley and Caitriona Perry will take over the show from January 2018. Sharon Ní Bheolain is moving to the Nine O’Clock news on rotation with...

The draw for the Munster Championship under the new format took place last week behind closed doors and resulted in Waterford acquiring home draws against big guns Cork and Tipperary and away to Clare and Limerick. The draw throws the spotlight again on Walsh Park in a way that it would not have...

It’s always nice when one of the adjudicating panel rings the monthly winner of the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Award and the first words out of his or her mouth are, “I’m thrilled, I always wanted to win a Park Award,” and this is what happened this month when Waterford FC coach Alan Reynolds...

By Ciarán Gallagher Katie Taylor has insisted she is not disappointed by the fact that her first world-title shot will not take place in Ireland, but the Bray woman hopes to book a long-awaited homecoming fight in the new year. Five-time world amateur champion Taylor aims to claim her first...

Dublin, Limerick and Carlow have been revealed as Ireland’s top three luckiest EuroMillions counties. Winners in the top three counties have scooped more than half a billion Euro since the game began in 2004. The “fang-tastic” figures were today released during a visit to the iconic National...

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has called speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Everton “flattering”, though he insists he is giving such stories little attention. The 46-year-old is one of the frontrunners with bookmakers to take the post at the Toffees, which is available after Ronald...

Striker Jonathan Walters could yet have a part to play in the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Denmark. The 34-year-old Burnley frontman has not kicked a ball since Ireland’s 1-1 Group D draw in Georgia in September because of a niggling knee injury. International boss Martin...

WATERFORD Gardaí have confirmed to the Waterford News & Star that a man, from Carrick-on-Suir, was arrested early this morning after an alleged attack on the two paramedics that were treating him and transporting him to University Hospital Waterford. According to Gardaí, the alarm was raised at...

Gardaí in Sligo are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a car. The incident happened on the N15 Sligo/Donegal Road on the Sligo town side of Cliffoney today at 4pm. The 66-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured and pronounced dead at the scene. He was...

The contents of a church in Galway have been almost completely destroyed by vandals. The church is part of the Omey group of Church of Ireland churches and had been out of use for the last four weeks. The damage was discovered yesterday. It is believed the brass altar cross, which was removed from...

An unrepentant Max Verstappen stopped short of apologising for his outburst after the United States Grand Prix – in which he described one steward as an “idiot” – but did express regret for his choice of words. The Red Bull driver – controversially stripped of his podium position last Sunday after...

Embattled former Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan has been appointed to a newly created position of Director of Strategic Partnerships for Europe with a US based policing advocacy group. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is a not for profit organisation based in the...

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has said he will retire after the World Cup – unless he can help club side Juventus win the Champions League this season. The 39-year-old World Cup winner, who on Monday was named goalkeeper of the year at the FIFA Best awards, has never lifted European football’s...

Revenue officers have seized 9.6 million cigarettes smuggled into Dublin Port. The cigarrettes were aboard a vessel from Rotterdam. The cigarettes were identified in a shipping container, said to contain “tyres”, when Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner was deployed as a result of routine profiling. The...

Christmas commuters could be facing disruption as train drivers threaten holiday strikes. Workers at Irish Rail are already planning to walk off the job on five separate days over the next month and a half. The strikes are planned for: Wednesday, November 1 Tuesday, November 7; Tuesday, November...

Huddersfield midfielder Aaron Mooy said he wants to meet the young fan who sent him a £5 note after finding it at the John Smith’s Stadium last Saturday. Mooy scored the Terriers’ opening goal as they secured their first win against Manchester United since 1952, and Town fan Adam sent the Australia...

Rhian Brewster scored a hat-trick as England beat Brazil 3-1 in Kolkata to reach the Under-17 World Cup final. The 17-year-old Liverpool forward, who also netted a treble in the quarter-final win over the United States, broke the deadlock at the Salt Lake Stadium with a close-range finish on 10...