I like to think of myself as a well-rounded anxious person. I have situational anxiety—like with public speaking and flying—as well as general anxiety about everything else. What if the elevator I’m in breaks down? What if the subway gets stuck underground? What if the giant rock we’re living on decides to suddenly spin out…
Steven Gerrard hailed Allan McGregor after his man-of-the-match performance helped Rangers to a 1-0 win over 10-man Celtic which stretched their title lead to 19 points. The veteran keeper, 39 at the end of the month, was at his best in the early stages at Ibrox as the Hoops dominated with one save in particular…
Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 16:41 Joe and Nuala Young of Young Nurseries in Co Limerick Fears are being expressed that thousands of jobs could be lost in the horticultural sector in Ireland due to a shortage of horticultural peat. Peat is being supplied to some of those in the industry by Bord na…
Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 16:48 Fairyhouse Racecourse in Meath Officials at Fairyhouse will hold a precautionary inspection ahead of Sunday’s race meeting, the Irish Horse Racing Board have said. Due to the risk of frost overnight, officials will carry out an inspection at 8am to ascertain the viability of the seven-race card going ahead. Should…
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho said his side showed the desired attacking intent in the 3-0 victory over Leeds which ended a four-game winless run in the Premier League. Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were the stars of the show as they equalled the Premier League record for most goal combinations in a season, levelling Alan…
Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 16:18 Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll have become parents for the third time, with their son Ted O’Driscoll arriving on December 28. The Finding Joy actress and rugby star announced the news on Instagram today. O’Driscoll posted a picture of him carrying Ted into their home, with the caption: “2020 was…
Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 15:56 Michael McKevitt leaving Dublin’s Supreme Court in 2008 Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt has died following a battle with cancer. McKevitt, who was one of four men found liable for the Omagh bomb, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a number of years ago. He was released…
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Updated / Saturday, 2 Jan 2021 15:32 Temperatures will fall to -3C or -4C tonight Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for the entire country. The alert is for low temperatures and ice and comes into effect from 6pm this evening until 10am tomorrow morning. Temperatures will fall to -3C or -4C tonight,…
As Aaron Rodgers has quarterbacked the Green Bay Packers to a second consecutive NFC North title and the doorstep of the NFC’s top seed, he’s looked to be every bit in prime form, though it’s long been remarked his prime is behind him. At 37-years-old, Rodgers is the frontrunner for AP Most Valuable Player and…
