Ulster

A number of bi-lingual road signs were attacked in the past week. Sinn Fein councilor Sean Clarke has condemned the recent vandalising of bi-lingual road signs in Ulster. Speaking to the MidUlster Mail after a spate of attacks on signage in the Loup area of south Derry, Clarke said: “These signs have been erected at […]

A number of bi-lingual road signs were attacked in the past week. Sinn Fein councilor Sean Clarke has condemned the recent vandalising of bi-lingual road signs in Ulster. Speaking to the MidUlster Mail after a spate of attacks on signage in the Loup area of south Derry, Clarke said: “These signs have been erected at […]

7 years ago

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale’s superb try gets even better with this brilliant footage from the stands

A famous moment in Irish rugby history. He may only be 22-years-old but Jacob Stockdale has already earned himself a reputation as a man that delivers in the big games. After crossing the whitewash against the world champions in Dublin, that’s the Ulsterman’s 12th try in 14 tests. An outrageous strike rate. Of course, he […]

A famous moment in Irish rugby history. He may only be 22-years-old but Jacob Stockdale has already earned himself a reputation as a man that delivers in the big games. After crossing the whitewash against the world champions in Dublin, that’s the Ulsterman’s 12th try in 14 tests. An outrageous strike rate. Of course, he […]

7 years ago

There’s an excellent documentary about Tommy Bowe on TV tonight

It’s impossible not to love Tommy Boooooooowe! There are certain sporting moments that every single Irish person can remember vividly. You know what we’re talking about. Those moments when 30 years from now, when you’re asked where you were when they happened, you can provide a detailed account of every single minute. For any Irish […]

It’s impossible not to love Tommy Boooooooowe! There are certain sporting moments that every single Irish person can remember vividly. You know what we’re talking about. Those moments when 30 years from now, when you’re asked where you were when they happened, you can provide a detailed account of every single minute. For any Irish […]

8 years ago

Ulster rugby players release statement on Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding departure

Rob Herring read out a short statement this afternoon. Ulster rugby players have expressed their sadness at departure of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding following the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to revoke their contracts. Ireland hooker Rob Herring read a short statement from Ulster players at a news conference on Tuesday ahead of the […]

Rob Herring read out a short statement this afternoon. Ulster rugby players have expressed their sadness at departure of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding following the IRFU and Ulster Rugby’s decision to revoke their contracts. Ireland hooker Rob Herring read a short statement from Ulster players at a news conference on Tuesday ahead of the […]

8 years ago

“Money did not drive the decision” – Head of Ulster Rugby on revoking Jackon and Olding’s contracts

“They have made a very serious mistake.” Money did not influence the decision to revoke the contracts of rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the head of Ulster Rugby has told the Press Association. The decision to revoke the two players’ contracts was made this weekend by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby. Rumours that […]

“They have made a very serious mistake.” Money did not influence the decision to revoke the contracts of rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the head of Ulster Rugby has told the Press Association. The decision to revoke the two players’ contracts was made this weekend by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby. Rumours that […]

8 years ago

PODCAST: The story of the trial that gripped the nation as told by ever-present reporters in Courtroom 12

The trial is over but the conversations continue. Over 42 days the Belfast Crown Court heard the case of professional rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding and their friends, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison. JOE reporter Rosanna Cooney and Newstalk Courts’ Correspondent Frank Greaney were present in the courtroom throughout as Jackson and Olding […]

The trial is over but the conversations continue. Over 42 days the Belfast Crown Court heard the case of professional rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding and their friends, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison. JOE reporter Rosanna Cooney and Newstalk Courts’ Correspondent Frank Greaney were present in the courtroom throughout as Jackson and Olding […]

8 years ago