Today’s News
Cipriani swings it as Connacht suffer four-try loss in Gloucester
John Porch and Jack Carty helped the Westerners to a half-time lead, but it unravelled from there.
Man arrested after appearing to make racist gestures during Manchester derby
Videos circulated on social media showed a man appearing to make monkey gestures.
'Despair when I see how the Government is behaving': Brother Kevin slams Government housing policy
He said the Government should ensure nobody is lying or dying on the streets at Christmas.
LIVE: Ballyboden St Enda's v Éire Óg - Leinster senior club final
O’Moore Park in Portlaoise hosts today’s final.
Have kids under 15? You could be eligible for the National Childcare Scheme
Here’s everything you need to know.

Gardaí arrest and charge eight rickshaw drivers with drug offences in Dublin city crackdown
Around €3,000 worth of drugs were seized.
As it happened: Gloucester v Connacht, Champions Cup
Connacht make the journey to Kingsholm aiming to boost their prospects in Pool 5.
Man (30s) killed after being struck by a car late last night
A man in his early 20s driving the car was uninjured.
Status red wind warning issued for Kerry as Storm Atiyah approaches
A status orange wind warning is also in place from 1pm today in eight other counties.
North Korea conducts 'very important test', according to state media
Pyongyang has carried out a number of launches at the same sight where the latest test occurred.
'I had a fight with Patrick Vieira and got sent to the reserves': Arsenal, Vauxhall Novas and regrets
Brian McGovern spent a number of years at Arsenal and seemed on the cusp of a breakthrough under Arsene Wenger before everything changed.
Delays on M1 motorway as emergency services attend multiple collisions
Emergency services are dealing with a number of collisions on the M1 this morning.
Sitdown Sunday: Why the Christian right loves Trump
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Here’s all the news you need to know this Sunday morning.
The Irish For: Don’t like Ulster Scots? Catch yourself on
When seeing Ulster Scots writing, many people are surprised by how much of it appears readily intelligible to them.
'They were spitting at me, trying to hit me. I could tell how much they hated us. I loved it'
Twenty years after his cancer diagnosis following an Old Firm derby, former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs looks at how times may have changed but some things will always stay the same in Glasgow.
Over 40 people killed and dozens more injured during factory fire in New Delhi
Fire officials are still unsure as to how the fire bega.
Man (60s) dies following collision between car and lorry
The collision happened in the Cloverhill area of Belturbet at around 2.20pm.
Delaney sidelined by Uefa and left without entitlement to tickets to Irish home games
Some more troubling revelations come to light, including details of how the FAI paid for Delaney’s 50th birthday party.
CervicalCheck: How does Ireland's cervical smear screening programme work?
If you’re getting a smear test, what can you expect, and what do the results mean?
FactFind: How many homes is the Irish government actually building every year?
Eoghan Murphy says Rebuilding Ireland has delivered 64,000 places to live – but how many are new builds?
Yesterday’s News
When the bells chime: Why the exit poll has become such an iconic moment in UK elections
On Thursday at 10pm we’ll probably know who the UK’s prime minister will be and how strong their position is.
Man City condemn 'racist gesture' during Manchester derby
United midfielder Fred was hit by objects thrown from the crowd as he prepared to take a corner in the second half.
Quiz: Which city is this? (Winter edition)
It’s quizness time.
Man United earn shock victory as City's title hopes fade
Marcus Rashford was on target with his 10th goal in 11 matches.
‘Take 20-second screen breaks’: 6 simple ways to boost your eye health, from an expert
And yes, a smartphone does count as a screen.

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here’s what made the headlines today…
Police board easyJet flight at Gatwick airport over 'safety-related issue'
A spokesperson confirmed the issue involved a flight which arrived from Poland.
O'Mahony's try the difference as Munster edge out Saracens at Thomond Park
There was late, late drama as Arno Botha was sent off for leading with the elbow.
How much more do renters pay to live near Dart or Luas stops? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The number of people who tuned in to watch the Late Late Toy Show.
Man (20s) assaulted and robbed by group of men in early morning attack
The mans phone and wallet were stolen during the incident which happened at around 3am this morning.
Festive food and space to relax: Make Marlin Hotel Dublin your first stop this Christmas
Plus, win drinks and nibbles for yourself and four friends.

As it happened: Manchester City v Manchester United, Premier League
Follow all of the action from a crucial clash at the Etihad.
Two men arrested after double ATM is stolen from Tesco store
One man in his 20s and another in his 40s have been arrested.
Parks and nature reserves closed as Storm Atiyah edges closer to Irish coast
A Status Orange wind warning is in place for a number of counties on the west coast.
As it happened: Bournemouth v Liverpool, Premier League
Bournemouth faced Liverpool, as the Reds sought to maintain their unbeaten start.
Stolen refrigerated container containing 50 beef carcasses recovered in Louth
The container itself was taken on Friday afternoon.
Sexton injured, Larmour lights it up as Leinster thrash Saints
Seven different try-scorers crossed for Leinster as they brought their winning streak to 10 this season.
Marine life threatened by dropping oxygen levels in Earth's waters, conservation group says
The IUCN said around 700 sites had been identified globally with low oxygen levels.
Police renew appeal for witnesses to London bridge terrorist attack
Police have taken more than 300 statements and retrieved more than 80 hours of CCTV footage.
From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.