Speculation is mounting that Lawrie Sanchez may quit as Northern Ireland manager inside the next week. Frankly, I wouldn't blame him. The shit he has taken in the last week from unprofessional journalists has been sensationalist and undeserved. One o… more »

It's hard to think of much to add to the discussions already taking place regarding Northern Ireland's historic victory over Spain last night at Windsor Park (highlights linked last night). The atmosphere at the ground was unbelievable and the tension… more »

Northern Ireland 3 - Spain 2 David Healy is a living legend. First Northern Ireland hat-trick at Windsor Park in 35 years. George Best got the last one, apparently. Much to happy and drunk to post any more. Just enjoy the highlights. more »

After today's abysmal performance against Iceland I was regretting making my brother wait in the freezing cold from the wee small hours for tickets due to go on sale at IFA HQ this morning for the Spain match on Wednesday night. As it stands, I forked ov… more »

An MLA has claimed that "hunger strike commemorations are only being used as another weapon in what republicans would describe as 'the struggle'". Commenting on the use of a parish centre near Dunloy, Co. Antrim, for a hunger strikers commemoration DUP a… more »

Conviction: Theft and possession of firearms Sentence: 12 years Joined Hunger Strike: 22nd June Suicided: 20th August Michael (or Micky) Devine was born in Springtown, a former US army camp In Londonderry, in 1954 where the family lived until they… more »

Thanks to Belfast Gonzo for pointing out the bigoted decision of the IRFU not to play the national anthem or fly the Union Flag when they face Italy in Belfast next year. Instead, Ireland will be represented by the IRFU flag and the 'neutral' song Irelan… more »

Flights into and out of Belfast and Londonderry have been among those hit by delays and cancellations today due to a major security alert at Heathrow. In particular, flights to and from the London airports have been affected, and passengers are being mad… more »

When I first saw the headline Sinn Fein anger over B&Q emblem I thought the Sinners had taken offence at the fact that the DIY chain's colour-scheme is Orange, but apparently it's something much more sinister. Yes folks, B&Q have signed a deal… more »

I normally look for a more reliable source than the Daily Ireland before posting about this, but Google News has failed me I'm afraid. A teenage witness to the Michael McIlveen murder in Ballymena has had to withdraw from school in his GCSE year due to p… more »