Conor McGregor Denies Wrongdoing After 2 Women File Lawsuits Against UFC Star

What next for Conor McGregor?

Conor McGregor has vowed to carry on in mixed martial arts after a shockdefeat to lightweight rival Dustin Poirier in their rematch at UFC 257 onFight Island in Abu Dhabi.

Don't write me off just yet - Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor blamed extended spells away from the UFC for his shock defeatto Dustin Poirier but the Irishman said “don’t write me off yet” as he vowedto carry on in mixed martial arts. His rhythm was disrupted by several kicksto his lead leg and he was then floored by a short right hand before Poirierlanded another couple of heavy blows to force a dramatic stoppage midwaythrough the second round.

Poirier stuns McGregor in UFC rematch

Conor McGregor has "no excuses" after being beaten by Dustin Poirier in UFC 257.

Conor McGregor v Dustin Poirier: UFC 257 weigh in

Mandatory credit: UFC Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier weigh in ahead oftheir UFC rematch fight, after McGregor renounced his retirement for the thirdtime in 2020.

Photographer captures murmuration of starling birds form into shape of a giant bird

A photographer in Westmeath, Ireland captured footage of a murmuration of starling birds as they formed into the shape of a giant bird.

UK and Ireland back bid for 2030 World Cup

The United Kingdom and Ireland are to launch a bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, with $3.9 million due to be set aside for the process by the Chancellor in the upcoming budget. Adam Reed reports.

Joint bid from UK and Ireland to host 2030 World Cup receives Government backing

A joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup has received support from the UK Government, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it is the “right time” to “bring football home”.A feasibility study is under way and will continue before the formal bidding process begins next year.

UK & Ireland back bid for 2030 World Cup

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vows to back a UK-Ireland joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Ireland suffer another Six Nations against France

Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title aspirations were prematurely ended as France underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.The Irish suffered successive losses at the start of a Six Nations campaign for the first time following scores from Charles Ollivon and Damian Penaud, plus five points from the boot of Matthieu Jalibert.

EU reverses plan to restrict vaccines via NI border

The European Union on Friday abruptly reversed a plan to use emergency Brexit measures to restrict exports of COVID-19 vaccines from crossing the Irish border into the United Kingdom. Edward Baran reports

Fox roams empty streets of Dublin

One eyewitness filmed a fox roaming the empty streets of Dublin on Saturday January 9.

Family and friends pay tribute to ‘kind’ George Nkencho

The family of George Nkencho who was shot dead by armed gardai in Dublin havedescribed life as a “gift” and urged people “not to waste it”. A memorial forthe 27-year-old, who died on December 30, was held near Mr Nkencho’s home inwest Dublin on Sunday. There were emotional scenes as family and friendsgathered together to remember him and release balloons in the colours of hisfavourite team, Manchester United.