Ireland's Caelan Doris (centre) lifts the Triple Crown trophy with team-mates after the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA WireFresh after delivering a towering man-of-the-match performance in his side’s crushing defeat of Scotland to win the Triple Crown, Ireland captain Caelan Doris says he will be shouting for England for one night only. Ireland are still in with a chance of snatching the Six Nations title thanks to their thumping 43-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, but if Andy Farrell’s men are to get their hands on more silverware, they require a big favour from England in Paris later.

March 15, 2026 02:05 UTC

Pupils from St Patrick’s NS Greystones dress up in St Patrick’s Day themed outfits for Tuesday’s celebrations, including twins Nina and Sadie O’Toole. Photograph: Barry Cronin for The Irish TimesSt Patrick is today best understood in relation to his feast day of March 17th. It is no surprise then that the first recorded parade for St Patrick’s Day is in the Americas. Perhaps the greatest indication that, even in the medieval period, Patrick’s fame extended well beyond Ireland, is the evidence of the Lough Derg pilgrimage known as St Patrick’s Purgatory. Dr Elizabeth Dawson is lecturer in medieval history at St Patrick’s College, Carlow.

March 15, 2026 02:01 UTC

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds feels Dawson Devoy’s ability warrants an Ireland cap after the midfielder was included in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s provisional squad for the World Cup play-offs later this month. The Bohs skipper was capped seven times at U-21 level but has yet to earn his first senior call-up. Hallgrimsson names his final squad next Thursday ahead of the semi-final clash away to Czechia on March 26.

March 15, 2026 02:00 UTC

Tiernan Lynch was downbeat in the Brandywell last night, wearing the look of a man who knows he is on the ropes at the minute. Derry City fans let him know their feelings as the players went to applaud the fans afterwards.

March 15, 2026 02:00 UTC

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March 15, 2026 01:56 UTC





Mikel Arteta reveals what he told Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman before Everton goalMax Dowman announced himself on Saturday by becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history, as he capped Arsenal's 2-0 win against Everton in stoppage timeView 2 Images Max Dowman scored to make history (Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has revealed the message he sent Max Dowman and his fellow substitutes before the Arsenal wonderkid made history against Everton. ‌Dowman, now the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history, entered the fray in the 74th minute and his attacking intent was clear. The midfielder must've listened to his boss, as Arteta was asked in his post-match press conference what he'd told his subs. ‌"Go and do your thing and win us the game," the Arsenal manager replied. Should Max Dowman start Arsenal's next game?

March 15, 2026 01:34 UTC

Gaelic FootballColm Keys: Mayo’s risk-and-reward plan of attack set to be measured in Kerry’s back yardAfter his team had won the opening league game of his stewardship against Galway in Pearse Stadium in January, it was put to the new Mayo manager Andy Moran, somewhat rhetorically, that it had been clear how different the emphasis on ‘go forward’ …

March 15, 2026 01:32 UTC

David McGoldrick offered another reminder of why his name has entered the discussion around Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad announcement for the World Cup playoffs by scoring his 12th goal in 13 games for Barnsley. Both Hallgrimsson and McGoldrick (38) have given interviews which indicated that the prospect of a recall to the fold for the veteran striker five and a half years after he retired from the international scene is on the table as a consideration.

March 15, 2026 01:32 UTC

South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has suspended three staff members after it received a complaint that the pitch in Tallaght Stadium was watered despite heavy rain, leading to Shamrock Rovers’ first home match of the season being called-off. The Tallaght Stadium is owned by SDCC, and Shamrock Rovers – the reigning League of Ireland champions – are the anchor tenants of the 10,500-seat arena. Since the staff were suspended last month, the council have employed a private contractor to provide pitch maintenance services at the stadium. Shamrock Rovers declined to comment. Upon receipt of this complaint, the League of Ireland has engaged with Tallaght Stadium and Shamrock Rovers and will provide further information if appropriate after this process.”

March 15, 2026 01:31 UTC

Video:Yellowstone star Luke Grimes has revealed that some locals are not happy with his move to Montana. Grimes was speaking on the Joe Rogan podcast.

March 15, 2026 01:20 UTC

Book review: White House’s layers of deceitNo US president or politician emerges from this book with any credit. According to the author, it is impossible to get elected to power in the US without becoming totally compromised

March 15, 2026 01:17 UTC

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran. In New York City, two men who federal authorities say were inspired by Islamic State brought powerful homemade bombs to a far-right protest outside the mayoral mansion. A naturalised citizen from Lebanon rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan, where he was shot at by security before he shot himself dead. The violence has also put a focus on a counter-terrorism system strained by the widespread departures of experienced national security professionals at the FBI and Justice Department. Regardless, wars like the one in Iran can function as “accelerants”, raising the volume and intensity of grievances for the disaffected, Ms Moravec said.

March 15, 2026 01:16 UTC

Woman saves partner, 21, after he collapsed at Welsh beauty spotThe 21-year-old was airlifted to hospital after he collapsed and stopped breathing in the isolated areaView Image An air ambulance took the man to hospital (Image: Llanidloes Fire Station)A man was airlifted to hospital after having a cardiac arrest at a renowned beauty spot in Wales. Emergency services were called to the scene at Hafren Forest when he collapsed and stopped breathing. ‌Before they arrived the man's partner had carried out CPR and used a defibrillator in the emergency situation at the isolated spot in Powys until help arrived. ‌On Friday, March 13 the Wales Air Ambulance was sent to the forest following reports of a 21-year-old man in distress. Online, Jamie Jerman, crew manager at Llanidloes Fire Station, revealed that the man's partner performed chest compressions until help arrived.

March 15, 2026 01:08 UTC

“Ireland are a very good team,” the Scotland boss responded when his side’s long-running issue“They've got an excellent record here against almost every team. “And the way we played in the second half, you could feel the confidence was growing. He continued: “Every team is going to have moments in the game where they don't do as well as opposition. “The way we played in the second half, you could feel the confidence was growing. “Obviously, the France game stands out, the England game, a lot of the Welsh game, particularly the second half.

March 15, 2026 01:02 UTC

World Cup pool clash looms large over today’s Triple Crown decider as Gregor Townsend looks to get the upper handScotland head coach Gregor Townsend, during the captain's run at the Aviva Stadium, is looking for his first win in Dublin and a Triple Crown. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileNow is not the time for Ireland to take their foot off the Scottish throat. There is a Triple Crown and potentially even a title up for grabs for the winners in Dublin today, but perhaps even more significant is the fact that this rivalry will go global once again next year when the teams meet at the pool stages of a third successive World Cup.

March 15, 2026 01:01 UTC