After the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union on Thursday 23 June, many people were left disappointed at the result, including two academics at the University of Manchester.

Irish coach Nigel Carolan insists James Ryan is destined for full international glory and expects his skipper to establish himself on the global stage at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Ireland Under-20 captain James Ryan insists his burgeoning reputation is bottom of his concerns as he prepares to tackle Jason Strange’s Grand Slam winning Welshmen in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Fergal the three-year-old Irish Setter has his paws crossed that his luck will be in this Saint Patrick’s Day.

A world champion powerboater, a model and a celebrity British adventurer will be ramping up the speeds in boats around Ireland’s Atlantic coastline next summer after the Emerald Isle was formally awarded the Venture Cup on Friday.

They may not yet hold a candle to the legendary centre partnership of old but Gordon D’Arcy believes Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne have earned their stripes in an Ireland shirt.

Keane was one of a number of players who were criticised by their former manager in his autobiography last year.

The Latics boss was asked if he would consider playing for Gibraltar, who is not yet a full member of FIFA, against the World Cup winners

After months of campaigning that pitted Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond against politicians from Westminster, the country will vote whether they are opting to leave the UK

Cornerhouse and Manchester Irish Language Group extend a hundred thousand welcomes to anyone interested in a morning of Irish language films

James Keegan, 27, is a three-time World Champion Irish dancer and will perform at the Titanic Irish Dance show in Belfast on May 10