Friday, September 03 2010

Breaking News

Bag of snakes bursts at airport (07:29)

An air passenger whose bag of 95 boa constrictor snakes burst open on a luggage conveyor belt at an airport in Malaysia has admitted wildlife smuggling.

'Spiderman' denies climbing charge (07:29)

A French skyscraper climber nicknamed Spiderman has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to his bare-handed climb up a 57-storey building in Sydney, Australia.

Soldier on Gaza boat looting charge (07:29)

The Israeli military has said a soldier has been charged with looting the lead ship in a Gaza blockade-busting flotilla which was stopped by naval commandos in a deadly raid.

Worthington warns over discipline (07:28)

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has warned his players he will have no hesitation in punishing those who step out of line on the pitch.

Keane hungry to right wrongs (07:23)

Robbie Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification.

Police quiz 'fix' probe cricketers (03:43)

The three Pakistan cricketers barred from the sport over match-fixing allegations are expected to be questioned by police.

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In Pictures

  • Gary Conway of Horeswood in possession as Adamstown?s David Lawlor looks on.
  • Gary Sheahan of Wexford Youths is tracked by Ian Ryan of Shelbourne.
  • Louise O'Leary defended soundly for Wexford in Saturday's superb triumph.

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