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Today — 18 May 2024Main stream

Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, dies aged 88

By: PA Media
18 May 2024 at 17:24

O’Reilly, who was also an international rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, died in Dublin on Saturday

Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, has died at the age of 88.

O’Reilly, who had a career in the media as well as being an international rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, died in St Vincent’s hospital in Dublin on Saturday.

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© Photograph: Gene J Puskar/AP

Iga Swiatek maintains hold over Aryna Sabalenka to win Italian Open

By: PA Media
18 May 2024 at 14:41
  • Swiatek beats Belarusian 6-2, 6-3 in Rome
  • Pole is third woman to win in Madrid and Italy in same year

World No 1 Iga Swiatek brushed aside the No 2 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Italian Open in Rome.

The 22-year-old Pole needed just one hour and 29 minutes to ease to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over her Belarusian opponent on the clay to claim the crown for the third time in four years.

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Celtic enjoy late win over St Mirren before Scottish Premiership title party

By: PA Media
18 May 2024 at 10:07
  • Luis Palma’s 86th minute goal secures 3-2 comeback win
  • Tagawa strikes as Hearts share 3-3 draw with Rangers

Luis Palma scored a late winner as Celtic twice came from behind to round off another successful Premiership campaign with a 3-2 victory over St Mirren on trophy presentation day at Parkhead.

St Mirren’s captain, Mark O’Hara, twice gave the visitors the lead but goals from Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi had the champions level at the break. The second half was a quieter affair but Palma converted Anthony Ralston’s cross from close range in the 86th minute to give the home fans more reason to cheer before the presentation of the silverware.

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Yesterday — 17 May 2024Main stream

‘Sexual predator’ teacher found guilty of grooming schoolboys

By: PA Media
17 May 2024 at 10:14

Rebecca Joynes, 30, convicted of engaging in sexual activity with minors while in a position of trust

A teacher has been found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys.

Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed the teenagers from the age of 15, Manchester crown court heard, and was on bail for sexual activity with the first child, boy A, when she began having sex with the second, boy B, by whom she went on to become pregnant. Neither teenager must be identified.

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