Paddy Jackson: Lawyers for Ulster rugby star launch defamation action

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31 Mar, 2018 Paddy Jackson: Lawyers for Ulster rugby star launch defamation action Lawyers for Ulster rugby star Paddy Jackson have launched a defamation action against a senator in the Irish Seanad for social media comments he posted after the acquittal. Latest News Weather alert: Easter Monday washout – with a risk of snow The Met Office has today issued a weather alert warning of heavy rain on Easter Monday, along with a risk of snow. SF apology for smearing murdered prison officer was not genuine, says son The son of an Irish prison officer murdered by the IRA says an apology from a Sinn Fein senator who smeared his memory was clearly not genuine. Country music star Nathan Carter rocks new mamas in hospital visit Irish country sensation Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff at Craigavon Area Hospital yesterday as he officially launched the first Shamrock Solstice Festival. IN PICTURES: Then and now – NI towns and cities and well-known buildings We've delved into the archive to contrast towns and cities and well-known buildings across Northern Ireland with how they once were and how they look now. Sport Update Premier League Darts: Daryl Gurney – I wanted to crowdsurf after win over Rob Cross Daryl Gurney described his 7-5 Premier League win over world champion Rob Cross at the SSE Arena in Belfast as better than winning the World Grand Prix, writes CIARAN DONAGHY. Craig Cathcart: NI defender pushing for first Premier League start in seven months Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart will be pushing for his first Watford start in seven months for the Premier League match against Bournemouth. NI keeper can't wait for big games to keep coming as he gears up for Rangers test New Northern Ireland international Trevor Carson admits he cannot wait for the big games to keep coming. And finally... Literary heroine Jane Eyre brought to life in dance One of the world's great literary heroines will leap from the page to the stage when the Northern Ballet brings Jane Eyre to the Grand Opera House in Belfast next week. See all the day's news here

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