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Nolan responds to the photo doing the rounds on social media over the last week or two

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/stephen-nolan-speaks-out-over-14647943#ICID=sharebar_twitter

A quick Twitter search and you'll see. Somethings just can't be unseen.

The photo isn't exactly what it appears to be. it's from an episode of his TV show...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIw_1pbvO1I

Marc-Vivien Foé

Jackson's soliticor said Jackson's main priority is to now get back playing on the field for Ulster and Ireland.

Statement from IRFU and Ulster.. https://t.co/6XTknZ2Zk9

That's one way to put clubs off charging higher ticket prices for away games...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42636450

Manchester United are to charge Sevilla fans £89 to attend the Champions League last-16 game at Old Trafford on 13 March.

United say they will use the proceeds to refund their own supporters for the "unfair" £89 charge to attend the first leg of the tie in Spain on 21 February.

The club will give £35 to fans who have bought tickets for the fixture at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium next month.




Any additional money will be donated to the Manchester United Foundation.

United outlined their stance in a letter to ticket holders, which was issued on Wednesday morning.

It read: "In this instance we believe that our travelling supporters are unfairly being subjected to increased/excessive ticket prices from the host club.

"We have received lots of requests from individuals and supporter groups to intervene in this matter.

"This has been raised with Sevilla, and internally, but ultimately Sevilla have not agreed to significantly lower the price of tickets for our fans to what we view as a reasonable level.

"Therefore, we have taken the difficult decision to charge Sevilla fans for the return leg at Old Trafford the same amount as our fans have been charged for the away fixture.

"We will use this increase to subsidise our fans, as we want this to act as a deterrent to future opponents who look to increase ticket prices for our travelling supporters.

"We will subsidise our travelling support by refunding the difference between the price charged (£89) and the price that was paid by Liverpool supporters in the group stage of this year's competition (£54). The £35 difference will be refunded prior to the game taking place."

Pomeroy, but I think it's sold out now.

Innishowen Gateway hotel do a good Santa experience.

Also Doagh Famine Island is good. And you can do a deal with the Ballyliffin hotel.

Was at the Inishowen Gateway one on Saturday past - kids loved it. Great setup

[Do you know if you can control amazon music with it?]

I see the Garmin Forerunner 235 is £165 (€185) on Amazon today.
Great price for a great watch.

Was coming on to ask about that watch - saw that on amazon.

Do you know if you can control amazon music with it? Have wanted something for running that looks decent enough as well and this seems to fit the bill

Don't know that sorry. I would hardly ever listen to music when running myself apart when on treadmill.

I bought the 235 myself today. Have had a 225 for a few years so this is a nice upgrade.

Cheers. Bought it myself there too

I see the Garmin Forerunner 235 is £165 (€185) on Amazon today.
Great price for a great watch.

Was coming on to ask about that watch - saw that on amazon.

Do you know if you can control amazon music with it? Have wanted something for running that looks decent enough as well and this seems to fit the bill

Perfect lads, that'll do the job alright. Thanks very much

Anyone know where you could pick up a dodgy copy of MS Word? Asking for a mate 

UU off on some warm weather training tomorrow. Away to China for a fortnight. Sponsored by Randox

Ulster University's GAA team is preparing to travel to China on an historic tour of the country as part of the university's wider programme of engagement in key international markets.

The trip, sponsored by Crumlin-based diagnostics firm Randox, will see a 35 strong team depart on 28 October for a two week cultural exchange that aims to develop and enhance links with a number of Chinese academic institutions.

The team will travel to Beijing, Wuhan, and Huangshi City and play several games as part of an extensive tour promoting sporting excellence at Ulster University and Gaelic Games in particular.

Professor Ian Montgomery, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Global Engagement at Ulster University said:


"GAA is of increasing interest to the Chinese people and there is a strong appetite to learn about the various sports, key tactics and the strong cultural identity which Ulster University's GAA team has developed over many decades. This tour, supported by Randox, will give our team the opportunity to showcase Gaelic football and hurling to a vast audience which is interested to learn more and experience a game first-hand through a number of Gaelic Games masterclasses."

"As an internationally focused university it is important to continually build new partnerships in this vast market and further enhance existing linkages. We look forward to building on our work in this region and meeting new connections as part of the tour."

Dr Peter FitzGerald, founder of Randox, said:


"We are pleased to support Ulster University's Gaelic team as they embark on a very exciting tour of China. It is one of our most important markets, as we have been exporting to China since 1992 and we have had an established presence in the region for several years. This is a brilliant opportunity for our partnership with Ulster University to profile some of the young sporting talents of Northern Ireland and to strengthen key business relationships in an important market."

I travel regularly to the Mespil Hotel which is pretty close to there, you could do the Port Tunnel and Eastlink bridge but that'll set you back an extra €13 at that hour of the day... We come in the M1 and N1 and keep heading for the City Centre through Whitehall, Drumcondra then turn down Gardiner St. At the bottom of Gardiner St turn left and follow the road across the Liffey ,keeping left over the bridge as the traffic splits. That takes you down City Quay, at the 1st main junction turn right onto Westland Row follow it straight up until you see Merrion Sq on the left, turn left before the Square this should be Mount Street ahead.

Its usually 10/10.30 when I make this trip so traffics not bad, I can't vouch for what its like at 7AM

Good man, thanks a million

Those directions were spot on, thanks again. Made it to the passport office a minute or two before 9 and was out again by 10 past. Came home using the port tunnel and was back in Belfast for 11

I travel regularly to the Mespil Hotel which is pretty close to there, you could do the Port Tunnel and Eastlink bridge but that'll set you back an extra €13 at that hour of the day... We come in the M1 and N1 and keep heading for the City Centre through Whitehall, Drumcondra then turn down Gardiner St. At the bottom of Gardiner St turn left and follow the road across the Liffey ,keeping left over the bridge as the traffic splits. That takes you down City Quay, at the 1st main junction turn right onto Westland Row follow it straight up until you see Merrion Sq on the left, turn left before the Square this should be Mount Street ahead.

Its usually 10/10.30 when I make this trip so traffics not bad, I can't vouch for what its like at 7AM

Good man, thanks a million

Lads, what's the handiest way to get to the passport office in Dublin? I'm coming from the north. Planning to be that direction around 7.30am on Wednesday morning. Cheers

Is it back in Molesworth St or still at temporary location?

Think it's at Knockmaun House, 42-47, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2.

Online wasn't an option - it was a renewal for my wife and she was changing her name. You can't do that online

Lads, what's the handiest way to get to the passport office in Dublin? I'm coming from the north. Planning to be that direction around 7.30am on Wednesday morning. Cheers