Schools In Ireland To Reopen As Planned On Thursday

Schools In Ireland To Reopen As Planned On Thursday

Schools will reopen as planned on Thursday, the Department of Education has confirmed, following advice from public health officials. It comes after health officials told the Government there is no “public health rationale to delay the reopening of schools”. Some...
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Southampton Confirm Sale Of Club To Sport Republic

Southampton Confirm Sale Of Club To Sport Republic

Southampton have confirmed the club’s takeover by Dragan Solak-backed investment firm Sport Republic. Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has been looking to sell the 80 per cent stake he purchased in Saints in 2017 for several years. Gao has now sold...
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Djokovic Receives Medical Exemption To Play In Australian Open

Djokovic Receives Medical Exemption To Play In Australian Open

Novak Djokovic looks set to play in the Australian Open after revealing he is heading to the country under a medical exemption. Defending champion Djokovic has previously refused to reveal if he has been vaccinated against Covid-19, a requirement to...
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‘Minimum Unit Pricing’ Comes Into Effect In Ireland Today

‘Minimum Unit Pricing’ Comes Into Effect In Ireland Today

Minimum unit alcohol pricing comes into effect in Ireland from Tuesday. The controversial measure sees Ireland become one of only a small number of countries worldwide to introduce a legal floor price for the cost of alcoholic drinks. The minimum...
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Moutinho Scores Winner As Wolves Down Manchester United At Old Trafford

Moutinho Scores Winner As Wolves Down Manchester United At Old Trafford

Joao Moutinho fired Wolves to a first win at Old Trafford since 1980 as Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start to life as Manchester United’s interim manager came to an end. The Red Devils finished 2021 with a much-needed home win against...
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Chelsea Fight Back To Draw 2-2 With Liverpool

Chelsea Fight Back To Draw 2-2 With Liverpool

Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic eased £98million man Romelu Lukaku’s omission as Chelsea battled to a pulsating 2-2 Premier League draw with Covid-hit Liverpool. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah catapulted Liverpool into a commanding 2-0 lead inside half an...
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Gerrard Rues Missed Chances As Aston Villa Fall To Defeat At Brentford

Gerrard Rues Missed Chances As Aston Villa Fall To Defeat At Brentford

Steven Gerrard was left scratching his head at how Aston Villa came away from Brentford empty-handed. Villa were leading through an early Danny Ings goal, but a stunner from Yoane Wissa pulled Brentford level and a first senior goal from...
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McDonald Calls For National Conversation On The Right To Die

McDonald Calls For National Conversation On The Right To Die

Mary Lou McDonald has called for a national conversation on the right to die, saying the political system has “dragged its heels” on the issue. The Sinn Féin president said campaigners like Vicky Phelan, who have called on Government to...
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Hopes Of Citizens Assembly On Drug Use This Year Grows For Campaigners

Hopes Of Citizens Assembly On Drug Use This Year Grows For Campaigners

Campaigners are increasingly confident that a citizens’ assembly on drug use could take place this year in Ireland. The PA news agency reports that a citizen assembly on the issue could take place in the spring. The three coalition parties,...
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Covid-19 Boosters Now Available To Anyone Aged Over 16

Covid-19 Boosters Now Available To Anyone Aged Over 16

Anyone aged 16 and over can now come forward for a Covid-19 booster jab. From Sunday all of those aged 16 and older who are eligible to receive a booster vaccine can access the service through HSE vaccination centers. People...
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