Digital Desk

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Ulster End Munster’s Nine Match Winning Streak

Ulster won this meeting of the two Guinness PRO14 Conference leaders, defeating a youthful Munster side 15-10 at Kingspan Stadium. Boosted by some key returning players, the Ulstermen took their chances to lead 15-3 at half-time with Matt Faddes and...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Former IRA Leader Michael McKevitt Dies, Aged 71

Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt has died following a battle with cancer. McKevitt, who was one of four men found liable for the Omagh bomb, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a number of years ago. He was released...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Mauricio Pochettino Appointed As New Manager Of PSG

Paris St Germain have confirmed the appointment of former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager. The Argentinian succeeds Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked by the Ligue 1 side in December despite leading the club to the French title...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

The North Reports Over 3,500 New Coronavirus Cases In 48 Hours

Northern Ireland has recorded a further 3,576 coronavirus cases within the last 48 hours. Another 26 people have died with Covid-19, the region’s Department of Health said. Figures also show there are 483 patients in hospital with Covid-19, with 35...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Kane And Son On Target For Spurs In Leeds Romp

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min equaled the Premier League record for most goal combinations in a season as they inspired Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Leeds. Kane, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot, teed up the South Korean’s 100th...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach: Legal Ban On Reporting Identities Of Murdered Children Must Be Changed

A legal ban on reporting the identity of murdered children in Ireland must be changed to ensure transparency, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Attorney General Paul Gallagher were working on measures to...

January 1, 2021 No Responses

Manchester United Close In On Liverpool With Win Against Villa

Manchester United moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty got 2021 off to a winning start against Aston Villa. An impressive run of seven wins in nine top-flight matches saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side...

January 1, 2021 No Responses

Archbishop Martin Criticizes RTÉ Over ‘Offensive And Blasphemous’ Clip

Archbishop Eamon Martin has criticized state broadcaster RTÉ over a “deeply offensive and blasphemous” clip that ran as part of the station’s NYE Countdown show. The program, broadcast on RTÉ One on New Year’s Eve, featured a sketch by satirical...

January 1, 2021 No Responses

Soucek Scores Winner For West Ham At Goodison Park

West Ham boss David Moyes registered his first win at Goodison Park as an opposition manager as Tomas Soucek’s fortuitous late goal beat his former club Everton 1-0. The Scot had lost all four previous appearances by an aggregate of...

January 1, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Describes UN Security Council Seat As “Enormous Responsibility And Honor”

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described Ireland’s place on the United Nations Security Council as an “enormous responsibility and honor”. Ireland officially takes its seat on the Security Council on January 1st for a two-year period. This will be Ireland...

« Previous 1 … 260 261 262 263 264 … 794 Next »