Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Ho, Ho, Ho! Isn’t that what Santa says when he is delivering Christmas presents to everyone? Now I am saying the same thing to you as things are going to get much better for all of us....
Salah Becomes Liverpool’s Top Scorer In Champions League
Mohamed Salah eclipsed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s top scorer in the Champions League with his double record-breaking goal in a 1-1 draw against Midtjylland. The Egypt international struck after just 55 seconds as his 22nd goal in the competition also...
Urgent Appeal Launched For Toy Donations In Belfast
An urgent appeal has been issued for toy donations for families struggling this Christmas. The North Belfast Advice Partnership and the People’s Kitchen are operating in Belfast’s SSE Arena, allowing volunteers to space out as they assemble hampers. Foodba...
EU Commission Preparing For No Deal Brexit Says McGuinness
The European Commission is preparing specific and very narrowly focused contingency plans to prepare for the possibility of a no trade deal Brexit, EU Financial Services Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said today. “Today we are preparing contingency plan...
Jorginho’s Penalty Spares Chelsea’s Blushes Against Krasnodar
Jorginho’s penalty salvaged second-string Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Krasnodar in Tuesday’s dead rubber Champions League clash. Remy Cabella put Krasnodar into the lead at Stamford Bridge, in the final Group E clash that could have no effect on pool...
Manchester United Crash Out Of Champions League After Loss In Leipzig
Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League after falling just short of a remarkable European comeback at RB Leipzig as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 3-2 in Germany. Having started Group H with a win at last season’s runners-up...
IFA President Warns Of Higher Prices For Food After Brexit
Everyone in Ireland will suffer following Brexit as the European Union adjusts to the UK’s departure, an Irish parliamentary committee has heard. Irish Farmers’ Association president Tim Cullinan said Ireland is a small nation on the periphery of Europe th...
Residents At East Belfast Care Home Vaccinated Against Covid-19
All residents at an East Belfast care home have been vaccinated against Covid-19. A person aged 100 was among 25 vulnerable occupants and 35 staff to receive the jab at a home which specializes in supporting those with dementia. Palmerston...
Taoiseach Hails ‘Truly Historic Day’ As First Person Recieves Coronavirus Vaccine
The Taoiseach has hailed a “truly historic day” after the first coronavirus vaccine was administered. Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald and Irish Labour leader Alan Kelly all described a “turning of the tide” in the pandemic. Ferm...
Belfast Nurse Becomes First Person Vaccinated Against Covid-19 In Island Of Ireland
Coronavirus vaccinations are taking place in Northern Ireland for the first time. The first person to receive the jab in the North was a 28-year-old nurse from Dundrum in Co Down. Joanna Sloan is sister in charge of Covid vaccination...