Townsend Makes Five Changes Ahead Of Nations Cup Clash With France
November 20, 2020 No Responses

Townsend Makes Five Changes Ahead Of Nations Cup Clash With France

Gregor Townsend has made five changes to his Scotland side as they prepare to take on a fully-loaded France at Murrayfield on Sunday. Les Bleus had been due to send a second-string line-up to Edinburgh but changed their mind after...
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North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks
November 19, 2020 No Responses

North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks

Stormont ministers have agreed to extend Northern Ireland’s circuit-breaker for two weeks from Friday, November 27th. Close contact services and cafes can open this Friday as planned but will have to close again next Friday while other hospitality sectors li...
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North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines
November 19, 2020 No Responses

North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines

Northern Ireland is expected to receive up to 4.3 million doses of two coronavirus vaccines once they receive official authorization, their Department of Health has said. The country will take 2.85 per cent of the total amount that eventually becomes...
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New Covid-19 Testing Center Opened At Dublin Airport
November 19, 2020 No Responses

New Covid-19 Testing Center Opened At Dublin Airport

A new coronavirus testing center has opened at Dublin Airport with the capacity to conduct thousands of tests per day. The drive-through facility, operated by Irish healthcare company RocDoc, officially began its operations on Thursday morning. The firm believ...
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Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet
November 19, 2020 No Responses

Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet

Exceptions to the coronavirus restrictions on visiting loved ones in nursing homes may be introduced ahead of Christmas. The HSE is currently meeting with stakeholders to discuss the issue and hope to deliver updated guidelines next week. Dr Colm Henry,...
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Guardiola Signs New Two Year Deal With Manchester City
November 19, 2020 No Responses

Guardiola Signs New Two Year Deal With Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has agreed a new contract to remain as Manchester City manager for a further two seasons, the Premier League club have announced. Guardiola was into the final months of his existing deal, but the 49-year-old has now committed...
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Kenny Hails ‘Brilliant Mentality’ After Pandemic-Hit Nations League Campaign
November 19, 2020 No Responses

Kenny Hails ‘Brilliant Mentality’ After Pandemic-Hit Nations League Campaign

Stephen Kenny saluted his Republic of Ireland players as a bruising Nations League campaign ravaged by coronavirus and injuries ended with him still awaiting his first win. Ireland have gone eight games without a victory under their new manager and...
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Ireland Still Winless Under Kenny After Scoreless Draw With Bulgaria
November 18, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Still Winless Under Kenny After Scoreless Draw With Bulgaria

Robbie Brady was denied by the crossbar as the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League campaign ended with a whimper to leave manager Stephen Kenny still awaiting his first win. On a night when victory would have secured Ireland’s place in...
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Out&About
November 18, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I got to meet Seamus Dooley back in the 80s after I was introduced by my friend and colleague at the time, the late Joe Murphy, RIP. Seamus is one of the most well-known figures in New...
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Northern Ireland Relegated In Nations League After Norway Forfeit Game
November 18, 2020 No Responses

Northern Ireland Relegated In Nations League After Norway Forfeit Game

Northern Ireland suffered relegation in the Nations League even before their final group game kicked off as UEFA awarded Romania the points from their cancelled match against Norway on Sunday. Norway, who were told not to travel to Bucharest by...
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