Calls To Extend The School Year To Make Up For Lost Time
August 27, 2020 No Responses

Calls To Extend The School Year To Make Up For Lost Time

There have been calls to extend the school year to try and make up for time that was lost during the strict lockdown, an expert group has said. Schools have been reopening this week and will continue over the coming...
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Martin: ‘Danger And Challenge’ Of Second Lockdown ‘Is Always There’
August 27, 2020 No Responses

Martin: ‘Danger And Challenge’ Of Second Lockdown ‘Is Always There’

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has warned the State is in a “fluid” situation as the Government tries to avoid another lockdown. Mr Martin said that as the number of Covid-19 cases rises, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is “constantly...
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President Higgins Leads Tributes To Playwright Eugene McCabe
August 27, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Leads Tributes To Playwright Eugene McCabe

The president has hailed Eugene McCabe as a powerful and original contributor to Irish letters after the playwright’s death at the age of 90. McCabe’s career explored sectarianism and the legacy of colonialism, Michael D Higgins said. Born in Scotland...
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Emmy Nomination For Netflix Story Of Murder And Collusion In Ireland
August 27, 2020 No Responses

Emmy Nomination For Netflix Story Of Murder And Collusion In Ireland

The Netflix documentary “The Miami Showband Massacre” has been nominated for an Emmy “For Outstanding Editing in a Documentary” at this year’s awards ceremony in Hollywood. On March 22nd 2019, Netflix, the world’s largest me...
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Out&About
August 26, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I start my Out&About with a very sad note on a great gentleman, Timothy Murray who passed away after a tragic accident on the quays of New York City. The Sandy Hook ship pilot died following a...
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Manchester City In The Running To Sign Messi From Barcelona
August 26, 2020 No Responses

Manchester City In The Running To Sign Messi From Barcelona

Manchester City are expected to be one of the clubs in the running to sign Lionel Messi after the Argentina international expressed his desire to leave the Nou Camp this summer. Messi has informed the Spanish giants that he wants...
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Majority Believe That Someone Who Contracts Covid-19 Has Been ‘Careless’ Or ‘Reckless’
August 26, 2020 No Responses

Majority Believe That Someone Who Contracts Covid-19 Has Been ‘Careless’ Or ‘Reckless’

More than 70 per cent of people believe that someone who contracts Covid-19 has been careless or reckless in following public health advice, a survey has found. According to new research, the majority of people hold negative views about those...
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Teachers Call For ‘Urgent Review’ Of Government Advice On Face Masks
August 25, 2020 No Responses

Teachers Call For ‘Urgent Review’ Of Government Advice On Face Masks

Teachers have called for an “urgent review” in relation to children wearing face coverings in certain circumstances. It comes following advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) which states that children over the age of 12 should wear face masks,...
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Harry Maguire Found Guilty Of Assault In Mykonos
August 25, 2020 No Responses

Harry Maguire Found Guilty Of Assault In Mykonos

Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire has been found guilty of assault and given a 21-month suspended sentence, following his arrest after a brawl last week on the Greek island of Mykonos. United issued a statement saying Maguire, who was released...
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Key Vote Planned On Rescue Package For Virgin Atlantic
August 25, 2020 No Responses

Key Vote Planned On Rescue Package For Virgin Atlantic

A key vote on Virgin Atlantic’s £1.2 billion rescue deal will be held on Tuesday. Creditors will vote at a closed hearing at the High Court on whether to approve the restructuring package secured by the airline in July. The...
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