Union Claims That BA Have Forced 4,000 Out Of Their Jobs

Union Claims That BA Have Forced 4,000 Out Of Their Jobs

Four thousand British Airways workers are “being forced out of the jobs that they love today by naked, company greed”, the UK trade union Unite has said. Cabin crew, engineers and airport staff are among those receiving letters from the...
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Farrell Urges Irish Players To Be ‘Hungry’ To Win Six Nations

Farrell Urges Irish Players To Be ‘Hungry’ To Win Six Nations

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists the Guinness Six Nations title remains “there to be won” and has urged his players to be fearless in pursuit of glory. The team were left to stew on a chastening 24-12 defeat to...
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Donohoe: Economy Is Performing ‘Better Than We Would Have Hoped For’

Donohoe: Economy Is Performing ‘Better Than We Would Have Hoped For’

The deficit in the public finances was €7.4 billion at the end of July, the latest figures show. This compares with a surplus of €896 million in the same period last year. The exchequer returns show the continued impact of...
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Wishing Joe Mac, A Very Happy Birthday

Wishing Joe Mac, A Very Happy Birthday

I would like to thank Ronnie McGinn for his editorial content for this article on Joe Mac as I had not much to do to make it any better. At one stage Ronnie got The Dixies to reunite and also...
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Manchester United Ease Into Europa League Quarterfinals

Manchester United Ease Into Europa League Quarterfinals

Substitute Anthony Martial secured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s underwhelming side a comeback win against LASK on a night when Manchester United’s progress to the Europa League quarter-finals was never in doubt. Five months on from hitting five without reply in ...
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McIlroy Hoping For A Return To Form Despite Lack Of Crowds

McIlroy Hoping For A Return To Form Despite Lack Of Crowds

Rory McIlroy concedes he cannot use his unease at playing without crowds as an excuse as he looks to end his lengthy major drought in the US PGA Championship. McIlroy has struggled to perform to his best in the PGA...
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Six Nations To Return With Ireland v Italy Kicking Off The Restart

Six Nations To Return With Ireland v Italy Kicking Off The Restart

Six Nations bosses have confirmed rescheduled fixtures to complete the delayed 2020 tournament – and also plans for an eight-team expanded autumn Test series. Ireland will host Italy in Dublin on October 24th, before travelling to Paris to face France...
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Rafael Nadal Is Latest Player To Withdraw From The US Open

Rafael Nadal Is Latest Player To Withdraw From The US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the US Open citing concerns over coronavirus. The four-time winner at Flushing Meadows does not want to travel to the United States for the event, which begins on August 31, while Covid-19...
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Former Spain And Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Announces Retirement

Former Spain And Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Announces Retirement

Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. Casillas, who finished his playing days at Porto, won the World Cup and two European Championships during an illustrious international career....
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John Hume’s Family Urge People To Light Candle To Pay Tribute To Legacy

John Hume’s Family Urge People To Light Candle To Pay Tribute To Legacy

The family of John Hume have urged people in his home city to light a candle to pay tribute to his peacemaking legacy. The former SDLP leader’s body will be taken from Moville in Co Donegal to St Eugene’s Cathedral...
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