Taoiseach Wants to Reform Ireland’s ‘Archaic’ Licensing Laws
December 25, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Wants to Reform Ireland’s ‘Archaic’ Licensing Laws

Leo Varadkar said that tourists and locals have described Ireland’s nightlife as “disappointing”. The Fine Gael leader said that allowing pubs and nightclubs to stay open for longer would be better for transport, as it avoids large crowds searching for...
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Irish Stars Busk on Grafton Street to Raise Money for Charity
December 24, 2019 No Responses

Irish Stars Busk on Grafton Street to Raise Money for Charity

A host of Irish singers gathered in Dublin this evening for the traditional Christmas Eve busk. The event, which raises money for the Simon Community every year, saw Glen Hansard, Imelda May, Hudson Taylor and more preform. Some several thousand...
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600% Rise in Methadone Users in Some Counties in Last Decade
December 24, 2019 No Responses

600% Rise in Methadone Users in Some Counties in Last Decade

The number of people accessing methadone in the last 10 years has risen by more than 600% in some counties. Figures obtained by the PA news agency through freedom of information laws show the country’s use of methadone treatment protocol...
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Scarlets Head Coach Brad Mooar to Join All Blacks at End of the Season
December 24, 2019 No Responses

Scarlets Head Coach Brad Mooar to Join All Blacks at End of the Season

Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar will leave the region at the end of the season to take up a coaching role with New Zealand, the Guinness PRO14 side have announced. Mooar, who took over from fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac...
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Taoiseach ‘Grateful’ to Those Who Work on Christmas Day
December 24, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach ‘Grateful’ to Those Who Work on Christmas Day

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be remembering those who are working this Christmas Day. Mr Varadkar said he was grateful to all who were toiling during the festive holiday. He said they would do their best to ensure anyone who...
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Rural Ireland Could Help Solve Housing Crisis, Says Martin
December 23, 2019 No Responses

Rural Ireland Could Help Solve Housing Crisis, Says Martin

Rural Ireland could help solve the housing crisis, Micheál Martin has said. Untapped potential like renting out spare rooms in homes in the country may supply extra accommodation, the Fianna Fáil leader added. He reiterated his call on the Government...
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Boeing Sacks CEO as 737 Max Crisis Deepens
December 23, 2019 No Responses

Boeing Sacks CEO as 737 Max Crisis Deepens

The boss of aircraft giant Boeing has quit a week after confirming production on its 737 Max planes will be suspended. Dennis Muilenburg’s position has been under immense pressure since the planes were grounded following two fatal crashes. The company...
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Rudiger Calls for Swift Punishment for Those Guilty of Racism
December 23, 2019 No Responses

Rudiger Calls for Swift Punishment for Those Guilty of Racism

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for anyone found to have subjected him to racist abuse to be swiftly punished – and for the fight against discrimination not to be “forgotten again in a couple of days”. Rudiger reported being...
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Chelsea Defeat Spurs, But Win Marred By Alleged Racist Abuse
December 22, 2019 No Responses

Chelsea Defeat Spurs, But Win Marred By Alleged Racist Abuse

Frank Lampard again got the better of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea won 2-0 at Tottenham today but the victory was overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Blues defender Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger appeared to suggest he had been the subject...
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Watford Beat Manchester United After De Gea Blunder
December 22, 2019 No Responses

Watford Beat Manchester United After De Gea Blunder

David De Gea’s howler put rock-bottom Watford on course for a remarkable result as Manchester United endured their most chastening loss of the season. Nigel Pearson’s first home match was a free hit heading into Christmas, with the Hornets nine...
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