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December 20, 2019 No Responses

Leinster Prevail Over Ulster in 96-point Thriller at The RDS

Christmas came early to the RDS with a sackful of tries as Leinster crossed eight times in a 54-42 Guinness PRO14 derby win over Ulster. Incoming Ireland head coach Andy Farrell watched on as the Conference A leaders bagged their...

December 20, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach ‘Determined’ to Restore Power-Sharing in The North

The Taoiseach has expressed determination to secure a deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar said it was important that any new executive formed in Belfast was inclusive, and included the three smaller parties, as well as the...

December 20, 2019 No Responses

Arteta Appointed as Gunners’ New Manager

Arsenal have announced the appointment of former Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta as their new head coach. The 37-year-old Spaniard, a former Gunners captain, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract to succeed Unai Emery, who was sacked last month. A...

December 19, 2019 No Responses

Eoin Morgan to Join IPL Next Season

England cricket captain Eoin Morgan has been selected to play in next season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) – with the Dubliner signing with the Kolkata Knight Riders in a move that will earn the World Cup winner $720,000 (€650,000) for...

December 19, 2019 No Responses

Eastwood Slams British Plans for Veteran’s ‘Amnesty’

The British Prime Minister’s plans for an “amnesty” for British veterans who served in Northern Ireland puts the peace process at risk, the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has warned. Colum Eastwood (Foyle) was the first...

December 19, 2019 No Responses

No Power-Sharing Deal Until 2020 as Smith Blames DUP for Delay

The DUP has prevented a pre-Christmas deal to restore Stormont power-sharing and release extra British Government cash for the struggling health service, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Julian Smith said he was “deeply disappointed” and urged the ...