Non-Stop Flight to Sydney Takes Off From Heathrow
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Non-Stop Flight to Sydney Takes Off From Heathrow

A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has taken off from Heathrow. The Australian airline is using the flight to research the impact of ultra-long haul trips on passengers and crew. Forty people are on board the Boeing 787-9...
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Catriona Matthew to Captain Europe’s 2021 Solheim Cup Team
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Catriona Matthew to Captain Europe’s 2021 Solheim Cup Team

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew will again captain Europe for the 2021 Solheim Cup, the Ladies European Tour announced on Thursday. The 50-year-old from Edinburgh successfully led her side to victory over the United States during this year’s event at Gleneagle...
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Out&About
November 13, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I want to congratulate the Veterans Day Parade organizers in New York City for putting on one of the finest parades and celebrating their 100 year anniversary. The weather could not have been better for the day...
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Economic Benefit of Cern Membership for Ireland is a ‘No Brainer’
November 13, 2019 No Responses

Economic Benefit of Cern Membership for Ireland is a ‘No Brainer’

Ireland’s associate membership of the Cern nuclear research center is a “no brainer” which will result in millions of euro being put into the Irish economy, an Oireachtas committee has been told. It would cost around €1.3 million for Ireland...
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Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse
November 13, 2019 No Responses

Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse

Micheal Martin has called for a statutory, independent and transparent inquiry into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Scouting organisations. An RTE program, due to be broadcast tonight, reveals former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of...
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McCarthy to Give Youth a Chance After Selecting Parrot in Squad
November 13, 2019 No Responses

McCarthy to Give Youth a Chance After Selecting Parrot in Squad

Mick McCarthy will turn back the clock on Thursday evening when he hands teenage striker Troy Parrott a senior debut for the Republic of Ireland against New Zealand. In March 1998, it was McCarthy who turned to a then 17-year-old...
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Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North

The Northern Ireland Conservative Party will contest four constituencies at the forthcoming UK General Election. Gary Hynds, the party’s deputy chairman in the region, will run as a candidate in Lagan Valley. Matthew Robinson will stand in North Down, Grant....
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Liverpool’s Mo Salah Ruled Out of Egypt Squad Through Injury
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool’s Mo Salah Ruled Out of Egypt Squad Through Injury

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt’s two games during this international break due to injury. The 27-year-old has picked up a knock that will prevent him facing Kenya and Comoros, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has...
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Donohoe Rejects “Austerity” Label for 2020 Budget
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Donohoe Rejects “Austerity” Label for 2020 Budget

The minister for finance has defended his spending plans for next year after it was labelled as an “austerity budget” and “non-budget”. Speaking at the post budget briefing in the Budgetary Oversight Committee today, Minister for Finance, Public Expend...
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Rent Freezes Are Not The Solution to High Prices Says Varadkar
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Rent Freezes Are Not The Solution to High Prices Says Varadkar

Rents in the country are “very high” but rent freezes are not the answer, Leo Varadkar has said. According to the latest quarterly Rental Report by property website Daft.ie, the average cost of renting is €1,403 per month. This marks...
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