Taoiseach Tells UN That Ireland Will Raise Carbon Tax to ‘€80 Per Tonne’
September 23, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Tells UN That Ireland Will Raise Carbon Tax to ‘€80 Per Tonne’

The Taoiseach has told the United Nations that Ireland will raise its carbon tax to €80 per tonne. Speaking at the UN’s Climate Action Summit 2019 in New York today, Mr Varadkar said he had been inspired by the thousands...
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Wales Secure Bonus Point Win After Destroying Georgia
September 23, 2019 No Responses

Wales Secure Bonus Point Win After Destroying Georgia

Wales launched their World Cup campaign in bonus point fashion by seeing off Georgia 43-14 at City of Toyota Stadium. The Six Nations champions delivered a strong statement of intent less than a week before tackling Pool D rivals Australia...
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Thomas Cook Ceases Trading Leaving Thousands Stranded Abroad
September 23, 2019 No Responses

Thomas Cook Ceases Trading Leaving Thousands Stranded Abroad

Travel giant Thomas Cook has ceased trading after failing to secure a last-ditch rescue deal, leaving an estimated 150,000 Britons abroad awaiting repatriation. The company was unable to secure the extra £200 million needed to keep the business afloat followi...
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Liverpool Go Six-for-Six with Win at Stamford Bridge
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool Go Six-for-Six with Win at Stamford Bridge

Liverpool made Premier League history as they extended their winning run to 15 games with a 2-1 success at Chelsea. Goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino saw the Reds become the first side in the Premier League era to...
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Aubameyang Tops Off Gunners Comeback to Defeat Aston Villa
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Aubameyang Tops Off Gunners Comeback to Defeat Aston Villa

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang again proved to be Arsenal’s savior as his late free-kick earned the 10-man Gunners a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa. Dean Smith’s visitors had twice led at the Emirates Stadium only to fall to a 3-2 defeat as...
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Sinn Féin Open to Deal with Pro-Remain Parties to Unseat DUP MPs
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Open to Deal with Pro-Remain Parties to Unseat DUP MPs

Sinn Féin has indicated it is “open to an arrangement” between pro-remain parties to oust DUP MPs. Assembly member Conor Murphy made the comment as John Finucane was selected to contest North Belfast in the event of a general election....
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Woeful Manchester United Fall to Defeat Against West Ham
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Woeful Manchester United Fall to Defeat Against West Ham

Manchester United lost Marcus Rashford to injury as they slipped to a demoralizing 2-0 defeat at West Ham. The England striker limped off early in the second half after Andriy Yarmolenko had given the hosts the lead, before Aaron Cresswell...
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Tuilagi Powers England to Victory Against Tonga
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Tuilagi Powers England to Victory Against Tonga

Manu Tuilagi powered England to a winning start as their World Cup was launched with a 35-3 victory over Tonga but the statement performance sought by Eddie Jones failed to materialize. Tuilagi plundered two first-half tries at the Sapporo Dome...
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Focus Ireland Highlights 1,000% Rise Every Month in Homeless Families
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Focus Ireland Highlights 1,000% Rise Every Month in Homeless Families

There has been an increase of more than 1,000% in the number of families becoming homeless every month since 2011, a charity has claimed. Focus Ireland released the figure as it launched its pre-budget submission calling for action to fast-track...
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Ireland Secure Bonus Point in Dominant Opening Victory Over Scotland
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Secure Bonus Point in Dominant Opening Victory Over Scotland

Ireland delivered on their promise to hit form when it mattered most by stunning Scotland 27-3 with a bonus-point blitz to launch their Japanese World Cup quest in style. James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway all crossed...
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