Coveney Says UK ‘Wiping The Slate Clean’ On Brexit Irish Issue

Coveney Says UK ‘Wiping The Slate Clean’ On Brexit Irish Issue

The Tánaiste has accused the British government of “wiping the slate clean” regarding promises made over Brexit. Speaking at a gathering of business leaders in Paris today, Simon Coveney, who is also the Minister for Foreign Affairs, said that the...
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Sinn Féin Proposes New Social Welfare Commission

Sinn Féin Proposes New Social Welfare Commission

Sinn Féin has published a proposal to target an annual social welfare increase as political parties draw battle lines ahead of the upcoming budget. The party has proposed a new Social Welfare Commission to target the €5 increase for certain...
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Lafferty Left Out Of Northern Ireland Squad

Lafferty Left Out Of Northern Ireland Squad

Kyle Lafferty has been left out of Northern Ireland’s squad for next month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany and the preceding friendly against Luxembourg following his move to Norwegian club Sarpsborg this week. Liam Donnelly, Northern Ireland’s mos...
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Bury FC Expelled From The English Football League

Bury FC Expelled From The English Football League

Bury have been expelled from the English Football League after a day of high drama that will almost certainly result in the 134-year-old club being liquidated. Shakers owner Steve Dale had been given until 5pm on Tuesday to come up...
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Court Told That Man Was Shot Dead After Drugs Gang Feud

Court Told That Man Was Shot Dead After Drugs Gang Feud

A man was gunned down following a “long-standing” criminal gang feud involving drugs in Northern Ireland, a detective has said. Malcolm McKeown was shot six times in the head and body at a petrol station earlier this month, a senior...
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Sinckler Determined to Make World Cup Impact with England

Sinckler Determined to Make World Cup Impact with England

Kyle Sinckler plans to take the World Cup by storm but will not feel he has truly made it until he draws close to becoming a Test centurion. The England prop played an instrumental role as Ireland were dismantled 57-15...
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Report Finds That Only 6% of Cross-Border Traders Prepared for No-Deal Brexit

Report Finds That Only 6% of Cross-Border Traders Prepared for No-Deal Brexit

As few as 6% of cross-border traders are prepared for cash-flow issues in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a report has found. New research has found that most are choosing to disregard the potential impact a no-deal Brexit could...
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Bolton Wanderers Face Liquidation After Sale Collapses

Bolton Wanderers Face Liquidation After Sale Collapses

Bolton face liquidation later this week unless a deal to buy the club which collapsed over the weekend can be resurrected at the 11th hour. Wanderers had been given until 5pm on Tuesday by the EFL for a takeover to...
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McIlroy Wins FedEx Cup and Revamped Tour Championship

McIlroy Wins FedEx Cup and Revamped Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy exorcised two demons at the same time after winning the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup title for the second time in four years to pocket the $15 million (€13.5m) first prize in Atlanta. McIlroy carded a closing 66...
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Aer Lingus Apologizes After Boarding Passes Fail to Download

Aer Lingus Apologizes After Boarding Passes Fail to Download

Aer Lingus has apologized as problems on its website and app left passengers unable to download or print their boarding passes. While customers were able to check in, an error message told them “all attempted boarding pass retrievals failed”. The...
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