Federer Becomes First Man to Notch Up 100 Wins at Wimbledon
July 11, 2019 No Responses

Federer Becomes First Man to Notch Up 100 Wins at Wimbledon

Roger Federer said bringing up a century of Wimbledon victories was “special” as he booked a tantalizing semi-final with Rafael Nadal. The 37-year-old shook off a nervy start to beat Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-final on...
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Fourteen Years On, McIlroy Remembers Every Shot From His 61 at Royal Portrush
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Fourteen Years On, McIlroy Remembers Every Shot From His 61 at Royal Portrush

He has won four major titles, two World Golf Championship events and been on the winning Ryder Cup team four times, but there is only one round of golf where Rory McIlroy can remember every shot. It came in the...
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Writer and Barrister Noel Whelan Dies, Aged 50
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Writer and Barrister Noel Whelan Dies, Aged 50

Barrister and political pundit Noel Whelan has died after a short illness. The 50-year-old former Fianna Fail adviser died on Wednesday evening. The well-known commentator and father-of-one was instrumental in leading the campaign to introduce same-sex marriag...
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Committee Told Broadband Monopoly in Rural Areas ‘Very Likely’
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Committee Told Broadband Monopoly in Rural Areas ‘Very Likely’

It is “very likely” Ireland is creating a monopoly on rural broadband through the National Broadband Plan, an Oireachtas Committee has heard. Representatives from Comreg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications se...
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Comedian and Singer Brendan Grace Dies, Aged 68
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Comedian and Singer Brendan Grace Dies, Aged 68

The comedian and singer Brendan Grace has passed away aged 68. He passed away after a short illness having recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. His manager Tom Kelly stated: “Brendan Grace passed away peacefully early this morning at surrounded...
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Out&About
July 10, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy They did it and they did it in style and by that I mean the United States winning the Women’s World Cup. They were just fabulous and yes, they could show the men’s team a trick or...
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No Glass Ceiling Remains For Women in Garda, Anniversary Event Told
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No Glass Ceiling Remains For Women in Garda, Anniversary Event Told

The 60th anniversary celebration of women joining An Garda Siochana has heard there is no longer a glass ceiling within the force. Five of the 12 first ever female recruits to the Garda, known as the Class of 1959, were...
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Magpies Said To Be Targeting Bruce as New Head Coach
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Magpies Said To Be Targeting Bruce as New Head Coach

Newcastle are ready to make an approach to Sheffield Wednesday as they attempt to appoint Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez’s replacement. The 58-year-old Owls boss is said to be the man at the top of the Magpies’ shortlist and that...
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host WSL North London Derby
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host WSL North London Derby

Tottenham will host Women’s Super League champions and north London rivals Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 17. The full fixture list for the 2019/20 WSL season was announced this morning with the derby clash the latest match...
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Celtic and Rangers Both Win Champions League Qualifying Openers
July 9, 2019 No Responses

Celtic and Rangers Both Win Champions League Qualifying Openers

Celtic and Rangers both have one foot in the next round of European competition as the Old Firm rivals recorded wins in the first qualifying rounds of Champions League and Europa League respectively tonight. The Bhoys came from behind to...
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