Holland Defeat Sweden to Set Up Final Date with USA

Holland Defeat Sweden to Set Up Final Date with USA

Holland booked their place in Sunday’s World Cup final after a 1-0 extra-time win over Sweden. A goal from Manchester United’s Jackie Groenen eventually gave the European champions the breakthrough in the ninth minute of added time, breaking Swedish hearts...
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Out&About

Out&About

Oh, what a wonderful world! I say that every morning when I get up especially now that we have this beautiful weather. I had to tell yea that because since I emigrated to America from Ireland in 1982, I’ve never...
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Matt Molloy Inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame

Matt Molloy Inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame

Well-known Chieftain and musician Matt Molloy is the latest star to be inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame. The talented flautist, who was named as one of the recipients of the Cong Hands Of Fame Award, had his hand prints...
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Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy Says Power-Sharing Talks in ‘Go-Slow’ Mode

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy Says Power-Sharing Talks in ‘Go-Slow’ Mode

A Sinn Féin MLA has hit out at the pace of political talks to revive Stormont, claiming they have gone into “go-slow” mode. Secretary of State Karen Bradley earlier told the House of Commons that she intends to return to...
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Messi Accuses Referee of Favoring Brazil in Copa América Semi-Final

Messi Accuses Referee of Favoring Brazil in Copa América Semi-Final

Lionel Messi accused the referee of bias after Argentina crashed out of the Copa América with a 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil. The Argentina captain felt a number of decisions went against his side in Belo Horizonte as goals from...
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Former Chrysler and Ford Executive Lee Iacocca Dies Aged 94

Former Chrysler and Ford Executive Lee Iacocca Dies Aged 94

Ex-Chrysler boss and Ford innovator Lee Iacocca has died at the age of 94 in Bel Air, California. Mr Iacocca put the Mustang in Ford’s line-up in the 1960s, and became a corporate folk hero two decades later when he...
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USA Through to World Cup Final After Defeating England

USA Through to World Cup Final After Defeating England

Steph Houghton had an 84th-minute penalty saved as England missed out on a place in the Women’s World Cup final, losing 2-1 to the United States. Phil Neville’s side headed to Lyon with dreams of becoming the first senior England...
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Mercosur Trade Bloc ‘Death Knell’ For Irish Beef Sector

Mercosur Trade Bloc ‘Death Knell’ For Irish Beef Sector

The trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc signals the “death knell” for the Irish beef sector, it has been claimed. Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin said the trade deal has angered the farming community...
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Boris Johnson Accuses EU of ‘Moral Blackmail’ Over Backstop

Boris Johnson Accuses EU of ‘Moral Blackmail’ Over Backstop

Boris Johnson has accused the European Union of “moral blackmail” over the backstop as he insisted he would never allow the return of a hard border between the North and the Republic of Ireland. In the latest Tory leadership hustings...
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Rashford Extends United Contract for Four More Years

Rashford Extends United Contract for Four More Years

Marcus Rashford has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United. The 21-year-old England forward is now committed to the Old Trafford outfit until 2023 with the option of a further year. The news, announced by the club on Monday,...
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