Varadkar Laments ‘Unfortunate’ Absence of Northern Ireland at British Irish Council
June 28, 2019 No Responses

Varadkar Laments ‘Unfortunate’ Absence of Northern Ireland at British Irish Council

Speaking today at the 20th anniversary of the council in Manchester, Mr Varadkar said the entire group present were disappointed that representatives from Northern Ireland could not attend due to the lack of a functioning executive in Stormont. Leaders and...
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Taoiseach Insists That There Will Be No Renegotiation of Brexit Agreement
June 28, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Insists That There Will Be No Renegotiation of Brexit Agreement

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said whoever becomes the UK’s next prime minister will get a “fair hearing” from the EU, but warned “we mean what we say” about not re-opening negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement. Mr Varadkar spoke alongside...
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Martin O’Neill Leaves Nottingham Forest
June 28, 2019 No Responses

Martin O’Neill Leaves Nottingham Forest

Martin O’Neill has left his post as manager of Nottingham Forest, the Championship club have announced. The 67-year-old – who made 371 appearances for Forest as a player, winning two European Cups – returned to the City Ground as boss...
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Gatland to Return to New Zealand as Chiefs’ Head Coach After World Cup
June 28, 2019 No Responses

Gatland to Return to New Zealand as Chiefs’ Head Coach After World Cup

Warren Gatland is returning to New Zealand after signing a four-year deal to become head coach of the Gallagher Chiefs. Gatland will relinquish his role as Wales boss after this year’s World Cup in Japan and will take up his...
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England Defeat Norway to Secure Semi-Final Place
June 27, 2019 No Responses

England Defeat Norway to Secure Semi-Final Place

Phil Neville’s England have won their Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway to set up a semi-final against either the hosts France or the current world champions USA. With David Beckham among those watching from the stands, England made a....
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Republicans Must ‘Complete’ Journey Towards a New Ireland, Says Adams
June 27, 2019 No Responses

Republicans Must ‘Complete’ Journey Towards a New Ireland, Says Adams

The duty of Irish republicans is to ‘complete’ the journey towards a new Ireland and a referendum on Irish unity, according to former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. Mr Adams was speaking today at the funeral of former IRA chief...
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Stonewall 50 and World Pride Celebration Honored People of Ireland in New York City
June 27, 2019 No Responses

Stonewall 50 and World Pride Celebration Honored People of Ireland in New York City

Irish gay activist Brendan Fay presented the 2019 luminary award to Consul General Ciaran Madden this past Sunday. Brendan Fay, founder of the Irish LGBT group Lavender and Green Alliance Alliance and St. Pats For All, was invited by Bruce...
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Police Officers From Both Sides of The Border Will March in Dublin’s Pride Parade
June 27, 2019 No Responses

Police Officers From Both Sides of The Border Will March in Dublin’s Pride Parade

Over 500 LGBTQ young people from across Ireland will take part in this Saturday’s Pride parade in the city. They will march under the banner of ‘Transforming Young LGBTQ+ Lives’- but it’s not the only event taking place this weekend...
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Out&About
June 26, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy What a great weekend we had and it looks like we are heading for a fabulous week alright. I am beginning my Out&About column to tell you about some great friends of mine; I love using that...
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Watchdog Urged to Re-investigate Ian Paisley Over Trips to The Maldives
June 26, 2019 No Responses

Watchdog Urged to Re-investigate Ian Paisley Over Trips to The Maldives

A parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays. Politicians from both sides of Northern Ireland’s community divide urged the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standard...
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