Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson Dies, Aged 89
June 5, 2019 No Responses

Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson Dies, Aged 89

Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has died at the age of 89. The Swedish Football Association said that Johansson died after a short illness. The Swede headed UEFA from 1990 to 2007, and he is most recognized for founding the...
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Gianni Infantino Wins Second Term in Charge of FIFA
June 5, 2019 No Responses

Gianni Infantino Wins Second Term in Charge of FIFA

Gianni Infantino will run football’s world governing body FIFA for four more years after being elected for a second term as president by acclamation in Paris on Wednesday. The 49-year-old Swiss-Italian was the only candidate, so his election was never...
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Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump

A rural village tucked into a corner of west Clare is making last-minute preparations to welcome Donald Trump. While the controversial US president is accustomed to protests and public outrage wherever he goes, he will be warmly greeted with smiles...
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Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has refused to commit to a government-wide plan to tackle crime in greater north Dublin. Mr Flanagan was visiting Coolock garda station on Tuesday after four men from the surrounding area were shot dead in...
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Real Madrid Signs Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Real Madrid Signs Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Serbia striker Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt. Jovic, 21, has agreed a six-year contract with the Spanish giants, while the move is subject to a medical. “Real Madrid CF and Eintracht Frankfurt have...
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Racism Watchdog Urges Ireland to Act Against Councils That Do Not Spend on Traveler Housing
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Racism Watchdog Urges Ireland to Act Against Councils That Do Not Spend on Traveler Housing

Ireland should act against local authorities which fail to spend money intended for Travelers accommodation, A European anti-racism watchdog urged. The European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) said the severe housing shortage, high rent and di...
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Qatar to Relax Alcohol Rules for Club World Cup in December
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Qatar to Relax Alcohol Rules for Club World Cup in December

Liverpool fans have been assured they will be allowed to have a drink if they head to Qatar to watch the Reds try to win the Club World Cup in December. The ruling council of football’s world governing body FIFA...
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McCarthy Calls on Republic’s Players to Remember Danish ‘Insults’ Before Euro Qualifier
June 3, 2019 No Responses

McCarthy Calls on Republic’s Players to Remember Danish ‘Insults’ Before Euro Qualifier

Mick McCarthy has urged the Republic of Ireland to make Denmark pay for their insults as the sides prepare to meet for the fifth time in 18 months. Ireland run out in Copenhagen on Friday evening having taken maximum points...
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Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast

A rare set of Persian coins have been stolen during a burglary in Belfast. Several diamond necklaces, rings and bracelets, an antique female Swiss watch and a quantity of US dollars were also in the haul taken from a property...
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Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland

Organizers claim that thousands of people are set to take part in protests across Ireland when Donald Trump visits the island later this week. Mr Trump and his wife Melania arrived in the UK on Monday morning. They were officially...
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