Digital Desk

March 4, 2019 No Responses

Bruton Insists Government is not in the Pockets of Big Tech

The Communications Minister has denied Ireland is in the pocket of tech giants like Facebook. Reports over the weekend said former Taoiseach Enda Kenny helped Facebook influence EU data protection laws – something which has been disputed by the Irish...

March 4, 2019 No Responses

British Airways Unveils Airbus A319 Painted in BEA Colors at Shannon Airport

British Airways has unveiled the second design in a series of retro liveries as part of its centenary celebrations. An Airbus A319 touched down at London Heathrow today after being painted in the colors of the carrier’s short-haul predecessor, British...

March 3, 2019 No Responses

Man Arrested at Manchester Airport, Suspected of Murdering Belfast Community Worker

A man has been arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of murdering Belfast community worker Ian Ogle. The 32-year-old suspect is to be brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. Mr Ogle, 45, died after being stabbed 11 times shortly after...

March 3, 2019 No Responses

Lydia Boylan Wins Silver in Women’s Points Race

Lydia Boylan took silver in the women’s points race today to give Ireland a second medal from the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Pruszkow. Boylan used a late attack in the race to gain a lap on the field,...

March 3, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool Down to Second Place After Disappointing Merseyside Derby

Liverpool blinked first in the title race as they failed to regain top spot from Manchester City after being held to a goalless draw in the 233rd Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. A rare off day for Mohamed Salah, who...

March 3, 2019 No Responses

Ulster Go Third After Bonus Point win at Dragons

Ulster moved third in PRO14 Conference B following a 28-15 bonus-point victory over bottom side Dragons in Newport. Ulster scored three second-half tries through prop Marty Moore, scrum-half John Cooney and lock and skipper Alan O’Connor that added to a....