British Horse Racing Shuts Down for Six Days Due to Equine Flu Outbreak
February 7, 2019 No Responses

British Horse Racing Shuts Down for Six Days Due to Equine Flu Outbreak

There will be no racing in Britain until February 13 at the earliest, the British Horseracing Authority has announced. An outbreak of equine flu has caused a six-day shutdown, with racing’s rulers set to make a further assessment on Monday...
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More Than Half of Irish Employers Think Jobs Market Will Improve After Brexit
February 7, 2019 No Responses

More Than Half of Irish Employers Think Jobs Market Will Improve After Brexit

More than half of employers believe the Irish employment market will be more attractive post-Brexit. The Morgan McKinley Irish Salary Guide shows that despite the risks associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the EU in March, 52% of employers see...
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Malcolm’s Late Strike Rescues Draw For Barca in Copa del Rey Semi-Final First Leg Against Real
February 6, 2019 No Responses

Malcolm’s Late Strike Rescues Draw For Barca in Copa del Rey Semi-Final First Leg Against Real

Malcom’s second-half strike rescued a 1-1 draw for Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. In the first of three games between the two Spanish giants over the next...
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Out&About
February 6, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

I received a very nice note from the United Irish Counties Association of New York, President Tom Tuffy. It read “Dear delegate, friend and supporter, on behalf of United Irish Counties Association of New York, Inc., I would like to take...
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City Defeat Everton and Go Top on Goal Difference
February 6, 2019 No Responses

City Defeat Everton and Go Top on Goal Difference

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time in two months with a 2-0 win at Everton to ramp up the pressure on title rivals Liverpool. The Toffees’ weakness at set-pieces was exploited with...
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Police Arrest Twelfth Person Over Murder of Community Worker in Belfast
February 5, 2019 No Responses

Police Arrest Twelfth Person Over Murder of Community Worker in Belfast

Detectives investigating the murder of community worker Ian Ogle have made a twelfth arrest. A 38-year-old man was detained by police on Tuesday morning. He is being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast. Mr Ogle, 45, died after...
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One in Ten Irish Eat Fast Food at Least Once a Week
February 5, 2019 No Responses

One in Ten Irish Eat Fast Food at Least Once a Week

A tenth of the population has a takeaway or fast food at least once a week. A new survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) highlights our over-reliance on convenience food. This research provides an insight into our...
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Theresa May to Take Bid to Reopen Brexit Deal to Brussels
February 5, 2019 No Responses

Theresa May to Take Bid to Reopen Brexit Deal to Brussels

Theresa May is to travel to Brussels on Thursday for talks with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, as she seeks changes to the Brexit deal which was rejected by MPs last month. The British Prime Minister is expected to press...
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Liverpool’s Lead Down to Three After Draw with Hammers
February 4, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool’s Lead Down to Three After Draw with Hammers

Liverpool have dropped two more points in the Premier League title race tonight as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to West Ham. Sadio Mané gave Jurgen Klopp’s side a 22nd minute lead at the London Stadium. But...
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FAI Brings in Term Limits for Board but Exempts Delaney
February 4, 2019 No Responses

FAI Brings in Term Limits for Board but Exempts Delaney

The FAI have introduced a new measure to limit terms for members of its board of management to eight years. FAI CEO John Delaney will be exempt from the new term limits. The limit was introduced at an Extraordinary General...
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