The Dáil Celebrates Its Centenary
January 21, 2019 No Responses

The Dáil Celebrates Its Centenary

It is 100 years today since the first Dáil Eireann convened. To commemorate a century of Ireland’s parliament, a special ceremony will take place in Dublin’s Mansion House this afternoon. In the elections of 1918 Sinn Féin won a majority...
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Three Month Extention Given to Local Link’s Rural Service
January 21, 2019 No Responses

Three Month Extention Given to Local Link’s Rural Service

The Transport Minister has announced a three-month extension of the Local Link evening service in rural areas. Existing services were extended last year on a trial basis to address unmet transport needs during evening and nighttime hours. “Tackling rural...
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First Emma Hannigan Cancer Research Fellowship is Awarded
January 21, 2019 No Responses

First Emma Hannigan Cancer Research Fellowship is Awarded

Funds raised for Breast Cancer Ireland since author Emma Hannigan passed away from the disease have resulted in the funding of a research fellowship. The charity has given an update on developments in research to fight the disease. It found...
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Pats Secure Third Straight Superbowl Appearance with Win over Chiefs
January 21, 2019 No Responses

Pats Secure Third Straight Superbowl Appearance with Win over Chiefs

The New England Patriots have booked their third-straight Super Bowl appearance after overcoming the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime. The Pats will face the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL’s showpiece game after they too needed overtime to defeat...
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Twenty Years on, the Rams are Superbowl Bound Once Again
January 20, 2019 No Responses

Twenty Years on, the Rams are Superbowl Bound Once Again

The Los Angeles Rams punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with kicker Greg Zuerlein holding his nerve to score a field goal from 57 yards in overtime to defeat the New Orleans Saints 26-23. The number one and two...
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Winks Spares Tottenham’s Blushes at Fulham
January 20, 2019 No Responses

Winks Spares Tottenham’s Blushes at Fulham

Tottenham survived the absence of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min as Harry Winks’ stoppage-time header secured a vital 2-1 victory at Fulham. The striker’s ankle injury and Son’s absence due to international duty had meant a rare start for Fernando...
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Soloheadbeg Commemorates First Shots of the War of Independence
January 20, 2019 No Responses

Soloheadbeg Commemorates First Shots of the War of Independence

The first shots of the War of Independence have been commemorated a century on. The Soloheadbeg Ambush took place in Co Tipperary on January 21, 1919. Royal Irish Constabulary officers James McDonnell and Patrick O’Connell were killed by members of...
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City Keep Pace with Liverpool With Win Over Leaderless Terriers
January 20, 2019 No Responses

City Keep Pace with Liverpool With Win Over Leaderless Terriers

Manchester City kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a routine 3-0 win at managerless Huddersfield. Danilo’s deflected effort gave City a half-time lead before Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane both struck in the space of two minutes...
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Residents Evacuated After Suspected Car Bomb Explodes in Derry
January 19, 2019 No Responses

Residents Evacuated After Suspected Car Bomb Explodes in Derry

Residents have been evacuated after a suspected car bomb exploded in Derry. The PSNI as well as firefighters and the ambulance service sealed off the scene close to a courthouse on Bishop Street in the city. Police have also indicated...
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Gunners Keep Top Four Hopes Alive with Win over Chelsea
January 19, 2019 No Responses

Gunners Keep Top Four Hopes Alive with Win over Chelsea

Arsenal reinvigorated their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four with a deserved 2-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea. Unai Emery had said on the eve of the game that a defeat at the Emirates Stadium, which would...
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