Approval Given for Luke Kelly Statue in Dublin
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Approval Given for Luke Kelly Statue in Dublin

A plan to erect a statue of Luke Kelly near where he was born and raised in Dublin has been given the go ahead. A bust of The Dubliners singer will be unveiled on Guild Street in the North Inner...
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Thursday Will See Biggest Meteor Shower of the Year over Ireland
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Thursday Will See Biggest Meteor Shower of the Year over Ireland

This Thursday sees the biggest meteor shower of the year over Ireland, called “The Geminids” with up to 50 times more shooting stars than a normal night are expected. This has been described as “a wonderful natural celestial fireworks display...
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Sextpn Extends Ireland Contract Until 2021
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Sextpn Extends Ireland Contract Until 2021

Leinster and Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension with the IRFU until the end of the 2020-21 season. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a stellar 2018 and was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year. Sexton helped Leinster...
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Late Digne Equalizer Salvages Draw for Everton
December 10, 2018 No Responses

Late Digne Equalizer Salvages Draw for Everton

Everton defender Lucas Digne snatched a 2-2 draw against Watford in the Marco Silva grudge match at Goodison Park with an equalizer in the sixth minute of added time. The two clubs are still in dispute over the Toffees’ approach...
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Foster Slams Government Over Handling of Brexit
December 10, 2018 No Responses

Foster Slams Government Over Handling of Brexit

The Government’s approach to Brexit is “chaotic”, the DUP leader said. Arlene Foster claimed the British Prime Minister had not listened to those who warned that the draft EU withdrawal deal would not work because of inclusion of the Irish...
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New Car Registrations Rise 3.3% in November
December 10, 2018 No Responses

New Car Registrations Rise 3.3% in November

The number of new car registrations rose by 3.3% last month. New CSO figures show a total of 1,647 vehicles were registered in November. Renault (184) was the most popular make followed by Volkswagen (177) and Toyota (124). The first...
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President Higgins Warns Of Risks to Right to Asylum
December 10, 2018 No Responses

President Higgins Warns Of Risks to Right to Asylum

President Michael D Higgins has said the right to asylum is being put at risk by some political forces openly denying human rights. Mr Higgins also said creating a popular culture of human rights has never been more urgent than...
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River Plate Defeat Boca to Win Copa Libertadores in Madrid
December 9, 2018 No Responses

River Plate Defeat Boca to Win Copa Libertadores in Madrid

River Plate won the Copa Libertadores by coming from behind to beat rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time of their controversially rearranged final in Madrid. Juan Quintero all but settled a keenly fought encounter at the Bernabeu with a stunning...
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Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote
December 9, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote

The Taoiseach has spoken by phone with Theresa May this evening to discuss the current situation on Brexit. They spoke in particular about the planned vote in Westminster on Tuesday, where a crucial decision is due on the British Prime...
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Spurs in Third After Beating The Foxes in Leicester
December 8, 2018 No Responses

Spurs in Third After Beating The Foxes in Leicester

Tottenham climbed up to third in the Premier League after Son Heung-min inspired them to a routine 2-0 win at Leicester. The South Korea international scored one and set up Dele Alli’s clincher at the King Power Stadium on Saturday....
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