Brazilian Football Federation Chief Banned by FIFA
April 27, 2018 No Responses

Brazilian Football Federation Chief Banned by FIFA

FIFA has banned Brazilian confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero from all football-related activity for life after he was found guilty of receiving bribes. Football’s world governing body opened the ethics investigation against the CBF chief in November 2015 and...
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Iniesta to Leave Barcelona in Summer
April 27, 2018 No Responses

Iniesta to Leave Barcelona in Summer

Andres Iniesta has announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. The Spain international, 33, came through the youth system with the club and turned professional in 2001. He has enjoyed a glittering career for club and...
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Government Scraps Plans for Student Loans
April 27, 2018 No Responses

Government Scraps Plans for Student Loans

It seems the government has scrapped plans for a student loan scheme. Junior Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor has told students it’s “off the table” while the current government is in place. Opponents of the “study now, pay later&#...
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Some Insecticides are Banned by EU
April 27, 2018 No Responses

Some Insecticides are Banned by EU

EU member states have voted in favor of banning the outdoor use of certain insecticides. A majority of represntatives voted at the Standing Committee for Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) to ban imidacloprid, clothianadin and thiamethoxam, Mairead McGui...
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10-Man Atlético Gain Vital Away Goal At Arsenal
April 26, 2018 No Responses

10-Man Atlético Gain Vital Away Goal At Arsenal

Arsenal have drawn 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Antoine Griezmann struck in the 82nd minute to give the Spanish side the advantage after they had to survive for 80 minutes with only...
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Grant and Mehaffey Named In Curtis Cup Team
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Grant and Mehaffey Named In Curtis Cup Team

Ireland’s Paula Grant and Olivia Mehaffey have been named in the Great Britain and Ireland team which will attempt to retain the Curtis Cup. They join English teenagers Lily May Humphreys (16) and Annabell Fuller (15) on an eight-strong team...
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Gerrard in the Running for Job as Rangers’ Boss
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Gerrard in the Running for Job as Rangers’ Boss

Steven Gerrard is among a list of candidates being considered to become the new Rangers boss, according to reports. The former Liverpool and England skipper, currently in charge of the Reds’ Under-18 squad, is now the bookmakers’ favourite to land....
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Real Come from Behind to Down Bayern in Munich
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Real Come from Behind to Down Bayern in Munich

Real Madrid’s bid for a third straight Champions League title remained on course after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bayern Munich. Two high-quality opponents produced numerous uncharacteristic errors, with Joshua Kimmich beating Real goalkeeper Keylor N...
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Sinn Féin Launches Campaign to Repeal Eight Amendment
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Sinn Féin Launches Campaign to Repeal Eight Amendment

Sinn Féin says people have a chance to change an historic wrong – by voting yes in the abortion referendum. The party has launched its official campaign calling for a repeal of the Eighth amendment next month. Leader Mary Lou...
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Big Boost in Tourist Numbers in First Quarter
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Big Boost in Tourist Numbers in First Quarter

The number of overseas visitors to Ireland in the first three months of the year increased by 7%. The CSO figures show an extra 124,500 people visited Ireland between January and March. Ireland is a popular destination among people from...
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