President Higgins Leads Tributes To The Late Austin Currie
November 10, 2021 No Responses

President Higgins Leads Tributes To The Late Austin Currie

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of Austin Currie, one of the key figures in the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. “Ireland has lost a dedicated, sincere and very committed politician who made such a...
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Sexton Looking To Avenge World Cup Defeat By All Blacks
November 10, 2021 No Responses

Sexton Looking To Avenge World Cup Defeat By All Blacks

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is determined to avenge the World Cup agony suffered at the hands of weekend opponents New Zealand. Ireland recorded a landmark maiden win over the All Blacks in 2016 in Chicago and backed that up by...
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Many Evening Bus Services In Belfast Remain Suspended Following Hijackings
November 9, 2021 No Responses

Many Evening Bus Services In Belfast Remain Suspended Following Hijackings

A number of evening bus services in the Belfast area are set to remain suspended or diverted following two hijackings in a week. Some 40-50 per cent of Metro services, mostly in the north and east of the city, were...
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Will Keane Would Be Proud To Earn First Republic Of Ireland Cap
November 9, 2021 No Responses

Will Keane Would Be Proud To Earn First Republic Of Ireland Cap

Will Keane will have an added sense of pride if he wins his first Republic of Ireland cap this week. The 28-year-old, who represented England at Under-21 level, qualifies for Ireland through his father Aidan, and he will be at...
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Brandon Lewis Self-Isolating After Testing Positive For Covid-19
November 9, 2021 No Responses

Brandon Lewis Self-Isolating After Testing Positive For Covid-19

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said he is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. Mr Lewis tweeted on Tuesday morning that “thanks to the vaccine” he is “so far only experiencing mild symptoms”. “I have been self-isolating s...
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O’Neill Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Mandatory Vaccinations For Healthcare Workers
November 9, 2021 No Responses

O’Neill Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Mandatory Vaccinations For Healthcare Workers

Making vaccinations compulsory for frontline healthcare workers in Northern Ireland would raise human rights concerns, Michelle O’Neill has said. Stormont deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she would consider any proposal for compulsory vaccin...
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Michael Collins’ Diaries Presented To The State At A Ceremony In Cork
November 8, 2021 No Responses

Michael Collins’ Diaries Presented To The State At A Ceremony In Cork

Pocket diaries belonging to Michael Collins covering the years 1918 to 1922 have been presented to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The diaries, spanning the War of Independence, the Anglo-Irish treaty negotiations and the Civil War, were presented by members of the...
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Callum O’Dowda Called Up Into Republic Of Ireland Squad
November 8, 2021 No Responses

Callum O’Dowda Called Up Into Republic Of Ireland Squad

Callum O’Dowda has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad for this week’s World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg. The 26-year-old Bristol City winger has joined up with Stephen Kenny’s party for the first time since March after...
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US Lifts Travel Ban On Fully-Vaccinated Irish Travelers
November 8, 2021 No Responses

US Lifts Travel Ban On Fully-Vaccinated Irish Travelers

The United States will allow fully-vaccinated Irish travelers and Europeans to enter from Monday, fully re-opening to two-way traffic for the first time since the pandemic started. Passengers from across the world are preparing to be reunited with loved on...
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Lowe Relishing The Challenge Of Facing The All Blacks On Saturday
November 8, 2021 No Responses

Lowe Relishing The Challenge Of Facing The All Blacks On Saturday

Ireland winger James Lowe is already relishing the prospect of locking horns with some of his best friends as he prepares to face his native New Zealand for the first time. Lowe celebrated his international recall by scoring the opening...
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