EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit

EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic has rejected an accusation that the European Union (EU) is using the North to punish the UK for Brexit. DUP leader Edwin Poots claimed the North is being used as a “plaything” by Europe, with...
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Chelsea Defeat Manchester City To Win Champions League

Chelsea Defeat Manchester City To Win Champions League

Chelsea turned a season of turmoil into the ultimate triumph as Kai Havertz’s ice-cool finish sunk Manchester City 1-0 to swipe Champions League glory in Porto. Mason Mount’s inch-perfect assist stunned domestic double-winners City at the Estadio do Dragao...
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Defeat In Treviso Ends Connacht’s Rainbow Cup Hopes

Defeat In Treviso Ends Connacht’s Rainbow Cup Hopes

Connacht were beaten 20-12 by in-form Benetton Rugby in a physical Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup affair at Stadio di Monigo this evening. Despite scoring more tries than the hosts, thanks to Shane Delahunt and Paul Boyle dotting down, one of...
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Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer

Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer

A series of pilot events that will mark the return of live music are set to take place over the summer. Concerts and comedy gigs have been confirmed for the coming months, with an outdoor music festival proposed for Dublin’s...
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Celtic Said To Be In Talks With Former Socceroos Manager Postecoglou

Celtic Said To Be In Talks With Former Socceroos Manager Postecoglou

Celtic have turned their attention to bringing former Australia manager Ange Postecoglou to Parkhead, according to reports, after talks with Eddie Howe broke down. Former Bournemouth boss Howe had long been considered the front runner to replace Neil Lennon, w...
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Munster Hold Their Nerve To Win Seven-Try Thriller

Munster Hold Their Nerve To Win Seven-Try Thriller

Munster gave retiring duo CJ Stander and Tommy O’Donnell a winning Thomond Park send-off with a dramatic 31-27 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup bonus point victory over Cardiff Blues. Belatedly responding to Tomos Williams’ early try, Munster reeled off ...
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Irish Government To Discuss National Economic Recovery Plan Next Week

Irish Government To Discuss National Economic Recovery Plan Next Week

A Cabinet meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss the publication of a national economic recovery plan, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said. The Minister for Enterprise has signaled that supports such as the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP), the wage...
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Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster

Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster

Arlene Foster has said representing Northern Ireland has been the “greatest privilege of my life” as she prepares to step aside as First Minister. She also hinted during a visit to a school in Co Down that she would like...
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EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme

EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme

The EU Commission said it is in discussions with Irish authorities about lifting its quarantine measures for travelers arriving from EU countries. Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice, said the Commission is “closely monitoring” the State’s quara...
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Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets

Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets

The Government is “likely” to miss its target of 80 per cent of Ireland’s adult population receiving at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of June due to supply issues, the Tánaiste said. However, Leo Varadkar...
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