Maguire’s Late Goal Saves England’s Blushes Against Poland

Maguire’s Late Goal Saves England’s Blushes Against Poland

Harry Maguire saved John Stones’ blushes and continued England’s winning start to World Cup qualification as Poland were overcome 2-1 in the final match before Gareth Southgate selects his Euros squad. Having coasted to a 5-0 victory against San Marino...
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Both Main Parties In The North Face Criticism For Failure To Agree Budget

Both Main Parties In The North Face Criticism For Failure To Agree Budget

Sinn Féin and the DUP have been criticized over the failure to agree a final budget for Northern Ireland in the new financial year. The SDLP said the two parties had been “haggling” over the budget for weeks and that...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Happy Easter to all our readers and I hope you all get your Easter eggs like I do. When I was a little kid in Ireland, I looked forward so much to Easter as even though we...
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Cost Of Covid To Reach Almost $33 Billion By The End Of The Year

Cost Of Covid To Reach Almost $33 Billion By The End Of The Year

Government spending on pandemic measures is to rise to €28 billion by the end of the year, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said. Michael McGrath said the cost covers business supports, a rise in health spending, and...
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Donnelly Defends Changes To Vaccine Rollout Plan, Says They Will Speed Up Reopenings

Donnelly Defends Changes To Vaccine Rollout Plan, Says They Will Speed Up Reopenings

Changes to the vaccine rollout plan will help the country to open up more quickly, the Minister for Health has said. The Taoiseach announced on Tuesday that once those most at risk have been vaccinated, the priority list will be...
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Spieth Looks To Upcoming Masters With Renewed Confidence

Spieth Looks To Upcoming Masters With Renewed Confidence

Former champion Jordan Spieth is relishing the challenge of a potentially “firm and fast” Masters as he prepares for the year’s first major with renewed confidence. The former world number one was ranked 92nd as recently as February following a...
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North’s Health Minister To Be Vaccinated After Rollout Extended To Over-45s

North’s Health Minister To Be Vaccinated After Rollout Extended To Over-45s

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister, Robin Swann, has said he is looking forward to receiving his coronavirus vaccine as the rollout is expanded to all those aged 45 and over. Mr Swann, age 49, said he will get his jab “very...
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Kenny Deflects Criticism After Draw With Qatar In Debrecen

Kenny Deflects Criticism After Draw With Qatar In Debrecen

A defiant Stephen Kenny has insisted criticism of his reign to date is “irrelevant” to him as he attempts to build a new-look Republic of Ireland team. Ireland ended a difficult international window with a 1-1 friendly draw against World...
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North’s Police Chief Defends Policing Of Storey Funeral

North’s Police Chief Defends Policing Of Storey Funeral

Northern Ireland’s police chief has stood by an investigation into allegations of breaches of the coronavirus regulations at the funeral of a senior republican. Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill was among 24 questioned over attendance at the funeral o...
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Davis Focused On Bulgaria As He Prepares To Make Record-Breaking Appearance

Davis Focused On Bulgaria As He Prepares To Make Record-Breaking Appearance

Steven Davis wants only one thing from his record-breaking 126th appearance for Northern Ireland – a victory over Bulgaria. The 36-year-old midfielder will move clear of Peter Shilton’s British caps record in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier, but Davis sa...
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