Nora Quoirin’s Family Brand Inquest In Death As ‘Incomplete’

Nora Quoirin’s Family Brand Inquest In Death As ‘Incomplete’

The mother of the Franco-Irish schoolgirl found dead during a holiday in a Malaysian jungle said there is “compelling evidence” showing the 15-year-old was abducted. The body of Nora Quoirin was discovered dead nine days after she went missing from...
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Forty-Seven In Quarantine After Positive Tests Recorded On Flights To Australian Open

Forty-Seven In Quarantine After Positive Tests Recorded On Flights To Australian Open

Forty-seven players competing in the Australian Open will be forced to remain in their hotel rooms for 14 days following three positive Covid-19 tests. Two people on a chartered flight carrying 24 players – travelling from Los Angeles, according to...
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Pfizer Production Revamp Should Only Cause Minor Delays Says Head Of Vaccine Taskforce

Pfizer Production Revamp Should Only Cause Minor Delays Says Head Of Vaccine Taskforce

The head of Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine taskforce has said there will only be a modest impact to the rollout of the vaccination program. Pfizer BioNTech has announced a temporary reduction in supplies as it expands its facilities. Professor Brian MacCraith...
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PSG Manager Mauricio Pochettino Self-Isolating After Positive Covid-19 Test

PSG Manager Mauricio Pochettino Self-Isolating After Positive Covid-19 Test

Paris St Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has tested positive for coronavirus. The former Tottenham manager only took over at the Parc des Princes on January 2nd and led the club to Trophee des Champions glory on Wednesday with a 2-1...
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‘Highly Unlikely’ Lockdowns In The North Will End In February

‘Highly Unlikely’ Lockdowns In The North Will End In February

It is “highly unlikely” that coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland will be eased after the six-week lockdown ends, the Stormont Health Minister said. Robin Swann said although the R number for Covid-19 has dropped to 0.7 in the North, the...
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Church Of Ireland Apologizes After Publication Of Mother And Baby Home Report

Church Of Ireland Apologizes After Publication Of Mother And Baby Home Report

The Church of Ireland has apologized for the role it played in “shaping a society” in which unmarried women and their children were stigmatized. In a joint statement, Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop of Dublin Michael...
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French Rugby President Insists This Year’s Six Nations ‘Will Take Place’

French Rugby President Insists This Year’s Six Nations ‘Will Take Place’

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte says this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship “will take place”. And the World Rugby vice-chairman also says there will be an expanded coronavirus testing program for the tournament, while each cou...
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Taoiseach Says Ireland Is ‘At Moment Of Balance Between Deep Danger And Great Hope’

Taoiseach Says Ireland Is ‘At Moment Of Balance Between Deep Danger And Great Hope’

The Taoiseach has said the scale and pace of the increase in Covid-19 cases is “well beyond” what was predicted. Micheál Martin said that tough restrictions to curb the spread of the disease will remain in place for some time....
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Wayne Rooney Ends Playing Career, Becomes Full-Time Derby Manager

Wayne Rooney Ends Playing Career, Becomes Full-Time Derby Manager

Wayne Rooney has brought his illustrious playing career to an end by accepting the managerial reins at Derby on a full-time basis. The Championship club confirmed the 35-year-old former England captain had agreed a permanent deal through to the summer...
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Eagles Hold Gunners To A Draw – Ending Recent Winning Streak

Eagles Hold Gunners To A Draw – Ending Recent Winning Streak

Arsenal saw their recent Premier League resurgence checked as they were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Having won their last three league outings to end a barren spell, the Gunners were unable to find a way past...
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