Manchester United Crash Out Of Champions League After Loss In Leipzig

Manchester United Crash Out Of Champions League After Loss In Leipzig

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League after falling just short of a remarkable European comeback at RB Leipzig as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 3-2 in Germany. Having started Group H with a win at last season’s runners-up...
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IFA President Warns Of Higher Prices For Food After Brexit

IFA President Warns Of Higher Prices For Food After Brexit

Everyone in Ireland will suffer following Brexit as the European Union adjusts to the UK’s departure, an Irish parliamentary committee has heard. Irish Farmers’ Association president Tim Cullinan said Ireland is a small nation on the periphery of Europe th...
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Residents At East Belfast Care Home Vaccinated Against Covid-19

Residents At East Belfast Care Home Vaccinated Against Covid-19

All residents at an East Belfast care home have been vaccinated against Covid-19. A person aged 100 was among 25 vulnerable occupants and 35 staff to receive the jab at a home which specializes in supporting those with dementia. Palmerston...
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Taoiseach Hails ‘Truly Historic Day’ As First Person Recieves Coronavirus Vaccine

Taoiseach Hails ‘Truly Historic Day’ As First Person Recieves Coronavirus Vaccine

The Taoiseach has hailed a “truly historic day” after the first coronavirus vaccine was administered. Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald and Irish Labour leader Alan Kelly all described a “turning of the tide” in the pandemic. Ferm...
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Belfast Nurse Becomes First Person Vaccinated Against Covid-19 In Island Of Ireland

Belfast Nurse Becomes First Person Vaccinated Against Covid-19 In Island Of Ireland

Coronavirus vaccinations are taking place in Northern Ireland for the first time. The first person to receive the jab in the North was a 28-year-old nurse from Dundrum in Co Down. Joanna Sloan is sister in charge of Covid vaccination...
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The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

Meet Me in St. Louis Book: Hugh Wheeler Songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Director: Charlotte Moore Music Direction: John Bell Orchestrations: Josh Clayton Producer: Ciarán O’Reilly Cast: Shereen Ahmed, William Bellamy, Rufus Collins, Kerry Conte, Meliss...
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Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker

Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker

Music Notes by Paddy McCarthy I’m especially hoping you’re getting ready for the holiday season. So here we go with a blast from the past to enhance the celebration. Who remembers Chubby Checker? Or better yet, the Twist? The American rock...
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Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Recollection by Paddy McCarthy Although a solo artist for most of his career, Irish entertainer and folk musician James McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 until ’79. Later he appeared with them in their 2002 reunion and their...
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Mayweather To Take Part In Exhibition Bout Against Youtuber Logan Paul

Mayweather To Take Part In Exhibition Bout Against Youtuber Logan Paul

Floyd Mayweather has announced he will take part in an exhibition bout against YouTube personality Logan Paul in February. The former world champion revealed details of the contest on his social media channels, with the fight said to be taking...
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North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day

North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day

Northern Ireland’s first same-sex couple to transform their civil partnership into a marriage have said it is a wonderful day. Cara McCann and Amanda McGurk celebrated on the steps of Belfast City Hall. Couples in more than 1,300 same-sex civil...
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