Border Town ‘Hollowed Into A Shell’ By Coronavirus And Brexit
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Border Town ‘Hollowed Into A Shell’ By Coronavirus And Brexit

A picturesque border town has been “hollowed into a shell” by coronavirus and Brexit, a publican said. A cut in VAT on food and extra support for businesses in Tuesday’s budget provided little cheer at a relatively deserted Taaffes Castle...
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Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021

The state pension age will not rise to 67 next January, Michael McGrath has confirmed. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said in his budget speech that a Pensions Commission will be established and that the Government would consider...
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Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments

A €500 million budget for the Government’s Shared Island Fund will deliver fresh investment in a series of North-South initiatives, the Taoiseach has pledged. Micheál Martin set out the focus of the new unit after its five-year budget was confirmed...
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Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North

Late night talks are in store for the Stormont Executive as they meet to discuss the spiraling number of coronavirus cases. Northern Ireland has seen a dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. A paper from Health Minister...
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Jamal Lewis Out Of Northern Ireland’s Squad For Norway Clash
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Jamal Lewis Out Of Northern Ireland’s Squad For Norway Clash

Newcastle left-back Jamal Lewis has not travelled to Oslo for Northern Ireland’s Nations League clash with Norway on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old is the only definite absentee for the match, though Ian Baraclough is expected to make several changes for.....
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Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19
October 13, 2020 No Responses

Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed. The 35-year-old is said to be “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, with no further positive tests reported in the squad a...
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England Looking For New Opponent After New Zealand Withdraw From Friendly
October 13, 2020 No Responses

England Looking For New Opponent After New Zealand Withdraw From Friendly

England’s international friendly against New Zealand in November has been called off due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Gareth Southgate’s side were due to host the All Whites on November 12th at Wembley but England are now...
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Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests
October 12, 2020 No Responses

Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests

Gardaí will enforce the law in response to violent clashes arising from coronavirus protests, an assistant commissioner has said. It follows two arrests on Saturday when violence broke out between opposing sets of protesters during anti-mask demonstrations ou...
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Dara O’Shea Could Get First Irish Cap Against Finland
October 12, 2020 No Responses

Dara O’Shea Could Get First Irish Cap Against Finland

Dara O’Shea could be thrust straight into the heat of Nations League battle after being drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad amid a brewing selection crisis. The West Brom defender was preparing for the Under-21s’ European Championship qualifier agai...
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Aer Lingus’s Sean Doyle Tp Replace Alex Cruz At British Airways
October 12, 2020 No Responses

Aer Lingus’s Sean Doyle Tp Replace Alex Cruz At British Airways

British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has been shown the door as the airline struggles to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier’s parent company, IAG, announced that he has stepped down after four-and-a-half years in the role. He has...
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