President Higgins Calls Sacking Of Balbriggan A ‘Defining Episode’ In War Of Independence
September 20, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Calls Sacking Of Balbriggan A ‘Defining Episode’ In War Of Independence

President Michael D Higgins has recalled the sacking of Balbriggan as a “defining episode” in the War of Independence. More than 50 homes and businesses were burned in the north Co Dublin town and two men killed on September 20th,...
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Toulouse Cruise To Victory Over Ulster In Heineken Champions Cup
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Toulouse Cruise To Victory Over Ulster In Heineken Champions Cup

Unable to avoid a second knockout defeat in the space of eight days, Ulster’s Heineken Champions Cup challenge ran aground at Stade Ernest Wallon where Toulouse cruised to a 36-8 quarter-final victory. A try and penalty from John Cooney were...
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Son Heung-min Puts Four Past The Saints In Southampton
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Son Heung-min Puts Four Past The Saints In Southampton

Son Heung-min showed that he has no intention of losing his shirt to Gareth Bale after firing four goals in Tottenham’s 5-2 win at Southampton. Bale completed his return to Spurs on Saturday, but he will not be dislodging the...
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Stormont Is Urged To Act On Recognition Payments For The Bereaved
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Stormont Is Urged To Act On Recognition Payments For The Bereaved

Stormont’s Executive Office has been urged to act over a closed fund for recognition payments for the bereaved. Kenny Donaldson of the victims group Seff has questioned the delay in reopening the scheme which closed to new applications in March...
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Eddie Nketiah’s Late Strike Shoots Down Hammers
September 19, 2020 No Responses

Eddie Nketiah’s Late Strike Shoots Down Hammers

Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to earn a below-par Arsenal victory over West Ham with a late winner. The Hammers had been the better side at the Emirates Stadium and Michail Antonio had hit the crossbar having earlier leveled...
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Irish Unity Part Of ‘Every Day Conversation’ During Pandemic Says McDonald
September 19, 2020 No Responses

Irish Unity Part Of ‘Every Day Conversation’ During Pandemic Says McDonald

The coronavirus pandemic and Brexit have made Irish unity part of “every day conversation”, the Sinn Féin president has said. Expressing her concern at how Ireland may emerge from the health crisis, Mary Lou McDonald said work should start towards...
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Zaha Haunts Old Club As Eagles Prevail At Old Trafford
September 19, 2020 No Responses

Zaha Haunts Old Club As Eagles Prevail At Old Trafford

Wilfried Zaha returned to haunt former club Manchester United in their season opener, with Crystal Palace’s deserved 3-1 victory underlining the need for improvements at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led the Red Devils to three cup semi-finals and third...
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Archbishop Martin Expresses Concern At ‘Underestimation’ Of Coronavirus In Dublin
September 19, 2020 No Responses

Archbishop Martin Expresses Concern At ‘Underestimation’ Of Coronavirus In Dublin

The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin has expressed concern at the “underestimation” of Covid-19 in the city. Dublin came under tighter restrictions on Saturday following a surge in the number of cases. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said the spread of the virus.....
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UCD Professor Speaks At Anti-Lockdown Protest In London
September 19, 2020 No Responses

UCD Professor Speaks At Anti-Lockdown Protest In London

More than 30 people have been arrested after violent scuffles between protesters and police at a large anti-vaccine, anti-lockdown protest in central London. Hundreds descended on Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon for a “Resist And Act For Freedom” ra...
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Taoiseach Insists That Coronavirus Numbers Can Be Reduced Again
September 19, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Insists That Coronavirus Numbers Can Be Reduced Again

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has reassured the nation that coronavirus case numbers were forced down before – and can be again. Mr Martin was speaking as Dublin enters three weeks of tighter restrictions designed to combat a surge in cases. Earlier...
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