Relief In Sight For Hospitality Sector In The North As Reopening Begins

Relief In Sight For Hospitality Sector In The North As Reopening Begins

There was relief for Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector on Friday morning as hotels and eateries reopened their doors for the first time since lockdown. Beer taps were flowing and cash registers ringing as customers returned to cafes, restaurants and pubs...
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1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic

1,000 Excess Deaths Recorded In The North During Pandemic

A thousand excess deaths were registered in Northern Ireland over the last 13 weeks, official statistics said. Statisticians surveyed the period since the first Covid-19 fatality, announced on March 19, was registered. The first patient to die was male, elderl...
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O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance

O’Neill And McDonald Apologize To Families Of Those Who Died Of Covid-19 For Funeral Attendance

Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has apologized to families of those who died during the coronavirus lockdown for any hurt caused by the controversy over her attendance at an IRA veteran’s funeral. Party president Mary Lou McDonald also said sorry o...
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Sané Completes Move From Manchester City To Bayern Munich

Sané Completes Move From Manchester City To Bayern Munich

Leroy Sané has completed his move from Manchester City to Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old has joined the Bundesliga champions on a five-year deal in a deal reported to be worth £54.8million. City manager Pep Guardiola told his club’s official website:...
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City Give Liverpool A Guard Of Honor And A Master Class On Scoring

City Give Liverpool A Guard Of Honor And A Master Class On Scoring

Manchester City gave Liverpool a belated reminder of their power as they thrashed their newly-crowned successors as Premier League champions 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The inspirational Kevin De Bruyne began the rout from the penalty spot with Raheem Sterling....
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Tottenham’s European Dreams Dented By Sheffield United

Tottenham’s European Dreams Dented By Sheffield United

Tottenham’s Champions League hopes were left in tatters after a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United that will be remembered for one of the most controversial VAR decisions of the season. Spurs are now seven points behind Wolves and Manchester United...
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PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations

PSNI: Funerals Can Turn Into Uncontrollable Situations

Funerals can turn into uncontrollable situations, a senior police commander in Northern Ireland has said. It is up to independent prosecutors to decide if enough evidence exists to take court action for breach of coronavirus regulations, Police Service of Nort...
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Latest EU/UK Trade Talks Break Up With ‘Serious Divergences’ Remaining

Latest EU/UK Trade Talks Break Up With ‘Serious Divergences’ Remaining

The latest round of talks between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal have broken up early with “significant differences” remaining between the two sides. The talks this week – which have been taking place in Brussels with...
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Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar

Politicians Should ‘Lead By Example’ Says Varadkar

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said politicians should “lead by example”. Mr Varadkar was speaking in Dublin as Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill faced calls to quit over her attendance at a large funeral for IRA veteran Bobby Storey...
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Phil Lynott – One Of The Greatest R&B Guitarists To Come Out Of Ireland

Phil Lynott – One Of The Greatest R&B Guitarists To Come Out Of Ireland

Each week we will highlight one artist from Paddy McCarthy’s regular Music And Entertainment Guide for your reading pleasure. To read the full weekly guide, visit our ePaper. Phil Lynott was one of the greatest rock and blues bass guitarist...
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