Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended

Taoiseach Promises Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Be Extended

A decision on extending or cutting the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment may have to be made by the next government, the Taoiseach has said. The €350 weekly payment is due to expire on June 8 but Leo Varadkar confirmed it...
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Premier League Clubs Unanimously Endorse Return To Contact Training

Premier League Clubs Unanimously Endorse Return To Contact Training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as ‘Project Restart’ took a giant step forwards. After starting with small, socially-distanced training sessions, players and managers from the 20 top-flight clubs were briefed on propo...
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More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland

More Adults Walking And Exercising Than Ever Before – Sport Ireland

More adults in Ireland are walking and exercising than ever before since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to research. The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis, rising by a cumulative 18% and is equivalent to.....
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Wolfsburg Boost European Hopes With Shock Win At Leverkusen

Wolfsburg Boost European Hopes With Shock Win At Leverkusen

Wolfsburg secured a shock 4-1 victory at Bayer Leverkusen as Bayern Munich tightened their grip at the top of the Bundesliga. Joshua Kimmich’s stunning chip at second-placed Borussia Dortmund opened a seven-point gap over the hosts on Tuesday, before the...
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Bayern Munich Extend Their Lead To Seven Points With Win In ‘Der Klassiker’

Bayern Munich Extend Their Lead To Seven Points With Win In ‘Der Klassiker’

Bayern Munich took a giant stride towards an eighth consecutive Bundesliga crown as Joshua Kimmich’s inspired chip settled a thrilling top-two tussle with Borussia Dortmund. ‘Der Klassiker’ was not only the biggest match since football resumed amid the c...
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Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí have been spat or coughed at 80 times since Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced on April 8. New figures from April 8 to May 23 show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the attacks...
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No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

There have been no new deaths from coronavirus reported today in Northern Ireland by the Department of Health. The overall total according to the department remains at 514. It marks the first time this has happened since March 18. The...
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North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister

North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister

Northern Ireland faces a “very severe” recession following the coronavirus crisis, Stormont’s finance minister has warned. Conor Murphy described the post-pandemic landscape as featuring “major challenges” including the UK’s departure from the EU. ...
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Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1

Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1

Ryanair has confirmed its plan to ramp up flights to 40% of its normal schedule from July 1 after Spain announced it will welcome the return of tourists from the same date. The low-cost airline said it will operate flights...
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Rory McIlroy Doubts Ryder Cup Will Be Played This Year

Rory McIlroy Doubts Ryder Cup Will Be Played This Year

World number one Rory McIlroy does not think the Ryder Cup will be played this year. It is currently scheduled to be played September 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, where Europe will be looking to retain the trophy they...
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