Public Redeems Over €800,000 of Irish Punts in 2019
December 31, 2019 No Responses

Public Redeems Over €800,000 of Irish Punts in 2019

Members of the public redeemed more than €800,000 worth of old Irish punts this year. Irish punt banknotes and coins were withdrawn in February 2002 but it is still possible for them to be exchanged for euro at the Central...
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Here’s Comes 2020 — Get Ready!
December 30, 2019 No Responses

Here’s Comes 2020 — Get Ready!

As the famous New Year’s Eve Ball descends atop One Times Square, an estimated one million people in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding collective farewell to the departing year...
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Brendan Rodgers Looks Forward to an ‘Exciting’ Year for Foxes
December 30, 2019 No Responses

Brendan Rodgers Looks Forward to an ‘Exciting’ Year for Foxes

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is gearing up for an “exciting” year ahead. The Foxes lie second in the Premier League and have a Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa to look forward to next month. Leicester proved the strength of...
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Last Decade Saw Big Boost in Number of Teen Entrepreneurs
December 30, 2019 No Responses

Last Decade Saw Big Boost in Number of Teen Entrepreneurs

The number of teenagers setting up their own business has increased eightfold in the past decade, new research suggests. The rise from 500 in 2009 to more than 4,000 now has been driven by tech company start-ups, said financial services...
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Defense Forces Deployed More Than 2,500 for Visits of Trump and Pence Last Year
December 30, 2019 No Responses

Defense Forces Deployed More Than 2,500 for Visits of Trump and Pence Last Year

More than 2,500 Defense Forces personnel were deployed during US president Donald Trump and vice president Mike Pence’s visits to Ireland this year. The end-of-year summary of defense and security operations in 2019 from Irish Defense Forces details deployme...
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West Ham Appoint David Moyes as New Manager
December 29, 2019 No Responses

West Ham Appoint David Moyes as New Manager

West Ham have appointed David Moyes as first-team manager on an 18-month contract, the Premier League club have announced. Moyes replaces Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked on Saturday, and returns to the London Stadium after an interim spell during the...
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Manchester City Bounce Back With Win Over Blades
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Manchester City Bounce Back With Win Over Blades

Sergio Agüero and Kevin De Bruyne struck in the second half as Manchester City reacted to Friday’s damaging loss at Wolves to claim a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sheffield United. The champions looked weary at the Etihad Stadium, not only...
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Mané Strikes as Liverpool Defeat Wolves with a Little Help from VAR
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Mané Strikes as Liverpool Defeat Wolves with a Little Help from VAR

Sadio Mané’s 14th goal of the season saw Premier League leaders Liverpool re-establish their 13-point lead at the top – but the 1-0 victory was not without the now seemingly obligatory VAR controversy. Two incidents in the three minutes before...
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Chelsea Come From Behind to Win at The Emirates
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Chelsea Come From Behind to Win at The Emirates

Tammy Abraham’s late finish stole Chelsea a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. England striker Abraham’s 12th league goal of the season denied new Gunners boss Mikel Arteta any points on his first home game...
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Taoiseach Defends Fine Gael’s Record on Housing
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Defends Fine Gael’s Record on Housing

The Taoiseach has defended Fine Gael’s record on housing as he insisted there cannot be a return to “boom-bust” policies. Leo Varadkar said Fine Gael is committed to delivering all types of housing, both private and social, and he defended...
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