Coveney Says There Are Still ‘Serious Problems’ Over UK Effort to Remove Backstop

Coveney Says There Are Still ‘Serious Problems’ Over UK Effort to Remove Backstop

Ireland has played down the prospect of a Brexit breakthrough, pointing to a “wide gap” between Boris Johnson’s position and that of the European Union. Simon Coveney said there were still “serious problems” over the UK’s efforts to remove the...
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Dana White Dismisses Talk of a 2019 Dublin Comeback for McGregor

Dana White Dismisses Talk of a 2019 Dublin Comeback for McGregor

UFC president Dana White has poured cold water on Conor McGregor’s hopes of fighting in Dublin before the end of the year. McGregor cryptically tweeted “Dublin, December 14th” earlier this week, leading many to conclude the former two-weight UFC champion...
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Rangers Remember Fernando Ricksen on Victorious Night at Ibrox

Rangers Remember Fernando Ricksen on Victorious Night at Ibrox

Sheyi Ojo produced a moment of magic as Rangers beat Feyenoord 1-0 in a pulsating Europa League Group G opener at Ibrox. The death of the Gers’ former captain Fernando Ricksen on Wednesday at the age of 43 following a...
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Taoiseach Condemns Attack on Quinn Executive as ‘Cowardly and Brutal’

Taoiseach Condemns Attack on Quinn Executive as ‘Cowardly and Brutal’

The Taoiseach has branded the abduction and beating of businessman Kevin Lunney as “cowardly and brutal”. Leo Varadkar said he was horrified by the attack on the Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) executive. His comments came after Tánaiste Simon Coveney com...
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Greenwood’s First Goal Saves United’s Blushes

Greenwood’s First Goal Saves United’s Blushes

Mason Greenwood opened his Manchester United account in style as the 17-year-old secured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men an unconvincing win against Astana in their Europa League opener. Back in the competition for the first time since lifting the trophy two...
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Lennon Rues Missed Chances After Celtic Draw in Rennes

Lennon Rues Missed Chances After Celtic Draw in Rennes

Celtic manager Neil Lennon felt his side were well worthy of their point against Rennes – and could have had three if VAR was available in the Europa League. Lennon was surprised video assistance was unavailable unlike the Champions League,...
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Arsenal’s Young Guns Lead Arsenal to Victory in Frankfurt

Arsenal’s Young Guns Lead Arsenal to Victory in Frankfurt

Arsenal academy graduates Joe Willock and Bukayo Saka shone as the Gunners began their Europa League campaign with an impressive victory at 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt. In what should prove to be their most difficult assignment in their attempts to qualify...
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Taoiseach To Try To ‘Get A Deal’ In UN Meeting With Johnson

Taoiseach To Try To ‘Get A Deal’ In UN Meeting With Johnson

Leo Varadkar says he will try to get a deal on Brexit when he meets Boris Johnson in New York next week. “We were in touch today. I’m going to meet him next week in New York and try to...
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Almost Half of Ryanair’s Shareholders Vote Against O’Leary Bonus

Almost Half of Ryanair’s Shareholders Vote Against O’Leary Bonus

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has been given a bloody nose by investors after just half agreed to back the company’s pay plans. At the airline’s annual shareholder meeting in Co Meath on Thursday, just 50.5% supported the bonus plans which...
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Di Maria Stars As PSG Demolish Real Madrid

Di Maria Stars As PSG Demolish Real Madrid

Angel Di Maria ensured Paris St Germain sent out a statement to the rest of Europe with his double in a 3-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid. The Argentinian haunted his old club, who have won the European Cup...
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