Schmidt Defends Best as He Names Team to Face Wales

Schmidt Defends Best as He Names Team to Face Wales

Joe Schmidt has leapt to the defense of veteran hooker Rory Best, branding criticism of his Ireland captain “unfair”. Head coach Schmidt has made 12 changes from last weekend’s record 57-15 loss to England at Twickenham, for Saturday’s World Cup...
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Out&About

Out&About

I just can’t believe that we are coming to the end of summer already, oh what a shame. Yes, this weekend is Labor Day and as you know, that points to the end of summer. So we can now put...
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Bolton Wanderers are Saved as Football Ventures Completes Takeover

Bolton Wanderers are Saved as Football Ventures Completes Takeover

The sale of crisis club Bolton to Football Ventures has been completed. Administrator Paul Appleton admitted that “some of the hurdles appeared insurmountable” before a deal was thrashed out. Bolton were on the verge of liquidation after the English Footba...
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Coveney Says UK ‘Wiping The Slate Clean’ On Brexit Irish Issue

Coveney Says UK ‘Wiping The Slate Clean’ On Brexit Irish Issue

The Tánaiste has accused the British government of “wiping the slate clean” regarding promises made over Brexit. Speaking at a gathering of business leaders in Paris today, Simon Coveney, who is also the Minister for Foreign Affairs, said that the...
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Sinn Féin Proposes New Social Welfare Commission

Sinn Féin Proposes New Social Welfare Commission

Sinn Féin has published a proposal to target an annual social welfare increase as political parties draw battle lines ahead of the upcoming budget. The party has proposed a new Social Welfare Commission to target the €5 increase for certain...
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Lafferty Left Out Of Northern Ireland Squad

Lafferty Left Out Of Northern Ireland Squad

Kyle Lafferty has been left out of Northern Ireland’s squad for next month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany and the preceding friendly against Luxembourg following his move to Norwegian club Sarpsborg this week. Liam Donnelly, Northern Ireland’s mos...
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Bury FC Expelled From The English Football League

Bury FC Expelled From The English Football League

Bury have been expelled from the English Football League after a day of high drama that will almost certainly result in the 134-year-old club being liquidated. Shakers owner Steve Dale had been given until 5pm on Tuesday to come up...
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Court Told That Man Was Shot Dead After Drugs Gang Feud

Court Told That Man Was Shot Dead After Drugs Gang Feud

A man was gunned down following a “long-standing” criminal gang feud involving drugs in Northern Ireland, a detective has said. Malcolm McKeown was shot six times in the head and body at a petrol station earlier this month, a senior...
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Sinckler Determined to Make World Cup Impact with England

Sinckler Determined to Make World Cup Impact with England

Kyle Sinckler plans to take the World Cup by storm but will not feel he has truly made it until he draws close to becoming a Test centurion. The England prop played an instrumental role as Ireland were dismantled 57-15...
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Report Finds That Only 6% of Cross-Border Traders Prepared for No-Deal Brexit

Report Finds That Only 6% of Cross-Border Traders Prepared for No-Deal Brexit

As few as 6% of cross-border traders are prepared for cash-flow issues in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a report has found. New research has found that most are choosing to disregard the potential impact a no-deal Brexit could...
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