Two Men Accused of Rioting on Night of McKee Murder are Refused Bail by Judge

Two Men Accused of Rioting on Night of McKee Murder are Refused Bail by Judge

Two men charged with rioting offences in Derry the night a journalist shot and killed have been refused bail. Paul McIntyre, 51, with an address in Ballymagowan Park in the Creggan area of the city, has been charged with riot,...
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McIlroy Tops List of Richest Young Sports Stars in Britain and Ireland

McIlroy Tops List of Richest Young Sports Stars in Britain and Ireland

Rory McIlroy has been named as the richest young sports star in Britain and Ireland for the second consecutive year, according to The Sunday Times Rich List in the UK. The golfer, who is one of only two non-football players...
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UEFA Defends Europa League Ticket Allocations

UEFA Defends Europa League Ticket Allocations

UEFA has defended the allocation of tickets for the Europa League final in Baku, claiming it would not be responsible to issue Chelsea and Arsenal fans more than 6,000 each. Arrangements for both the Europa League showpiece on May 29...
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George Mitchell Hopeful of Resolution to Power-Sharing Impasse

George Mitchell Hopeful of Resolution to Power-Sharing Impasse

A former US senator who guided talks leading to the Belfast Agreement has said current political leaders are capable of resolving their differences. George Mitchell, 85, was speaking ahead of travelling to Northern Ireland next week to receive an award...
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Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan

Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan

A rare Irish Proclamation has sold for over $16,000 at auction. It was printed on the first anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising when rebels staged a major revolt against British rule in Ireland. The Proclamation went under the hammer...
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Sinn Féin Calls for ESB to Take Responsibility for Broadband Plan

Sinn Féin Calls for ESB to Take Responsibility for Broadband Plan

Sinn Féin will move a Dáil motion calling on the ESB to be appointed to deliver the National Broadband Plan. The party says the plan will not deliver high-speed broadband to everyone who needs it. Both Sinn Féin and Fianna...
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Cadbury’s Seeking to Cut 70 Jobs at Dublin Plant

Cadbury’s Seeking to Cut 70 Jobs at Dublin Plant

The owner of Cadbury’s Irish operation is seeking to cut 70 jobs at its Dublin plant. Representatives from trade unions SIPTU and Unite said they will meet the management of Mondelez Ireland early next week to discuss the threatened job...
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Leinster Announce Squad for Champions Cup Final

Leinster Announce Squad for Champions Cup Final

Leinster have named an unchanged side from the semi-final for tomorrow’s European Champions’ Cup final against Saracens Sean Cronin has recovered to start in the front row, alongside Healy and Furlong. Scott Fardy is retained in the back row, with....
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Gatland to Coach British and Irish Lions for Third Time

Gatland to Coach British and Irish Lions for Third Time

According to Press Association Sport, Warren Gatland has agreed to become head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the tour to South Africa in 2021. The Lions have moved swiftly to secure Gatland for a record third successive...
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Irish Government Declares ‘Climate Emergency’

Irish Government Declares ‘Climate Emergency’

Ireland has become the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. The Dáil made the decision on Thursday evening after an amendment to a parliamentary climate action report was agreed by both the Government and the opposition...
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