McGregor Accepts Ban for Post-Match Brawl
January 30, 2019 No Responses

McGregor Accepts Ban for Post-Match Brawl

Conor McGregor paid tribute to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for their fair handling of the brawl which overshadowed his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was banned for six months, and fined $50,000 on Tuesday following an investigation into the...
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North’s Abortion Laws Are Challenged in Belfast High Court
January 30, 2019 No Responses

North’s Abortion Laws Are Challenged in Belfast High Court

Belfast High Court has been urged to find that Northern Ireland’s abortion laws are incompatible with human rights legislation. The plea was made in the opening stages of a fresh legal challenge to the region’s restrictive abortion laws. Sarah Ewart’s...
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Calls for ‘Right to Housing’ as Prices Set to Rise
January 30, 2019 No Responses

Calls for ‘Right to Housing’ as Prices Set to Rise

Unrealistic price expectations among house sellers is the number one reason a sale falls through. A new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) shows that demands for higher prices rank ahead of mortgage issues and buyers finding...
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Ritchie’s Penalty Fires Magpies into Win over Manchester City
January 29, 2019 No Responses

Ritchie’s Penalty Fires Magpies into Win over Manchester City

Matt Ritchie fired Newcastle to a first Premier League victory over Manchester City in 23 attempts as the champions’ hopes of retaining their title suffered a major blow. Ritchie’s 80th-minute penalty completed a remarkable turn-around as the Magpi...
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Lindelof’s Late Strike Rescues a Point for United
January 29, 2019 No Responses

Lindelof’s Late Strike Rescues a Point for United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winning start may have come to an end but Manchester United’s storming two-goal comeback at the death against Burnley meant all was not lost. Most onlookers expected the Norwegian to comfortably seal a ninth straight win in...
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Gunners Defeat Cardiff on Emotional Night for the Welsh Side
January 29, 2019 No Responses

Gunners Defeat Cardiff on Emotional Night for the Welsh Side

Cardiff’s first fixture since the disappearance of the plane carrying striker Emiliano Sala finished in a 2-1 loss at Arsenal but the scoreline scarcely mattered. The missing Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were remembered throughout a sombre evening in north....
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‘The IRA’ Claim Responsibility for Derry Courthouse Bombing
January 29, 2019 No Responses

‘The IRA’ Claim Responsibility for Derry Courthouse Bombing

A group calling itself “the IRA” has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on a Derry courthouse. In a statement provided to local paper the Derry Journal, the group said it placed the car bomb which detonated in Bishop Street...
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D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales
January 29, 2019 No Responses

D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales

The Six Nations will boil down to a final-weekend title decider between Ireland and Wales, according to Gordon D’Arcy. Former Ireland center D’Arcy has tipped Joe Schmidt’s men to take their title defense right to the wire, when facing Wales...
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Divorce Referendum Expected to be Held in May
January 29, 2019 No Responses

Divorce Referendum Expected to be Held in May

The Government is to hold a referendum on easing the country’s restrictions on divorce. A poll is expected to propose shortening the period those seeking a permanent separation need to live apart. The Cabinet approved the step on Tuesday during...
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Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay

Dan Sparkes was the hero for non-league Barnet after his stunning second-half free-kick forced a replay against Brentford following a 3-3 FA Cup thriller at the Hive. Ollie Watkins scored the opener for the Championship side in the opening period...
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