Former Irish Times Journalist Dies in Car Crash in Co Meath
December 24, 2018 No Responses

Former Irish Times Journalist Dies in Car Crash in Co Meath

Eileen Battersby, a former Irish Times literary correspondent, has died following a car crash in Co Meath on Saturday. She was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash which happened in Sheephouse on the Oldbridge to Donore road, four kilometres outside...
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Kane Scores a Brace as Everton are Hit for Six
December 23, 2018 No Responses

Kane Scores a Brace as Everton are Hit for Six

England captain Harry Kane equaled a Premier League record with a double against Everton for the fourth successive match as Tottenham raced to a convincing 6-2 win at Goodison Park. Spurs put all the speculation linking manager Mauricio Pochettino with...
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Northern Ireland Celebrates a Bumper Year as a Location for Film and TV
December 23, 2018 No Responses

Northern Ireland Celebrates a Bumper Year as a Location for Film and TV

Northern Ireland is celebrating a bumper year as a filming location. The second series of the Channel 4 hit Derry Girls and the highly-anticipated finale of Sky Atlantic’s Game of Thrones were among the highlights. In total, nine TV dramas...
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Union Calls for Action on Assaults on Shop Workers
December 23, 2018 No Responses

Union Calls for Action on Assaults on Shop Workers

One in 10 retail workers suffers physical abuse, while 44% have been subject to verbal abuse. Unions are demanding action from employers and the Government to ensure workers are adequately protected. A survey carried out by Mandate found the main...
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Schmeichel Declares Interest in United’s Director of Football Role
December 23, 2018 No Responses

Schmeichel Declares Interest in United’s Director of Football Role

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called on his old club to appoint a director of football and would consider applying for the role if it was advertised. Jose Mourinho was sacked as United manager earlier this week and...
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Health Executive Launches Website Highlighting Abortion Services
December 22, 2018 No Responses

Health Executive Launches Website Highlighting Abortion Services

The HSE has launched a website with information on abortion services in Ireland. It comes after President Michael D Higgins signed the legislation to allow for abortion services in Ireland to be put into law on Thursday. The myoptions.ie section...
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Building on Tradition, “Red Bucket Follies 2018” Benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS With Song and Dance
December 22, 2018 No Responses

Building on Tradition, “Red Bucket Follies 2018” Benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS With Song and Dance

By Brad Balfour When a friend offered me two “Red Bucket Follies” tickets, I said sure, and then asked, “What the hell is that?” I soon learned that this seasonal variety show offered a unique set of song-and-dance numbers especially...
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Real Madrid Defeat Al Ain to Win Club World Cup
December 22, 2018 No Responses

Real Madrid Defeat Al Ain to Win Club World Cup

Real Madrid secured their third successive Club World Cup title as they defeated Al Ain 4-1 in Saturday’s final in Abu Dhabi. Luka Modric opened the scoring in the 14th minute, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner curling a delightful shot...
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Solskjaer’s United Roar Out of the Gate in Cardiff
December 22, 2018 No Responses

Solskjaer’s United Roar Out of the Gate in Cardiff

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life at the helm as Manchester United wound back the clock at Cardiff and scored five goals in a Premier League match for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Poor...
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Support for Sinn Féin Falls in Latest Opinion Polling
December 22, 2018 No Responses

Support for Sinn Féin Falls in Latest Opinion Polling

A new political opinion poll out this evening delivers Sinn Féin its largest-ever setback in a single month. The Behavior and Attitudes poll for The Sunday Times shows the party down six points to 17%, their lowest result since Mary...
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