Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid

Chelsea have made Kepa Arrizabalaga the world’s most expensive goalkeeper as Maurizio Sarri’s men swiftly moved to replace Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois. Months of speculation surrounding the Belgium goalkeeper came to an end on Wednesday evening when it was announced...
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Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League

Celtic’s bid for Champions League football is in grave danger following a 1-1 draw against AEK Athens in the first leg of their third qualifier at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers’ side came out of the traps with pace and purpose and...
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Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit

The Lord Mayor of Dublin insists the capital will be able to cope with half a million people trying to get around during the Pope’s visit. Concerns have been raised that Dublin could come to a standstill during the Phoenix...
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Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain

Jonathan Sexton has been confirmed as the new captain at Leinster. The 33-year old out-half replaces the retired Isa Nacewa. Back-row Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain. Head Coach Leo Cullen said: “Johnny is a player and person who...
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Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin

Talks between Ryanair and the union representing Dublin-based pilots are expected to get underway this week. On Friday, the airline agreed to allow a third party to intervene in the long-running dispute which has already seen four days of strike...
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Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader

A Longford-Westmeath Labour TD says calls for a new party leader are less than helpful. Willie Penrose has been making the comments after Noel Touhy called for Brendan Howlin to step down. The Laois county councilor is claiming the leader...
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Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year

The number of rape offences increased by almost a 10th in Northern Ireland over the last year, police said. The tally rose by 8% or 71 over the last year. An organisation providing vital counselling for victims has said its...
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Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success

Sport Ireland is getting an extra €1.5m for Olympic preparation after the success of the Irish ladies hockey team at the World Cup. There were rapturous scenes at Dublin Airport today as Transport, Tourism and Sport minister Shane Ross made...
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Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced next year’s budget must include an increased carbon tax if Ireland is to meet its obligations to tackling climate change. Making his summer briefing in Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar said he recognized this would affec...
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Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66

Well-known, Cork-based poet Matthew Sweeney has died aged 66. Sweeney, originally from Donegal, passed away this morning. The poet spoke about his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this year. He is survived by his children and his partner Mary...
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