Bank of Ireland Makes $586 Million in First Half of the Year

Bank of Ireland Makes $586 Million in First Half of the Year

Bank of Ireland has reported an after-tax profit of $586m (€500m) for the first six months of this year. Pre-provision profit of $466m (€398m) demonstrated a 3% decline in costs on a sequential basis, while an underlying profit of €500m...
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Gender Equality in the Workplace Initiative Launched Today

Gender Equality in the Workplace Initiative Launched Today

The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says the Government is committed to equality in the workplace. A new Better Balance for Better Business initiative is being launched by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today to promote a better gender balance across Irish...
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Sports Gambling ‘Concerns’ President Higgins

Sports Gambling ‘Concerns’ President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said he is worried about gambling in sport. He told RTE at Croke Park at the All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Limerick and Cork he was “very concerned”. “If I had my way, I wouldn’t have...
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McEvoy Wins Porsche European Open in Hamburg

McEvoy Wins Porsche European Open in Hamburg

Richard McEvoy claimed his maiden European Tour title after a dramatic finish to the Porsche European Open in Hamburg. The 39-year-old sunk a 20-foot putt for birdie on the final hole to secure a one-shot victory ahead of Renato Paratore,...
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Rooney Scores First Goal for DC United to End Losing Streak

Rooney Scores First Goal for DC United to End Losing Streak

Wayne Rooney was on target as DC United brought a run of two consecutive defeats to an end with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. Rooney latched onto a through ball from Luciano Acosta to beat Tim Howard and...
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Sunday Times Alleges That Qatar Bid Team Sabotaged Competitors

Sunday Times Alleges That Qatar Bid Team Sabotaged Competitors

The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team broke Fifa rules by running a secret campaign to sabotage their rivals for the tournament, The Sunday Times has claimed. The newspaper says it has been passed documents by a whistle blower who...
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Dublin Holds First Trans Pride Parade

Dublin Holds First Trans Pride Parade

Hundreds of people have taken part in Dublin’s first Trans Pride parade. Protesters marched from Liberty Hall to Fairview Park for a rally on gender issues. Demonstrators were highlighting the need for access to and funding for trans healthcare, legal...
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Arsenal Destroy PSG in Singapore

Arsenal Destroy PSG in Singapore

Arsenal signed off the Asian leg of their International Champions Cup campaign with a 5-1 rout of manager Unai Emery’s old club Paris St Germain in Singapore. The Gunners, who lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid...
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Robinson Says Restoration of Power Sharing Essential for Future Anglo-Irish Relations

Robinson Says Restoration of Power Sharing Essential for Future Anglo-Irish Relations

Restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland is crucial to preventing a drastic worsening of Anglo-Irish relations post-Brexit, former Stormont first minister Peter Robinson has warned. In a stark message to the current generation of politicians in the region, M...
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Monaco Sign Golovin from CSKA Moscow

Monaco Sign Golovin from CSKA Moscow

Monaco have completed the signing of sought-after Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin from CSKA Moscow. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal after an undisclosed fee was agreed between the two clubs. Golovin, who had been linked with Chelsea since impre...
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