Leinster Defeat Munster in PRO14 Play Offs

Leinster Defeat Munster in PRO14 Play Offs

Leinster still have a domestic and European double in their sights after a 16-15 win over Munster in a pulsating Guinness PRO14 semi-final 16-15 at the RDS. Gerbrandt Grobler’s late try set up a nerve-jangling final minute, but the Champions...
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Prince Harry Becomes First Baron Kilkeel

Prince Harry Becomes First Baron Kilkeel

Prince Harry becomes the first Baron of Kilkeel, as this has never previously been granted as a royal title. Kilkeel is the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mourne, and lies on the coast of County Down, below the Mourne...
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Lahinch Awarded Next Year’s Irish Open

Lahinch Awarded Next Year’s Irish Open

The Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open is heading to Co. Clare in 2019, the European Tour has announced. Lahinch Golf Course will host next year’s tournament between July 3 and July 7, just weeks before the Open Championship in Portrush. The...
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Poll Shows Drop in Support for 8th Amendment Repeal

Poll Shows Drop in Support for 8th Amendment Repeal

44% of people say they will vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment, according to a new poll. That is a drop of three points since April but still 12% more than the 32% who say they will vote no. The...
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Taoiseach Warns British Government over Brexit Delays

Taoiseach Warns British Government over Brexit Delays

The EU Withdrawal Agreement could be in question if real and substantial progress is not made in negotiations by June, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar meets British Prime Minister Theresa May today in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, at the...
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Offaly Remove Wallace as Manager

Offaly Remove Wallace as Manager

Stephen Wallace has been removed as manager of the Offaly senior football team. Following a management committee meeting tonight, the decision was made that Wallace should leave his role and that an interim management team would be appointed “as soon...
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Britain’s Prince Charles to Visit Cork and Kerry

Britain’s Prince Charles to Visit Cork and Kerry

Prince Charles looks set to visit Cork and Kerry next month. The Prince of Wales, along with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will fly into Cork Airport on June 14 for a three day visit. The Irish Times are...
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England World Cup Winner Ray Wilson Dies

England World Cup Winner Ray Wilson Dies

Ray Wilson, a World Cup winner with England in 1966, has died aged 83, former clubs Huddersfield and Everton have announced. Wilson had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2004. “Huddersfield Town is devastated to learn of the passing of...
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David Moyes Leaves West Ham

David Moyes Leaves West Ham

David Moyes has left West Ham after a six-month reign as manager, the Premier League club have announced. West Ham said on Wednesday they hope to appoint a “high-caliber” successor within the next 10 days. Moyes reached the end of...
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Playwright Tom Murphy Dies, Aged 83

Playwright Tom Murphy Dies, Aged 83

The Irish playwright Tom Murphy has died at the age of 83. The Galway man was associated with the Druid Theatre and is known for works including A Whistle in the Dark and Bailegangaire. President Michael D. Higgins has been...
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