New €1 Billion Investment for Ireland’s Arts
April 10, 2018 No Responses

New €1 Billion Investment for Ireland’s Arts

The Culture Minister says it’s a landmark day for the arts sector – with over a billion euro of investment being announced. €460m will go towards cultural institutions as part of Project Ireland 2040 – and will see renovations of...
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Ahern Warns Ireland May Have to ‘Play Hard’ Ball Over Brexit
April 10, 2018 No Responses

Ahern Warns Ireland May Have to ‘Play Hard’ Ball Over Brexit

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said Dublin could have to “play hard ball” with Britain over Brexit. Mr Ahern, who was one of the key figures behind the Good Friday Agreement, said Ireland should insist the UK stays closely aligned...
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Martin Calls for Stronger Protections for Media Independence
April 9, 2018 No Responses

Martin Calls for Stronger Protections for Media Independence

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for the Government and opposition parties to take action to ensure media outlets are not pressured by “overbearing influences” in response to the Independent News and Media (INM) data breach controversy. Mr Ma...
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Bill Clinton to Receive Freedom of Belfast
April 9, 2018 No Responses

Bill Clinton to Receive Freedom of Belfast

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. It comes at a time when Brexit places a question mark over the border – and power-sharing grinds to a halt. The landmark 35-page deal brought...
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Patrick Reed Wins First Masters Title
April 8, 2018 No Responses

Patrick Reed Wins First Masters Title

Rory McIlroy suffered more Masters misery as Patrick Reed held off the challenge of Ryder Cup team-mates Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth to claim his first major title in the Masters. Reed carded a final round of 71 at Augusta...
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Mitchell Warns UK and Ireland What is at Stake in Brexit Negotiations
April 8, 2018 No Responses

Mitchell Warns UK and Ireland What is at Stake in Brexit Negotiations

One of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement has issued a fresh warning about the potential impact of Brexit on the peace process. George Mitchell, the US special envoy to Northern Ireland who chaired the negotiations for the 1998...
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Hernandez Hammers The Blues
April 8, 2018 No Responses

Hernandez Hammers The Blues

Javier Hernandez climbed off the bench to add to Chelsea’s frustrations by snatching a point from a 1-1 draw for West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Mexican striker had only been on the field for three minutes when he swept...
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SDLP Calls for Border Solution by Summer
April 7, 2018 No Responses

SDLP Calls for Border Solution by Summer

The Irish border question must be clarified by this summer, the SDLP leader has said. Any hardening of the frontier will be a deliberate violation of Northern Ireland’s political process by the British Government, Colum Eastwood added. He addressed party...
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PL Round UP: United Mount Second Half Comeback to Win Manchester Derby
April 7, 2018 No Responses

PL Round UP: United Mount Second Half Comeback to Win Manchester Derby

Manchester United produced a stunning second-half fightback to put Manchester City’s Premier League title party on hold with a 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men had seemed destined to secure the championship after captain Vincent K...
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McIlroy Stays in Contention at The Masters
April 7, 2018 No Responses

McIlroy Stays in Contention at The Masters

At the halfway point of the 2018 Masters, Rory McIlroy’s dream of completing the career Grand Slam is alive and well, but he will have to catch his 2016 Ryder Cup rival Patrick Reed, who holds a 2-stroke lead over...
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