England Stumble as Scotland Win First Calcutta Cup in a Decade
February 24, 2018 No Responses

England Stumble as Scotland Win First Calcutta Cup in a Decade

Scotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their NatWest 6 Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive 25-13 defeat. The Scots had waited 14 years to score a Calcutta Cup try at...
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Ireland Remain Undefeated in Six Nations with Win over Wales
February 24, 2018 No Responses

Ireland Remain Undefeated in Six Nations with Win over Wales

Ireland stormed ever closer to a NatWest 6 Nations title showdown with England by dismissing Wales 37-27 in Dublin. Jacob Stockdale bagged a brace, with Bundee Aki, Dan Leavy and Cian Healy all crossing too as Ireland racked up a...
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British MP set to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill for North in March
February 23, 2018 No Responses

British MP set to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill for North in March

A proposed Westminster law for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland will be introduced at the end of March. South Armagh-born Labour MP Conor McGinn said he would table a private member’s bill. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has previously sai...
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Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin
February 23, 2018 No Responses

Hagan Homes to Accept Bitcoin

One of Northern Ireland’s largest homebuilders is to accept the digital currency Bitcoin. Ballyclare-based Hagan Homes is believed to be the first firm of its kind in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland to take the step. The worldwide...
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Arsenal Lose in London but Progress to Last 16
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Arsenal Lose in London but Progress to Last 16

Arsenal survived a major scare to secure their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League despite suffering an embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Östersund. After building a commanding 3-0 lead in last week’s first leg in Sweden, Arsene...
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Out & About
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Out & About

I hope you are all ready because it’s all happening in the next couple of weeks. Yes, I do mean the whole Saint Patrick’s Day season that starts right now; oh, I love it. There are plenty of county dinner...
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End of the Line for RaboDirect Ireland
February 22, 2018 No Responses

End of the Line for RaboDirect Ireland

RaboDirect Ireland, the online savings bank, is closing on May 16, 2018. The decision follows moves by the Rabobank Group, to simplify its business model across the world and reduce costs. RaboDirect was established in Ireland in 2005 to provide...
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Coveney Warns That Brexit Cannot Be Allowed to Undermine Peace Process
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Coveney Warns That Brexit Cannot Be Allowed to Undermine Peace Process

Brexit cannot undermine the hard won gains of the Northern Ireland peace process, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said. On a trip to the US, which will include meetings with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration, Mr Coveney said a strategic....
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Rogers Urges Calm before Celtic’s Europa League Clash with Zenit
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Rogers Urges Calm before Celtic’s Europa League Clash with Zenit

Brendan Rodgers wants Celtic to use their heads more than their hearts as they look to oust Zenit St Petersburg from the Europa League. The Scottish champions were well worth their 1-0 win in the first leg of their last-32...
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De Gea the Hero as United Hold Sevilla to Goalless Draw
February 21, 2018 No Responses

De Gea the Hero as United Hold Sevilla to Goalless Draw

David De Gea’s exceptional display saved Manchester United’s blushes as Jose Mourinho’s men somehow escaped with a goalless draw from a match dominated by Sevilla. Tonight’s trip to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan was the Red Devils&#...
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