Filming Of Major US Production In The North After Coronavirus Lockdown
July 17, 2020 No Responses

Filming Of Major US Production In The North After Coronavirus Lockdown

The shooting of a big-budget US film will showcase Northern Ireland’s dramatic north coast on a global stage, a local representative said. Viking-age drama The Northman stars Nicole Kidman. It was due to begin filming on County Antrim’s scenic Torr...
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Eviction Ban To Be Extended Says Tanaiste, But It ‘Can’t Be Forever’
July 16, 2020 No Responses

Eviction Ban To Be Extended Says Tanaiste, But It ‘Can’t Be Forever’

The temporary ban on evictions and rent increases first introduced during the pandemic will not end on Monday. People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said there are a lot of tenants who are “very anxious” about the prospect of...
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Northern Clerics Can Conduct Same-Sex Marriages If Their Church Leaders Agree
July 16, 2020 No Responses

Northern Clerics Can Conduct Same-Sex Marriages If Their Church Leaders Agree

Measures allowing same-sex marriages in churches in Northern Ireland if priests and ministers enjoy support from their governing bodies have become law. It will not be possible to compel churches or individual clerics to provide the ceremony. Campaigners for t...
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‘Ireland Is Absolutely Open To International Students’ – Harris
July 16, 2020 No Responses

‘Ireland Is Absolutely Open To International Students’ – Harris

Ireland is still open to international students and they may be encouraged to study in the country due to its handling of coronavirus, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said. Mr Harris said it remains his department’s priority to get...
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Britain Promises ‘Belfast Boost’ As Brexit Approaches
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Britain Promises ‘Belfast Boost’ As Brexit Approaches

Extra powers are being promised for the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish devolved administrations under the UK Government’s plans for dealing with Brexit. Measures that were previously regulated by the European Union will return to the UK at the end...
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Ian Bailey Appears At High Court In Dublin To Fight Extradiction
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Ian Bailey Appears At High Court In Dublin To Fight Extradiction

A former journalist has appeared before the High Court in Dublin as he fights his extradition to France over the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Ian Bailey, 63, was arrested last year after a High Court judge endorsed a...
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No Mandatory Quarantine For Arriving Travelers Says Varadkar
July 14, 2020 No Responses

No Mandatory Quarantine For Arriving Travelers Says Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has ruled out mandatory quarantine for people arriving into Ireland, saying it “turned out to be a bit of a disaster” in Australia. There have been increased calls for mandatory quarantine rules for people arriving from countries...
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Alone Reports Increase In Numbers Of Older People Calling Suicide Helpline
July 14, 2020 No Responses

Alone Reports Increase In Numbers Of Older People Calling Suicide Helpline

A helpline for older people has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts among those who had to “cocoon” during the pandemic, a new report has found. Alone, the organisation which supports older people, collaborated with The Irish Longitudinal Study on...
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Online Book Of Condolence For Jack Charlton Opened By Lord Mayor Of Dublin
July 13, 2020 No Responses

Online Book Of Condolence For Jack Charlton Opened By Lord Mayor Of Dublin

An online book of condolence has been opened in memory of former Republic of Ireland soccer manager Jack Charlton. It was announced on Saturday that he had died at the age of 85. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma in...
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“This Is Not A Time For Normal Holidays For Tourists Coming From Abroad To Ireland’ – Coveney
July 13, 2020 No Responses

“This Is Not A Time For Normal Holidays For Tourists Coming From Abroad To Ireland’ – Coveney

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said visitors should not come into Ireland unless they restrict their movements for 14 days. Mr Coveney said the Government is still warning against all non-essential travel, but that a green list of countries...
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