Rowers Win Ireland’s First Olympic Gold Since 2012
July 29, 2021 No Responses

Rowers Win Ireland’s First Olympic Gold Since 2012

Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan ended Ireland’s Olympic gold drought after a thrilling lightweight double sculls victory. The Cork pair won the men’s final to earn the country’s first gold medal since Kate Taylor’s boxing victory in 2012. They also...
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Out&About
July 28, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

I am starting my Out&About on a very sad note that came from a friend of this paper. Her name is Nuala O’Connor, owner of Ward Travel and former Tour Manager with Aer Lingus who mailed to say: “It is...
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Stardust Inquest Will Give Families Answers To Long Unanswered Questions
July 28, 2021 No Responses

Stardust Inquest Will Give Families Answers To Long Unanswered Questions

The inquest into the Stardust fire will attempt to allay rumors and suspicion surrounding the tragedy in which 48 people died, a pre-inquest hearing has been told. The fifth pre-inquest heard how previous inquiries into the events at the Artane...
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Ireland Secure Bronze Medal In Women’s Four Rowing
July 28, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Secure Bronze Medal In Women’s Four Rowing

Ireland won their first medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a bronze for the women’s four at the Sea Forest Waterway. The quartet of Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty held off the British boat to finish...
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Green Light Given For New GAA Stadium At Casement Park
July 28, 2021 No Responses

Green Light Given For New GAA Stadium At Casement Park

Final planning approval for a new GAA stadium at Casement Park in Belfast has been granted. The North’s Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon hailed a “historic day” for the GAA as she gave the green light for the 34,578-capacity stadium on...
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Numbers Claiming PUP Payments In Ireland Fall To Lowest Level
July 28, 2021 No Responses

Numbers Claiming PUP Payments In Ireland Fall To Lowest Level

The number of people in Ireland claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) fell below 200,000 for the first time since the payment was introduced last year after dropping by 5 per cent week-on-week, Government figures show. Just over 190,000 people...
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New Medical Center In Dublin To Cater To Homeless Should Open By 2024
July 27, 2021 No Responses

New Medical Center In Dublin To Cater To Homeless Should Open By 2024

A new €30 million medical center for Dublin’s homeless population should be constructed by 2024, after being beset by delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new 100-bed facility, which is to be located at Usher’s Island, will be partially...
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Four Irish Players To Start For Lions Against Springboks On Saturday
July 27, 2021 No Responses

Four Irish Players To Start For Lions Against Springboks On Saturday

The British and Irish Lions have made three changes for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa, with four Irish players due to line out. Conor Murray takes the scrum-half duties from Ali Price, who drops to the bench in a...
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Van Morrison Slams Executive As ‘Shambolic’ After Belfast Gigs Cancelled
July 26, 2021 No Responses

Van Morrison Slams Executive As ‘Shambolic’ After Belfast Gigs Cancelled

Singer Van Morrison has accused the Northern Ireland Executive of being “shambolic” in its approach to lifting Covid-19 restrictions. Last week the musician cancelled a number of gigs planned for the Ulster Hall after Stormont ministers delayed a decision ...
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Further Relaxing Of Lockdowns In The North From Tuesday
July 26, 2021 No Responses

Further Relaxing Of Lockdowns In The North From Tuesday

Theatres and concert halls are to be allowed to reopen in Northern Ireland as part of the latest relaxations to Covid-19 rules. Stormont ministers have also raised the number limit for gatherings in indoor domestic settings from six to 10...
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