Church Of Ireland Apologizes After Publication Of Mother And Baby Home Report
January 15, 2021 No Responses

Church Of Ireland Apologizes After Publication Of Mother And Baby Home Report

The Church of Ireland has apologized for the role it played in “shaping a society” in which unmarried women and their children were stigmatized. In a joint statement, Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop of Dublin Michael...
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French Rugby President Insists This Year’s Six Nations ‘Will Take Place’
January 15, 2021 No Responses

French Rugby President Insists This Year’s Six Nations ‘Will Take Place’

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte says this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship “will take place”. And the World Rugby vice-chairman also says there will be an expanded coronavirus testing program for the tournament, while each cou...
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Taoiseach Says Ireland Is ‘At Moment Of Balance Between Deep Danger And Great Hope’
January 15, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Says Ireland Is ‘At Moment Of Balance Between Deep Danger And Great Hope’

The Taoiseach has said the scale and pace of the increase in Covid-19 cases is “well beyond” what was predicted. Micheál Martin said that tough restrictions to curb the spread of the disease will remain in place for some time....
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Wayne Rooney Ends Playing Career, Becomes Full-Time Derby Manager
January 15, 2021 No Responses

Wayne Rooney Ends Playing Career, Becomes Full-Time Derby Manager

Wayne Rooney has brought his illustrious playing career to an end by accepting the managerial reins at Derby on a full-time basis. The Championship club confirmed the 35-year-old former England captain had agreed a permanent deal through to the summer...
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Eagles Hold Gunners To A Draw – Ending Recent Winning Streak
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Eagles Hold Gunners To A Draw – Ending Recent Winning Streak

Arsenal saw their recent Premier League resurgence checked as they were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Having won their last three league outings to end a barren spell, the Gunners were unable to find a way past...
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Champions And Challenge Cups To Move Straight To Knockout Phase
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Champions And Challenge Cups To Move Straight To Knockout Phase

Europe’s final two rounds of group matches will be cancelled with the Champions and Challenge Cups moving straight into the knockout phase, Premiership Rugby has confirmed. The French government has blocked the Top 14 clubs from competing in cross-border com...
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Dame Judi Dench Pays Tribute To Mother And Baby Homes Survivor Philomena Lee
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Dame Judi Dench Pays Tribute To Mother And Baby Homes Survivor Philomena Lee

Dame Judi Dench has paid tribute to mother and baby homes survivor and campaigner Philomena Lee, describing her as a “remarkable person”. The Oscar-winner portrayed Ms Lee in the 2013 film Philomena, which documented her 50-year search for her forcibly...
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Number Of Mother And Baby Home Survivors In The North May Be ‘Significantly’ Higher Than Thought
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Number Of Mother And Baby Home Survivors In The North May Be ‘Significantly’ Higher Than Thought

The number of women who went through mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland is expected to be “significantly” higher than previously estimated. Judith Gillespie, chairwoman of the inter-departmental working group on mother and baby homes, indicated the ...
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Norwegian Air Cancels Transatlantic Flights As It Seeks To Return To Profit
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Norwegian Air Cancels Transatlantic Flights As It Seeks To Return To Profit

Norwegian Air, which challenged British Airways and other long-established rivals by launching transatlantic flights, said on Thursday it will end those services and seek government help. The budget airline, founded in 1993, has been forced to ground all but s...
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Sunday’s Aston Villa v Everton Game Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Sunday’s Aston Villa v Everton Game Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Aston Villa have had a second Premier League match in a week postponed after Everton’s visit on Sunday was put off due to ongoing coronavirus issues at the club. Dean Smith’s side had already lost the midweek fixture against Tottenham...
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