Richie Murphy Dismisses Eddie Jones’ ‘United Nations’ Remark

Richie Murphy Dismisses Eddie Jones’ ‘United Nations’ Remark

Kicking coach Richie Murphy insists every player within Ireland’s ranks is considered to be Irish following mischievous remarks about residency rules from England head coach Eddie Jones. Jones referenced Ireland as the ‘United Nations’ on the grounds that eight of...
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Unified Ireland Would Be Opportunity To Deal With Brexit And Covid Says Sinn Féin

Unified Ireland Would Be Opportunity To Deal With Brexit And Covid Says Sinn Féin

A reunified Ireland offers the best opportunity to tackle Brexit and economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Sinn Féin has claimed. A new policy paper by the party, the Economic Benefits of a United Ireland, contends that Westminster decisions hav...
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Townsend Makes Five Changes Ahead Of Nations Cup Clash With France

Townsend Makes Five Changes Ahead Of Nations Cup Clash With France

Gregor Townsend has made five changes to his Scotland side as they prepare to take on a fully-loaded France at Murrayfield on Sunday. Les Bleus had been due to send a second-string line-up to Edinburgh but changed their mind after...
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North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks

North’s Circuit-Breaker Lockdown Extended For Two Weeks

Stormont ministers have agreed to extend Northern Ireland’s circuit-breaker for two weeks from Friday, November 27th. Close contact services and cafes can open this Friday as planned but will have to close again next Friday while other hospitality sectors li...
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North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines

North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines

Northern Ireland is expected to receive up to 4.3 million doses of two coronavirus vaccines once they receive official authorization, their Department of Health has said. The country will take 2.85 per cent of the total amount that eventually becomes...
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New Covid-19 Testing Center Opened At Dublin Airport

New Covid-19 Testing Center Opened At Dublin Airport

A new coronavirus testing center has opened at Dublin Airport with the capacity to conduct thousands of tests per day. The drive-through facility, operated by Irish healthcare company RocDoc, officially began its operations on Thursday morning. The firm believ...
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Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet

Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet

Exceptions to the coronavirus restrictions on visiting loved ones in nursing homes may be introduced ahead of Christmas. The HSE is currently meeting with stakeholders to discuss the issue and hope to deliver updated guidelines next week. Dr Colm Henry,...
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Guardiola Signs New Two Year Deal With Manchester City

Guardiola Signs New Two Year Deal With Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has agreed a new contract to remain as Manchester City manager for a further two seasons, the Premier League club have announced. Guardiola was into the final months of his existing deal, but the 49-year-old has now committed...
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Kenny Hails ‘Brilliant Mentality’ After Pandemic-Hit Nations League Campaign

Kenny Hails ‘Brilliant Mentality’ After Pandemic-Hit Nations League Campaign

Stephen Kenny saluted his Republic of Ireland players as a bruising Nations League campaign ravaged by coronavirus and injuries ended with him still awaiting his first win. Ireland have gone eight games without a victory under their new manager and...
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Ireland Still Winless Under Kenny After Scoreless Draw With Bulgaria

Ireland Still Winless Under Kenny After Scoreless Draw With Bulgaria

Robbie Brady was denied by the crossbar as the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League campaign ended with a whimper to leave manager Stephen Kenny still awaiting his first win. On a night when victory would have secured Ireland’s place in...
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