Outbreaks At Funerals And Workplaces Leading To ‘Worrying’ Rise In Cases
November 15, 2020 No Responses

Outbreaks At Funerals And Workplaces Leading To ‘Worrying’ Rise In Cases

Outbreaks linked to funerals and workplaces are contributing to a “worrying” rise in Covid-19 infection rates the Chief Medical Officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said there was also evidence of small numbers of people gathering for social purposes and...
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Coombes Scores A Hat-Trick As Munster Defeat Ospreys
November 15, 2020 No Responses

Coombes Scores A Hat-Trick As Munster Defeat Ospreys

Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes was in unstoppable form in Munster’s 38-22 Guinness PRO14 win over the Ospreys at Thomond Park. The Skibbereen youngster starred as Johann van Graan’s men bagged a bonus point to go eight points clear at the...
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Leading Epidemiologist Warns Against Travel Over Christmas
November 15, 2020 No Responses

Leading Epidemiologist Warns Against Travel Over Christmas

Infection risks associated with the widespread movement of people back to Ireland for Christmas would be a recipe for disaster, a leading epidemiologist has warned. Dr Gabriel Scally said he agreed with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s assessment that it was too...
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Swann Will Ask For Further Coronavirus Restrictions In The North
November 15, 2020 No Responses

Swann Will Ask For Further Coronavirus Restrictions In The North

Stormont’s health minister has said he is likely to ask for further coronavirus restrictions for Northern Ireland before the scheduled reopening of the hospitality sector. Robin Swann’s remarks raise the prospect of more executive discord in the near futur...
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Ireland Condemns Wales To Sixth Successive Defeat
November 13, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Condemns Wales To Sixth Successive Defeat

Ireland condemned Wales to a sixth successive defeat as they launched the Autumn Nations Cup with a 32-9 victory in Dublin. Wales’ tale of woe under head coach Wayne Pivac continued at the Aviva Stadium, with Ireland claiming a fourth...
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Justin Thomas Chases Paul Casey As Masters Resumes
November 13, 2020 No Responses

Justin Thomas Chases Paul Casey As Masters Resumes

Justin Thomas had leader Paul Casey in his sights as the first round of the 84th Masters resumed on Friday. Thomas had reached five under par after 10 holes before play was suspended due to darkness on Thursday evening following...
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Northern Businesses Express Dismay Over Lockdown Extensions
November 13, 2020 No Responses

Northern Businesses Express Dismay Over Lockdown Extensions

Businesses have voiced their “deep dismay and distress” at the “shambolic” decision to extend lockdown restrictions on the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. Belfast Chamber chief executive Simon Hamilton said there was “huge disappointment” a...
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John and Pat Hume Foundation Launched To Inspire Next Generation
November 13, 2020 No Responses

John and Pat Hume Foundation Launched To Inspire Next Generation

A foundation in the name of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner, John Hume, and his wife Pat has been launched to inspire the next generation of peacemakers. The cross-community foundation has been set up to promote the peaceful legacy...
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England Defeat Ireland 3-0 At Wembley
November 12, 2020 No Responses

England Defeat Ireland 3-0 At Wembley

Harry Maguire achieved a level of England redemption as familiar face Jack Grealish helped put the Republic of Ireland to the sword in a comfortable win at Wembley. With Harry Kane rested, Maguire landed the captain’s armband which the 27-year-old...
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Coronavirus Lockdown Extended In The North
November 12, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Lockdown Extended In The North

Covid-19 restrictions will be extended for one week in Northern Ireland, sources said. Some areas of the locked down hospitality sectors will partly reopen next Friday. The Democratic Unionists and ministers from smaller parties in Stormont backed the proposal...
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