CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases

CMO Commends Young People For ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Covid-19 Cases

Ireland’s young people should be commended for a “dramatic reduction” in numbers of coronavirus cases according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan. Dr Holohan has thanked people aged 19 to 24 for their efforts in driving down the spread...
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North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster

North Seeking ‘Safe And Sustainable’ Exit From Lockdowns Says Foster

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland will seek a “safe and sustainable” way forward amid calls from medics to extend the region’s current lockdown and calls from the hospitality industry to reopen. Mrs Foster said the Stormont....
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Caterpillar To Cut Up To 700 Jobs In The North

Caterpillar To Cut Up To 700 Jobs In The North

US manufacturer Caterpillar is planning to cut up to 700 jobs in Northern Ireland. It will affect workers at its plant in Larne, Co Antrim. It is expected to be completed within 18 months and is designed to ensure the...
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Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU

Study Shows Irish Children Suffer From Highest Rates Of Cyberbullying In EU

Cyberbullying among Irish children has increased by 28 per cent during the lockdown – among the highest rates in Europe. A joint study between the European Commission and researchers at Dublin City University found rates were highest in Ireland, followed...
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Werner Scores Twice From The Spot As Chelsea See Off Rennes

Werner Scores Twice From The Spot As Chelsea See Off Rennes

Timo Werner proved his penalty prowess with a spot-kick double as Chelsea secured a 3-0 Champions League victory over 10-man Rennes at Stamford Bridge. Werner surely cemented top penalty billing with the Blues by blasting two perfect spot-kicks, with former...
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Solskjaer Under Fire After Woeful United Fall To Istanbul Basaksehir

Solskjaer Under Fire After Woeful United Fall To Istanbul Basaksehir

Under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declined to comment on his future after Manchester United’s Premier League problems were compounded by a shock Champions League loss to Istanbul Basaksehir. With the stuttering Red Devils sat 15th in the Premier League, their ...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I presume that everyone had a good Halloween as again it was on a weekend and I am sure all the kids enjoyed their trick or treating dressed up in their Halloween costumes. It is a sad...
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David McGoldrick Retires From International Football

David McGoldrick Retires From International Football

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick has announced his retirement from international football. The 32-year-old Sheffield United frontman, who has 14 senior caps to his name, has decided to call it a day to concentrate on his club career. A...
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Six Nations Plans For Return Of Fans In Spring

Six Nations Plans For Return Of Fans In Spring

Ireland’s Six Nations rugby fixtures in the spring have been earmarked to trial a return of fans to stadiums. Junior Sport Minister Jack Chambers said a trial run of a “limited number” of spectators in stadiums could take place if...
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North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police

North Could Be Pathway For Smuggled Drugs And Weapons Warn Police

Northern Ireland could be used to smuggle illegal drugs and weapons from the EU into Britain after Brexit, police have warned. The Irish land border will remain porous and organized crime experts believe strengthened UK frontiers could prompt criminals to...
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