Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Almost 250,000 Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments In Ireland

The number of people receiving the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) has increased by more than 15,000 in the last week. There are now 244,153 people receiving the PUP payment, an increase of 15,295 week-on-week. The figures have increased following last...
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Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Regulators Investigating Instagram Over Protection Of Children’s Data

Instagram is being investigated by Ireland’s privacy regulators over how the site handles children’s personal data. The Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last month following a number of complaints. As part of the investigation, the regu...
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UEFA To Consider ‘Final Eight’ For European Competitions From 2024
October 19, 2020 No Responses

UEFA To Consider ‘Final Eight’ For European Competitions From 2024

UEFA says a ‘final eight’ will be considered as a way to round off the Champions League and Europa League from 2024. The single-country, one-leg format was adopted for practical purposes as an effective way to conclude the competitions last...
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Former Aer Lingus Boss Calls For Quarantine To Be Replaced By Pre-Departure Tests
October 19, 2020 No Responses

Former Aer Lingus Boss Calls For Quarantine To Be Replaced By Pre-Departure Tests

The former boss of Aer Lingus has demanded that the self-isolation requirement in Ireland and the UK for international arrivals is replaced by Covid-19 tests before departure. Sean Doyle, who was appointed chief executive of British Airways last week, told...
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Aston Villa Remain Undefeated After Barkley Strikes Late Against Foxes
October 18, 2020 No Responses

Aston Villa Remain Undefeated After Barkley Strikes Late Against Foxes

Ross Barkley’s added-time winner lifted Aston Villa into second in the Premier League as they beat Leicester 1-0 at the King Power Stadium. The on-loan Chelsea midfielder’s 25-yard strike as experienced defender Jonny Evans backed off was the one piece...
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West Ham Put On A Late Show To Draw With Tottenham
October 18, 2020 No Responses

West Ham Put On A Late Show To Draw With Tottenham

West Ham ruined Gareth Bale’s return to the Tottenham team as they scored three goals in the final eight minutes to steal a 3-3 draw in north London. The Hammers were dead and buried after Spurs raced into a 3-0...
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Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont
October 18, 2020 No Responses

Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont

There have been 1,012 new Covid-19 cases in The North in the last 24-hour reporting period, the NI Department of Health has announced. Some 7,090 new positive cases have been notified in the last seven days. There are 228 patients...
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Manchester United Leave It Late, But Defeat Magpies In Newcastle
October 17, 2020 No Responses

Manchester United Leave It Late, But Defeat Magpies In Newcastle

Bruno Fernandes made amends for a penalty miss with a superb finish as Manchester United left it late to surge to victory at Newcastle. Fernandes capped a superb 86th-minute attack by clipping the ball inside the far post after earlier...
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Guardiola Hails ‘Important Victory’ Over Gunners At The Etihad
October 17, 2020 No Responses

Guardiola Hails ‘Important Victory’ Over Gunners At The Etihad

Pep Guardiola called Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal an “important victory” as he admitted Manchester City are still some way short of their best. Raheem Sterling’s 23rd-minute goal proved the difference between the sides as Ederson made key saves from...
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Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down
October 17, 2020 No Responses

Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down

A Donegal swimmer who is aiming to become the first to circumnavigate Ireland has paid tribute to the support of local people as he arrived in Co Down. Henry O’Donnell, 56, started his marathon swim at Carrickfin beach in Co...
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