Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night

Talks On Extending Lockdown In The North Continue Into The Night

A late-night meeting of the Stormont executive was temporarily adjourned tonight amid mounting expectation Northern Ireland may be facing the prospect of a circuit-break lockdown. The meeting got under way just after 9.30pm for talks on how to tackle spiraling...
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Nations League Round Up: Ukraine Shock Spain, Germany Held By The Swiss

Nations League Round Up: Ukraine Shock Spain, Germany Held By The Swiss

Spain were on the wrong end of a shock Nations League defeat in Ukraine, while their Group A4 rivals Germany drew a six-goal thriller with Switzerland. Luis Enrique’s Spanish side remain top by a point as a result, but they...
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Border Town ‘Hollowed Into A Shell’ By Coronavirus And Brexit

Border Town ‘Hollowed Into A Shell’ By Coronavirus And Brexit

A picturesque border town has been “hollowed into a shell” by coronavirus and Brexit, a publican said. A cut in VAT on food and extra support for businesses in Tuesday’s budget provided little cheer at a relatively deserted Taaffes Castle...
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Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021

Disappointment With Freeze For State Pensions In Budget 2021

The state pension age will not rise to 67 next January, Michael McGrath has confirmed. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said in his budget speech that a Pensions Commission will be established and that the Government would consider...
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Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments

Taoiseach Pledges That Shared Ireland Fund Will Deliver Fresh Investments

A €500 million budget for the Government’s Shared Island Fund will deliver fresh investment in a series of North-South initiatives, the Taoiseach has pledged. Micheál Martin set out the focus of the new unit after its five-year budget was confirmed...
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Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North

Executive Meets To Discuss Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic In The North

Late night talks are in store for the Stormont Executive as they meet to discuss the spiraling number of coronavirus cases. Northern Ireland has seen a dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. A paper from Health Minister...
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Jamal Lewis Out Of Northern Ireland’s Squad For Norway Clash

Jamal Lewis Out Of Northern Ireland’s Squad For Norway Clash

Newcastle left-back Jamal Lewis has not travelled to Oslo for Northern Ireland’s Nations League clash with Norway on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old is the only definite absentee for the match, though Ian Baraclough is expected to make several changes for.....
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Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19

Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed. The 35-year-old is said to be “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, with no further positive tests reported in the squad a...
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England Looking For New Opponent After New Zealand Withdraw From Friendly

England Looking For New Opponent After New Zealand Withdraw From Friendly

England’s international friendly against New Zealand in November has been called off due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Gareth Southgate’s side were due to host the All Whites on November 12th at Wembley but England are now...
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Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests

Garda Will ‘Enforce The Law` In Response To Clashes At Lockdown Protests

Gardaí will enforce the law in response to violent clashes arising from coronavirus protests, an assistant commissioner has said. It follows two arrests on Saturday when violence broke out between opposing sets of protesters during anti-mask demonstrations ou...
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