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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Dara O’Shea Could Get First Irish Cap Against Finland

Dara O’Shea Could Get First Irish Cap Against Finland

Dara O’Shea could be thrust straight into the heat of Nations League battle after being drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad amid a brewing selection crisis. The West Brom defender was preparing for the Under-21s’ European Championship qualifier agai...
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Aer Lingus’s Sean Doyle Tp Replace Alex Cruz At British Airways

Aer Lingus’s Sean Doyle Tp Replace Alex Cruz At British Airways

British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has been shown the door as the airline struggles to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier’s parent company, IAG, announced that he has stepped down after four-and-a-half years in the role. He has...
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Kenny Admits There Are ‘Serious Challenges’ Playing During Pandemic

Kenny Admits There Are ‘Serious Challenges’ Playing During Pandemic

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has admitted there are “serious challenges” in playing international football amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Kenny faces the task of trying to assemble a squad for Wednesday night’s Nations League trip to Fi...
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Mason Mount Seals Come From Behind Victory By England

Mason Mount Seals Come From Behind Victory By England

England came from behind to beat Belgium and move top of their Nations League group as Gareth Southgate’s side showed guile rather than style at Wembley. Romelu Lukaku continued his fine international form by breaking the deadlock from the penalty...
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