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July 14, 2020 No Responses

Alone Reports Increase In Numbers Of Older People Calling Suicide Helpline

A helpline for older people has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts among those who had to “cocoon” during the pandemic, a new report has found. Alone, the organisation which supports older people, collaborated with The Irish Longitudinal Study on...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Manchester United Stay In Fifth After Draw With Southampton

Manchester United’s Champions League chase stalled as substitute Michael Obafemi struck in stoppage time to earn dogged Southampton a deserved draw at an empty Old Trafford. The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to lift Manchester City’s two-seas...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Online Book Of Condolence For Jack Charlton Opened By Lord Mayor Of Dublin

An online book of condolence has been opened in memory of former Republic of Ireland soccer manager Jack Charlton. It was announced on Saturday that he had died at the age of 85. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma in...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

“This Is Not A Time For Normal Holidays For Tourists Coming From Abroad To Ireland’ – Coveney

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said visitors should not come into Ireland unless they restrict their movements for 14 days. Mr Coveney said the Government is still warning against all non-essential travel, but that a green list of countries...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Last Week Sees Largest Weekly Fall In Numbers Claiming Covid-19 Payments

The number of people claiming the Government’s Covid-19 payment has fallen by over 67,000 – its largest weekly drop since the introduction of the scheme. The number of people depending on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) has dropped by 42%...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

NFL’s Washington Redskins Drop Their Name And Logo

The Washington Redskins are no more as the NFL team announced they will drop the controversial name and logo. The move comes 10 days after the franchise launched a review of the team’s name, which has long been considered offensive...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Twelfth Of July To Be Celebrated Mainly At Home This Year Amid Pandemic

Northern Ireland’s traditional day of parading to mark the twelfth of July is instead set to be celebrated at home. Hundreds of Orange Order parades across the region have been cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Supporters have instead been encouraged....

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Manchester City’s Two Year Champions League Ban Lifted By CAS

Manchester City’s two-season European ban has been lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. UEFA’s club financial control body (CFCB) sanctioned City in February for what it said was a breach of its Financial Fair Play (FFP) and club...

July 12, 2020 No Responses

Leicester Implode As Bournemouth Shock Champions League Contenders

Dominic Solanke ended his Premier League goal drought with a timely brace as Bournemouth boosted their slim survival hopes by fighting back in astonishing fashion to shock Champions League-chasing Leicester. Solanke, without a goal in 38 previous top-flight ap...

July 12, 2020 No Responses

Alderweireld Scores Late To Claim Victory For Spurs In The North London Derby

Tottenham revived their European hopes by claiming bragging rights with a late 2-1 north London derby win over Arsenal. Spurs had to beat the Gunners to keep themselves in the race for Europa League qualification and Toby Alderweireld’s 81st-minute winner...

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