Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí Spat Or Coughed At 80 Times Since Introduction Of Travel Restrictions

Gardaí have been spat or coughed at 80 times since Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced on April 8. New figures from April 8 to May 23 show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the attacks...
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No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

No New Covid-19 Deaths In The North For First Time Since March 18

There have been no new deaths from coronavirus reported today in Northern Ireland by the Department of Health. The overall total according to the department remains at 514. It marks the first time this has happened since March 18. The...
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North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister

North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister

Northern Ireland faces a “very severe” recession following the coronavirus crisis, Stormont’s finance minister has warned. Conor Murphy described the post-pandemic landscape as featuring “major challenges” including the UK’s departure from the EU. ...
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Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1

Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1

Ryanair has confirmed its plan to ramp up flights to 40% of its normal schedule from July 1 after Spain announced it will welcome the return of tourists from the same date. The low-cost airline said it will operate flights...
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Rory McIlroy Doubts Ryder Cup Will Be Played This Year

Rory McIlroy Doubts Ryder Cup Will Be Played This Year

World number one Rory McIlroy does not think the Ryder Cup will be played this year. It is currently scheduled to be played September 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, where Europe will be looking to retain the trophy they...
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Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514

Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health. The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed...
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LaLiga Could Return On June 11 With Seville Derby

LaLiga Could Return On June 11 With Seville Derby

The Seville derby between Sevilla and Real Betis could be the opening fixture as LaLiga gears up to restart as early as June 11. Spanish sides are now involved in group training as they build towards a resumption, with the...
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Gary Neville Warns Of ‘Looming Nightmare’ For EFL Clubs

Gary Neville Warns Of ‘Looming Nightmare’ For EFL Clubs

Gary Neville is concerned about a looming financial “nightmare” for English Football League clubs while Stevenage have hit out at plans to follow through with relegation if the season is decided off the pitch. Huddersfield owner Phil Hodgkinson told the...
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Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week

Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. The State is entering the second week in easing its lockdown laws which saw...
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Premier League Set To Vote On Return To Contact Training

Premier League Set To Vote On Return To Contact Training

Premier League clubs will vote on proposals for a return to contact training on Wednesday. Players and managers are to be consulted on the proposals ahead of the 20 clubs meeting as Project Restart plans continue to gather pace amid...
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