Children of Healthcare Workers in North will be ‘Looked After’ When Schools Close
March 19, 2020 No Responses

Children of Healthcare Workers in North will be ‘Looked After’ When Schools Close

The children of healthcare workers will be looked after when schools close, Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has said. First Minister Arlene Foster announced on Wednesday evening that schools across the region will be closed from Monday in a bid to...
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Formula One Suspends Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix
March 19, 2020 No Responses

Formula One Suspends Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix

Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix have all been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The three races were due to take place in May, meaning the earliest the new season can now start...
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Premier League Extends Suspension Until At Least April 30
March 19, 2020 No Responses

Premier League Extends Suspension Until At Least April 30

The English professional game’s governing bodies have decided to indefinitely extend the 2019-20 campaign, with no talk at all at Thursday’s Premier League meeting about declaring the season null and void. No football will be played in the English men’s....
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Cardiff City’s Peter Wittingham Dies, Aged 35
March 19, 2020 No Responses

Cardiff City’s Peter Wittingham Dies, Aged 35

Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago. Whittingham suffered head injuries at a pub in Barry on March 7 from what South Wales Police have described as an “accidental...
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The North Records First Death from Coronavirus
March 19, 2020 No Responses

The North Records First Death from Coronavirus

Northern Ireland has recorded the first death of a patient with coronavirus. Stormont’s Department of Health said the patient, who died in hospital in the greater Belfast area, was elderly and had an underlying health condition. A total of 68...
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Harrington Optimistic Ryder Cup Will Go Ahead As Planned in September
March 18, 2020 No Responses

Harrington Optimistic Ryder Cup Will Go Ahead As Planned in September

European captain Padraig Harrington expects this year’s Ryder Cup to go ahead as planned, despite the sporting calendar being decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. The year’s first two majors, the Masters and the US PGA Championship, have been postponed d...
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Out&About
March 18, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am not Out&About right now as I understand what the consequences could be to be among crowds in bars and restaurants. Yes, I am talking about the Coronavirus that is sweeping the world. As you all...
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Donohoe Warns of Significant Job Losses and Economic Shock from Pandemic
March 18, 2020 No Responses

Donohoe Warns of Significant Job Losses and Economic Shock from Pandemic

The Republic of Ireland faces significant job losses and an economic shock due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Finance Minister has said, as he introduced a suite of measures to help bank customers. Paschal Donohoe was speaking as the five...
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EFL Announces $50million Relief Plan for Cash-Strapped Clubs
March 18, 2020 No Responses

EFL Announces $50million Relief Plan for Cash-Strapped Clubs

The EFL has announced a $58million (£50million) short-term relief package to assist cash-strapped clubs during the coronavirus crisis. English professional football was brought to a halt on Friday in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19, with the sport.....
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FIFA Pledges ‘Exceptional Measures’ to Help Global Game
March 18, 2020 No Responses

FIFA Pledges ‘Exceptional Measures’ to Help Global Game

The summer and winter transfer windows could be adjusted as FIFA sets to work on a package of “exceptional measures” to lessen the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Amendments and temporary dispensations on player contracts will be looked at by...
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