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...
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...
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.....
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...
Harris Reassures The Elderly About Availability of Covid-19 Test Kits
The Health Minister Simon Harris has moved to reassure older people the Government will look after them as the number of cases of Covid-19 is expected to rise to 15,000 by the end of the month. Speaking in Dublin today,...
NYC Parade Organizes Small Gathering on Fifth Avenue to Mark St Patrick’s Day
Early Tuesday morning the organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade marched up Fifth Avenue. This came just days after they had canceled the parade. Organizers said they went forward with the small gathering to keep the tradition alive....
PGA Championship Postponed Until Summer
The US PGA Championship has joined next month’s Masters in being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for...
British Government Pledges to ‘End the Cycle of Re-Investigations’ Over Troubles
The British Government has pledged to “end the cycle of re-investigations” in a set of proposals to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past. Once cases have been considered, there will be a legal bar on any future investigation occurring, under...
McDonalds in the UK and Ireland Become ‘Take Out’ Only
All McDonalds restaurants in the UK and Ireland will become takeaways, drive-thrus and delivery operations as the company attempts to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, chief executive Paul Pomroy wrote: “Our restaurants will remain open for...
Ireland’s Streets are Quiet This St Patrick’s Day
The streets of Irish cities were quiet on St Patrick’s Day in sharp contrast to the usual lively festivities. Almost all the usual colorful parades that attract thousands were called off following medical advice for social distancing to slow the...