Harry Kane Scores Hat-Trick as England Ease into Euro 2020
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Harry Kane Scores Hat-Trick as England Ease into Euro 2020

Harry Kane’s hat-trick helped Gareth Southgate’s side roar past Montenegro and seal Euro 2020 qualification as England celebrated their 1,000th match in style. Former captains and Three Lions greats were among those in attendance on a landmark occasion at Wembley,...
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Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’
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Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’

The Taoiseach has ruled out the idea of introducing a “bedroom tax” in Ireland. The suggestion of a levy to get older people to downsize and free up family homes was firmly rejected after a majority of the 1,200 people...
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Montreal Impact Appoint Thierry Henry as Head Coach
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Montreal Impact Appoint Thierry Henry as Head Coach

Thierry Henry has been appointed as head coach of Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact. The former Arsenal striker has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further season, following an unsuccessful stint in charge of Monaco which...
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Saracens’ Mark McCall Asks For Patience Over Questions on Club’s Future
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Saracens’ Mark McCall Asks For Patience Over Questions on Club’s Future

Mark McCall says everyone at Saracens is aware of the need to be patient in pursuit of answers over the club’s long-term future. The Allianz Park side have appealed against a 35-point deduction in the Gallagher Premiership and a fine...
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Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies
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Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies

Simon Coveney has been accused of being like the conductor of the Titanic orchestra over the Government’s handling of issues facing the health service. The Government is to release its €26 million Winter Health Plan to tackle overcrowding and hospital...
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Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations
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Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations

The Government is considering a statutory inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scouting organizations. On Wednesday night, an RTÉ Investigates program revealed former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of the Catholic Boy Scou...
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Non-Stop Flight to Sydney Takes Off From Heathrow
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Non-Stop Flight to Sydney Takes Off From Heathrow

A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has taken off from Heathrow. The Australian airline is using the flight to research the impact of ultra-long haul trips on passengers and crew. Forty people are on board the Boeing 787-9...
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Catriona Matthew to Captain Europe’s 2021 Solheim Cup Team
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Catriona Matthew to Captain Europe’s 2021 Solheim Cup Team

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew will again captain Europe for the 2021 Solheim Cup, the Ladies European Tour announced on Thursday. The 50-year-old from Edinburgh successfully led her side to victory over the United States during this year’s event at Gleneagle...
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Out&About
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Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I want to congratulate the Veterans Day Parade organizers in New York City for putting on one of the finest parades and celebrating their 100 year anniversary. The weather could not have been better for the day...
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Economic Benefit of Cern Membership for Ireland is a ‘No Brainer’
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Economic Benefit of Cern Membership for Ireland is a ‘No Brainer’

Ireland’s associate membership of the Cern nuclear research center is a “no brainer” which will result in millions of euro being put into the Irish economy, an Oireachtas committee has been told. It would cost around €1.3 million for Ireland...
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