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October 10, 2019 No Responses

Netherlands Scores Twice in Injury Time to Dash North’s Hopes

Northern Ireland suffered heartbreak in Rotterdam as Holland scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 3-1 victory which leaves Euro 2020 qualification hopes hanging by a thread for Michael O’Neill’s men. Josh Magennis’ 75th-minute header had Northern Ireland dreaming...
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DUP Blames Sinn Féin as The North Nears 1,000 Days Without Devolution
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DUP Blames Sinn Féin as The North Nears 1,000 Days Without Devolution

A DUP MP has blamed Sinn Féin for the failure to reach agreement to restore Stormont as Northern Ireland approaches 1,000 days without devolution. Paul Girvan has claimed that Sinn Féin is “blocking” the return of devolution with a “myriad....
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PrEP Program a ‘Sea Change’ for Fighting HIV in Ireland Says Researcher
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PrEP Program a ‘Sea Change’ for Fighting HIV in Ireland Says Researcher

A researcher has said the HIV preventative drug PrEP, available from the start of next month, could mean “a sea change” for tackling the epidemic in Ireland. Dr Paddy Mallon, professor of microbial diseases in UCD and consultant in St...
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Dyson Cancels Plans to Build Electric Cars
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Dyson Cancels Plans to Build Electric Cars

James Dyson has announced a project to build electric cars has been scrapped. The inventor, best known for his vacuum cleaners, said engineers had developed a “fantastic electric car” but it was not commercially viable. In an email to workers,...
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British Airways to Become First UK Airline to Offset Emissions on all Domestic Flights
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British Airways to Become First UK Airline to Offset Emissions on all Domestic Flights

British Airways says it will become the first UK airline to offset carbon emissions on all its domestic flights. From January 2020, the carrier will invest in carbon reduction projects around the world to offset emissions from its flights within...
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Super Typhoon Hagibis Wipes Out England Clash and Leaves Scotland in Limbo
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Super Typhoon Hagibis Wipes Out England Clash and Leaves Scotland in Limbo

England’s group decider against France on Saturday has been cancelled due to the approach of Super Typhoon Hagibis in one of the most extraordinary days in 32 years of World Cup history. Each team will take two points from the...
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Parisse Hits Out at World Rugby After Cancellation of All Blacks vs Italy Game
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Parisse Hits Out at World Rugby After Cancellation of All Blacks vs Italy Game

Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby’s “ridiculous” decision to cancel Italy’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Super Typhoon Hagibis is due to hit Japan this weekend and World Rugby has cancelled the clash, along with England’s meeting...
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Out&About
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Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy It was one of the saddest moments when I heard my great friend Joe Murphy passed away on Saturday night after putting up a big fight during a long illness. I am so proud that I crossed...
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Wrightbus Rescue Hangs in the Balance After Former Owner Says Deal Was Off
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Wrightbus Rescue Hangs in the Balance After Former Owner Says Deal Was Off

The fate of troubled bus builder Wrightbus hangs in the balance after a former owner said a deal to buy the Co Antrim-based company was off. Jeff Wright, who owns the factory premises, said it was “deeply regrettable” that a...
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Irish Government Considering Limiting Sale of Vaping Products To Minors
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Irish Government Considering Limiting Sale of Vaping Products To Minors

The government is to consider restricting the sale of vaping products to minors and prohibiting advertising. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that any changes to legislation on e-cigarettes will be based on scientific advice and what is advised by public health...
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