Parisse Hits Out at World Rugby After Cancellation of All Blacks vs Italy Game
October 10, 2019 No Responses

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
October 10, 2019 No Responses

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
October 10, 2019 No Responses

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
October 9, 2019 No Responses

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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Climate Activists Take Aim at ‘Fast Fashion’ in Dublin
October 9, 2019 No Responses

Climate Activists Take Aim at ‘Fast Fashion’ in Dublin

Climate activists in Dublin have taken on “fast fashion” with a protest against Penny’s. Extinction Rebellion protesters assembled outside the Irish retailer’s store on O’Connell Street on Wednesday afternoon, the third day in the global week of acti...
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British Government’s Position on Backstop Causing ‘Great Difficulty’ Says Taoiseach
October 9, 2019 No Responses

British Government’s Position on Backstop Causing ‘Great Difficulty’ Says Taoiseach

The British Government’s position on Brexit and Northern Ireland is causing “great difficulty” in reaching a deal, Leo Varadkar has said. He also said any solution on the border issue must have the backing of the people in Northern Ireland....
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DUP Says Backstop Turns Belfast Agreement ‘On Its Head’
October 9, 2019 No Responses

DUP Says Backstop Turns Belfast Agreement ‘On Its Head’

A Northern Ireland-only backstop with Stormont being handed an opt-out vote has been branded a “non-runner” by the DUP. Reports from Brussels suggest the EU could offer the arrangement as a way to break the Brexit impasse. According to the...
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Wales Through to Quarterfinals After Surviving Fiji Scare
October 9, 2019 No Responses

Wales Through to Quarterfinals After Surviving Fiji Scare

Wales survived a major fright to subdue flamboyant Fiji 29-17 at Oita Stadium and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Warren Gatland’s team recovered from conceding two tries in the opening 10 minutes to wing Josua Tuisova and...
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Argentina Secure Place at Next RWC with Defeat of Eagles
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Argentina Secure Place at Next RWC with Defeat of Eagles

Argentina secured the consolation of qualification for the 2023 World Cup as they wrapped up their 2019 campaign with a 47-17 win against the United States. Defeat to England last time out ended the Pumas’ hopes of reaching the knockout...
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Hays Travel Secures Deal to Buy Thomas Cook Stores, Saving Up To 2,500 Jobs in UK
October 9, 2019 No Responses

Hays Travel Secures Deal to Buy Thomas Cook Stores, Saving Up To 2,500 Jobs in UK

One of the UK’s largest travel agents has said it will save thousands of jobs at Thomas Cook after a deal to buy all 555 of the company’s stores around the UK. Hays Travel has already employed 421 members of...
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