Coveney Says EU’s Stance On Protocol Has ‘Hardened’ In Face Of UK Threats
June 9, 2022 No Responses

Coveney Says EU’s Stance On Protocol Has ‘Hardened’ In Face Of UK Threats

The EU’s stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol has “hardened” in the face of the UK threat to unilaterally scrap part of the arrangements, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has warned. Simon Coveney urged the UK government to step back...
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ECB To Raise Interest Rates For First Time In Eleven Years
June 9, 2022 No Responses

ECB To Raise Interest Rates For First Time In Eleven Years

The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Thursday that it would carry out its first interest rate increase in 11 years in July, followed by another hike in September. The surprise announcement of two quarter-point increases came after the bank’s...
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McIlroy Hopes LIV Invitational Players Can Still Take Part In Ryder Cup
June 9, 2022 No Responses

McIlroy Hopes LIV Invitational Players Can Still Take Part In Ryder Cup

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy hopes European team-mates Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood can still be involved in the Ryder Cup despite opting to take “boatloads of cash” from the LIV Golf Invitational Series. The Northern Irishman’s opp...
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Taoiseach Calls For ‘New Era Of Stewardship’ To Protect Biodiversity
June 9, 2022 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls For ‘New Era Of Stewardship’ To Protect Biodiversity

The Taoiseach has called for a “new era” in protecting biodiversity on the island of Ireland. In a speech opening the second day of a national biodiversity conference in Dublin Castle, Micheál Martin told delegates he believes there is a...
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Starmer To Meet President And Taoiseach With Brexit Topping The Agenda
June 9, 2022 No Responses

Starmer To Meet President And Taoiseach With Brexit Topping The Agenda

Post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland are expected to dominate discussions when Sir Keir Starmer meets with political leaders in Dublin on Thursday. The UK Labour leader’s talks with President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin follow di...
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Ireland’s Winless Streak Continues With Loss To Ukraine
June 8, 2022 No Responses

Ireland’s Winless Streak Continues With Loss To Ukraine

The Republic of Ireland have lost 1-0 to Ukraine in their Nations League match in Dublin. Viktor Tsygankov condemned the Irish team to another bout of Nations League misery as Ukraine bounced back from their World Cup heartache to win....
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Out&About
June 8, 2022 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy It’s here at last yes! That is the sunshine that we all have been waiting for, so let’s enjoy it and dip our toes in the ocean and have some fun. Look what is happening, New York...
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Harry Kane’s Penalty Earns Draw For England In Munich
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Harry Kane’s Penalty Earns Draw For England In Munich

Harry Kane’s late spot-kick secured Gareth Southgate’s men a hard-fought Nations League draw in Germany as the skipper became the second man to score 50 goals for England. England arrived in Munich looking to replicate last summer’s memorable Euro 2020.....
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Political Parties Meet With Civil Service Head Amid Executive Impasse
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Political Parties Meet With Civil Service Head Amid Executive Impasse

The Stormont parties have met with the head of the Northern Ireland civil service Jayne Brady amid the continuing impasse over forming a new Executive. A future program for government and a budget were discussed by the parties, which are...
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Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour To Play In LIV Invitational
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour To Play In LIV Invitational

Dustin Johnson has resigned his membership of the PGA Tour to play the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, effectively ruling him out of the Ryder Cup. Johnson won all five of his matches in the United States’ record 19-9 win...
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