Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan

Ireland’s first reverse vending machine has started operating in Co Monaghan. The vending machine allows people to bring their clean and empty plastic bottles for recycling, and then gives out vouchers worth 10 cent. The machine, located in Carrickmacross, is...
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People With Disabilities ‘Caught in a Permanent Recession’
September 30, 2019 No Responses

People With Disabilities ‘Caught in a Permanent Recession’

People with disabilities are being left behind with two out of three unemployed, a disability conference has heard. The Irish Wheelchair Association’s WorkAbility 2019 Summit heard that over 63% of people with disabilities are “caught in a permanent recess...
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Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists

Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann is to stand down, citing a desire to devote more time to his family. Mr Swann, who was elected leader in 2017, said he had been reflecting on his position for a number of months....
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Ritchie Hoping to Keep The Good Times Rolling After Scotland Defeat Samoa
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Ritchie Hoping to Keep The Good Times Rolling After Scotland Defeat Samoa

Jamie Ritchie says it is only right Scotland sing when they are winning after getting their World Cup campaign back on track. The Dark Blues players could be heard belting out a number of songs from inside their dressing room...
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McIlroy Calls for Tougher European Courses and Set Ups
September 30, 2019 No Responses

McIlroy Calls for Tougher European Courses and Set Ups

Rory McIlroy has called for tougher European Tour courses and believes they are necessary to produce better players and help improve Europe’s Ryder Cup chances. McIlroy initially vented frustration on Sunday at the end of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championshi...
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Gareth McAuley Announces His Retirement from Football
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Gareth McAuley Announces His Retirement from Football

Former Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley has announced his retirement from football. The 39-year-old, who scored nine times in 80 appearances for his country and played at Euro 2016, was a free agent after leaving Rangers at the end of...
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Vardy Nets a Brace as Foxes Demolish Newcastle
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Vardy Nets a Brace as Foxes Demolish Newcastle

Jamie Vardy bagged a second-half brace as Leicester climbed to third in the Premier League by crushing 10-man Newcastle 5-0 to turn up the heat on Steve Bruce. The Foxes were on top from the moment Ricardo Pereira opened the...
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DUP Would Look at Time-Limited Backstop Says Foster
September 29, 2019 No Responses

DUP Would Look at Time-Limited Backstop Says Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party would “look at” a time-limited backstop – as she insisted there remained a chance of finding a deal before October 31. The proposal would put a deadline on the backstop arrangement required...
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Former Wrightbus Employees Protest Outside Church
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Former Wrightbus Employees Protest Outside Church

Around 500 former Wrightbus employees and their families have held a protest outside a church linked to one of the owners. Questions have been asked about £15m (€16.8m) donations to the Green Pastures charity from company dividends when the Co...
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Wales Resist Second Half Onslaught to Defeat Wallabies
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Wales Resist Second Half Onslaught to Defeat Wallabies

Wales put one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals and announced themselves as major title contenders after beating Australia 29-25 at Tokyo Stadium. The Six Nations champions took charge of Pool D with a second successive win that could lead...
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