TD Paul Murphy to Found New Socialist Party

TD Paul Murphy to Found New Socialist Party

Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy has left the Socialist Party to launch a new socialist group. The party known as Solidarity-People Before Profit – formerly the Anti-Austerity Alliance – had three TDs elected at the last general election. Mr Murphy...
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Northern Ireland Secretary Under Pressure to Save Wrightbus

Northern Ireland Secretary Under Pressure to Save Wrightbus

The Northern Ireland Secretary is under pressure to intervene to save jobs after one of the UK’s main bus builders entered administration, a union official said. Trade unionists are holding daily meetings with the company running Co Antrim-based Wrightbus af...
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Over 5,000 Refused Entry to Ireland Last Year

Over 5,000 Refused Entry to Ireland Last Year

More than 5,000 people were refused entry at Irish ports, airports and the Northern Ireland Border in 2018, according to the Department of Justice. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan published Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2018, providing the key statis...
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Stardust Families Win New Inquest After 30 Year Campaign

Stardust Families Win New Inquest After 30 Year Campaign

The Stardust Truth and Justice Campaign has won a new inquest after more than 30 years of campaigning. The group – comprised of survivors, the families of those who died and many from the north Dublin areas of Coolock, Artane,...
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Liverpool FC Fail in Bid to Trademark ‘Liverpool’ Name

Liverpool FC Fail in Bid to Trademark ‘Liverpool’ Name

Liverpool Football Club’s controversial bid to trademark the word ‘Liverpool’ has been rejected by the British government’s Intellectual Property Office. The Premier League club insisted their sole aim had been to protect themselves against mass-produc...
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Former British Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Troubles’ Murder Charge

Former British Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Troubles’ Murder Charge

A former British soldier has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of a man with learning difficulties during the conflict in Northern Ireland. Dennis Hutchings, 78, a former member of the Life Guards regiment, is due to stand trial in...
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Few Mistakes for England as They Dominate The Eagles

Few Mistakes for England as They Dominate The Eagles

England’s progress through the group phase gathered momentum as they overpowered the United States 45-7 in a match marred by a savage challenge on Owen Farrell that produced the first red card of the tournament. Farrell, a second-half replacement at...
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Italy Get Second Bonus Point in Dominant Win Over Canada

Italy Get Second Bonus Point in Dominant Win Over Canada

Italy made it two bonus-point wins from as many Rugby World Cup Pool B games as they beat Canada 48-7 in Fukuoka. The Azzurri raced into a 17-0 lead in the opening 13 minutes, with Braam Steyn and captain Dean...
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Chelsea to Face Manchester United in Carabao Cup’s Last 16

Chelsea to Face Manchester United in Carabao Cup’s Last 16

Chelsea’s reward in the Carabao Cup fourth round for their 7-1 win over Grimsby is a home tie against Manchester United. Frank Lampard saw his Blues side win at Stamford Bridge for the first time since he took over with...
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Out&About

Out&About

Fall has just fallen on us and it’s not too bad so far. I was swimming last weekend as it was in the 80s… now where would yea get it? The summer came and went, now where did it go...
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