Direct London to Sydney Flights Closer After Qantas Announce Test Flights

Direct London to Sydney Flights Closer After Qantas Announce Test Flights

Direct flights between London and Sydney are a step closer after Australian carrier Qantas announced new research into the route long seen as “the final frontier” of international travel. Qantas aims to operate regular, non-stop commercial flights from the Australian...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Hello readers, just to let you know that I am just back from Ireland after a few days in Cork. There was not much sun and lots of raindrops but now, that did not stop me from...
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Ocean Vacuum Launched in Dublin to Clean Garbage From The Sea

Ocean Vacuum Launched in Dublin to Clean Garbage From The Sea

An ocean vacuum that sucks rubbish and diesel from the water has been launched at a north Dublin harbor. The floating seabin collects garbage from the water, including micro-plastics and oil. Marine biologist Rowan Byrne helped launch the new device...
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Ireland’s EU Commissioner Insists UK Must ‘Honor Its Commitment’

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Insists UK Must ‘Honor Its Commitment’

Boris Johnson was accused of being an “unelected” prime minister who risks gambling with peace and stability in Northern Ireland by Ireland’s EU commissioner. Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan stressed the UK must “honor its commitment” to the back...
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English Back Row Trio Could Still Play in Ireland Clash

English Back Row Trio Could Still Play in Ireland Clash

England remain hopeful that back-row trio Mark Wilson, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill will all be fit to face Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. England want all three available to take on Ireland to offset any need to pitch Billy...
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Lennon Brands Recent Criticism of Celtic as ‘Hysteria’

Lennon Brands Recent Criticism of Celtic as ‘Hysteria’

Defiant Neil Lennon has launched a bullish defense of his under-fire side as he insisted criticism aimed at Celtic has bordered on “hysteria”. Critics have rounded on the Hoops boss and his team since they were dumped out of the...
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Preliminary Deal Agreed Between Beef Farmers and Irish Government

Preliminary Deal Agreed Between Beef Farmers and Irish Government

Talks to resolve a dispute between farmers and Meat Industry Ireland has ended with a deal reached in a number of areas. While the row over beef prices continues, an agreement between the two groups was made on several issues...
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Johnson to Meet Chancellor Merkel as He Hardens Backstop Stance

Johnson to Meet Chancellor Merkel as He Hardens Backstop Stance

Boris Johnson is set to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel later, the first in a series of meetings with European and world leaders over the coming days. The British Prime Minister will travel to Berlin where he will discuss Brexit-related...
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EFL Frustrated at Lack of Progress in Safeguarding Bury’s Future

EFL Frustrated at Lack of Progress in Safeguarding Bury’s Future

The EFL has expressed its continued frustration with the lack of progress in safeguarding Bury’s future after another League One match was suspended. Saturday’s game with Tranmere is the fifth league game to fall by the wayside – the club...
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Facebook to Give Irish Users Control over Data Gathered From Other Websites

Facebook to Give Irish Users Control over Data Gathered From Other Websites

Facebook is to allow users to clear data which has been linked to their account based on their activity on other websites. The social network said it will begin offering users the chance to see and remove “Off-Facebook Activity” information...
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