England Wins Cricket World Cup After First Ever Tournament Super Over
July 14, 2019 No Responses

England Wins Cricket World Cup After First Ever Tournament Super Over

England’s cricketers wrote their names into the history books at Lord’s, winning their first World Cup title in a final that will go down as one of the most dramatic ever produced in team sport. It seemed as though nothing...
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Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation

Concerns over threats and intimidation have hampered attempts to remove sinister graffiti linked to a row over a contentious loyalist bonfire. Belfast City Council abandoned an attempt to demolish the bonfire in east Belfast when hired private contractors pull...
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Djokovic Beats Federer in Wimbledon Men’s Final
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Djokovic Beats Federer in Wimbledon Men’s Final

Novak Djokovic battled past Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon final in history to match Bjorn Borg by winning his fifth title. In one of the most dramatic matches the All England Club has ever witnessed, Djokovic defied a crowd...
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President Higgins Leads Tributes At National Day of Commemoration
July 14, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Leads Tributes At National Day of Commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Irish men and women killed in conflict, during a commemorative ceremony in Dublin. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and other ministers joined President Higgins at the National Day of Commemoration event at Collins Barrack...
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PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row
July 13, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row

Northern Ireland’s police chief has accused loyalist paramilitaries of using women and children as human shields to frustrate efforts to demolish a contentious bonfire. Simon Byrne condemned what he branded a “cynical ploy” by the east Belfast Ulster Vol...
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Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon Final
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Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon Final

Simona Halep produced a superb display in her first Wimbledon final to storm to the title and keep Serena Williams waiting again for number 24. The 27-year-old’s 6-2 6-2 victory makes her the first Romanian to win a singles title...
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Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes

Shop staff formed a guard of honor for Penney’s founder Arthur Ryan as his funeral cortege passed the chain’s first store. Mr Ryan, who died earlier in the week aged 83 after a short illness, opened the shop 50 years...
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Rangers Sign Helander from Bologna
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Rangers Sign Helander from Bologna

Rangers have signed Sweden defender Filip Helander from Bologna for an undisclosed fee. Helander, 26, who made 23 appearances for Serie A side Bologna last season, has agreed a four-year deal after the two clubs agreed a reported fee of...
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Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts

The Dáil and the Seanad has approved landmark legislation that will allow gardaí to give evidence at legacy inquests in Northern Ireland. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan confirmed today the Criminal Justice International Co-operation Bill has been passed b...
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Federer Defeats Nadal in Wimbledon Semi-Final
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Federer Defeats Nadal in Wimbledon Semi-Final

Roger Federer gained his revenge 11 years on with victory over great rival Rafael Nadal to reach a 12th Wimbledon final. A rematch of their classic 2008 title decider, won in five pulsating sets by Nadal, had been anticipated more...
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