Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election

Unionist politics should be “re-energized” if a general election is called, the leader of the Orange Order said. Political influence must be maximized to meet the challenges ahead, grand master Edward Stevenson added. Thousands of Orange Order members have taken...
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Former UK Attorney General Warns of Border Poll if Britain Leaves EU with No Deal
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Former UK Attorney General Warns of Border Poll if Britain Leaves EU with No Deal

Former UK attorney general Dominic Grieve has said the chances of an Irish border poll will “go up” if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal. The Conservative MP said the status of Northern Ireland would be “thrown...
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Djokovic Through to Wimbledon Final With Defeat of Roberto Bautista Agut
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Djokovic Through to Wimbledon Final With Defeat of Roberto Bautista Agut

A tetchy Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final after ending Roberto Bautista Agut’s Wimbledon party. The reigning champion overcame a slump midway through the semi-final, which saw him bait the Center Court crowd, to win 6-2 4-6 6-3...
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Barcelona Sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid
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Barcelona Sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid

France forward Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona from Atlético Madrid after the Catalan club announced they had paid his 120 million euro (£107.6m) buyout fee. The France forward, 28, will sign a five-year contract which ties him to Barca until...
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IRFU Unveils Ireland’s New World Cup Jerseys
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IRFU Unveils Ireland’s New World Cup Jerseys

Canterbury and the IRFU have today unveiled the new Ireland 2019 Rugby World Cup team and supporter range. Headlined by a jersey like no other incorporating advanced technology and cutting-edge design, the range will be worn by the Ireland team...
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Council Abandons Plans to Remove Bonfire from Leisure Center
July 11, 2019 No Responses

Council Abandons Plans to Remove Bonfire from Leisure Center

Councillors in Belfast have agreed not to remove a loyalist bonfire at a leisure center in the east of the city. Members of Belfast City Council’s strategic policy and resources committee said they will instead pursue individuals for trespassing, investigate...
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Federer Becomes First Man to Notch Up 100 Wins at Wimbledon
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Federer Becomes First Man to Notch Up 100 Wins at Wimbledon

Roger Federer said bringing up a century of Wimbledon victories was “special” as he booked a tantalizing semi-final with Rafael Nadal. The 37-year-old shook off a nervy start to beat Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-final on...
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Fourteen Years On, McIlroy Remembers Every Shot From His 61 at Royal Portrush
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Fourteen Years On, McIlroy Remembers Every Shot From His 61 at Royal Portrush

He has won four major titles, two World Golf Championship events and been on the winning Ryder Cup team four times, but there is only one round of golf where Rory McIlroy can remember every shot. It came in the...
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Writer and Barrister Noel Whelan Dies, Aged 50
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Writer and Barrister Noel Whelan Dies, Aged 50

Barrister and political pundit Noel Whelan has died after a short illness. The 50-year-old former Fianna Fail adviser died on Wednesday evening. The well-known commentator and father-of-one was instrumental in leading the campaign to introduce same-sex marriag...
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Committee Told Broadband Monopoly in Rural Areas ‘Very Likely’
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Committee Told Broadband Monopoly in Rural Areas ‘Very Likely’

It is “very likely” Ireland is creating a monopoly on rural broadband through the National Broadband Plan, an Oireachtas Committee has heard. Representatives from Comreg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications se...
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