British Government Moves to Delay Stormont Election Deadline
July 4, 2019 No Responses

British Government Moves to Delay Stormont Election Deadline

The British government has moved to again delay the legal requirement to call an Assembly election in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is seeking to push back the end of August deadline amid the ongoing impasse between the...
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Frank Lampard Confirmed as New Chelsea Manager
July 4, 2019 No Responses

Frank Lampard Confirmed as New Chelsea Manager

Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach. The former England midfielder returns to Stamford Bridge following a season in charge of Sky Bet Championship side Derby. Lampard has signed a three-year deal to replace Maurizio Sarri after...
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Holland Defeat Sweden to Set Up Final Date with USA
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Holland Defeat Sweden to Set Up Final Date with USA

Holland booked their place in Sunday’s World Cup final after a 1-0 extra-time win over Sweden. A goal from Manchester United’s Jackie Groenen eventually gave the European champions the breakthrough in the ninth minute of added time, breaking Swedish hearts...
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Out&About
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

Oh, what a wonderful world! I say that every morning when I get up especially now that we have this beautiful weather. I had to tell yea that because since I emigrated to America from Ireland in 1982, I’ve never...
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Matt Molloy Inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Matt Molloy Inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame

Well-known Chieftain and musician Matt Molloy is the latest star to be inducted into Ireland’s Hands of Fame. The talented flautist, who was named as one of the recipients of the Cong Hands Of Fame Award, had his hand prints...
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Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy Says Power-Sharing Talks in ‘Go-Slow’ Mode
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy Says Power-Sharing Talks in ‘Go-Slow’ Mode

A Sinn Féin MLA has hit out at the pace of political talks to revive Stormont, claiming they have gone into “go-slow” mode. Secretary of State Karen Bradley earlier told the House of Commons that she intends to return to...
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Messi Accuses Referee of Favoring Brazil in Copa América Semi-Final
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Messi Accuses Referee of Favoring Brazil in Copa América Semi-Final

Lionel Messi accused the referee of bias after Argentina crashed out of the Copa América with a 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil. The Argentina captain felt a number of decisions went against his side in Belo Horizonte as goals from...
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Former Chrysler and Ford Executive Lee Iacocca Dies Aged 94
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Former Chrysler and Ford Executive Lee Iacocca Dies Aged 94

Ex-Chrysler boss and Ford innovator Lee Iacocca has died at the age of 94 in Bel Air, California. Mr Iacocca put the Mustang in Ford’s line-up in the 1960s, and became a corporate folk hero two decades later when he...
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USA Through to World Cup Final After Defeating England
July 2, 2019 No Responses

USA Through to World Cup Final After Defeating England

Steph Houghton had an 84th-minute penalty saved as England missed out on a place in the Women’s World Cup final, losing 2-1 to the United States. Phil Neville’s side headed to Lyon with dreams of becoming the first senior England...
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Mercosur Trade Bloc ‘Death Knell’ For Irish Beef Sector
July 2, 2019 No Responses

Mercosur Trade Bloc ‘Death Knell’ For Irish Beef Sector

The trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc signals the “death knell” for the Irish beef sector, it has been claimed. Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin said the trade deal has angered the farming community...
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