Swann Not Standing Down from UUP Leadership ‘at this Moment in Time’
May 28, 2019 No Responses

Swann Not Standing Down from UUP Leadership ‘at this Moment in Time’

The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party said he considered his position after a failed European election campaign. Robin Swann said he had decided not to stand down “at this moment in time”, and would not be “running away” from...
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Visitor Growth to Ireland up More Than 5% in First Four Months of 2019
May 28, 2019 No Responses

Visitor Growth to Ireland up More Than 5% in First Four Months of 2019

In April 2019, the total number of trips to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 4.3% to 938,300 – an overall increase of 38,400 compared to twelve months earlier. Trips by residents of Great Britain increased by 5.1% to 339,000...
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McIlroy and Johnson Among Players Who Considered US Open Boycott
May 28, 2019 No Responses

McIlroy and Johnson Among Players Who Considered US Open Boycott

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson were among the players who considered a boycott of the US Open, according to a report in Golf Digest. The tournament has been beset by problems in recent years and tournament organizers, the USGA admitted...
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Schmidt Names Two Uncapped Players in Extended World Cup Squad
May 28, 2019 No Responses

Schmidt Names Two Uncapped Players in Extended World Cup Squad

Joe Schmidt has named two uncapped players in his extended 44-man training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Munster duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn will be looking to make an impression and be on the plane to Japan...
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Villa’s Victory Over Derby Books Spot in Premier League
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Villa’s Victory Over Derby Books Spot in Premier League

Aston Villa ended their three-year Premier League exile after goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn secured a deserved 2-1 win over Derby at Wembley. A year after suffering Sky Bet Championship play-off final heartbreak at the hands of...
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Alliance Party Wins Their First European Parliamentary Seat
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Alliance Party Wins Their First European Parliamentary Seat

The Alliance Party has produced another sensational election result in Northern Ireland and is well on course to land a European parliamentary seat. Naomi Long, the leader of the cross-community party, attracted almost 106,000 first preference votes, coming in...
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Mairead McGuinness Re-Elected to the European Parliament
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Mairead McGuinness Re-Elected to the European Parliament

Mairead McGuinness has been re-elected to the European Parliament on the first count after receiving 134,630 votes in the Midlands-North-West constituency. The outgoing European Parliament Vice President was the only candidate to exceed the quota of 118,986 in...
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Sturgeon Praises EU Solidarity and Support for Ireland
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Sturgeon Praises EU Solidarity and Support for Ireland

People are waking up to the fact that Ireland is receiving more support from the EU than Scotland is from Westminster, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The Scottish First Minister criticized the London government for treating Scotland with “utter contempt” over.....
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Counting in Local Elections Extended into Third Day
May 26, 2019 No Responses

Counting in Local Elections Extended into Third Day

Counting in the local government elections will continue into a third day as the last few remaining seats remain up for grabs. Fianna Fáil so far appears to be on course to remain the biggest party at local government level....
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Solskjaer Scores off the Bench in Treble Reunion Charity Match
May 26, 2019 No Responses

Solskjaer Scores off the Bench in Treble Reunion Charity Match

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wound back the years as the Manchester United manager came off the bench to score for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side against Bayern Munich in the Treble Reunion match. Fans young and old descended on Old Trafford on...
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