Irish Government Declares ‘Climate Emergency’
May 9, 2019 No Responses

Irish Government Declares ‘Climate Emergency’

Ireland has become the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency. The Dáil made the decision on Thursday evening after an amendment to a parliamentary climate action report was agreed by both the Government and the opposition...
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Chelsea Win Penalty Shoot Out to Advance to Europa League Final
May 9, 2019 No Responses

Chelsea Win Penalty Shoot Out to Advance to Europa League Final

Eden Hazard fired Chelsea into an all-English Europa League final against Arsenal with perhaps his last-ever kick at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian forward dispatched the decisive penalty as Chelsea edged out Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in a shoot-out that followed ...
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Flanagan Launches Major Awareness Campaign on Sexual Harassment and Violence
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Flanagan Launches Major Awareness Campaign on Sexual Harassment and Violence

A major broadcasting campaign aimed at tackling Ireland’s “disturbingly high levels” of sexual harassment and violence will be aired on Friday. The national No Excuses campaign will run for three years, with TV, cinema, radio and social media ads featuri...
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Aubameyang’s Hat Tricks Sets Up Final Date in Baku for The Gunners
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Aubameyang’s Hat Tricks Sets Up Final Date in Baku for The Gunners

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in the Mestalla as Arsenal eased past Valencia to secure their place in the Europa League final. Having led 3-1 from the first leg, Unai Emery’s side were favorites to advance and got the better...
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Mo Farah to Defend Chicago Marathon Title in October
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Mo Farah to Defend Chicago Marathon Title in October

Mo Farah will defend his Chicago Marathon title in October, virtually ending any speculation linking him with a track return. Farah declined a chance to contest the marathon at this year’s World Championships in Doha, which led to suggestions he...
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Adare Manor Named as AA Hotel of the Year
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Adare Manor Named as AA Hotel of the Year

Adare Manor in Co. Limerick has been named AA Hotel of the Year for 2019. Castlewood House in Dingle in Co. Kerry has received the Guest Accommodation of the year award. Other winners include Restaurant of the year at The...
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First Alcohol-Free Bar to Open in Dublin
May 9, 2019 No Responses

First Alcohol-Free Bar to Open in Dublin

Ireland’s first alcohol-free bar is to open in Dublin. The Virgin Mary, in Dublin’s Capel Street, will open today with an extensive list of cocktails, wine, beers and spirits, all with zero alcohol content. Owner Vaughan Yates says there is...
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Tottenham Mount Amazing Second Half Comeback to Book Place in Final
May 8, 2019 No Responses

Tottenham Mount Amazing Second Half Comeback to Book Place in Final

Tottenham will play Liverpool in the Champions League final after a 3-2 semi-final second-leg win over Ajax gave Spurs an aggregate victory on away goals. Spurs were dead and buried at half-time in the second leg at the Johan Cryuff...
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QPR Name Mark Warburton as New Manager
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QPR Name Mark Warburton as New Manager

QPR have appointed former Brentford and Rangers boss Mark Warburton as their new manager. The 56-year-old succeeds Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month following a run of just one win in 15 Sky Bet Championship games. Warburton, who has...
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Out&About
May 8, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I thought I had my money on the winner of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday only to find out he was disqualified for bumping and after watching a replay I couldn’t see it. The winner was the...
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