FIFA Approve Declan Rice’s Decision to Play for England
March 5, 2019 No Responses

FIFA Approve Declan Rice’s Decision to Play for England

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is free to start his England career after FIFA confirmed his switch from the Republic of Ireland. The 20-year-old, who was born in London with Irish grandparents, considers himself “to be of mixed nationality” and...
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Irish Support Year-Round Summer Time
March 5, 2019 No Responses

Irish Support Year-Round Summer Time

The European Union has taken another step towards abolishing the twice-yearly clock change which has been a rite of spring and autumn for decades. Irish people have taken part in a European public consultation that voted overwhelmingly to stop the...
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Group Calls for Protests on Border After Brexit
March 4, 2019 No Responses

Group Calls for Protests on Border After Brexit

A group of residents have called for mass demonstrations along the border the day after Brexit. Border Communities Against Brexit, supported by pro-Remain political parties, unveiled a new billboard at Stormont announcing the planned day of protest with just 2...
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New Dates Announced for Postponed Weekend Hurling Games
March 4, 2019 No Responses

New Dates Announced for Postponed Weekend Hurling Games

The three Allianz Hurling League games which were forced to postpone due to yesterday’s weather have been rescheduled. Cork’s match against Tipperary was called off due to surface water on the Páirc Uí Rinn pitch while Waterford’s game with...
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Supreme Court Sits in Galway Today
March 4, 2019 No Responses

Supreme Court Sits in Galway Today

The Supreme Court is visiting Galway today, in what is its first time sitting outside the Four Courts in Dublin in over 80 years. This morning, Mr Justice Frank Clarke and the other judges of the Supreme Court arrived at...
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Bruton Insists Government is not in the Pockets of Big Tech
March 4, 2019 No Responses

Bruton Insists Government is not in the Pockets of Big Tech

The Communications Minister has denied Ireland is in the pocket of tech giants like Facebook. Reports over the weekend said former Taoiseach Enda Kenny helped Facebook influence EU data protection laws – something which has been disputed by the Irish...
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British Airways Unveils Airbus A319 Painted in BEA Colors at Shannon Airport
March 4, 2019 No Responses

British Airways Unveils Airbus A319 Painted in BEA Colors at Shannon Airport

British Airways has unveiled the second design in a series of retro liveries as part of its centenary celebrations. An Airbus A319 touched down at London Heathrow today after being painted in the colors of the carrier’s short-haul predecessor, British...
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Man Arrested at Manchester Airport, Suspected of Murdering Belfast Community Worker
March 3, 2019 No Responses

Man Arrested at Manchester Airport, Suspected of Murdering Belfast Community Worker

A man has been arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of murdering Belfast community worker Ian Ogle. The 32-year-old suspect is to be brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. Mr Ogle, 45, died after being stabbed 11 times shortly after...
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Lydia Boylan Wins Silver in Women’s Points Race
March 3, 2019 No Responses

Lydia Boylan Wins Silver in Women’s Points Race

Lydia Boylan took silver in the women’s points race today to give Ireland a second medal from the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Pruszkow. Boylan used a late attack in the race to gain a lap on the field,...
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Liverpool Down to Second Place After Disappointing Merseyside Derby
March 3, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool Down to Second Place After Disappointing Merseyside Derby

Liverpool blinked first in the title race as they failed to regain top spot from Manchester City after being held to a goalless draw in the 233rd Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. A rare off day for Mohamed Salah, who...
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