‘The IRA’ Claim Responsibility for Derry Courthouse Bombing
January 29, 2019 No Responses

‘The IRA’ Claim Responsibility for Derry Courthouse Bombing

A group calling itself “the IRA” has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on a Derry courthouse. In a statement provided to local paper the Derry Journal, the group said it placed the car bomb which detonated in Bishop Street...
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D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales
January 29, 2019 No Responses

D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales

The Six Nations will boil down to a final-weekend title decider between Ireland and Wales, according to Gordon D’Arcy. Former Ireland center D’Arcy has tipped Joe Schmidt’s men to take their title defense right to the wire, when facing Wales...
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Divorce Referendum Expected to be Held in May
January 29, 2019 No Responses

Divorce Referendum Expected to be Held in May

The Government is to hold a referendum on easing the country’s restrictions on divorce. A poll is expected to propose shortening the period those seeking a permanent separation need to live apart. The Cabinet approved the step on Tuesday during...
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Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay

Dan Sparkes was the hero for non-league Barnet after his stunning second-half free-kick forced a replay against Brentford following a 3-3 FA Cup thriller at the Hive. Ollie Watkins scored the opener for the Championship side in the opening period...
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Chelsea to Host Manchester United in FA Cup Fifth Round
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Chelsea to Host Manchester United in FA Cup Fifth Round

Holders Chelsea host last year’s runners-up Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Premier League heavyweights met in last year’s final, which the Blues won 1-0. Middlesbrough or Newport will host Pep Guardiola’s quadruple-ch...
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Roy Keane Joins O’Neill at Nottingham Forest
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Roy Keane Joins O’Neill at Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane will once again link up with Martin O’Neill to become Nottingham Forest assistant manager, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced. The 47-year-old was part of O’Neill’s backroom staff during their five-year spell in charge of the Republic...
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Coveney: EU Will Not Pass Withdrawal Agreement without Irish Backstop
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Coveney: EU Will Not Pass Withdrawal Agreement without Irish Backstop

The government has again insisted that the Brexit backstop cannot be binned. It comes as British politicians are trying to ditch it from the Withdrawal Agreement. The government changed tack significantly over the weekend by engaging with UK media to...
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Number of Mortgages in Arrears Falls to Less than Half of 2013 Peak
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Number of Mortgages in Arrears Falls to Less than Half of 2013 Peak

New government figures show the number of mortgages in arrears has fallen. They have dropped to less than half of the late 2013 peak. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty have jointly published reports reviewing the.....
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Donohue Rules Out Pay Increase for Nurses and Midwives
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Donohue Rules Out Pay Increase for Nurses and Midwives

The Minister for Finance has again ruled out granting pay increases to nurses. Strike action by 43,000 nurses and midwives begins on Wednesday, resulting in thousands of hospital outpatient appointments being cancelled, along with all elective surgeries, and s...
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Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines
January 28, 2019 No Responses

Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines

World number one Justin Rose closed out his 10th PGA Tour win with victory in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. The Englishman had led from the second day and headed into the final round three...
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