Talks to Avert Nurses Strike End Without Agreement
January 26, 2019 No Responses

Talks to Avert Nurses Strike End Without Agreement

Hospitals across the country are facing major disruption after talks to avert a strike by over 40,000 nurses ended without agreement last night. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO) was locked in three days of talks with the HSE...
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Harris Faces Criticism Over CervicalCheck Confusion
January 26, 2019 No Responses

Harris Faces Criticism Over CervicalCheck Confusion

Health Minister Simon Harris is facing backlash over the level of uncertainty regarding the CervicalCheck Programme. 6,000 women will receive letters next week asking them to take another smear test as their original one was made unreliable due to being...
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Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United

Alexis Sanchez scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium as Manchester United saw off Arsenal to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup and extend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winning start. The two most successful sides in the competition’s...
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Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try

Ulster and Benetton Treviso played out a 17-17 draw after an 80th-minute penalty try awarded to the Irish side by referee Nigel Owens. Both sides took two points from the game, though Ulster needed the win to bolster their faltering...
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Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS

Tries from James Lowe and Barry Daly in the final quarter steered runaway Conference B leaders Leinster to a 22-17 victory over the Scarlets at the RDS. Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath got some valuable game-time ahead of Ireland’s Six...
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Derry Holds Peace Rally After Days of Security Alerts
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Derry Holds Peace Rally After Days of Security Alerts

Over a hundred people turned out in Derry today for a rally for peace after days of security alerts linked to paramilitary groups. Organised by NIPSA, a trade union which represents public sector workers, the event was held in solidarity...
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Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84

Hugh McIlvanney, widely considered to be one of the finest British sports journalists, has died at the age of 84. The Football Writers’ Association, of which McIlvanney was a life member, confirmed the news on Twitter, calling him “one of...
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Dates and Times Confirmed For Champions Cup Quarterfinals
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Dates and Times Confirmed For Champions Cup Quarterfinals

The dates and times have been confirmed for the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinals. Munster’s match at Edinburgh will be played on Saturday, March 30, – with a 12.45pm kick-off at Murrayfield. The all Irish clash of...
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EU Competition Chief Says Solution to Irish Border Issue Will be Found
January 25, 2019 No Responses

EU Competition Chief Says Solution to Irish Border Issue Will be Found

The EU Competition chief has said she is “absolutely certain” that a solution will be found to the Irish border backstop issue. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the European Union and the European Parliament stand firm with Ireland...
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Central Bank Warns of Impact on Economy From Disorderly Brexit
January 25, 2019 No Responses

Central Bank Warns of Impact on Economy From Disorderly Brexit

The financial regulator has laid bare the impact of the UK crashing out of the European Union, which it said could significantly alter the path of the Irish economy. The Central Bank published its analysis of the possible effects of...
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