Bertie Ahern Calls for May to Allow ‘Indicative Votes’ on Brexit
January 16, 2019 No Responses

Bertie Ahern Calls for May to Allow ‘Indicative Votes’ on Brexit

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says that British Prime Minister Theresa May needs to “swallow humble pie” and consider indicative votes and to meet with Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn. “It’s extraordinary that they can’t talk to each other,” he told...
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CSO Reports Slowdown in House Price Rises
January 16, 2019 No Responses

CSO Reports Slowdown in House Price Rises

Property prices nationally have experienced their lowest annual rise in over 2 years, with prices growing by 7.1% in the year to November. The Central Statistics Office figures show this is down from 8.4% the previous month. In Dublin, there...
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Newcastle Leave It Late but Advance to the FA Cup’s Fourth Round
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Newcastle Leave It Late but Advance to the FA Cup’s Fourth Round

Joselu and Ayoze Perez scored in extra time as Newcastle advanced to the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-2 third-round replay win over Blackburn at Ewood Park. The Magpies progressed to face Watford after Joselu struck just before half-time...
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Taoiseach Still Hopeful on Brexit Deal
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Still Hopeful on Brexit Deal

Leo Varadkar has said that he still hopeful for a deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Commentators said on Monday that the British Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement looked likely to fail in the House of Commons vote on...
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Leinster House Begins Commemorations of Dail Eireann’s Centenary
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Leinster House Begins Commemorations of Dail Eireann’s Centenary

Leinster House will host two days of the Dail100 Experience as part of the centenary commemorations running throughout 2019, beginning on January 19. On Tuesday, the Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail TD welcomed actors playing historical figures to the home...
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Martin O’Neill Appointed as Manager of Nottingham Forest
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Martin O’Neill Appointed as Manager of Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their new manager. The 66-year-old, a former Forest player who won two European Cups with the club, replaces Aitor Karanka in the job after the Spaniard’s departure last week. O’Neill....
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Bill Brought Forward to Restore Birthright Citizenship
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Bill Brought Forward to Restore Birthright Citizenship

A bill that would restore the right of those born in Ireland to become Irish citizens is before the Dail this week. The results of the 2004 citizenship referendum meant that children born here to non-national parents would no longer...
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Cech to Retire at End of the Season
January 15, 2019 No Responses

Cech to Retire at End of the Season

Petr Cech will bring the curtain down on his glittering career at the end of the season. The 36-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper announced on Twitter that the current campaign will be his last. He wrote: “This is my 20th season as...
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Johnny Sexton Wins Writers’ Club Award
January 14, 2019 No Responses

Johnny Sexton Wins Writers’ Club Award

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been voted the Rugby Union Writers’ Club personality of the year for 2018. Sexton received the prestigious Pat Marshall award at the club’s annual dinner in central London following a remarkable 12 months that also...
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Manchester City Comfortably Cruise Past Wolves
January 14, 2019 No Responses

Manchester City Comfortably Cruise Past Wolves

Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City moved back within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Wolves. The Brazilian struck after just 10 minutes at the Etihad Stadium and added a penalty...
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