Out&About
We are now in full swing for the new year of 2019 and a lot will be happening this year and I hope it will turn out to be all good for you. Kicking the year off we have the...
Teachers Union Calls for Major Review of Northern Education System
A teachers’ union official has called for a major review of the education system in Northern Ireland. Representatives from three unions gave evidence to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee inquiry into the funding of education in the region. As Northern...
President Higgins Delivers Keynote Speech at BT Young Scientists Exhibition
President Michael D Higgins delivered a rousing call to action, asking Irish school children to tackle climate change and create a better world. “If we are to achieve that transformation that is now urgent, we need the involvement of young...
Tottenham’s Move to New Stadium Delayed Until March
Tottenham will stay at Wembley until at least the end of February as their wait to move into their new stadium goes on. Spurs’ Premier League home games with Watford, Newcastle and Leicester will all be at the national stadium...
Speechwriter Mike Greenly Writes for & Coaches Executives To Make Great Presentations And Find Fulfillment
By Brad Balfour Mike Greenly IBO January Evening Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Networking starts at 6:30 p.m. talk starts at 7:15 p.m. Glucksman Ireland House 1 Washington Mews New York, NY A man of precise words, master speechwriter Mike...
‘No Doubt’ that McIlroy will be in 2020 Ryder Cup Team Says Harrington
Padraig Harrington says there is “no doubt” Rory McIlroy will be included in Europe’s 2020 Ryder Cup team as he dismissed doubts about his commitment. McIlroy has controversially revealed he may not fulfill the requirements for European Tour membership n...
Spurs Gain Semi-Final Advantage With Kane Penalty
Harry Kane’s VAR-assisted penalty gave Tottenham a slim advantage in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea following a 1-0 first-leg win at Wembley. Kane scored from the spot in the 26th minute after being scythed down by Kepa Arrizabalaga, with...
Midtown Hotel Transformed Into Performing Arts Venue This January For The APAP Conference
By Brad Balfour For at least the last two decades or so that I can remember, The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (that’s APAP) transforms the big New York Hilton Midtown on 6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th (1335 6th...
Varadkar Says EU Happy to Give Fresh Assurances on Brexit Backstop
The European Union is “happy to give” the UK fresh assurances over the Northern Irish backstop, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reportedly said. Ahead of a vote on Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement in Parliament next week, the Taoiseach told the Irish...
Dramatic Fall in the Number of Work Related Deaths in 2018
There has been a 23% drop in work-related deaths in Ireland in 2018, new figures show. The statistics, issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), reveal the total number of fatalities is at its lowest level since the formation...