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December 25, 2018 No Responses

Thousands Take a Festive Plunge to Raise Money for Lifeboats

Thousands of festive swimmers have taken the plunge at Christmas Day dips all over the island of Ireland. The increasingly popular seasonal tradition saw beaches, coastal rocks and lake shores north and south packed with brave bathers. With hardy souls...

December 25, 2018 No Responses

Thousands Spending Christmas in Emergency Accommodation in Ireland

Almost 10,000 people are spending this Christmas in emergency accommodation. Many people will be forced to stay in hotels and B&Bs this festive period. Focus Ireland says their services will be open today and for the rest of the holiday....

December 24, 2018 No Responses

Tourism Ireland Launch Major Marketing Campaign in USA

A major tourism drive is being kick-started today in the US. Tourism Ireland is going to have a week-long campaign in New York, LA, Minneapolis and Dallas. Chief Executive, Niall Gibbons, says the American market is vital to Irish tourism:...

December 24, 2018 No Responses

Former Irish Times Journalist Dies in Car Crash in Co Meath

Eileen Battersby, a former Irish Times literary correspondent, has died following a car crash in Co Meath on Saturday. She was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash which happened in Sheephouse on the Oldbridge to Donore road, four kilometres outside...

December 23, 2018 No Responses

Kane Scores a Brace as Everton are Hit for Six

England captain Harry Kane equaled a Premier League record with a double against Everton for the fourth successive match as Tottenham raced to a convincing 6-2 win at Goodison Park. Spurs put all the speculation linking manager Mauricio Pochettino with...

December 23, 2018 No Responses

Northern Ireland Celebrates a Bumper Year as a Location for Film and TV

Northern Ireland is celebrating a bumper year as a filming location. The second series of the Channel 4 hit Derry Girls and the highly-anticipated finale of Sky Atlantic’s Game of Thrones were among the highlights. In total, nine TV dramas...

December 23, 2018 No Responses

Union Calls for Action on Assaults on Shop Workers

One in 10 retail workers suffers physical abuse, while 44% have been subject to verbal abuse. Unions are demanding action from employers and the Government to ensure workers are adequately protected. A survey carried out by Mandate found the main...

December 23, 2018 No Responses

Schmeichel Declares Interest in United’s Director of Football Role

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called on his old club to appoint a director of football and would consider applying for the role if it was advertised. Jose Mourinho was sacked as United manager earlier this week and...

December 22, 2018 No Responses

Health Executive Launches Website Highlighting Abortion Services

The HSE has launched a website with information on abortion services in Ireland. It comes after President Michael D Higgins signed the legislation to allow for abortion services in Ireland to be put into law on Thursday. The myoptions.ie section...

December 22, 2018 No Responses

Building on Tradition, “Red Bucket Follies 2018” Benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS With Song and Dance

By Brad Balfour When a friend offered me two “Red Bucket Follies” tickets, I said sure, and then asked, “What the hell is that?” I soon learned that this seasonal variety show offered a unique set of song-and-dance numbers especially...

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