Out&About
December 19, 2018 No Responses

Out&About

Unfortunately I have to start this week’s Out&About with sad news again as an Irish icon — Sidetracks Bar and Restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens has burned down to the ground. An early morning five-alarm fire burned through a Sunnyside strip...
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Spurs Knock Arsenal Out of the League Cup
December 19, 2018 No Responses

Spurs Knock Arsenal Out of the League Cup

Tottenham moved a step closer to giving in-demand Mauricio Pochettino a first trophy as they earned revenge over Arsenal with a superb 2-0 Carabao Cup win, but there were more unsavory scenes at the Emirates Stadium. Just 17 days after...
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Bale Scores Hat Trick as Real Advance to Club World Cup Final
December 19, 2018 No Responses

Bale Scores Hat Trick as Real Advance to Club World Cup Final

Gareth Bale scored a sensational 11-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid began their quest for a third successive Club World Cup by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1. The Real forward had been doubtful for the semi-final clash in Abu Dhabi due to...
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McHugh Announces Two Day Extension to Leaving Cert Schedule
December 19, 2018 No Responses

McHugh Announces Two Day Extension to Leaving Cert Schedule

The Minister for Education has announced that two days have been added to the Leaving Cert schedule with a view minimizing clashes and easing pressure on students. While traditionally completed over 13 days, next year’s State Exams are scheduled over...
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Ireland Looking Outward in Wake of Brexit
December 19, 2018 No Responses

Ireland Looking Outward in Wake of Brexit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that at a time when some of the world is looking inwards, Ireland is looking out, hinting at Brexit and American foreign policy. The Taoiseach was launching a Global Schools program at Dublin’s Ringsend College...
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UK Parliamentary Committee to Investigate Impact of Brexit Backstop
December 19, 2018 No Responses

UK Parliamentary Committee to Investigate Impact of Brexit Backstop

A committee is to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into the implications of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement for Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will examine the implications of the backstop and no-deal preparations while also investigatin...
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League One’s Burton Albion Through to League Cup Semi-Finals
December 18, 2018 No Responses

League One’s Burton Albion Through to League Cup Semi-Finals

Jake Hesketh fired League One Burton into the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history with a 1-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough. The 22-year-old Southampton loanee scored the only goal at the Riverside Stadium three...
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Muric The Hero After Manchester City Defeat Foxes in Shoot Out
December 18, 2018 No Responses

Muric The Hero After Manchester City Defeat Foxes in Shoot Out

Holders Manchester City remained in the hunt for the quadruple after beating Leicester on penalties in the Carabao Cup. Oleksandr Zincheko scored to win the shoot-out 3-1 after the match finished 1-1, sending City into the last four. Arijanet Muric...
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Geordan Murphy Appointed Tiger’s Head Coach
December 18, 2018 No Responses

Geordan Murphy Appointed Tiger’s Head Coach

Leicester have announced the appointment of Geordan Murphy as head coach on a permanent basis. The 40-year-old had been holding the position on an interim basis since the opening weeks of the season. The former Ireland international, who has been...
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Nurses and Midwives Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action
December 18, 2018 No Responses

Nurses and Midwives Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action

Members of the INMO have voted in favor of strike action by 95% over staff recruitment and retention. The executive will meet next month to decide when to go on strike. This would be only the second time in the...
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