Government Dismisses Speculation on Brexit Breakthrough

Government Dismisses Speculation on Brexit Breakthrough

The Government has dismissed reports of a breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations as “speculation”. A spokesperson for the Government said “no agreement” has been reached on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and that “nothing had been confirmed”....
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Proposed Football Rule Changes Have Been Finalized

Proposed Football Rule Changes Have Been Finalized

The proposed football rule changes to be discussed by Central Council this weekend have been finalized. As previously reported, the proposed alteration to the kick-out rule has been changed to see all kick outs taken from the 20-meter line needing...
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Susanna Dinnage Appointed as New Premier League Boss

Susanna Dinnage Appointed as New Premier League Boss

The Premier League has appointed television executive Susanna Dinnage to take over from Richard Scudamore as its new boss. Currently global president of Discovery’s Animal Planet brand, Dinnage will start at the Premier League early in the new year. She...
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Economists Warn of Brexit Impact on Housing and Labor Markets in Ireland

Economists Warn of Brexit Impact on Housing and Labor Markets in Ireland

Brexit is set to widen the housing costs gap between Dublin and rural Ireland, economists have predicted. The economic fall-out will likely see income levels drop and unemployment rise in Ireland – factors that would dampen property price growth, experts...
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Irish Government Considering Minimum Alcohol Pricing for Christmas

Irish Government Considering Minimum Alcohol Pricing for Christmas

The government could bring in minimum unit pricing for alcohol before Christmas as supermarkets prepare to slash their prices. It is thought some retailers will be selling booze for as little as €1 a can ahead of the festive season....
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New Zealand Opens Embassy In Dublin

New Zealand Opens Embassy In Dublin

New Zealand’s deputy prime minister has said that opening an embassy in Dublin was one of the first decisions his government made after Brexit. Winston Peters, who is also the minister for foreign affairs, officially opened the first New Zealand...
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Fáilte Ireland Calls For More Hotels in Dublin

Fáilte Ireland Calls For More Hotels in Dublin

Dublin will have a shortage of over 1,000 hotel rooms in 2020, despite plans to open 5,000 more bedrooms. Fáilte Ireland says plans to grow the number of beds in the city will not meet demand. There were no spare...
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“Still Clearly Work to Do” on Brexit Says Tánaiste

“Still Clearly Work to Do” on Brexit Says Tánaiste

The Tánaiste says Brexit negotiations are entering a very important week. Simon Coveney says there is still work to do on the outstanding issues. The main one is how to avoid a hard border with the North. The EU’s chief...
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Long and Williams Out for Upcoming Internationals

Long and Williams Out for Upcoming Internationals

Shane Long and Derrick Williams have been ruled out of Republic of Ireland’s upcoming international friendly against Northern Ireland and next week’s Nations Cup game in Denmark. The Southampton striker has an ankle injury while Blackburn defender ...
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Ireland’s First National Drug Forum Being Held in Dublin

Ireland’s First National Drug Forum Being Held in Dublin

Ireland’s first National Drugs Forum is opening with the aim of promoting best practice in addiction services. Catherine Byrne, the minister for health promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, is opening the forum at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. The event aim...
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