Seagulls Bounce Back With Win Over Hammers
October 5, 2018 No Responses

Seagulls Bounce Back With Win Over Hammers

West Ham suffered a fresh setback in what was supposed to be a season without struggle as they lost 1-0 at Brighton to fall to 15th. Four fixtures without defeat — and last week’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United —...
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Mitchell Again Urges Rethink on Hard Border
October 5, 2018 No Responses

Mitchell Again Urges Rethink on Hard Border

One of the principal architects of Northern Ireland’s peace process has urged the British government and the European Union to keep to their promises in avoiding a hard border post-Brexit. George Mitchell, who played a historic part in brokering the...
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Abortion Legislation to be Debated by Dáil today
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Abortion Legislation to be Debated by Dáil today

The Dáil will debate proposed new laws on abortion for the first time later. Health Minister Simon Harris got cabinet approval for the legislation last week. More than four months after the referendum to remove the 8th amendment, the Dáil...
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Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons

European Council president Donald Tusk has launched a furious attack on the British government’s claim the EU is acting like the Soviet Union on Brexit, accusing London of making “unwise” and “insulting” comments to stoke up publi...
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Ulster and Connacht Prepare for Derby Match-Up
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Ulster and Connacht Prepare for Derby Match-Up

Ulster and Connacht have both named their teams for tomorrow night’s Pro14 clash at 7.35pm in the Kingspan Stadium. For Connacht their captain Jarrad Butler returns from injury in one of four changes to the side named against Leinster last...
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‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil
October 3, 2018 No Responses

‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil

The Public Health Alcohol Bill has passed all stages in the Dáil this evening. The legislation has taken nearly three years to get through the house. It includes restrictions on advertising and sale of alcohol, and has faced stiff opposition...
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Champions League Wrap: Messi Gets Brace Against Spurs
October 3, 2018 No Responses

Champions League Wrap: Messi Gets Brace Against Spurs

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Tottenham 4-2 at Wembley to edge closer towards progression from Group B in the Champions League. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Barca after just 92 seconds, firing into an unguarded net after...
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Colm Collins Says Rules Changes Demand Second Referee
October 3, 2018 No Responses

Colm Collins Says Rules Changes Demand Second Referee

Clare manager Colm Collins believes that a second referee will be required to manage the GAA’s proposed trial of experimental rules in Gaelic football. The five rules are the introduction of a sin bin, a limit of three consecutive hand-passes,...
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Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit
October 3, 2018 No Responses

Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit

Two time zones may exist on the island of Ireland from April next year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. A Government spokesperson said the situation could happen after Cabinet was briefed on EU plans to remove...
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Pettis Predicts McGregor Victory
October 3, 2018 No Responses

Pettis Predicts McGregor Victory

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis believes Conor McGregor is the rightful ruler of the 155lb division ahead of the Irishman’s showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov this weekend. McGregor did not defend the lightweight title he won in November 20...
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