New Rules Won’t End Dublin’s Dominance Says Moyles

New Rules Won’t End Dublin’s Dominance Says Moyles

Former Meath captain Anthony Moyles says the proposed rule changes will do little to curb Dublin’s dominance in Gaelic football. A restriction in hand passes, a plan to have all sideline balls kicked forward and a new kick-out rule are...
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CSKA Moscow Score Shock Victory Over Real Madrid

CSKA Moscow Score Shock Victory Over Real Madrid

Nikola Vlasic’s second minute strike proved just enough for CSKA Moscow to cling on for a famous win over defending champions Real Madrid in Champions League Group G. Vlasic pounced on a rare error by Toni Kroos to fire the...
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United and Valencia Play Out Dour Draw at Old Trafford

United and Valencia Play Out Dour Draw at Old Trafford

Manchester United remain stuck in a rut after a stuttering goalless draw with Valencia that extends their winless run and keeps the pressure on Jose Mourinho. Background shenanigans, disjointed displays and poor results have put Old Trafford in the eye...
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Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention

Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention

The Government has been accused of being in denial over a “retention crisis” in the Defense Forces. Opposition leader Micheál Martin said that morale in the Defense Forces is very low, with the number of personnel “seriously depleted”. The Fianna...
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DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border

DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border

DUP leader Arlene Foster says she has “concerns” over the UK Chancellor’s claim that there may have to be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Philip Hammond is reported to have told a Tory...
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Unemployment Falls Slightly According to CSO

Unemployment Falls Slightly According to CSO

Unemployment has fallen slightly, according to the Central Statistics Office. The CSO figures show that last month’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4%, down 0.2% from the rate in August. It means that the figures have fallen from 6.6% in...
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Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael

Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael

Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick has resigned from the parliamentary party. Mr Fitzpatrick said he would represent his constituents for the remainder of the current Dail as an independent TD and also run as an independent in the next general...
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Late Penalty Gives Bournemouth Victory on Monday Night

Late Penalty Gives Bournemouth Victory on Monday Night

Junior Stanislas continued his return from injury by scoring an 87th-minute penalty to earn Bournemouth a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Patrick van Aanholt had threatened to seal a point for Palace with an equalizer from an offside position, but...
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McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff

McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff

Former Irish president Mary McAleese is to work as a professor at the University of Glasgow, the institution has announced. She has taken up a position as a professor of children, law and religion. University chiefs have described Professor McAleese...
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Boost for AirBnB from “Empty Nesters”

Boost for AirBnB from “Empty Nesters”

The number of older Airbnb hosts in Ireland has gone up by a third in the last year. According to the company, older people are the fastest growing group on the site which saw 34% more people aged over 60...
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