Flanker Dominic Ryan Retires Due to Concussion
September 8, 2018 No Responses

Flanker Dominic Ryan Retires Due to Concussion

Dominic Ryan has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 28 due to concussion. The flanker’s former club Leinster confirmed the news this morning, while wishing Ryan the best for the future. The Dubliner played over 100...
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Fianna Fáil Pushing for Tax Cuts In 2019 Budget
September 8, 2018 No Responses

Fianna Fáil Pushing for Tax Cuts In 2019 Budget

Fianna Fáil finance spokesman Michael McGrath has said there is a need for tax cuts in Budget 2019 or workers will inevitably end up paying more to the state with higher wages. Speaking in New Ross at the Kennedy Summer...
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New Irexit Party Says Leaving The EU is Solution to Border Issue
September 8, 2018 No Responses

New Irexit Party Says Leaving The EU is Solution to Border Issue

The new Irexit Freedom Party says if Ireland leaves the EU, it will mean the country will avoid a hard border. Speakers at its unveiling in Dublin’s Bonnington Hotel today will include former Irish ambassador Ray Bassett and UCD professor...
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President Clinton Praises Ireland and Concern for Humanitarian Work
September 7, 2018 No Responses

President Clinton Praises Ireland and Concern for Humanitarian Work

President Bill Clinton said today that “inclusive tribalism”, as witnessed in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the world, is key to creating a greater global peace. The 42nd US President was speaking to a packed hall at Dublin...
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Jon Walters Set to Miss Ireland’s Friendly Against Poland
September 7, 2018 No Responses

Jon Walters Set to Miss Ireland’s Friendly Against Poland

Jon Walters is set to miss the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Poland next Tuesday. The veteran forward has been allowed to return to his club Ipswich as he bids to regain full fitness having recovered from a knee injury...
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Cork, Limerick and Galway to Vote on Directly Elected Mayors
September 7, 2018 No Responses

Cork, Limerick and Galway to Vote on Directly Elected Mayors

People in Cork, Limerick and Galway are going to decide if they want to directly vote for their own mayor. At present, councillors pick who is going to be mayor for a year. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar wants to hold...
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Inspirational Bale Leads Wales to Stunning Victory Over Ireland
September 6, 2018 No Responses

Inspirational Bale Leads Wales to Stunning Victory Over Ireland

Ryan Giggs had a homecoming to remember as Wales began their Nations League campaign in style with a 4-1 demolition of the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff. Tom Lawrence, Gareth Bale – with his 30th goal for Wales – Aaron...
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Eamon O Cuiv Rules Out Run For The Presidency
September 6, 2018 No Responses

Eamon O Cuiv Rules Out Run For The Presidency

Fianna Fáil TD Eamon O Cuiv has officially ruled himself out of the presidential election race, saying he never had any intention of seeking a nomination if Michael D Higgins decided to run for a second term. Speaking as 10...
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The Very American Ways of Senator John McCain
September 6, 2018 No Responses

The Very American Ways of Senator John McCain

By Brad Balfour As I watched the motorcade ferreting late Senator John McCain’s body from Arizona to the airport where he/it would jet to Washington, I pondered what all the hullaballoo over his death meant to me. The pundits were...
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EU to Donate $3m For Healthy Eating in Irish Schools
September 6, 2018 No Responses

EU to Donate $3m For Healthy Eating in Irish Schools

The European Union has allocated $3m for the 2018 fruit, vegetable and milk scheme in Irish schools. The ‘Food Dudes’ scheme aims to promote healthy eating by pupils and students in the ongoing fight against obesity. Under the scheme, money...
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