Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66

Well-known, Cork-based poet Matthew Sweeney has died aged 66. Sweeney, originally from Donegal, passed away this morning. The poet spoke about his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this year. He is survived by his children and his partner Mary...
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Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup

The Irish team, the second-lowest ranked country in the competition, upset the odds to reach the last two but were unable to produce a fairy-tale ending at the Lee Valley Hockey Center. Goals from Lidewij Welten, Kelly Jonker, Kitty van...
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United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly
August 5, 2018 No Responses

United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United’s final friendly before the start of the new Premier League season ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. Javi Martinez scored the only goal at the Allianz Arena, glancing home a second-half header from a corner, while...
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Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield

Manchester City kicked off the campaign with silverware as Sergio Aguero’s double saw off Maurizio Sarri’s undercooked Chelsea in the Community Shield. Continuing where they left off last season, Pep Guardiola’s side dominated from the outset on a swelte...
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Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin
August 4, 2018 No Responses

Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at an event in Dublin to be attended by Pope Francis later this month. The August 25 Festival of Families concert will celebrate families and their faith from all around the world. Over...
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Authorities Investigate 1,000 Dublin Employers in Last Week
August 3, 2018 No Responses

Authorities Investigate 1,000 Dublin Employers in Last Week

Last week social welfare inspectors from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection conducted approximately 1,000 inspections of employers across Dublin city in a variety of sectors. The inspections are part of ongoing measures being undertaken...
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McGregor to Make UFC Return in October
August 3, 2018 No Responses

McGregor to Make UFC Return in October

Conor McGregor will take on undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas in October. The fight on October 6 marks the Dubliner’s return to the UFC. A feud between Nurmagomedov and McGregor’s associate Artem Lobov led to McGregor...
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Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach
August 3, 2018 No Responses

Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach

Paul O’Connell has been confirmed as the new forwards coach at Stade Francais. The former Ireland captain will be working under former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer. He will have a familiar face in the dressing room, with his former...
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Ryanair Propose Third Party Mediation in Pilot Dispute
August 3, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair Propose Third Party Mediation in Pilot Dispute

Ryanair has proposed third-party mediation to resolve a deepening row about terms and conditions with Ireland-based pilots. Pilots staged their fourth one-day strike on Friday, with their union, Forsa, scheduling another for Friday August 10, the same day as s...
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An Post Warns That Up to 161 Post Offices May Close
August 2, 2018 No Responses

An Post Warns That Up to 161 Post Offices May Close

An Post has confirmed that 161 post offices might close. It comes after they confirmed the same number of postmasters applied for the company’s voluntary retirement package. In a statement this evening the company says the list of post offices...
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