Dublin Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Dissident Republican

Dublin Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Dissident Republican

A Dublin man has been jailed for life for murdering dissident republican Peter Butterly outside a pub in Meath in March 2013. Dean Evans from Grange Park Rise in Raheny shot him three times as he tried to run away...
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Bale Can Be New Ronaldo Says Lopetegui

Bale Can Be New Ronaldo Says Lopetegui

Gareth Bale can fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, according to new Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui. Ronaldo joined Juventus in July, ending a record-breaking nine-year spell in the Spanish capital. Real’s only attacking reinforcement so...
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FAI TAkes Responsibility for ‘Last Resort Fund’

FAI TAkes Responsibility for ‘Last Resort Fund’

The FAI is to fully finance the ‘last resort’ fund for League of Ireland clubs who run into financial difficulty. Irish football’s governing body proposed last week that a fund worth €300,000 be set up to help clubs who are...
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McDonald Calls for British Government to Intervene on Same-Sex Marriage in The North

McDonald Calls for British Government to Intervene on Same-Sex Marriage in The North

Mary Lou McDonald has said the British Government should intervene to introduce same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland if the Stormont deadlock cannot be broken. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK or Ireland which has not legalized what...
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Celtic Park to Host 2019 Pro14 Final

Celtic Park to Host 2019 Pro14 Final

The 2019 Pro14 final will be held in Glasgow with Celtic Park hosting the showpiece event. It will be a historic occasion as it marks the first time the Pro14 final is being played outside a traditional rugby venue. The...
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Bank of Ireland Makes $586 Million in First Half of the Year

Bank of Ireland Makes $586 Million in First Half of the Year

Bank of Ireland has reported an after-tax profit of $586m (€500m) for the first six months of this year. Pre-provision profit of $466m (€398m) demonstrated a 3% decline in costs on a sequential basis, while an underlying profit of €500m...
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Gender Equality in the Workplace Initiative Launched Today

Gender Equality in the Workplace Initiative Launched Today

The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says the Government is committed to equality in the workplace. A new Better Balance for Better Business initiative is being launched by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today to promote a better gender balance across Irish...
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Sports Gambling ‘Concerns’ President Higgins

Sports Gambling ‘Concerns’ President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said he is worried about gambling in sport. He told RTE at Croke Park at the All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Limerick and Cork he was “very concerned”. “If I had my way, I wouldn’t have...
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McEvoy Wins Porsche European Open in Hamburg

McEvoy Wins Porsche European Open in Hamburg

Richard McEvoy claimed his maiden European Tour title after a dramatic finish to the Porsche European Open in Hamburg. The 39-year-old sunk a 20-foot putt for birdie on the final hole to secure a one-shot victory ahead of Renato Paratore,...
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Rooney Scores First Goal for DC United to End Losing Streak

Rooney Scores First Goal for DC United to End Losing Streak

Wayne Rooney was on target as DC United brought a run of two consecutive defeats to an end with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. Rooney latched onto a through ball from Luciano Acosta to beat Tim Howard and...
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