Tributes Paid After Passing of Bill Flynn
June 3, 2018 No Responses

Tributes Paid After Passing of Bill Flynn

The Tánaiste Simon Coveney has led tributes to the late peacemaker Bill Flynn, describing him as a giant of Irish-America. Simon Coveney tweeted that it was with sadness that he learned of Mr Flynn’s death. A prominent supporter of the...
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Foster Claims Sinn Fein Voters May Switch to DUP over Abortion Issue
June 3, 2018 No Responses

Foster Claims Sinn Fein Voters May Switch to DUP over Abortion Issue

Sinn Fein voters are prepared to vote for the rival Democratic Unionist Party because of its uncompromising stance against abortion, DUP leader Arlene Foster has claimed. Mrs Foster said her staunchly unionist party had been contacted by nationalists and repub...
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Ireland Come From Behind to Defeat the USA
June 2, 2018 No Responses

Ireland Come From Behind to Defeat the USA

In what was his 118th and final appearance in green for Ireland, John O’Shea captained the side. The Waterford native was given a standing ovation by the Aviva Stadium crowd as he was given a guard of honor by players...
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Irish Show Jumpers Win Big in Portugal and Canada
June 2, 2018 No Responses

Irish Show Jumpers Win Big in Portugal and Canada

Ireland’s show jumpers have recorded two major victories overnight at Lisbon in Portugal and at British Colombia in Canada. The Irish team, led by Chef d’Equipe Taylor Vard, proved unbeatable in the three-star Longines FEI Nations Cup at Lisbon in....
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Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope
June 2, 2018 No Responses

Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope

The Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme is to be expanded to include 14 adjoining institutions. The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan announced a “general” payment will be made for the entire period of residency and a “work” payment fo...
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Trevor Carson Hoping to Maintain Form
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Trevor Carson Hoping to Maintain Form

In-form Northern Ireland stopper Trevor Carson is determined not to rest on his laurels, having seen how other goalkeepers have had their worlds turned upside down in recent days. Last summer an uncapped Carson was weighing up whether to accept...
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Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster will say there is “no place for sectarianism” against the community when she attends an Orange Order parade in Scotland. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has confirmed the politician had accepted an...
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Gas and Electricity Prices to Rise This Summer
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Gas and Electricity Prices to Rise This Summer

SSE Airtricity announced this morning that there will be an increase in gas and electricity prices from July 14. Dual fuel customers will see bills increase by 8.9%, with those on electricity only plans will see an increase of 6.4%...
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Oscar Wilde Water to Create 100 Jobs in Tipp
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Oscar Wilde Water to Create 100 Jobs in Tipp

Up to 100 jobs are to be created at a plant site in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary. Oscar Wilde Water will create the positions over the next 24 months. The company says it will be launching a new range of products...
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Long a Doubt for US Friendly
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Long a Doubt for US Friendly

Shane Long is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland’s International friendly against the USA at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow. The Southampton striker sat out training at Abbotstown today due to a knee injury. Harry Arter and Derek Williams were...
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