Higgins: Derry At Peace Today Stands As ‘A Beacon Of Hope And Justice’
January 30, 2022 No Responses

Higgins: Derry At Peace Today Stands As ‘A Beacon Of Hope And Justice’

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the men who were killed on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago, saying Derry at peace today stands as “a beacon of hope and justice”. The victims continue to be honored through commitment...
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Nadal Wins Record-Breaking 21st Grand Slam With Australian Open Victory
January 30, 2022 No Responses

Nadal Wins Record-Breaking 21st Grand Slam With Australian Open Victory

Rafael Nadal has won a record-breaking 21st grand slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the Australian Open tennis men’s singles final. Most of the build-up focused on the historic significance of the Spaniard bidding...
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Derry Marks 50th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday
January 30, 2022 No Responses

Derry Marks 50th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday

Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration event in Derry to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Thirteen civil rights protesters were shot dead by British soldiers on January 30th, 1972 in the city. Another man shot by paratroopers...
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Farrell Not Concerned About Lack Of Games Before Six Nations Opener
January 29, 2022 No Responses

Farrell Not Concerned About Lack Of Games Before Six Nations Opener

Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell has dismissed concerns about a lack of club action for some of his players going into the Guinness Six Nations. Covid-related postponements at provincial level have hampered preparations for next weekend’s tournament ope...
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Russia Moves Naval Exercises Further Away From Ireland’s Coast
January 29, 2022 No Responses

Russia Moves Naval Exercises Further Away From Ireland’s Coast

Russia says it will relocate naval exercises off the coast of Ireland after Dublin raised concerns about them amid a tense dispute with the West over expansion of the NATO alliance and fears that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine....
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Poots Fails In Bid To Switch Constituencies Before Assembly Elections
January 28, 2022 No Responses

Poots Fails In Bid To Switch Constituencies Before Assembly Elections

Former DUP leader Edwin Poots has failed in a bid to switch constituencies in the forthcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Mr Poots, a current Lagan Valley MLA, had tried to secure a seat in the South Down constituency and was...
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Out&About
January 26, 2022 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy My Out&About this week is dedicated mostly to a friend, who had lots of friends and that was the late great Rick McDonald, RIP. Rick put up a great fight to beat the terrible colon cancer that...
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Taoiseach Accuses Sinn Féin Of ‘Serial Opposition’ To Housing Developments
January 26, 2022 No Responses

Taoiseach Accuses Sinn Féin Of ‘Serial Opposition’ To Housing Developments

The Taoiseach has accused Sinn Féin of exploiting the housing crisis for electoral gain with “serial” opposition to housing developments across the country. In heated exchanges in the Dáil, Micheál Martin rejected Mary Lou McDonald’s assertion that hi...
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MPs Told Farmers In The North Left In ‘No Man’s Land’ Due To NI Protocol
January 26, 2022 No Responses

MPs Told Farmers In The North Left In ‘No Man’s Land’ Due To NI Protocol

Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol has left local farmers in a “no man’s land” amid concerns they will be unable to benefit from new international trade deals, MPs have been told. Victor Chestnutt, president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, said the...
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Sexton Focused On Returning To Full Fitness For Guinness Six Nations
January 26, 2022 No Responses

Sexton Focused On Returning To Full Fitness For Guinness Six Nations

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is raring to go for the Guinness Six Nations after overcoming injury and a bout of coronavirus. The fly-half suffered knee and ankle damage during Ireland’s win over New Zealand in the autumn and was then...
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