The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October
October 21, 2020 No Responses

The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October

Reflections by Brad Balfour On October 9th, John Lennon, the former superstar Beatle, and genius singer/songwriter, would have been 80 years old. Born in 1940 at Liverpool Maternity Hospital to Julia and Alfred Lennon – a merchant seaman of Irish...
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Chelsea And Sevilla Play Out Goalless Draw At Stamford Bridge
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Chelsea And Sevilla Play Out Goalless Draw At Stamford Bridge

Chelsea opened their Champions League campaign by grinding to a galling goalless draw with Sevilla at Stamford Bridge. Kurt Zouma had the best chance of a frustrating west London night, the France defender’s free header losing all sting through a...
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Rashford’s Late Strike Gives Manchester United Victory Against PSG
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Rashford’s Late Strike Gives Manchester United Victory Against PSG

Marcus Rashford fired Manchester United to another memorable victory at Paris St Germain as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men started their Champions League campaign with a bang. After a season away from European football’s top table, the Red Devils returned to.....
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UEFA Says Plans For European Super League ‘Inevitably Become Boring’
October 20, 2020 No Responses

UEFA Says Plans For European Super League ‘Inevitably Become Boring’

UEFA has underlined its strong opposition to the formation of a European super league in the wake of reports of plans to launch a new continental competition involving Liverpool and Manchester United. The Premier League giants are reportedly involved in...
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Border Businesses Express Concern That Northern Retailers Will Remain Open
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Border Businesses Express Concern That Northern Retailers Will Remain Open

A business owner in the border area has expressed concern that retail outlets in Northern Ireland will remain open while they shut in the Republic. Non-essential retail outlets will close from midnight on Wednesday when Ireland goes into a second...
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North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas
October 20, 2020 No Responses

North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister and chief medical officer have rejected the suggestion the spread of Covid-19 has any link to political affiliation. Robin Swann and Dr Michael McBride’s comments came amid the continuing fall-out from Agriculture Ministe...
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Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he foresees a cycle of rolling level Covid-19 restrictions as the country tries to halt the spread of the virus. Micheál Martin said he recognized that the introduction of Level 5 restrictions would create a “lot...
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Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’

Ministers have been urged to clarify guidance on “social bubbles” which limits them to people who have “mental health challenges”. As part of its second lockdown strategy, the Government said it would introduce the concept to ease isolation issues. On....
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Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford will face no further action over the challenge which left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk facing knee surgery. The PA news agency reports that the England international will escape punishment as the incident during Saturday’...
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Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme
October 20, 2020 No Responses

Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme

Almost nine in ten people believe all drinks containers should be included in Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), a survey has found. The poll by environment charity Voice Ireland found 88% favor an “all-in” model to tackle Ireland’s waste crisis......
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