More Airlines Join Legal Action Against UK’s ‘Flawed’ Quarantine
June 12, 2020 No Responses

More Airlines Join Legal Action Against UK’s ‘Flawed’ Quarantine

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have launched legal action against the UK government’s “flawed” 14-day quarantine policy. The airlines announced they have asked for a judicial review to be heard “as soon as possible”, claiming the measures introduced this week...
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Coronavirus Death Toll In The North Falls For Sixth Successive Week
June 12, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Death Toll In The North Falls For Sixth Successive Week

The weekly coronavirus death toll has fallen in Northern Ireland for the sixth week in a row, latest figures have indicated. Statistics published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) show there were 19 deaths involving Covid-19 in...
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No Return To Full Lockdown If Second Wave Materializes, Says Ireland’s CMO
June 12, 2020 No Responses

No Return To Full Lockdown If Second Wave Materializes, Says Ireland’s CMO

Different measures will be taken in the event of a second surge in coronavirus cases, rather than the implementation of a full lockdown, Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said the country knows a lot more about...
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All Shops In The North Can Reopen From Today
June 12, 2020 No Responses

All Shops In The North Can Reopen From Today

All shops in Northern Ireland will be able to open later today. They were given the all-clear by Stormont ministers on Thursday following reduced numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths. Scientific experts estimated the level of transmission of the virus....
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‘Deep Blue’ – Louise Crane’s Debut Album Let’s You Escape The Here And Now
June 11, 2020 No Responses

‘Deep Blue’ – Louise Crane’s Debut Album Let’s You Escape The Here And Now

Each week we will highlight one artist from Paddy McCarthy’s regular Music And Entertainment Guide for your reading pleasure. To read the full weekly guide, visit our ePaper. She is a singer/songwriter from Belfast, a left-handed person who plays right-hande...
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Rory McIlroy Happy To Be Back In Action As PGA Tour Resumes
June 11, 2020 No Responses

Rory McIlroy Happy To Be Back In Action As PGA Tour Resumes

Rory McIlroy is looking forward to seeing golf take its place at “the center of the sports world” as the PGA Tour returns from its three-month suspension. The Northern Irishman will tee up at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort...
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Youth Organizations Have ‘Key Role’ In Helping Young People Suffering In Lockdown
June 11, 2020 No Responses

Youth Organizations Have ‘Key Role’ In Helping Young People Suffering In Lockdown

The youth sector can play a “key role” in helping young people whose mental health and well-being has been damaged during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been claimed. As youth services begin to resume over the summer months, senior civil...
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More Than 600 Jobs Likely To Be Lost At Belfast’s Bombardier Plant
June 11, 2020 No Responses

More Than 600 Jobs Likely To Be Lost At Belfast’s Bombardier Plant

More than 600 jobs are set to be lost at Bombardier’s aircraft manufacturing plant in Belfast amid the severe downturn in the aviation industry. The planned redundancies include around 400 core staff members and 200-plus contractors that also work at...
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NPHET Meets To Discuss WHO Advice On Face Masks As Death Toll Reaches 1,695
June 11, 2020 No Responses

NPHET Meets To Discuss WHO Advice On Face Masks As Death Toll Reaches 1,695

Another five people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland. The toll has risen to 1,695, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) said. The health system was notified of 19 more confirmed positive diagnoses of Covid-19 as of midnight Tuesday,...
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Actor Orla Brady Brings Masterful Architect Eileen Gray to Life Through “The Price Of Desire” — Director Mary McGuckian’s Re-issued Film
June 11, 2020 No Responses

Actor Orla Brady Brings Masterful Architect Eileen Gray to Life Through “The Price Of Desire” — Director Mary McGuckian’s Re-issued Film

Interview by Brad Balfour In 2015, Irish writer/director/producer Mary McGuckian did an incredibly difficult thing by making The Price Of Desire — her politically charged yet romantic film about architect Eileen Gray. The seasoned filmmaker threw a spotlight...
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