Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81

Legendary Showband Singer Brendan Bowyer Dies, Aged 81

Legendary Showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died at the age of 81. The singer, who had six number one hits, passed away in Las Vegas last night, surrounded by his family; his wife of 53 years, Stella; his three children,...
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HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found

HSE: ‘No Guarantee’ That A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Ever Be Found

It is not clear if an effective vaccine against Covid-19 will be found, the HSE has said. Speaking at the body’s weekly briefing on Thursday, chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry played down hopes of an effective vaccine being available...
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Irish Hoteliers Call For Aid From EU Recovery Fund

Irish Hoteliers Call For Aid From EU Recovery Fund

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Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic

Study Finds Surge In Online Worship In Ireland During Pandemic

The coronavirus lockdown has sparked a surge in online religious worship. ​ Before the pandemic, 44% of faith communities in Ireland did not provide online worship; that has now fallen to 13%. The situation has also seen denominations reach out,...
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Over 80% Of Ryanair Passengers Still Waiting For Refunds

Over 80% Of Ryanair Passengers Still Waiting For Refunds

Four out of five Ryanair passengers who requested a refund after their flight was cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic are still waiting for a pay-out, a survey has suggested. Some 84% have not had their money returned and only 5%...
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Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix Is Postponed Until 2021

Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix Is Postponed Until 2021

The Dutch Grand Prix has been put back until 2021 due to coronavirus. The race, which was being revived for the first time since 1985, was originally due to be staged on May 3, with organizers hoping to stage it...
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ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History

ESRI Report Says Ireland’s Economy Could Experience Biggest Annual Decline In History

The Irish economy is set to experience the largest annual decline in its history with a significant downturn in consumption, investment and exports of goods and services, research has found. A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy We are having it tough with this coronavirus as it is still affecting us very badly after almost three months. It will come to an end and we can all get back to normality and continue with...
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RB Leipzig Stuck In Third Place After Home Draw With Hertha Berlin

RB Leipzig Stuck In Third Place After Home Draw With Hertha Berlin

RB Leipzig were denied second place in the Bundesliga as Krzysztof Piatek struck an 82nd-minute penalty for Hertha Berlin in a 2-2 draw. Liverpool loanee Marko Grujic had given Hertha a ninth-minute lead with a well-struck volley but Lukas Klostermann...
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Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions

Health Experts Are A ‘Little Bit Worried’ Over Rise In ICU Admissions

Health experts are a “little bit worried” about an increase in coronavirus admissions to intensive care, the chief medical officer for Ireland has said. At the daily Covid-19 briefing, Dr Tony Holohan also stood firm on advising that the current...
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