HSE Urges Public To ‘Hold Firm’ Over Lockdown Restrictions
May 23, 2020 No Responses

HSE Urges Public To ‘Hold Firm’ Over Lockdown Restrictions

The head of the Health Service Executive has urged the public to “hold firm” over Covid-19 restriction measures. It comes as the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reaffirmed there is no change to the two-metre social distancing rule introduced to limit...
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Knicks-Great Patrick Ewing Confirms He Tested Positive For Coronavirus
May 23, 2020 No Responses

Knicks-Great Patrick Ewing Confirms He Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Basketball great Patrick Ewing is self-isolating in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus. An 11-time NBA All-Star, Ewing also collected two Olympic golds, the second of which came when he was part of the United States’ 1992 squad, dubbed the...
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Union Says Aer Lingus Plans For Layoffs Are ‘Premature’
May 23, 2020 No Responses

Union Says Aer Lingus Plans For Layoffs Are ‘Premature’

The Forsa trade union has said it is premature for Aer Lingus to be planning to lay off staff and reduce hours from June 21. The union, which represents cabin crew at the airline, said there is still a month...
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IRFU Outlines Roadmap For The Return Of International Rugby
May 22, 2020 No Responses

IRFU Outlines Roadmap For The Return Of International Rugby

IRFU Chief Executive, Philip Browne, has today announced Irish Rugby’s ‘Return to Train and Play’ proposals have been submitted to Government and, based on this phased roadmap, the penultimate weekend of August has been set for the targeted resumption of...
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Former Celtic Defender Dedryck Boyata Leads Rout In Berlin Derby
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Former Celtic Defender Dedryck Boyata Leads Rout In Berlin Derby

Former Manchester City and Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata completed a second-half rout as Hertha won the Berlin derby. Boyata headed home from an 80th-minute corner to consign Union Berlin to a 4-0 defeat at the Olympic Stadium. Hertha moved four...
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Pochettino Targets Premier League In Managerial Return
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Pochettino Targets Premier League In Managerial Return

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to manage again and has said returning to the Premier League is his “priority”. The Argentinian was relieved of his duties at Tottenham in November and is no longer on their payroll having ended his six-month...
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Midlands Targeted As A Major Hub For Renewable Energy
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Midlands Targeted As A Major Hub For Renewable Energy

The Department of Environment is to examine the potential of using the Midlands as a major hub for renewable energy following recommendations made in a report. Just Transition Commissioner, Kieran Mulvey said that he adopted a “whole of Midlands strategic...
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Holohan Has ‘Not Seen Any Worrying Trend’ Since Lockdown Eased
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Holohan Has ‘Not Seen Any Worrying Trend’ Since Lockdown Eased

The Chief Medical Officer said he had not seen a worrying trend in people’s behavior since lockdown was eased. The majority of people were adhering to restrictions, Dr Tony Holohan added. The latest data on infection, influenced by behavior during...
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Stormont Leaders Call On British Government To Fund Pensions For Victims Of The Troubles
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Stormont Leaders Call On British Government To Fund Pensions For Victims Of The Troubles

Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Minister have said the Westminster government should fund a pension scheme for those injured in the Troubles. The payments have been delayed amid a stand-off between Belfast and London on who pays for the...
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Former Scotland International Tim Swinson Announces Retirement
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Former Scotland International Tim Swinson Announces Retirement

Former Scotland international Tim Swinson has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old Glasgow lock is hanging up his boots after scoring 16 tries in 136 appearances over eight years for Warriors. The ex-Newcastle forward played four times in the 2015 World.....
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