NFL Releases Fixture List For This Season, Kicks Off September 10
May 8, 2020 No Responses

NFL Releases Fixture List For This Season, Kicks Off September 10

The NFL has released its fixture list for 2020-21, with the season currently set to start at its usual scheduled time despite the coronavirus pandemic. The season is scheduled to kick off on September 10 – with the Houston Texans...
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Garda Response To Coronavirus Pandemic Could Change Face Of Community Policing
May 8, 2020 No Responses

Garda Response To Coronavirus Pandemic Could Change Face Of Community Policing

The Garda response to coronavirus could change the face of community policing following an increased presence in local areas, a community garda has said. Gardaí have been at the forefront in helping local communities cope with the unprecedented circumstances ...
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Only ‘Nuanced’ Changes To Lockdown Measures In The North Says Foster
May 8, 2020 No Responses

Only ‘Nuanced’ Changes To Lockdown Measures In The North Says Foster

There may be “nuanced” changes to Northern Ireland’s lockdown measures, First Minister Arlene Foster said, after extending current restrictions for another three weeks. Mrs Foster said it was important to “move together as a bloc” with the rest of th...
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North Still On A ‘Knife Edge’ As Lockdown Extended For Three Weeks
May 7, 2020 No Responses

North Still On A ‘Knife Edge’ As Lockdown Extended For Three Weeks

Northern Ireland’s coronavirus infection rate is still too high to ease lockdown restrictions, Stormont’s leaders have said. Ministers in the power-sharing executive agreed on Thursday to extend the current regulations enforcing social distancing for a fur...
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Bundesliga Set For A Behind-Closed-Doors Return On May 16
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Bundesliga Set For A Behind-Closed-Doors Return On May 16

The German Bundesliga is set to start again on May 16. Plans for the top two tiers of German football to restart were approved by the federal government on Wednesday, making the Bundesliga the first of Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues...
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Dana White Says UFC 249 Is ‘As Safe As It Can Possibly Be’
May 7, 2020 No Responses

Dana White Says UFC 249 Is ‘As Safe As It Can Possibly Be’

Dana White has been scrutinized because of his desire to push through with UFC events during the coronavirus pandemic but he insists the organisation’s return this weekend is “as safe as it can possibly be”. All eyes will be on...
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British Minister Calls For Assembly Elections To Be Delayed For A Year
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British Minister Calls For Assembly Elections To Be Delayed For A Year

Northern Ireland’s next Assembly election should be postponed for a year because of the coronavirus crisis, former secretary of state Julian Smith has said. More time is needed to tackle educational inequality and housing shortages once the devolved administ...
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Out&About
May 6, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am still working under quarantine at home on the advice from the higher authority, so I am starting my column with a very sad note on a beautiful woman who passed away last weekend and that...
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European Union Predicts Recession Of ‘Historic Proportions’ This Year
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European Union Predicts Recession Of ‘Historic Proportions’ This Year

The European Union has predicted a recession of “historic proportions” this year due to the impact of coronavirus, with a drop in output of more than 7%. The 27-nation EU economy is predicted to contract by 7.5% this year, before...
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EU Exports Expected To Fall By €285bn Says EU Trade Commissioner
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EU Exports Expected To Fall By €285bn Says EU Trade Commissioner

EU exports are expected to fall by around €285bn while imports will see a financial hole of around €240bn, the EU trade commissioner has said. Phil Hogan told the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) that the EU’s export...
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